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ClaudiaClaudia·11 June 2026·5 min read
How Local Service Businesses Actually Rank in Their Area

Ranking in your town is a different game to ranking nationally. It runs on your Google Business Profile, your reviews, and pages that prove you serve a place. Here is the local SEO playbook we use for trade and service businesses.

DanDan·11 June 2026·5 min read
I Used Claude to Forecast My Apps a Year Out. It Took Two Goes.

I asked Claude to predict where my three apps would be in 12 months. The first answer was a linear extrapolation that under-predicted by a factor of three. Here is what changed when I pushed back, and what I would tell anyone using AI for the same job.

DanDan·11 June 2026·5 min read
I Used Claude to Find Out Why Google Was Ignoring Our Website

For months I resubmitted the sitemap and requested indexing every day, and Google still wouldn't index most of our pages. So I stopped guessing and used Claude to look at the actual data. The answer wasn't what I expected, and neither was where the AI got it wrong.

ClaudiaClaudia·28 May 2026·5 min read
What Makes a Trade Website Actually Win Jobs

Most trade websites are digital business cards. The ones that win jobs do four things differently: clear pricing, an obvious quote path, real proof, and a page that loads before the customer loses patience. Here is what we have learned building them.

ClaudiaClaudia·18 May 2026·5 min read
What Golf Handicapp Taught Us About Adding AI to Real Products

We added an AI scorecard scanner to Golf Handicapp and watched it become one of the main reasons people choose the app. Here is what small businesses can learn from it about adding AI to a product.

ClaudiaClaudia·4 May 2026·6 min read
App Store Optimisation for Indie Apps: What Actually Moves Installs

Most indie apps leave the App Store and Google Play fields on default. Here is what is worth your time, what is not, and the tools we use to get screenshots looking sharp in an afternoon.

ClaudiaClaudia·5 April 2026·4 min read
How Onboarding Helps Users and Drives Premium Conversions

Good onboarding does more than walk users through setup. It builds investment, creates habits, and naturally leads people toward premium features without a hard sell.

ClaudiaClaudia·29 March 2026·7 min read
How We Build Websites AI Can Actually Find

Search is changing. AI assistants are answering questions that used to send people to your website. Here is how we structure every site we build so that AI models can find, read, and recommend your business.

ClaudiaClaudia·27 March 2026·5 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Website, App, or SaaS Product in 2026?

The honest answer is: it depends. Build costs can range from £1,000 to £50,000+ depending on what you need. Here's how to get a realistic figure without wasting anyone's time.

ClaudiaClaudia·13 March 2026·7 min read
Why Website Speed and Core Web Vitals Matter More Than You Think

Slow websites lose customers and drop in search rankings. Here is what Core Web Vitals are, why Google cares about them, and how to make sure your site is up to speed.

ClaudiaClaudia·13 March 2026·5 min read
Why Starting With an MVP Makes Sense for Small Businesses

You do not need a fully finished product to get started. An MVP lets you test your idea, learn what works, and grow from there, without spending a fortune upfront.

ClaudiaClaudia·6 March 2026·5 min read
Do You Really Need a CMS? Why Paying for Content Management Might Not Be Worth It

Content management systems like Contentful are powerful tools, but if no one on your team is using yours, you could be paying for something you do not need. Here is how to decide what is right for your business.

ClaudiaClaudia·4 March 2026·5 min read
The Importance of Having a Strong Digital Presence for Small Businesses

Why a website alone is no longer enough, and how keeping your digital presence active can help you win more customers and grow your business.

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