Free Guides to Get Your Business Found Online
Plain English guides written for UK business owners, not marketers. No jargon. No waffle. Just practical advice you can act on today.
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Google Business Profile
Get found on Google Search and Maps
2 guidesSEO Basics
Understand how search engines find your business
2 guidesWebsite Speed & Mobile
Make your site fast and mobile-friendly
2 guidesSocial Media
Choose the right platforms and set them up properly
1 guideReviews & Reputation
Build trust with reviews and reputation management
1 guideLocal SEO & Directories
Show up when customers search near you
3 guidesTrust & Security
Build credibility and keep your site secure
2 guidesEmail & Communication
Professional email setup and deliverability
0 guidesGoogle Business Profile
(2)How to Claim Your Google Business Profile (Step-by-Step)
Step-by-step guide to claiming your free Google Business Profile so customers can find you on Search and Maps.
8 min readGoogle Business ProfileOptimise Your Google Business Profile: 10 Tips
10 practical tips to get more customers from your Google Business Profile listing.
10 min readSEO Basics
(2)What Is SEO? A Simple Guide for UK Business Owners
SEO explained in plain English. What it is, why it matters, and what you can do today.
5 min readSEO BasicsPage Titles & Meta Descriptions: Your Google Shop Window
How to write page titles and meta descriptions that get clicks from Google search results.
7 min readWebsite Speed & Mobile
(2)Why Your Website Is Slow (and How to Fix It)
Find out why your site is slow and how to speed it up with simple fixes.
8 min readWebsite Speed & MobileIs Your Website Mobile-Friendly? How to Check & Fix It
How to check if your website works on mobile and fix common problems.
6 min readReviews & Reputation
(1)Local SEO & Directories
(3)Local SEO for UK Small Businesses: Beginner's Guide
How to appear in Google's "near me" results and Maps when customers search locally.
7 min readLocal SEO & DirectoriesNAP Consistency: The Invisible SEO Killer
How mismatched business details across the web hurt your Google ranking, and how to fix it.
7 min readLocal SEO & Directories15 Free UK Business Directories You Should Claim Today
15 free UK directories every business should be listed on, with direct links to claim each one.
9 min readTrust & Security
(2)What Is SSL? The Padlock in Your Browser Explained
SSL and HTTPS explained simply. What the padlock means and how to get it.
4 min readTrust & Security7 Trust Signals That Win Customers Over Competitors
7 things that make customers trust your business online, and choose you over competitors.
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Social Media
(1)Which Social Media Should Your Business Be On?
An honest guide to which social media platforms actually matter for your business.
8 min read