Getting your boss to care about SEO rankings feels a bit like explaining cricket to someone who only watches football. They know it’s probably important, but the rules seem mysterious & the payoff isn’t immediately obvious. I’ve sat through countless meetings where brilliant SEO strategies got shot down because nobody could translate the technical wins […]
How to Communicate SEO Value to Clients & Stakeholders
Getting buy-in for SEO from clients or your boss shouldn’t feel like pulling teeth, but it often does. You know the value SEO brings, but somehow when you open your mouth, technical jargon spills out & their eyes glaze over. I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. The truth is, most people […]
SEO Pricing Models: Which One Is Best?
Right, so you’re trying to figure out how much SEO costs and which pricing model makes the most sense for your business. I get it. The pricing landscape for SEO services is about as clear as mud, and everyone seems to have a different approach. Some agencies want £500 a month, others quote £15,000 for […]
Using Google Analytics 4 to Improve SEO Performance
Google Analytics 4 has been causing quite a stir since it replaced Universal Analytics. Some love it, others… well, let’s just say the transition wasn’t exactly smooth for everyone. But here’s the thing that’s got me genuinely excited about GA4 – it’s actually brilliant for SEO insights once you know what you’re doing. I’ve been […]
How to Create SEO Reports That Clients Value
Most SEO reports are rubbish. There, I said it. You’ve probably seen them too – those sprawling 30-page documents packed with vanity metrics that tell clients absolutely nothing about whether their investment is actually working. Charts everywhere, numbers galore, but zero insight into what any of it means for their business. After years of crafting […]
AI in SEO: What the Future Holds for Agencies & Businesses
Artificial intelligence has crashed into the SEO industry like a meteorite hitting Earth. The ripples are everywhere. Agencies scramble to adapt whilst businesses wonder if their current strategies will survive the next algorithm update. I’ve watched this transformation unfold over the past couple of years, and frankly, it’s been both exhilarating & terrifying. The truth […]
How to Measure Organic Traffic and Conversions with SEO Tools
You’ve spent months optimising your website, crafting content, and building links. But how do you actually know if it’s working? I’ve been wrestling with this question for years, and here’s what I’ve learned about using Google Analytics 4 to measure SEO success properly. The truth is, most people are tracking the wrong things. They get […]
How to Track Keyword Rankings the Right Way
You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: keyword rankings matter for SEO. But here’s what nobody tells you upfront. Most people track their rankings completely wrong. They obsess over daily fluctuations, panic when they drop three spots overnight & completely miss the bigger picture that actually drives business results. I’ve been tracking keyword performance for […]
How to Integrate SEO with Other Marketing Channels
SEO doesn’t exist in a bubble. I’ve watched countless businesses treat search engine optimisation like some mysterious dark art that needs to be kept separate from everything else they’re doing. Massive mistake. The most successful campaigns I’ve seen happen when SEO becomes part of a larger conversation. When your content marketing, PPC, social media & […]
How to Build an SEO Roadmap for Long-Term Success
Most businesses stumble into SEO like they’re walking through a dark room, bumping into furniture & hoping something works. You’ve probably been there yourself. Perhaps you’ve thrown money at random tactics or chased the latest algorithm update without any real strategy. The truth is, sustainable SEO success demands something most people hate creating – a […]