So far we’ve talked about being invisible online and why mainland agencies miss the mark. Today, let me show you what actually happens when Tenerife businesses get their online presence sorted properly.
What’s Happened for My Clients
Let me share three real examples of local businesses that were struggling to get found online – and what happened after we fixed that.
Man with Van Tenerife
This guy was getting maybe one or two enquiries a week, mostly from people who’d been given his number by someone else. Typical word-of-mouth business.
The problem? When expats or locals searched “removal services Tenerife” or “man with van Tenerife,” he simply didn’t exist online.
What we did:
- Built a proper website showing his services clearly
- Optimised for searches like “furniture removal Tenerife” and “house moving South Tenerife”
- Added WhatsApp integration for instant quotes
- Set up Google Business Profile properly
The result: He went from struggling to get found online to dominating local search results for removal services. Now getting steady enquiries from expats and locals who find him on Google first.
Los Cristianos Massage
Brilliant therapist with over 15 years’ experience, but people had no way to find her unless someone specifically recommended her.
When people searched “massage therapy Los Cristianos” or “deep tissue massage Tenerife,” she wasn’t appearing anywhere.
What we did:
- Created a professional website showcasing her qualifications and treatments
- Optimised for local massage searches
- Added online booking system
- Mobile-friendly design for tourists on the go
The result: Now shows up when people search for massage services locally. Advance bookings have increased 65% – mostly from people who found her online first and could read about her experience before calling.
Nigel Sears (Carpenter)
Skilled carpenter who’d been relying purely on word-of-mouth for years. Great work, but limited to whoever happened to know someone who’d used him.
What we did:
- Built a portfolio website showing his actual work
- Targeted searches like “carpenter Tenerife” and “kitchen fitting South Tenerife”
- Added proper contact forms and quote requests
- Showcased testimonials from previous customers
The result: Transformed from purely word-of-mouth to attracting proper paying customers through his website. He’s had to take on extra help because of the increased enquiries from people who found him online.
The Pattern I Keep Seeing
All three of these businesses had the same issue: they were excellent at what they did, but invisible to anyone who didn’t already know them.
Once they became findable online with professional websites:
- Enquiries increased dramatically
- They could be pickier about jobs
- Customers came pre-convinced (they’d already read testimonials and seen examples)
- Less time spent explaining what they do
- Higher-value customers who’d done their research
It’s Not Magic – It’s Just Being Professional Online
These aren’t special cases or lucky breaks. This is what happens when local Tenerife businesses:
- Get found when people search for their services
- Look professional when potential customers visit their website
- Make it easy for people to contact them
- Show social proof that they’re trustworthy and experienced
Tomorrow: What Actually Works
Next, I’ll break down exactly what services and features work best for different types of Tenerife businesses – and what’s usually a waste of money.
Ready to join the success stories? Let’s chat about your business and what’s possible.
