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Straight answers about websites and search
No listicles, no thought leadership. Things I have actually run into, written so a business owner can act on them.
Shopify or WooCommerce for a Small Shop in 2026
I build on both, so this is not a pitch for either. How I actually decide between Shopify and WooCommerce for a small business,…
What a Website Care Plan Actually Covers, and What It Should Cost
Updates, backups, security and somebody whose job it is to look. What a care plan does each month, what it costs, and how to…
The Google Business Profile Checklist for St Helens Businesses
For a local search, the thing above your website is your Google Business Profile. Five parts of it most businesses leave empty, in the…
Why Your Website Is Slow, and Why It Is Probably the Page Builder
Most slow small business websites are not slow because of the hosting or the photos. They are carrying a page builder, and the fix…
Local SEO Across Merseyside: St Helens, Wigan, Warrington and Widnes
Why the town you are targeting changes the job, how the map pack works differently from normal results, and why the town next door…
How to Choose an SEO Agency in St Helens: The Questions to Ask
Looking for SEO in St Helens? The questions to ask any agency before you sign, including the awkward ones, and the answers that mean…
How Long Does SEO Take to Work?
Three to six months before the movement is obvious. Here is the honest timeline, what makes it faster or slower, and what to watch…
Why Your Website Sits on Page Two, and What Actually Moves It
Page two earns almost nothing. Using my own Search Console data, here is why that is, why it is better news than it sounds,…
How Much Does SEO Cost in St Helens in 2026?
A straight answer, with real numbers. What SEO costs locally, why it should be priced in hours rather than packages, and how to tell…
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