Notes on websites, hosting, and running a small business online.
Google just overhauled how links appear in AI search results. After months of eating your traffic, they are trying to send it back. Here is what changed and what to do about it.
Google AI Mode now books restaurant tables in the UK, with local services next. If your business data is wrong or missing, AI skips you entirely.
Reddit has become the second most visible website in Google search results. What people say about your industry on Reddit now shows up when potential customers search for you.
AI can genuinely help your SEO in 2026, but not in the way the LinkedIn crowd is selling. Here is what it is good at, where it falls over, and what to try this week.
Google overhauled its Maps review policy on the 17th of April. Staff quotas, templated reviews, and incentivised requests are now banned. Here is what to do about it.
Google's March 2026 core update finished rolling out last week. If your organic traffic dipped or jumped over Easter, this is what changed and what to do about it.
Google's local search algorithm now rewards active, engaging business profiles over established brands. Here is what that means and what to do about it.
AI is changing how people find businesses. Fewer clicks, more answers. Here is what that means for your small business website, and what to do about it.
There is no single answer. Google Ads work in hours, a Business Profile in days, organic search in months. Here is what to expect and why.
Occasional notes on websites, hosting, and running a small business online - no spam.