Starting a business has a lot of costs and diversions that take your time away from earning. Two such diversions are websites and social media. They sap a bit of time at the start while the business gets going. Here’s a breakdown of how to start your business’ online presence on a shoe-string. I’ll explain […]
Category: Websites
Why is my website not getting any traffic?
In 2026 the rules for web design changed significantly, with yet another heavy-handed core update from Google and the driving developments in AI. This month, we’ll go through why your website might not be getting any traffic and what you can do about it. When your website is crawled and indexed, there are 100s of […]
How much should a website cost for a small business?
Is it time you bought a website for your business? You might have asked web designers, friends or colleagues this questions: how much should a website cost for a small business? Perhaps you were met with unhelpful answers (like “how long is a piece of string”). I have been thinking about this question a lot. […]
Most common SEO mistakes on websites for UK businesses
Welcome back, this month we are looking at the most common SEO mistakers made on UK business websites. Each week I get a whole host of new websites to work with. Some of them are getting an SEO overhaul for the first time – however the majority are websites where poor SEO practices have been […]
Should prices be on your website?
When you shop online, do you seek out prices? To quote Fawlty Towers, if I were to be on Mastermind, my specialist subject would be “the bleeding obvious”. That is to say – online shopping is massive. We all use our phones and computers to seek out what we want from life – from clothes […]
6 Ways Improve Your Website In 15 Minutes
Improving your website can be a straightforward process. These are some of the easiest ways to make a big difference to your site in 15 minutes. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. 6. Get mobile friendly Most website building tools accommodate mobile friendly features – but it’s not an automatic process. Whether you have a Wix, WordPress, […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fear a Saturated Market
In the world of business, a saturated market is often viewed as a red flag. Many entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners shy away from entering such markets, fearing intense competition and a lack of growth opportunities. However, it’s essential to recognize that a saturated market isn’t necessarily a dead end. In fact, it can present […]
Online Presence Types & What They Say About Your Business
Welcome to another edition of the rural business blog with me, Catherine Jarvis Clothier. This month we’ll be delving into What Your Online Presence Says About Your Business and how it impacts your success. We all have an online presence We all have an online presence of some kind – this can either attract or […]