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Plain-English posts on websites, SEO and getting found on Google, for people who run a business rather than build sites.

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Getting found on Google 10 min read

How to get your website on Google (without paying anything)

How to get your website on Google (without paying anything) You don't pay Google to appear in search. You make sure Google can find and index your site, then earn rankings. Here's how to get on Google, step by step.

Costs and hiring 9 min read

How much does a website cost in London? 2026 prices

How much does a website cost in London? 2026 prices What London agencies and freelancers really charge for a small business website in 2026, why London quotes run higher, and the red flags to watch for.

Costs and hiring 7 min read

How to hire a web developer in the UK without getting burned

How to hire a web developer in the UK without getting burned What to look for when you hire a web developer in the UK: fair prices, the questions worth asking, and the red flags I'd walk away from.

Rules and security 7 min read

Are fake reviews illegal in the UK? What you need to know

Are fake reviews illegal in the UK? What you need to know Yes, and the CMA is already enforcing it. What counts as a fake review under the 2025 rules, whether you can still ask for reviews, and how to stay legal.

Rules and security 10 min read

UK cookie law in 2026: what your website actually needs

UK cookie law in 2026: what your website actually needs The ICO changed its cookie guidance in 2026. Here's what UK cookie law now asks of a small business website, from banners to analytics, and what you can skip.

Costs and hiring 9 min read

Website maintenance costs in the UK: what you should pay

Website maintenance costs in the UK: what you should pay What website maintenance actually involves, what it costs in the UK, and what goes wrong when nobody looks after the site. With real prices.

Getting found on Google 7 min read

How to get more Google reviews for your business

How to get more Google reviews for your business Most happy customers don't think to leave a review unless you ask. Here's how to ask without being awkward about it.

Getting found on Google 8 min read

What is SEO and is it worth paying for?

What is SEO and is it worth paying for? SEO gets thrown around like everyone knows what it means. Most business owners I talk to don't. What it actually is, and whether it's worth paying for.

Building a site 8 min read

Do I need a website or is a Facebook page enough?

Do I need a website or is a Facebook page enough? I get asked this a lot. The honest answer is you probably need both, but if you can only pick one, pick the website.

Getting found on Google 10 min read

Is your website invisible to AI search? A small business guide

Is your website invisible to AI search? A small business guide Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT now answer questions before anyone clicks. What's actually changed for small business websites, and five things worth doing.

Building a site 9 min read

Is it time to replace your website? 8 signs to look for

Is it time to replace your website? 8 signs to look for Your website might look fine to you. But if it's more than three years old, there's a good chance it's turning customers away. Here's how to tell.

Building a site 8 min read

What to put on your small business website (page by page)

What to put on your small business website (page by page) Most small business websites have the same problem: not enough of the right content, and too much of the wrong stuff. Here's exactly what to put on each page.

Getting found on Google 9 min read

Why is my website not getting enquiries? A 20-minute check

Why is my website not getting enquiries? A 20-minute check The site looks fine but the phone isn't ringing. Before you bin it and start again, work through this 20-minute check to find out what's actually wrong.

Building a site 10 min read

Why is my website so slow? A plain-English guide to fixing it

Why is my website so slow? A plain-English guide to fixing it If your website takes more than three seconds to load, people leave before they see what you do. How to find out why it's slow, and what to do about it.

Rules and security 10 min read

GDPR for small business websites: what you actually need to do

GDPR for small business websites: what you actually need to do GDPR sounds terrifying. But for most small business websites, compliance is simpler than you think. Here's exactly what you need, and what you can ignore.

Costs and hiring 8 min read

How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026?

How much does a website cost in the UK in 2026? Actual prices from a freelance web developer. No 'it depends' without numbers, no hiding the quote behind a contact form. Here's what you'll really pay.

Costs and hiring 10 min read

Is WordPress still worth using in 2026? An honest answer

Is WordPress still worth using in 2026? An honest answer Yes, for content-heavy sites with several editors. For most small business sites, there are faster options that need far less looking after. Here's why.

Getting found on Google 6 min read

How to get your business on Google Maps (step by step)

How to get your business on Google Maps (step by step) Not showing up on Google Maps? Here's how to set up and verify your Google Business Profile, step by step. Often it's a fifteen-minute fix.

Building a site 5 min read

7 website mistakes that make your business look unprofessional

7 website mistakes that make your business look unprofessional The same small problems turn up on small business websites again and again. The frustrating part? Most take less than an hour to sort out.

Building a site 3 min read

Why your small business still needs a website in 2026

Why your small business still needs a website in 2026 Recommendations still win work, but people look you up before they get in touch. If there's nothing to find, the job goes elsewhere. What that says about trust.

Rules and security 7 min read

Is your website accessible? A small business guide for the UK

Is your website accessible? A small business guide for the UK Most accessibility advice is written for big companies with compliance teams. This is what actually matters for a small business website in the UK.

Rules and security 7 min read

Website security for small businesses: what actually matters

Website security for small businesses: what actually matters Most security advice is written to sell you something. This is what actually protects a small business website in the UK, with free tools and no upsells.