Blogs for Small Businesses

Simple website and SEO advice you can actually use

Clear, practical, blogs for small business owners who want to learn how to increase their business’s online visibility and ensure potential customers become enquiries.

Website Support Isn’t What You Think: The Approach That Actually Gets Enquiries

Website Support Isn’t What You Think: The Approach That Actually Gets Enquiries

Website support that focuses on clarity, not just design

Most small business owners think they need a better website.

In reality, they need to understand how their business is being found, how their website is working, and what needs to happen next to generate enquiries.

This approach focuses on clarity first — so every decision you make actually moves your business forward.

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Best UK Business Directories for Small Businesses (2026 Guide to Listings, SEO & Visibility)

Best UK Business Directories for Small Businesses (2026 Guide to Listings, SEO & Visibility)

The missing piece behind most small business websites….

Most small businesses rely on their website alone, but visibility comes from more than one place. Discover the best UK business directories for small businesses, including Google, Yell, Cylex, Yelp and Bing Places. Learn how listings improve SEO, visibility and website enquiries.

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Simple Website Development & Support Featured on GlitterBeam Radio

Simple Website Development & Support Featured on GlitterBeam Radio

Simple Website Development & Support has recently been featured on GlitterBeam Radio

With a daily feature introducing how small businesses can improve their online visibility, we highlight a common situation many business owners face - either needing a new website, or wondering why their current website isn’t generating enquiries.

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Google Search Console Explained for Small Businesses (UK Guide):How to understand what your website is actually doing on Google

Google Search Console Explained for Small Businesses (UK Guide):How to understand what your website is actually doing on Google

Many small business owners come to me asking “why is my website not getting traffic?” Often the answer becomes clear when we look at the data inside Google Search Console.

Learn how to use Google Search Console to understand how your website appears in Google search results. A simple guide for small business owners.


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