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.
Do I Need a Website to Start a Business UK? What to Do First
Starting a business? Do you really need a website yet?
Most new businesses are told to build a website straight away — but that’s not always the best first step. Here’s what actually matters if you want to be found online and bring in enquiries.
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.
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.
10 Steps to Building a Small Business Website That Actually Gets Found on Google (UK Guide)
Building a website is easy. Building one that gets found on Google is different.
If you’re planning a small business website in the UK, you’ve probably searched things like “how do I build a website?” or “how do I get it on Google?”. Most tutorials show you where to click. They rarely show you how to structure a site so it actually generates enquiries. This guide focuses on that.
Why Is My Website Not Getting Traffic? (And How to Fix It Properly)
Why Is My Website Not Getting Traffic?
Traffic doesn’t appear by accident. This practical guide breaks down the structural, technical and visibility issues that quietly prevent websites from ranking.
Simple Website Design: What Service Businesses Actually Need (and What They Don’t)
If you’re a service business owner thinking “I need a website”, you’re not alone.
Most businesses don’t need more features or complicated design — they need clarity. This article explains what a simple website really needs to do to attract enquiries, what you can safely ignore, and why straightforward, well-structured websites often work best for service businesses..
Using ChatGPT as a Small Business Owner – What Actually Works
Running a small business often means doing everything yourself
— the website, social media, emails, and decisions — usually with no one to talk things through with. This blog explains how ChatGPT can act as calm, practical support, helping you think clearly, stay confident, and manage your business without overwhelm.
Thinking about a new website?
If you’re launching a new business, improving your current website or need additional services such as optimised business listings, let’s talk it through. I offer Visibility Checks, as below, usually £90 but currently free to support your business.
Clear advice. No obligation. No sales pressure.
If you already have a website, start by understanding how it’s performing with our free Website Visibility Check .
If you’re starting a business, focus on setting things up properly from the beginning by booking a New Business Online Foundations Check.
And if you’ve already tried things but feel stuck, ongoing support to improve online visibility and enquiries, helps bring everything together.