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Local SEO insights for UK businesses

Practical, jargon-free guides to help you understand and improve your local search visibility, from Google Maps to AI answers.

Local SEO13 September 2026 11 min read

What Is a Google Business Profile? A Plain-English Guide

A Google Business Profile is the free listing that decides how your business shows up on Google Maps and Search. Here is what it is and why it matters.

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Local SEO12 September 2026 11 min read

What Is the Google Map Pack? How Local Results Work

The Google map pack is the map and three business listings shown near the top of local searches. Here is how it works and how to get your business into it.

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Local SEO11 September 2026 12 min read

Why Is My Business Not Showing on Google Maps?

If your business is not showing on Google Maps, the cause is usually one of a handful of fixable issues. Here is how to find the problem and put it right.

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Local SEO10 September 2026 11 min read

What Are Local Citations and Why Do They Matter for Local SEO?

Local citations are online mentions of your business name, address and phone number. Here is what they are, why they matter for local rankings, and how to build them well.

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Local SEO9 September 2026 11 min read

What Is NAP Consistency and Why Does It Matter for Local SEO?

NAP consistency means your business name, address and phone number are the same across every website. Here is why it matters for Google, and how to keep it right.

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Local SEO8 September 2026 12 min read

Google Review Guidelines: Can You Pay for Reviews?

You cannot pay for or incentivise Google reviews. Here are the review guidelines in plain English, what you can do instead, the risks, and the UK law on fake reviews.

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Local SEO7 September 2026 11 min read

What is AEO? A Simple Guide to Answer Engine Optimisation

AEO, or Answer Engine Optimisation, means shaping your content so search engines and AI assistants can give your business as a direct answer. Here is how it works and why local businesses should care.

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Local SEO6 September 2026 12 min read

What is GEO? Generative Engine Optimisation Explained Simply

GEO, or Generative Engine Optimisation, is the work of getting your business mentioned and cited by generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Here is how it works and how it links to local SEO.

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Local SEO5 September 2026 12 min read

AI Search and Local SEO: How Discovery Is Changing

AI search and local SEO are changing how people find nearby businesses. Here is what is new, what stays the same, and the practical steps that keep you visible.

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Local SEO4 September 2026 11 min read

How Long Does Local SEO Take? An Honest UK Timeline

How long does local SEO take? Usually you see early movement in a few weeks and stronger results in three to six months. Here is an honest, month-by-month view of what to expect and what makes it faster or slower.

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