Social Media As Traffic Source: Driving Traffic To Your Website Using Facebook

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How To Use Facebook To Drive Traffic To Your Website

You might remember Dave. We spoke about him in our article on GEO – he’s the plumber from Chelmsford who looked at me with genuine terror when I mentioned the word “optimisation.” We got his plumbing business showing up in AI search results, sorted his structured data, and sent him home a somewhat reluctant convert … Read more

Joining An Empire: How To Buy A Franchise Business In The UK

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How To Buy A Franchise Business In The UK - A Handy Guide

Owning a business and being your own boss is an incredibly exciting opportunity. For some people, this dream goes hand in hand with wanting to start your own business or bring your idea to life. For others, it’s more about being a business owner.  The good news is, to own a business you don’t need … Read more

A Simple Guide To Increasing Traffic To Your Website Using Social Media

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How To Increase Traffic To Your Website Through Social Media

Last autumn, I got a message from my old university friend Priya, who runs a small skincare business from her home in Leeds. “Tom,” she wrote, “my website traffic has completely fallen off a cliff. What’s happening?” I knew exactly what was happening. We’d talked about it in a previous article – AI search is … Read more

Everything You Need To Know About Starting A Business In The UK: The Ultimate FAQ

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All You Need To Know About Starting A Business In The UK

Starting a business in the UK is an amazing opportunity. It’s your chance to get your idea, your passion, or your skills out in the world, and become your own boss.  But, it’s also no secret that not all businesses make it. In fact, 1 in 5 new businesses fail in the UK every year. … Read more

How to Write GEO-Friendly Content: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

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How To Write GEO-Friendly Content For A Small UK Business

A few months ago, my sister-in-law Karen called me in a mild panic. Karen runs a small florist in Worcester. Lovely shop. Terrible website. She’d just discovered that when someone asked ChatGPT for “the best independent florists in Worcester,” her business didn’t come up. A competitor she’d never heard of did. Twice. “But I’ve got … Read more

Social Proof – Why It’s Important For Small UK Businesses

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Why Is Social Proof Important For Small UK Businesses?

The digital age has changed a lot of things in our lives – and the way we shop is one of them. Technology has made it easier than ever for people to shop and buy with brands from all over the world, making competition tough. There’s just so much noise online that breaking through can … Read more

What is GEO? A Plain English Guide for Small Business Owners

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What Is Generative Engine Optimisation Or GEO?

My mate Dave runs a small plumbing business in Chelmsford. Good bloke. Excellent with a stopcock. Absolutely terrified of anything with the word “optimisation” in it. When I told him last month that not only did he need to understand SEO, but that there was now something called Generative Engine Optimisation he should probably know … Read more

Want To Get 5 Star Reviews For Your Small UK Business? Your Full Guide To Reach The (5) Stars

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How Can I Get 5 Star Reviews For My Small Business In The UK

Customer reviews are a powerful tool for your business. Building up a strong profile of good reviews will build trust and convince potential customers that your business will live up to your promises, which in turn will boost sales and help your business grow. There are other benefits to reviews, but the long and short … Read more

Is GEO The New SEO? What Small Businesses Need To Know About Generative Engine Optimisation

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Is GEO The NEW SEO? All You Need To Know

Picture this. It’s early 2024. I’m sitting at my desk, smugly watching my SEO-optimised articles climbing the Google rankings. Years of keyword research, backlink building, and meticulously structured content – finally paying off. I crack open a celebratory biscuit. Then someone messages me: “Have you tried just asking ChatGPT instead of Googling?” I had not. … Read more

The Top Advantages And Disadvantages of Reviews For Your Small UK Business

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Reviews For SMEs

Business reviews may seem like a modern, online business tactic. But the fact is, we’ve always relied on others’ recommendations when making a purchasing decision. Think about how many times you’ve gone to a family member for business advice, or brought a product because a friend swears by it.  Online reviews make these recommendations much … Read more