If you’re a home improvement business struggling to be found online in your local area, you’re not alone. But there’s a proven strategy that can dramatically boost your local search visibility – and it doesn’t require a massive website overhaul or expensive advertising campaigns. The Success Story That Started It All Meet James, a skilled … Read more
Why Good Prompts Matter: The Hidden ROI of Structured AI Interactions We’re all using AI now. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini – they’ve become as common as Google searches. But here’s what most people miss: the difference between a mediocre AI response and a genuinely useful one often comes down to how you ask the question. Think about … Read more
How to build a search visibility strategy that captures customers at every stage of their buying journey The Modern Customer Journey Has Changed Everything If you run a business selling higher-value products or services like windows, kitchens, fireplaces, or technology solutions you will be familiar with the lengthy buying cycle. Your customers do not typically … Read more
If you’re just starting out with SEO, it’s easy to get lost in a maze of conflicting advice, “quick fixes,” and expensive tools. In reality, the best results in 2025 come from focusing on a few core areas — and doing them well. From my own work with home-improvement companies, I’ve seen this approach cut … Read more
(…that doesn’t drown you in pop-ups or subscription bloat) 1 Keep macOS Itself in Fighting Shape Setting Action System & security updates Turn Automatic Updates on. Firewall System Settings ▸ Network ▸ Firewall ▸ On Stealth Mode Enable in the same panel. Apple’s own shields—XProtect, Gatekeeper, SIP—block most known malware and unsigned apps. A fully-patched … Read more
This guide forms part of my personal aide memoire, it’s hyper specific to my workflow and the tools I use. Why use Valet LocalWP is probably the first choice for most developers working on WordPress locally. Before this we had DesktopServer and manual options like XAMPP. In some instances I prefer to use Valet, mainly … Read more
Smart mode in Google Ads, or “Smart Campaigns,” is a simplified advertising solution for small businesses who want to manage their own Google Ads. Smart mode is ideal for businesses seeking a low-maintenance approach to PPC advertising, offering a streamlined experience without needing deep technical knowledge of PPC strategies. However, there are some important differences: … Read more
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a great way to promote a website to a local audience. It’s one of the most effective methods of reaching potential customers and driving them to your site. With PPC, you only pay when someone clicks on your ad, so it’s an affordable option for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Let’s … Read more
Previously known as Windows Azure and now informally referred to as Azure, Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform providing users with various services, including serverless computing, data storage, and artificial intelligence. Because users can choose from one, or all, of these services, Azure is perfect for small businesses. This article will discuss Microsoft Azure … Read more
Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives. We use it to stay in touch with friends and family, share news and experiences, and connect with like-minded people. So it’s no surprise that social media is also a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. If you’re a small business owner not … Read more
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