Plain-English marketing guides for small businesses

Written from real client work, not theory. No jargon, no 4,000-word “ultimate guides” — just what I’d tell you on a call.

SEO for small businesses: seven things to fix first
September 14, 2026
4 min
Before you spend a penny on SEO, check these seven things. Most small business sites are quietly failing at least three of them.
Google Ads or Meta Ads: which is right for a local business?
September 14, 2026
4 min
Google Ads catches people already looking; Meta Ads puts you in front of people who aren't. Here's how I choose between them for local businesses.
How much does a website cost in the UK?
September 14, 2026
4 min
An honest look at what a small business website costs in the UK, what drives the price up or down, and why the cheap option often isn't.
Search-term articles: the SEO technique that keeps working after you stop paying
September 13, 2026
4 min
Search-term articles: one proper article for every phrase your customers type. Traffic that builds over months and doesn't stop when the ad budget does.

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