Category: SEO
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Do Google Business Profile Posts Actually Work?
If you’ve ever looked at Google Business Profile posts and thought “Is this really worth my time?”, you’re asking the right question. For most small business owners, time is limited — and anything that feels optional quickly drops to the bottom of the list. So let’s be clear from the start:Google Business Profile posts can…
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Why Is My Business Not Showing Up on Google Maps?
If you’ve searched for your business on Google Maps and can’t find it, there are a few possible reasons. The first thing I’d work out is what “not showing” actually means. Can you find your business when you search for its name, but not when you search for the service you provide? Has it disappeared…
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How Long Does SEO Take to Work?
How long does SEO take to work? Usually, it’s better to think in months rather than weeks. You might start seeing early movement in rankings and impressions within the first few months. More noticeable growth in organic traffic and enquiries can take longer, particularly if your website is starting with limited visibility or you’re competing…
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How to Ask for Google Reviews Without Feeling Awkward
Asking customers for Google reviews shouldn’t feel uncomfortable — but for a lot of business owners, it does. If you know reviews matter but keep putting off asking for them, you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just missing a simple process.you. Why Asking for Reviews Feels So Difficult Most people don’t struggle with the idea…
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What to Fix First on Your Website If You’re Not Getting Leads
If your website isn’t generating enough leads, it’s very easy to start making changes without really knowing what you’re trying to fix. Rewrite the homepage. Change the buttons. Add more content. Start SEO. Spend some money on Google Ads. Maybe the whole website needs replacing. Some of those things might help, but I wouldn’t start…
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Why Your Google Business Profile Gets Views but No Enquiries
Your Google Business Profile is showing up in search results and Google Maps, but the phone isn’t ringing and the enquiry forms are staying quiet. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean your marketing isn’t working, it means something in the journey isn’t converting. You’re Visible — So Why Isn’t It…
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Link Building for Small Businesses: How to Build Links That Actually Help
Link building has a bit of an image problem. Search for advice on building backlinks and you’ll quickly find people selling hundreds of links, lists of websites accepting guest posts and tools telling you that you need to increase your domain authority. For most small businesses, that’s not where I’d start. Good link building is…
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Google Business Profile Optimisation: What Should You Include?
Your Google Business Profile is often one of the first things a potential customer sees when they search for your business, particularly if you’re serving customers in a specific area. It can show up in Google Search and Maps before someone ever reaches your website, giving them your contact details, opening hours, reviews, photos, services…