Kate Vella, Your Local Digital Marketing Specialist in Mackay.
Serving Mackay and Darwin.
Kate is the Localsearch representative in Mackay — the person you deal with directly for search, Google Ads, websites and reviews, from the first strategy session onwards.
Built around Mackay businesses
Kate Vella has been with Localsearch for 25 years, helping Australian businesses grow as new technology becomes available. She has watched the world turn digital, which is why it's vital for every business to have a digital footprint, no matter how big or small. Kate loves to help Australians less familiar with the digital world begin their online journey.
Family is everything to Kate, who loves seeing as much of the world as she can with her family. For her next journey, she plans to take a caravan across Australia.
Awards & recognition
Industry and internal recognition Kate has earned through dedicated work for local businesses.
- Hall of Fame 2012
- Gold Club 2015
- Winner Sales Rep of the Year 2005
- Winner Mackay Team of the Year 2011, 2007, 2003
- Winner Townsville Team of the Year 2008
- Winner Mackay Sales Team Community Spirit Award 2017
- Nominated Emerald Team of the Year 2013
- Achieved all 3 quarterly budgets 2023
Areas Kate covers
Kate works with businesses across Mackay, Darwin and the surrounding region, including:
- Mackay
- Andergrove
- Mount Pleasant
- Sarina
- Proserpine
- Whitsundays
- Bowen
- Moranbah
- Rockhampton
Local pages for Mackay
What Kate can help you with
Rank for what Mackay customers actually type — suburb by suburb, service by service.
Search campaigns aimed at buyers in Mackay, measured on enquiries rather than impressions.
Fast, conversion-built websites for Mackay businesses — designed for leads, not just looks.
Own the Mackay map pack and turn local discovery into calls and walk-ins.
Collect more 5-star reviews from Mackay customers and protect the trust you've earned.
“We live in a digital world now, so it’s important for all our businesses to have a digital footprint, no matter how big or small the business is. I love the challenge of helping our not-so-tech-savvy clients start their journey online.”
Working with Kate
- Which areas does Kate cover?
- Kate Vella looks after businesses in Mackay, including Mackay, Andergrove, Mount Pleasant, Sarina, Proserpine, Whitsundays and the surrounding region. Kate also works with businesses in Darwin. Visits are in person where it's practical, and over video where that's easier for you.
- What happens in a strategy session with Kate?
- It's a free, no-obligation conversation, usually 30 to 45 minutes, online or in person. Kate reviews how your business currently shows up in Google search, Maps and on your own website, compares that with other businesses competing for the same Mackay customers, and gives you a plain-English plan of what to fix first. There's no requirement to buy anything.
- What kinds of businesses does Kate work with?
- Local, owner-run businesses across trades and construction, health and beauty, automotive, retail, hospitality and professional services. Localsearch has worked with Australian small businesses since 1993, and Kate handles Mackay accounts directly rather than passing them to a call centre.
- How do I get in touch with Kate?
- Request a strategy session using the form linked on this page and it goes to Kate directly, or call Localsearch on 1300 753 650.
Ready to grow your Mackay business? Book a free strategy session with Kate today
No spin, no pressure, just a clear plan for what'll actually move the needle for you in Mackay.