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SEO3 min read

What is SEO? A plain English guide for Southport businesses

What SEO actually means, how Google decides who shows up first, and the simple steps that help Southport businesses climb the results.

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GEO3 min read

What is GEO, and how do you get recommended by ChatGPT?

GEO (generative engine optimisation) explained: how AI assistants like ChatGPT choose which businesses to recommend, and how to make sure yours is one of them.

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Pricing3 min read

How much does a website cost in Southport?

How much a website costs in Southport, what affects the price, the hidden ongoing costs to watch out for, and why our average website is around £500.

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Web design3 min read

How to choose a web designer in Southport

Hiring a web designer in Southport? Seven things to check before you pay, from ownership and hidden fees to SEO and real results.

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Web design3 min read

Web designer vs web developer vs website builder: what’s the difference?

Web designer, web developer or website builder: what each one does, what each costs, and which one your Southport business actually needs.

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SEO3 min read

Local SEO in Southport: how to show up when customers search “near me”

A practical local SEO checklist for Southport businesses: Google Business Profile, reviews, local keywords and the website basics that get you into "near me" results.

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