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KickstartSEO Blog

Clear, practical SEO guidance for UK small businesses. Get usable tips, industry updates, and real examples that help you improve your website's search rankings.

KickstartSEO Nominated Charities

Announcing KickstartSEO Limited's Nominated Charities for 2025

7 January 2025

In 2025, KickstartSEO is proud to support two local charities that make real differences in our community. We believe in giving back to the areas where we live and work, choosing organizations that create lasting positive change.

Keyword Search Volume

Why Keyword Search Volume Matters More Than Your Favourite Keywords

22 November 2024

Want to drive more search traffic to your website? Focusing on keywords with real search volume brings better results than optimising for industry terminology that nobody searches for.

Website Traffic Analysis

Understanding Your Website's Performance Using Google Analytics

18 November 2024

Make sense of your Google Analytics data. Learn which metrics matter and how to use them to improve your website's performance.

Google Rankings

Google's November Core Update: Status and Impact

13 November 2024

Google is rolling out a core algorithm update in November. But don't panic; we've got the information you need to know. Get clear guidance on monitoring changes and maintaining rankings during the update.

DIY SEO

DIY SEO: Real Talk From Real Business Owners

11 November 2024

Find out how real business owners handle their SEO challenges and get practical guidance on choosing between DIY and professional SEO services.

Google Search Overviews

Google AI Overviews: A Practical Guide for Better Rankings in 2025

8 November 2024

Is your website ready for the coming AI search era? Get practical tips to help your website appear in Google's AI Overviews. Learn what content works best and how to set up your pages correctly.

Google SEO Guide

Build Website Trust: A Guide to Google's E-E-A-T Standards

4 November 2024

Learn how Experience, Expertise, Authority, and Trust (E-E-A-T) affect your website's SEO. Get practical tips to improve your search rankings.

SEO Update

October 2024 SEO Changes: What Your Business Needs to Know

1 November 2024

The latest SEO changes affect UK business rankings. Learn what changed in October 2024 and get practical tips to maintain your search visibility.

SEO Results: Four Google Analytics 4 Measurements to Watch

SEO Results: Four Google Analytics 4 Measurements to Watch

29 October 2024

Watch your SEO progress with four key Google Analytics measurements. See how your optimization efforts build real business results.

Page Speed and SEO: How Loading Time Impacts Your Rankings

Page Speed and SEO: How Loading Time Impacts Your Rankings

24 October 2024

Think of your website as a motorway. Are your site visitors stuck in a virtual traffic jam, growing impatient as your pages slowly load? Will that impact search results and conversions?

Google's Potential Breakup: What It Means for UK Businesses and SEO

Google's Potential Breakup: What It Means for UK Businesses and SEO

11 October 2024

Worried about Google changes? Learn how UK small businesses can adapt their SEO strategies and stay visible online, no matter what happens.

Using Search Intent to Power Your SEO Strategy

Using Search Intent to Power Your SEO Strategy

20 September 2024

Search intent shapes how people find your website. Getting it right means more visitors who want what you offer. Here's how to master search intent in your SEO.

image alt tags

Image Alt Tags: A Simple SEO Win for Your Business Website

6 September 2024

Quick win for your website: Add alt tags to your images. This simple SEO tip helps Google understand your content and can boost your rankings.

Local SEO: A Small Business Guide to Getting Found Online

Local SEO: A Small Business Guide to Getting Found Online

21 August 2024

Learn how to get your business found in local searches. Follow these simple steps to improve your local SEO and attract more nearby customers.

Website Structure: A Simple Guide to Better SEO Rankings

Website Structure: A Simple Guide to Better SEO Rankings

7 August 2024

Improve your website's search rankings with better page organization. Get practical structure tips for your specific type of business.

User Intent: The Small Business Guide to Getting Found Online

User Intent: The Small Business Guide to Getting Found Online

1 August 2024

Discover what your customers search for online. Learn how to improve your website visibility by matching real customer searches.

How AI Changes SEO: A Small Business Guide

How AI Changes SEO: A Small Business Guide

17 July 2024

See how AI changes impact your website's search visibility. Get practical tips and tools to improve your rankings.

Local Search Citations

Local Citations: A Practical Guide to Better Rankings

3 July 2024

Discover how local citations impact your search rankings and get tips to manage your business listings effectively.

Google Algorithm Changes: A Small Business Guide to Staying Ranked

Google Algorithm Changes: A Small Business Guide to Staying Ranked

16 June 2024

Google's changing how it ranks websites. Learn what this means for your business and get simple tips to keep your rankings strong.

Technical Website Issues

Website Problems That Hurt Your Search Rankings

21 May 2024

Common technical website problems can hide your business from search results. Learn about mobile issues, slow loading, and other factors affecting visibility online.

structured data

Structured Data: Get Better Search Performance

10 May 2024

Properly formatted website code can improve your business's appearance in search results. Are you missing a trick?

google reviews

Google Reviews: The SEO Factor You Can't Ignore

15 April 2024

Learn how customer reviews affect your visibility in local search results and get practical tips for better review management.

Google Analytics 4

GA4 Traffic: What You Need to Know

18 March 2024

Struggling with GA4? Learn how to track your website traffic without the complexity. Get clear analytics data that helps grow your business. 

Keyword research

Keyword Research: Find the Right Search Terms for Your Business

20 February 2024

Find the search terms your customers really use. Get practical tips to improve your website's visibility in Google.

Google SEO Starter Guide

Google SEO Guide: A Clear Path Forward for Small Businesses

5 February 2024

Google has rewritten their SEO Starter Guide for 2024. See what's changed, what you can stop doing, and what matters most for your rankings now.

google free website

Google Ends Free Business Websites: March 2024 Deadline

17 January 2024

Google's free business websites are ending. Find out if you're affected and get help moving to a new website before the March 2024 deadline

GBP Business Hours

Is Your Google Business Profile Sending Customers to a Closed Door?

10 January 2024

Don't let outdated Google hours turn customers away. Here are simple tips for keeping your business hours current.