ClickDo Ltd.’s journey from a fledgling SEO consultancy to a leading digital marketing agency is a story of innovation, perseverance, and strategic growth. Founded in 2013 by Fernando Raymond, a Sri-Lankan born British entrepreneur, ClickDo began as a humble one-man operation in a small room in London’s Queensbury. Raymond, who had moved to the UK as a business student and completed his MSc in International Business at the University of Worcester in 2011, initially worked at McDonald’s and in sales before teaching himself SEO and WordPress skills. His foray into digital marketing began with a personal blog, fernandobiz.com, where he started writing about SEO and offering his services to clients.
ClickDo’s early days were characterized by Raymond’s relentless effort to meet the growing demand for his SEO, WordPress training, and web design services. He started the company in Canary Wharf with a small team, offering additional services like paid Google Ads and social media advertisements. ClickDo also expanded into digital marketing training through the ClickDo Academy, later acquired by SeekaHost University.
The agency’s growth trajectory included expanding its service offerings beyond SEO to encompass various aspects of digital marketing, including Google Ads, link building, press releases, and PR services. With a team of 20 international remote staff and offices in the UK, India, Sri Lanka, and Canada, ClickDo established itself as a top SEO agency in London, consulting for businesses in the UK, US, Asia, and Europe.
Another strategic move was the creation of SeekaHost Ltd. in 2018 by Raymond to meet the web hosting needs of ClickDo’s clients. This diversification into web hosting allowed for a more comprehensive range of website management and marketing services, proving especially beneficial during the Covid-19 pandemic as it facilitated a stronger online presence through various ClickDo niche blogs and efficient web hosting.
ClickDo’s success has been acknowledged through awards, including the Business Excellence Award for the best SEO Consultancy firm in the UK and being listed among the most influential entrepreneur blogs in 2019. Today, ClickDo stands as a multi-faceted digital agency, with a vision to empower others to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle and establish their own businesses through its educational resources like the ClickDo Academy, SEO Blueprint, and various online courses
