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Notes on what goes wrong with websites
Shorter than the guides and more current: things we keep seeing in real audits, changes worth knowing about, and the occasional correction to advice that is doing the rounds.
Website security for small business: four ways to stay safe
You will be able to lock down the four most common entry points for hackers and protect your business website today.
ReadHow to test if your website is mobile-friendly without Google
Learn how to test your website's mobile usability using a real phone and fix the hidden layout issues that drive customers away.
ReadWhy your website is not showing up on Google (and how to fix it)
Learn how to check if Google knows your website exists and what steps to take to appear in search results.
ReadCore web vitals explained for busy small business owners
Understand what Google's Core Web Vitals measure and how to focus on the speed factors that actually matter for your website.
ReadQuestions to ask a digital agency before you sign anything
You will be able to spot unreliable web agencies and ask the right questions before signing a contract.
ReadHow to choose a digital agency without getting burned
You will be able to spot agency red flags and ask the right questions before signing any contracts.
ReadWhat website analytics actually tell you (and what is just noise)
You will be able to look at your website data and instantly spot the three numbers that actually matter to your business.
ReadFree SEO tools that actually work for small business owners
You will be able to set up the essential free SEO tools and know exactly which questions each one answers for your business website.
ReadSEO for small businesses: your first month checklist
You will be able to follow a clear, week-by-week sequence to improve your website's visibility yourself in your first month.
ReadWhy is my website slow? The real causes and what they cost to fix
You will be able to identify the specific culprits slowing down your website and know whether a fix costs money or just a few minutes.
ReadWhat does a website actually cost to run each year?
You will be able to separate essential yearly website costs from optional extras and stop paying for things your business does not need.
ReadWhy do websites cost so much? A plain-English pricing guide
Learn how to separate essential website expenses from expensive extras so you only pay for what your business actually needs.
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