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Free AI tools for UK small business marketing (2026) – cover image
15 October 2026 · 5 min read

Free AI tools for UK small business marketing (2026)

Free versions of ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Canva, YouTube captions, Buffer and Meta Business Suite can cover most small business marketing tasks, as long as you check facts and protect customer data.

Best website builder for small business UK – Wix vs WordPress vs Squarespace comparison
15 October 2026 · 5 min read

Best website builder for small business UK: Wix vs WordPress vs Squarespace

Wix, Squarespace and WordPress can all work for a small business. The right choice depends on your budget, how much you’ll grow and how much you care about ranking on Google. Here’s an honest comparison.

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15 October 2026 · 5 min read

Website redesign: 9 signs you need one (and how to keep your SEO)

A website redesign can double your enquiries or wipe out your Google rankings. Here are the signs you need one, what it costs, and a step-by-step checklist to redesign without losing SEO.

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15 October 2026 · 5 min read

What is llms.txt and does your website need one?

llms.txt is a proposed Markdown file that summarises your website for AI tools. Google says it does not use it, so for most small businesses it is optional, not urgent.

Core Web Vitals in 2026: a plain-English guide to site speed – cover image
14 October 2026 · 5 min read

Core Web Vitals in 2026: a plain-English guide to site speed

Core Web Vitals are three Google measures of how fast, responsive and stable your pages feel. Aim for LCP under 2.5 seconds, INP under 200ms and CLS under 0.1.

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14 October 2026 · 5 min read

How to choose an SEO agency in the UK: 12 questions and red flags

Hiring the wrong SEO agency wastes months and money. Use these 12 questions and red flags to choose an SEO agency that brings real enquiries for your small business.

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14 October 2026 · 6 min read

SEO audit: what it is, what’s included and a free checklist (2026)

An SEO audit is a health check that shows why your website isn’t getting more visits from Google. Here’s what a good audit covers, what it costs and a checklist you can run yourself.

ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot: a small business guide – cover image
14 October 2026 · 5 min read

ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot: a small business guide

ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot all search the web to answer questions. Clear website content, a complete Google Business Profile and genuine reviews help you appear in all of them.

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13 October 2026 · 5 min read

Local SEO checklist for UK small businesses (2026): 30 steps

Want to show up when local customers search? This 30-step local SEO checklist covers everything a UK small business needs, from Google Business Profile to AI search, in plain English.

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13 October 2026 · 7 min read

SEO packages UK: what’s included and what SEO costs in 2026

Most UK small businesses pay roughly £500 to £1,500 a month for an SEO package. Here’s what should be included at each level, what drives the price and how to spot a bad deal.

How to see traffic from ChatGPT and AI tools in GA4 (2026) – cover image
13 October 2026 · 5 min read

How to see traffic from ChatGPT and AI tools in GA4 (2026)

GA4 now has a built-in AI Assistant channel. Check it in the Traffic acquisition report, then add a custom channel group if you want more control over which AI tools are counted.

Is SEO dead now AI answers questions? An honest answer – cover image
13 October 2026 · 5 min read

Is SEO dead now AI answers questions? An honest answer

SEO is not dead. AI answers have reduced clicks on some searches, but AI tools still rely on search indexes and well-built websites. The job has changed, not disappeared.

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