hreflang & site structure
The right choice of country domains or language folders, with reciprocal hreflang and x-default.
SEO in Amsterdam.
International and local SEO across Europe: hreflang that works, country-by-country keyword research, local profiles and technical foundations that let each language rank in its own market.
- English plus local languages
- Euro (€) and local currencies
- country domains or /de/, /fr/ folders
- Google (country versions)
01 — Amsterdam
Amsterdam hosts the European headquarters of many international companies and a busy start-up scene. English is widely used in business, while Dutch consumers still respond best to Dutch-language pages and local payment methods like iDEAL.
Local SEO across
02 — What you get
SEO measured in enquiries, not vanity metrics.
Keyword research per market
What Germans, French or Dutch customers actually type, which is rarely a direct translation.
Local profiles
Google Business Profiles per location with local categories, hours and reviews.
Technical SEO
Crawl budget, indexation of language versions, speed and structured data.
Localised content
Native-language pages that answer local questions and cite local proof.
Rank tracking per country
Keyword positions on the right Google for each market, reported monthly.
— Local search
How search works in Amsterdam.
- 01
KvK number & iDEAL
Dutch businesses show their Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number on their website, and Dutch shoppers expect iDEAL at checkout. Stripe supports it.
- 02
Google leads almost everywhere
Google is the main search engine in most European markets, but each country’s results, language and competitors differ.
- 03
Translation isn’t localisation
Machine-translated pages rank poorly and read worse. Localise the keywords, examples, currency and proof.
- 04
Local trust signals
Country-specific directories, reviews and local links help each version compete.
- 05
Privacy-friendly analytics
Consent rules affect tracking, so measurement plans need consent mode and server-side options.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, so check anything critical with your adviser.
— Recent work
SEO in Amsterdam — FAQ
Straight answers.
Q1Can you improve my Google rankings in Amsterdam?
Yes. Local SEO for Amsterdam covers your Google Business Profile, pages for the areas you serve (for example Centrum, Zuidas, Amsterdam-Noord), consistent citations, reviews and relevant backlinks, with monthly rank tracking on Google (country versions).
Q2Country domains or folders?
Folders on one strong domain are simpler to grow. Country domains send a stronger local signal but split authority. We recommend based on your budget and markets.
Q3Can you track rankings in several countries?
Yes. Keyword tracking can target each market’s Google, reported monthly in your portal.
Q4How do you handle languages you don’t write?
Keyword research and structure are handled directly. Final copy is written or reviewed by native speakers.
Q5Where should we start?
With a technical SEO report (€29) to see what is holding each language version back.
SEO · Amsterdam