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The Short Answer UK data law changed on 19 June 2026 under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 Every business with a website now needs updated compliance documents There are no exemptions, regardless of size A mandatory complaints procedure is already a legal requirement Maximum fines for marketing breaches increased from £500,000 to £17.5 […]
The Short Answer A professional website in the UK costs between £1,500 and £15,000+ Where you land depends on pages, functionality, and who builds it Published prices below, no "get in touch for a quote" runaround A cheap site can look fine and still cost you more in missed enquiries Every site I build is […]
You have just paid for a new website. It looks good. The agency sent over the login details. Job done. Except in a lot of cases, it is not quite that simple. I review websites regularly as part of my work, and the same gaps come up time and again, including on sites built by […]
I went to BrightonSEO last week with one specific question: what is actually true about AI search, beyond the daily LinkedIn noise? Between the "SEO is dead" hot takes, the six-figure GEO playbooks, and the parade of vendor "AI visibility" dashboards, it has become genuinely difficult to separate signal from sales pitch. A caveat first: […]
If you’ve ever said “My website ranks number one on Google, but traffic isn’t growing”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from business owners going into 2026. And it usually leads to confusion, doubt, or the feeling that SEO just does not work anymore. The truth is simpler […]
If you’re looking for someone to build your website or handle your SEO, the choices can feel endless. Freelancer or agency? Local or remote? Strategy-led or just flashy? Before you sign anything, here are five smart questions I always recommend asking. They’ll help you find someone who’s not just capable, but actually right for your […]
On July 3rd, 2025, I spent the day at Google Digital Garage at The View Hotel in Eastbourne. It was a free event run by Google UK and organised by Enterprise Nation, packed with useful insights on AI, SEO, digital marketing, and how to stay visible online. If you run a business or manage your […]
If you run a small business in Eastbourne or the surrounding areas, your Google Business Profile is one of the most powerful free tools you have to attract local customers. A well-optimised profile helps you appear in local search results, on Google Maps, and in AI-powered search summaries, including Google’s new Search Generative Experience. As […]
If you're running a business in Eastbourne, you already know how important it is to show up on Google. Whether you're a builder in Meads, a therapist in Hailsham or a café near the seafront, local customers are searching for what you offer. The good news? You don’t need to hire an agency to start […]
Local customers no longer rely solely on Google blue links. Instead, they ask AI tools like ChatGPT. They also use voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, so they expect answers fast. For businesses in Eastbourne, SEO in 2025 means more than just ranking on Google. You also need to show up where customers search, including […]
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