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Straight answers to the questions business owners actually ask about search — costs, timelines, AI, and what's worth your money.
How to appear in Google AI Overviews
How Google's AI Overviews choose which pages to cite, what content actually gets pulled into the answer, and the honest limits on what you can control.
7 min read · Updated July 2026 AI searchIs SEO dead?
What AI Overviews and zero-click search are actually doing to organic traffic — and what still works in 2026.
7 min read · Updated July 2026 ComparisonsFreelance SEO consultant vs agency: which is right for you?
The real differences, what each costs, when an agency is genuinely the better choice, and how to pick the right SEO help for your business.
8 min read · Updated July 2026 ComparisonsSEO vs PPC (vs SEM): which should you do first?
Honest cost and speed comparison — when paid ads win, when organic wins, and which to start with on a tight budget.
6 min read · Updated July 2026 Getting startedWhat is local SEO?
The map pack, Google Business Profile, citations and reviews explained — and how local SEO differs from regular organic SEO.
6 min read · Updated July 2026 Getting startedSEO for small businesses: where to start
The highest-impact first steps when you have a real budget, not an enterprise one — what to prioritise, what to skip.
6 min read · Updated July 2026 AI searchWhat is generative engine optimisation (GEO)?
How to get recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and AI Overviews — what works, what's hype, and how to start this week.
7 min read · Updated July 2026 AI searchWhat is llms.txt — and does your business need one?
The simple file that briefs AI assistants on your business, explained in plain English — with an honest take on whether it's worth doing.
5 min read · Updated July 2026 CostsHow much does SEO cost in the UK?
Real 2026 figures for consultants, agencies and hourly rates — what drives the price, and the red flags that mean you're overpaying.
6 min read · Updated July 2026Prefer answers about your own website?
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