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Getting Found

21 articles on getting found.

1 September 2026 · 9 min read

What Is GEO, and How Do I Get My Business Recommended by ChatGPT?

GEO explained in plain English: how ChatGPT picks local firms, what GPTBot and llms.txt do, and a worked example for a Hassocks electrician.

Why Am I Not Getting Enquiries From My Website?

Visitors but no website enquiries? Separate traffic from conversion, then fix the leaks: contact, trust, mobile speed, and a form that actually works.

How to Get Your Business on Google Maps (the Local Pack), Step by Step

How to get on Google Maps: claim a free Business Profile, verify it, then earn the Maps pack. Weeks to months, not a weekend. Hassocks and Sussex.

Website vs Google Business Profile: Do You Need Both?

A website and a Google Business Profile do different jobs. When a profile is enough, why most Sussex firms want both, and what each one actually does.

How Long Does SEO Take to Work for a Small Business?

How long SEO takes for a small business in Sussex: local versus national timelines, what moves first, and why Brighton is slower than Hassocks.

Why Isn't My Business Showing Up on Google? Common Causes and Fixes

Business not showing on Google? The usual causes: no profile, inconsistent details, a new site, or stronger local competition. Fixes for each one.

Small Business Website Checklist: What to Get Right Before You Launch

A pre-launch website checklist for small businesses: five-second clarity, one-tap contact, mobile speed, trust and the technical basics before you go live.

How to Write Website Copy That Actually Gets You Calls

Write website copy that turns visitors into phone calls: lead with the answer, use the customer's words, prove the claim, and make calling obvious.

How to Tell If Your Website Is Actually Working

How to tell if your website is working: measure enquiries, not vanity visits. Traffic versus conversion, simple checks, and a realistic bar for Sussex firms.

Do I Need a Website If I Have a Facebook Page or Instagram?

Have Facebook or Instagram, so do you still need a website? Social complements a site. It does not replace it. What each does, and why both win.

Is My Website Mobile-Friendly? How to Check and Why It Matters

A plain Sussex guide to checking if your website is mobile-friendly, why tap-to-call matters for trades, and what Core Web Vitals actually mean.

Does My Small Business Really Need a Blog?

Most local trades do not need a blog. A one-pager and a Google profile often beat a neglected journal. When writing is worth it, and when it is not.

How to Write an About Page That Wins Trust (and Work)

How to write an About page that wins trust: who you are, what you do and where, proof you are safe to hire, and a clear next step. Skip the life story.

Google Ads vs SEO: Which Is Right for a Small Business?

Google Ads versus SEO for a small Sussex firm: speed, cost, and when to run both. Ads from £99. SEO from £99 as a one-off. Honest timelines.

How Heating Engineers Get More Local Jobs From Their Website

How heating engineers win local jobs online: Gas Safe or OFTEC up front, a tappable number, local search, and a site that works when the boiler dies.

How to Get More Google Reviews (and What to Do About a Bad One)

How to get more Google reviews the honest way: ask at the right moment, send the direct link, and handle a bad review without making it worse.

Do Tradespeople Really Need a Website in 2026?

Honest answer for trades: a website is not essential if you are booked solid, but it backs up referrals and catches the customers who Google you first.

Local SEO Basics: How to Get Your Business Found on Google

Local SEO for small businesses in Sussex: Google Business Profile, NAP, reviews, and service-area versus a shopfront, explained in plain English.

Google Business Profile: The Free Tool Every Local Business Needs

How to set up a Google Business Profile properly: categories, photos, Q&A, review replies, and what actually helps you appear in the Maps pack.

Why Is Your Website So Slow, and What It's Costing You

Why a small-business website is slow and what it costs you: common causes, Core Web Vitals in plain English, and how to test speed before you rebuild.

How to Write Website Content That Turns Visitors Into Calls

Website content that converts: lead with the problem, put services and proof in a scannable order, and make the next step obvious on a phone.

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