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What is llms.txt and why we use it

More people now use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to look up information. These tools do not read websites in the same way that old-style search engines do. They often need clear, well-structured content to understand what a site offers….
What is llms.txt and why we use it News Article

SEO Changes in 2025

2025 has been a transformative year for SEO, and if you’re running a business website in the UK, you need to know what’s changed. Google has rolled out major updates, AI-powered search has exploded in popularity, and the way people find information online has shifted dramatically….
What You Need to Know About SEO Changes in 2025 News Article

WordPress 6.9 “Gene”

This version introduces new tools for editing, better design options and several improvements that help sites run more smoothly. …
WordPress 6.9 News Article

Protecting Your Domain Reputation (Part 1)

Learn how to protect your domain reputation, avoid spam blacklists and keep your business emails trusted with these essential compliance steps…
Protecting Your Domain Reputation (Part 1) News Article

Stop Letting Your Old Website Costing You £££££

Every day your old website sits there, it’s costing you opportunities. Visitors leave, competitors win, and your business suffers silently. Stop waiting for perfection. Replace that old website with something better today, even if it’s simple. Then upgrade it tomorrow. It’s faster. It’s smarter. And, frankly, it just makes sense….
Stop Letting Your Old Website Costing You £££££ News Article

Google Testing AI-Generated Search Result Description

Google’s new AI could rewrite your search results descriptions automatically. Find out how this test might affect your website’s click-through rates and rankings….
Google Testing AI-Generated Search Result Description News Article

Understanding Page Speed: Why Your Website Feels Fast But Google Says It's Slow

Understanding Page Speed: Why Your Website Feels Fast But Google Says It’s Slow…
Understanding Page Speed: Why Your Website Feels Fast But Google Says It’s Slow News Article

WordPress vs Shopify: Is WooCommerce the Smarter Choice?

Choosing a platform for your eCommerce website can feel confusing. WordPress with WooCommerce is often the better choice….
WordPress vs Shopify: Is WooCommerce the Smarter Choice? News Article

Judge.me Retires WooCommerce Support

With Judge.me retiring their WooCommerce plugin, you might be wondering what to do next….
Judge.me Retires WooCommerce Support News Article

SEO Migration Guide

How to avoid a drop in ranking when launching a new website. There is always an element of risk to your search engine organic rankings…
SEO Migration Guide News Article

Why is keyword research important for SEO?

Keyword research and how it can be used to identify the keywords that you should target to bring in the right kind of traffic to your website…
Why is keyword research important for SEO? News Article

March 2025 Google Algorithm Update

Announced on 13th March, this broad update aimed to refine Google’s core ranking systems to better surface relevant and helpful content for searchers….
March 2025 Google Algorithm Update News Article

New Building Services Website

We’re excited to share our new website for Crosby Building Services – an independent, family-run business that designs, constructs, and transforms homes. …
Just Launched – New Website for Crosby Building Services! News Article

December 2024 Google Algorithm Update

December 2024 brought not one but two significant updates to Google’s search algorithms: the December 2024 Core Update and the December 2024…
December 2024 Google Algorithm Update News Article

Why Websites Matter For Tradespeople

When clients invite you into their homes, trust is non-negotiable. And we all know that first impressions count, right? From the initial…
Why Branding & Websites Matter for Tradespeople News Article

Local SEO

Optimising a website for local SEO is crucial for businesses looking to attract customers from a specific geographic area. Whether you’re running…
Local Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) News Article

On-Page SEO Checklist

This SEO checklist is designed to help non-technical users improve their website’s on-page SEO, particularly when using WordPress or similar content management…
On Page SEO Checklist News Article

Advanced Technical SEO Errors

Following my previous blog post describing common technical SEO errors, I’ve compiled a more detailed list of more advanced technical SEO issues…
Advanced Technical SEO Errors News Article

Common Technical SEO Errors

Technical SEO is vital for making sure that search engines can crawl, index, and understand your website effectively. Ensuring your technical SEO…
Common technical SEO errors News Article

Is SEO Dead?

There have been so many changes in SEO recently. New Google Algorithm updates and now the new AI search results. In March…
Is SEO dead? News Article

FREE SEO Resources!

The team at b:web have been immersed in SEO projects this past month, focusing heavily on technical aspects that may be …
FREE SEO Resources! News Article

Super Simple Website Housekeeping #1

Sometimes it’s challenging to know where to begin with website maintenance. This new “Super Simple Website Housekeeping” email series is designed to…
Website Housekeeping: Tip 1 News Article

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