The Climbio blog.
Practical SEO, PPC, and digital-marketing thinking — no fluff, no jargon. Strategies and guides for ambitious UK businesses.
Why Is My Google Business Profile Not Showing in the Map Pack?
Your Google Business Profile not showing in the map pack? Here are the real reasons local UK businesses get hidden — and how to fix each one.
Read article →How Long Does SEO Take to Work for a Small UK Business?
How long does SEO take to work for a small UK business? A straight-talking timeline of what to expect month by month — and why.
Read article →SEO vs PPC: Where Should a Small UK Business Spend First?
It's not really SEO versus PPC — it's a question of sequence. Here's how to decide where your first marketing pound should go, based on where your business actually is.
Read article →7 Technical SEO Issues We Find on Almost Every Small-Business Site
We audit a lot of small-business websites, and the same handful of technical issues come up again and again — quietly capping rankings. Here are the seven we see most.
Read article →How to Actually Use Your Google Business Profile (and What to Fix First)
For a local business, your Google Business Profile often matters more than your website — and most are half-finished. Here's what actually moves the needle, and what to fix this week.
Read article →Why Every SEO Contract Should Be 30-Day Rolling
Most agencies want you locked into a 12-month contract before they've done a day's work. Here's why we only do 30-day rolling — and why you should demand it.
Read article →How Long Does SEO Actually Take? An Honest Timeline
It's the first question every business asks — and the honest answer is the one most agencies won't give. Here's a realistic timeline for what SEO delivers, and when.
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