Free guides for small business websites and marketing
Straight answers on websites, Google, social media and sales, written for UK small businesses. No jargon, no fluff, and no sign-up wall.
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- Automate small business adminHow to automate small business admin: connect bookings, payments, invoices, review requests and lead forms so the boring jobs run without you.Read the guide, 7 min
- Professional business email addressWhy a professional business email address beats Gmail: trust, SPF, DKIM and DMARC made simple, and how many addresses a small business really needs.Read the guide, 7 min
- UK cold calling rulesUK cold calling rules in plain English: TPS and CTPS screening under PECR, Ofcom's abandoned call limits, caller ID and do-not-call lists. Checklist too.Read the guide, 8 min
- How to get more Google reviewsHow to get more Google reviews for your small business: review links, QR codes, timing and replies, all within Google's rules and UK law.Read the guide, 6 min
- How to rank on Google MapsHow to rank on Google Maps with your Google Business Profile: Google's three local factors, plus categories, services, photos, reviews and what to avoid.Read the guide, 6 min
- How much does a website cost in the UK?How much does a website cost in the UK? Rough price ranges for DIY builders, freelancers, agencies and monthly plans, plus the hidden costs to check.Read the guide, 7 min
- Local SEO checklist for small businessesA practical local SEO checklist for UK small businesses: Google Business Profile, NAP, citations, reviews, local pages, schema, speed and mobile.Read the guide, 6 min
- Pay monthly website vs one-offPay monthly website vs one-off build: pros and cons, the real cost over 1, 2 and 3 years, and what to check in a monthly contract before you sign up.Read the guide, 6 min
- Website accessibility for small businessesWebsite accessibility for small businesses in plain English: WCAG 2.2 AA basics, the Equality Act 2010, and a practical checklist to work through today.Read the guide, 7 min
- Website speed and Lighthouse 100Improve website speed and aim for Lighthouse 100: what Core Web Vitals mean, Google's good thresholds, practical fixes for images, fonts and JavaScript.Read the guide, 6 min
- What to post on social mediaWhat to post on social media for small business: content pillars, a 4-post weekly plan, post types that work and real examples from local clients.Read the guide, 8 min
- When you need a custom appWhen does a small business need a custom app? The warning signs, an honest build vs buy table, what to prepare before you ask, and how a fixed quote works.Read the guide, 7 min
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