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Practical advice on web design, SEO, and getting your small business found online, written by AJ.

Do you still need a website if you have Facebook or Google Business?

"I've already got a Facebook page and a Google listing. Do I actually need a website too?" It's one of the most common questions I get. Here's the honest answer, and why the smartest local businesses use all three together.

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How to optimise your Google Business Profile to get more local customers

Your Google Business Profile is the most valuable free tool a local business has, and most competitors are barely using theirs. Here's how to set it up and optimise it properly, plus how to get reviews that actually boost your ranking.

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How to get your business found on ChatGPT and Perplexity

People are asking AI tools to recommend local businesses every day. Most small businesses don't show up, not because they're not good enough, but because AI doesn't know they exist. Here's how to fix that.

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5 signs your business website is losing you customers

A bad website can be worse than no website at all. If visitors are landing on your site and leaving within seconds, here's how to know, and what to do about it.

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What is AI search, and why your business needs to show up on it

Millions of people now use ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews to find businesses. If your website isn't set up correctly, you won't appear. Here's what you need to know.

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How much does a website cost in the UK?

It depends, but that's not a helpful answer. Here's an honest breakdown of what websites actually cost in the UK in 2026, from landing pages to full business sites.

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Why every small business needs a website in 2026

Word of mouth and social media are great, but they're not enough on their own. Here's why having your own website matters more than ever, and what you're missing without one.

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