Insights
Notes on sites that rank, load, and get recommended.
Short, practical pieces for owners who want search traffic without a template site.
What I write about
These notes are for owners who want search traffic without a template site. I write about why a custom build beats WordPress for speed and rankings, how local SEO works for restaurants and trades, and what AI visibility means when people ask ChatGPT or Google AI Overviews for a recommendation.
I keep the articles practical. No jargon for its own sake, and no filler to hit a word count. Each piece should help you decide whether to rebuild, add monthly SEO, or leave the current site alone. If you want the work done rather than another article, the project form is the next step.
New notes go here as I publish them. Topics stay close to the work: custom websites, local search for restaurants and trades, and getting cited in AI answers. Open a card for the full article.
2026-08-01
Why a custom website beats WordPress for a local business
WordPress is common. For restaurants, trades, shops, and online stores, a custom site is usually faster, cleaner in search, and easier to own.
Custom vs WordPress2026-08-08
Local SEO for restaurants, trades, and stores that want more calls
Local SEO is more than a Google Business Profile. Citations, on-page keywords, and a crawlable site help nearby customers find you.
Local SEO for shops2026-08-15
What AI visibility means for a local business website
Customers ask AI tools who to hire, book, or buy from. AI visibility is the work of making your business easy to cite with the right facts.
AI visibility explained
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Share your business, your site problems, and what you want customers to do. It comes straight to me, and you get a reply with next steps.