Dublin SEO consultancy run by Cian Murphy, with tiered monthly packages
About Cian Murphy Digital
Cian Murphy Digital is a boutique search and digital marketing business at 11-15 Tara Street in Dublin 2, run by Cian Murphy himself. It was founded in 2011 and has a team of two to nine. Murphy's career started in 2005 in a call centre selling advertising on a buy-and-sell website, where many prospects told him they were moving their budget to Google. He taught himself AdWords, moved to an e-commerce company to run SEO, PPC, social and affiliate work, and has since worked in-house, agency-side and self-employed, including for a large independent US publisher.
SEO is the main focus. Engagements begin with an audit, followed by a plan covering keyword research, technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, log file analysis, on-page work, content planning, digital PR and outreach, and Search Console analysis. Results can take three to twelve months depending on competition and the client's own input, and Murphy only works with clients prepared for that timescale. He also offers local SEO, reputation management aimed at lifting review ratings, PPC and Meta ads, web design, email and video marketing, and training for in-house staff.
The firm has added AI search work, called consensus SEO: building the reputation and authority signals that AI tools draw on when answering questions in ChatGPT, Perplexity or Claude. It spends close to 8,000 euros a year on Semrush and Ahrefs licences and uses Screaming Frog for crawls, with AI used to analyse crawl data under human review.
Pricing is unusually transparent for a small Irish consultancy. The hourly rate is 100 euros plus VAT, and packages run at 700 euros plus VAT for local businesses, 1,400 euros for nationwide businesses, 3,000 euros for competitive national niches, and custom work from 3,000 to 10,000 euros. A local dental practice would most likely sit in the Silver tier.
The agency does not discuss client SEO work publicly, and no dental or healthcare clients are named. Its sector experience is legal, finance, travel and hospitality. Around fifteen Google reviews from 2019 to 2025 describe Murphy as patient, clear in his explanations and dependable, with several reviewers mentioning hands-on training, one reporting a move to third place in local results across two new locations, and one describing a twelve-year working relationship. Murphy has spoken at events including Network Ireland in Waterford and has been featured in the Irish Independent.
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Cian Murphy Digital at a Glance
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 2-9 employees |
| Headquarters | Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Leadership | Cian Murphy (Founder, SEO consultant) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | 100 euros per hour plus VAT with package minimums. Silver 700 euros plus VAT (local businesses); Gold 1,400 euros plus VAT (nationwide); Platinum 3,000 euros plus VAT (competitive national niche); custom 3,000-10,000 euros for large e-commerce and publishers. |
| Contracts & reporting | Starts with an audit, then a strategy and plan. SEO results take 3-12 months; works only with clients willing to commit to a longer timescale. Free initial consultation. |
| Tools & partnerships | Semrush; Ahrefs; Screaming Frog; Google Search Console; Claude and other AI models integrated with SEO tools |
Dental Marketing Services
- SEO audits
- keyword research
- technical SEO and Core Web Vitals
- local SEO
- on-page SEO
- content planning
- link building and digital PR
- AI search (GEO) visibility
- reputation and review management
- Google Ads and Meta Ads
- web design
- email marketing
- video marketing
- staff SEO training
Dental Clients & Results
- fetch.ie (own business and technology blog): organic growth from user-intent content and links since July 2019, no metrics published
Why Dentists Choose Cian Murphy Digital
- Founder-named SEO agency
- Search-only focus
- Dublin-based
- Rate of $70 to $150
- Direct accountability
Key Strengths
- Optimises practices for visibility in AI answers through generative engine optimisation
- Uses machine learning and AI automation to guide practice marketing decisions
- Uses AI tools for local competitor research, planning and treatment content performance
- Runs PPC and SEM campaigns for treatments and holds Google Ads certification
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 21.6 of 100 (profile 27 × 0.8 + client feedback 0). DSA Score: 84/100
Where Cian Murphy Digital Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About Cian Murphy Digital
How much would SEO for a single dental practice cost?
The Silver package for local businesses costs 700 euros plus VAT. Nationwide and competitive packages cost 1,400 and 3,000 euros plus VAT.
Who will actually do the work?
The business is run by Cian Murphy, who handles client work directly. For large projects he brings in partner agencies in Ireland.
How long before results appear?
SEO results usually take three to twelve months. Timing depends on local competition and how much time the client commits.
Does the agency help with AI search such as ChatGPT?
Yes. It offers AI search optimisation, which builds the authority and trust signals AI tools rely on when citing sources.
Has Cian Murphy Digital worked with dentists?
No dental clients are named, as the agency does not discuss client SEO work publicly. Its sector experience is legal, finance, travel and hospitality.
Can it help with patient reviews?
Its services include reputation management aimed at improving online reviews and overall ratings. This links directly to how practices appear in local search.
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