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Thoughts, guides and honest takes on SEO, Google Ads, web design and everything in between.

We write about the things we actually deal with day to day — the SEO tactics that are working right now, the Google Ads mistakes we keep seeing, the web design decisions that cost businesses money, and the AI search shift that is changing how people find things online. No fluff, no filler, no content written just to hit a publishing schedule.

Everything here comes from real client work and real data. If we recommend something, it is because we have seen it work. If we warn against something, it is because we have seen it fail. The goal is to give you enough understanding to make better decisions about your marketing — whether you work with us or not.

We also cover the business side of digital marketing — pricing, choosing the right consultant, what questions to ask an agency before signing anything, and how to tell whether your marketing is actually working or just producing impressive-looking charts. These are the conversations we have with clients every week, and the answers are usually more straightforward than the industry makes them seem.

SEO and organic search — from technical audits and site migrations to keyword strategy and link building. We cover the fundamentals that still drive the majority of organic traffic, as well as the newer signals Google is paying attention to. If you are wondering why your rankings dropped or how to compete for terms that matter to your business, you will find it here.

Google Ads and paid search — campaign structure, bidding strategy, landing page optimisation, and the common mistakes we see draining budget. Most of what we write about PPC comes from auditing accounts where previous agencies or in-house teams have missed something fundamental.

Web design and performance — why speed matters more than aesthetics, how to build sites that convert, and the technical decisions that affect both user experience and search rankings. This overlaps heavily with SEO because your website is where everything comes together.

AI search and generative engines — the shift towards ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other AI answer engines is changing how people find businesses online. We write about what this means in practice, how to position your brand for AI recommendations, and where the real opportunities are for businesses willing to move early.

Content and social media strategy — creating content that serves a purpose beyond filling a publishing calendar. We write about what makes content rank, how to repurpose effectively across channels, and the social media approaches that actually drive business results rather than just vanity engagement. Whether you are building thought leadership or simply trying to stay visible, the principles are the same: understand your audience, give them something useful, and be consistent about showing up.

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GEO

What is generative engine optimisation (GEO)?

How to get your business cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews — and how it differs from SEO.

Tom Pressdee · 2 June 2026Read article →
SEO

What actually matters for SEO in 2026

Forget the noise. Here's what's genuinely moving the needle right now — and what you can safely ignore.

Tom Pressdee · 28 May 2026Read article →
Google Ads

Why most Google Ads accounts waste 40% of their budget

The uncomfortable truth about how Google's default settings are designed to spend your money, not save it.

Tom Pressdee · 21 May 2026Read article →
Web Design

Your website isn't slow — it's bloated

That beautiful theme you bought? It's loading 47 JavaScript files. Here's what to do about it.

Tom Pressdee · 14 May 2026
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