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SEO Basics

The very basics of SEO to help you fill in the gaps or learn from the start.

How to Measure SEO Results: What Actually Matters in GA4 and Search Console

You measure SEO results by tracking organic traffic, keyword rankings, impressions, clicks and, most importantly, whether any of it turns into enquiries or sales. If the numbers don’t show more of the
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16
May

What Is A Backlink And Why Do They Still Matter In 2026?

A backlink is a link from another website to yours. It still matters in 2026 because Google, AI search tools and real customers use links as trust signals. A good backlink says, “this business is wort
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15
May

How to Use Google Search Console: A Plain English Guide for Small Businesses

Google Search Console is a free tool from Google that shows you how your website is performing in search: what people searched before finding you, which pages are indexed, and what’s broken. If you ow
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14
May

What Is Page Speed And Why Does Google Penalise Slow Websites?

Page speed is how quickly your website loads and becomes usable. Google penalises slow websites because slow pages frustrate users, waste crawl resources, and make search results worse. It’s rarely a
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11
May

Local SEO vs National SEO

Local SEO helps you get found by people near you. National SEO helps you get found across the country. If you serve customers in a town, county, or set service area, start local. If you sell or compet
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08
May

What Is A Google Penalty And Have I Got One?

A Google penalty is when Google suppresses or removes your website because it believes you've broken its spam rules. You might have one if traffic or rankings dropped suddenly, especially after a manu
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01
May

What To Expect From SEO In Your First 6 Months

In your first 6 months of SEO, expect groundwork first, then movement. Month 1 is audits, fixes and tracking. Months 2 to 3 build better pages and local signals. Months 4 to 6 should show ranking impr
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29
Apr

Internal Linking: The Quick Win Most Small Business Websites Ignore

Internal linking is one of the easiest SEO wins because you already own the asset: your website. By adding sensible links between related pages, you help Google understand what matters, push authority
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Internal Linking Quick Wins for Small Businesses
28
Apr

What Is NAP Consistency and Why It Matters for UK SEO

NAP consistency means your business name, address and phone number match wherever your business appears online. It matters because Google uses those details to understand, verify and trust your busine
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28
Apr

How To Write A Title Tag And Meta Description That Gets Clicked

If your title tag doesn’t say what you do, who it’s for, and why you’re the better choice, people won’t click. If your meta description doesn’t back that up with a clear benefit and next step, they’ll
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25
Apr
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