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Make your site rank: technical SEO, performance and content strategy.

Make your site findable. We cover technical SEO, Core Web Vitals, content strategy and the practical optimisations that move rankings — no snake oil, just what works in 2026.

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SEO — frequently asked

How long does SEO take to work?

Technical fixes can show within weeks, but content and authority gains typically take three to six months to compound.

Is site speed really an SEO factor?

Yes. Core Web Vitals are a ranking signal and, more importantly, faster sites convert better and keep visitors engaged.

Do I need to blog to rank?

Not always, but consistently publishing helpful content is one of the most reliable ways to earn rankings and links over time.

What should I fix first on a site with no SEO work done?

Start with crawlability and titles. Confirm search engines can reach and render every page you care about, that each page has a unique descriptive title and meta description, and that a sitemap is submitted in Google Search Console. These are cheap one-off fixes with outsized effect — no amount of content strategy rescues a page that cannot be indexed.

Do I need to pay for SEO tools?

Not to get started. Google Search Console is free and tells you what you are genuinely ranking for, which is the single most useful dataset you have. Bing Webmaster Tools and PageSpeed Insights are free too. Paid tools mainly buy competitor data and keyword volume estimates — worth it once you are competing seriously, unnecessary before then.