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<item><title>Marketing for accountants: win sole trader clients in 2026</title><link>https://robotely.com/marketing-for-accountants-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/marketing-for-accountants-uk/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Making Tax Digital has sent thousands of sole traders looking for help. Here’s how small accounting practices can show up on Google and in AI answers when they search.</description></item>
<item><title>A January marketing plan for tradesmen: fill your diary for 2027</title><link>https://robotely.com/january-marketing-plan-tradesmen/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/january-marketing-plan-tradesmen/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>January can be slow for many trades. This simple plan shows what to set up in December, what to do in January and how to keep your marketing tidy alongside Making Tax Digital.</description></item>
<item><title>Marketing for landscapers and gardeners: a UK guide</title><link>https://robotely.com/landscaper-marketing-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/landscaper-marketing-uk/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Landscaping sells on photos, trust and timing. Here’s how small landscaping and gardening firms can win more local work through Google, their website and social media.</description></item>
<item><title>SEO for builders: how UK building firms get found on Google</title><link>https://robotely.com/seo-for-builders-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/seo-for-builders-uk/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>When someone in your town searches for a builder, you want to be on the first page. Here’s how small building firms can show up for extensions, renovations and local searches without wasting money.</description></item>
<item><title>How to set Christmas and holiday hours on Google Business Profile</title><link>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-holiday-hours/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-holiday-hours/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Wrong opening hours over Christmas cost you customers and annoy the ones who turn up. Here’s how to set special hours on Google in a few minutes, and the mistakes to avoid.</description></item>
<item><title>Christmas marketing ideas for UK small businesses in 2026</title><link>https://robotely.com/christmas-marketing-ideas-small-business/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/christmas-marketing-ideas-small-business/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Christmas 2026 is set to be a record for spending, but people plan early and hunt for deals. Here are practical marketing ideas for small shops, salons, cafés and trades.</description></item>
<item><title>Search Console AI report: see your AI Overviews and AI Mode data</title><link>https://robotely.com/search-console-ai-report/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/search-console-ai-report/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Google Search Console now has a report showing how often your pages appear in AI Overviews and AI Mode, plus a switch to opt out. Here’s how a small business should use both.</description></item>
<item><title>Meta One for business: should you pay for Facebook and Instagram?</title><link>https://robotely.com/meta-one-for-business/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/meta-one-for-business/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Meta now sells paid plans for business Pages and profiles, and some Pages are limited on link posts. Here’s what Meta One includes and whether a small business needs it.</description></item>
<item><title>Google Business Profile changes in autumn 2026: what to do</title><link>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-changes-2026/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-changes-2026/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Google has made a run of changes to Business Profiles since September 2026. Here are the ones that matter for UK small businesses and trades, and what to do about each.</description></item>
<item><title>ChatGPT ads in the UK: should small businesses use them?</title><link>https://robotely.com/chatgpt-ads-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/chatgpt-ads-uk/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Ads now appear in ChatGPT for UK users on the free plans. Here’s how they work, who is allowed to advertise and whether a small business should spend money on them yet.</description></item>
<item><title>Video for trades: turn job photos into reels that win work</title><link>https://robotely.com/video-marketing-for-tradesmen/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/video-marketing-for-tradesmen/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>You don’t need a camera crew. Film short clips on your phone at each job, edit them into reels under 3 minutes and post them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts and your Google profile.</description></item>
<item><title>Service area pages: how trades rank in every town they cover</title><link>https://robotely.com/service-area-pages-for-tradesmen/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/service-area-pages-for-tradesmen/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Build one useful page for each main town you cover, with real local jobs, photos and details. Avoid copy-and-paste pages that only swap the town name.</description></item>
<item><title>Facebook ads for tradesmen: what works in the UK in 2026</title><link>https://robotely.com/facebook-ads-for-tradesmen-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/facebook-ads-for-tradesmen-uk/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Facebook ads work best for trades selling visual, planned jobs like kitchens and landscaping. Use tight local targeting, real job photos and lead forms with qualifying questions.</description></item>
<item><title>Google Business Profile suspended? How UK trades fix it</title><link>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-suspended/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/google-business-profile-suspended/</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Most suspensions of trade profiles come down to the address, the business name or the service area. Fix the cause first, then appeal once with documents that match your profile.</description></item>
<item><title>Google Local Services Ads UK: are they worth it for trades?</title><link>https://robotely.com/google-local-services-ads-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/google-local-services-ads-uk/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Local Services Ads charge per lead, not per click, and now show a single Google Verified badge. Here is how they work in the UK and when they suit a trade business.</description></item>
<item><title>Salon marketing ideas: 14 ways to fill your column (UK hair &amp; beauty)</title><link>https://robotely.com/salon-marketing-ideas/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/salon-marketing-ideas/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Empty slots cost money. These 14 salon marketing ideas help UK hair and beauty salons get found on Google, turn Instagram followers into bookings and keep clients coming back.</description></item>
<item><title>Web design for electricians: what your site needs to win jobs</title><link>https://robotely.com/web-design-for-electricians/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/web-design-for-electricians/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A good electrician website has a page for each main job, shows your scheme registration properly and makes calling you easy on a phone. Here is what to include.</description></item>
<item><title>Restaurant marketing UK: 15 ideas to fill more tables in 2026</title><link>https://robotely.com/restaurant-marketing-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/restaurant-marketing-uk/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Most diners choose where to eat on their phone. These 15 restaurant marketing ideas help UK restaurants, cafés and takeaways get found on Google, win bookings and bring regulars back.</description></item>
<item><title>SEO for plumbers in the UK: a practical 2026 guide</title><link>https://robotely.com/seo-for-plumbers-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/seo-for-plumbers-uk/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>SEO for plumbers means a well set up Google Business Profile, a page for each main service, honest town pages and steady reviews. Here is the step-by-step plan.</description></item>
<item><title>Is Checkatrade worth it? Checkatrade vs MyBuilder vs Rated People</title><link>https://robotely.com/is-checkatrade-worth-it/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/is-checkatrade-worth-it/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Checkatrade can be worth it if the leads in your trade and area turn into enough paid jobs to cover a 12-month plan. Work out your cost per won job before you sign.</description></item>
<item><title>SEO for roofers UK: how to get more roofing jobs from Google (2026)</title><link>https://robotely.com/seo-for-roofers/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/seo-for-roofers/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>When a roof leaks, homeowners search Google and call the first roofer they trust. This guide shows UK roofing companies how to rank in Google Maps and turn searches into jobs.</description></item>
<item><title>How to ask customers for Google reviews (UK scripts)</title><link>https://robotely.com/how-to-ask-for-google-reviews/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/how-to-ask-for-google-reviews/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Ask every customer, soon after the job, with a short message and your Google review link. Never offer a reward and never only ask the happy ones.</description></item>
<item><title>SEO for dentists UK: dental marketing that fills your diary (2026)</title><link>https://robotely.com/seo-for-dentists/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/seo-for-dentists/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Most new patients find a dentist on Google. This guide shows UK dental practices how to rank in Google Maps, win private treatment enquiries and stay within GDC advertising rules.</description></item>
<item><title>How much do Google Ads cost for tradesmen in the UK?</title><link>https://robotely.com/google-ads-cost-for-tradesmen-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/google-ads-cost-for-tradesmen-uk/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Google Ads has no fixed price. You set the budget, an auction sets each click price, and your job value decides what you can afford per lead. Here is how to work it out.</description></item>
<item><title>Free AI tools for UK small business marketing (2026)</title><link>https://robotely.com/free-ai-tools-small-business/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/free-ai-tools-small-business/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Best website builder for small business UK: Wix vs WordPress vs Squarespace</title><link>https://robotely.com/best-website-builder-small-business-uk/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/best-website-builder-small-business-uk/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Website redesign: 9 signs you need one (and how to keep your SEO)</title><link>https://robotely.com/website-redesign/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/website-redesign/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>What is llms.txt and does your website need one?</title><link>https://robotely.com/llms-txt-guide/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/llms-txt-guide/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>Core Web Vitals in 2026: a plain-English guide to site speed</title><link>https://robotely.com/core-web-vitals-2026/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/core-web-vitals-2026/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
<item><title>How to choose an SEO agency in the UK: 12 questions and red flags</title><link>https://robotely.com/how-to-choose-an-seo-agency/</link><guid>https://robotely.com/how-to-choose-an-seo-agency/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description>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.</description></item>
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