Plain-English marketing guides for growing businesses

Written from real client work, not theory. No jargon, no 4,000-word “ultimate guides” — just what I’d tell you on a call.

  • Cover: Google Ads or Meta Ads: which is right for a local business?

    Google Ads or Meta Ads: which is right for a local business?

    September 14, 2026

    4 min

    Google Ads catches people already looking; Meta Ads puts you in front of people who aren't. Here's how I choose between them for local businesses.

  • Cover: How much does a website cost in the UK?

    How much does a website cost in the UK?

    September 14, 2026

    4 min

    An honest look at what a small business website costs in the UK, what drives the price up or down, and why the cheap option often isn't.

  • Cover: Search-term articles: the SEO technique that keeps working after you stop paying

    Search-term articles: the SEO technique that keeps working after you stop paying

    September 13, 2026

    4 min

    Search-term articles: one proper article for every phrase your customers type. Traffic that builds over months and doesn't stop when the ad budget does.

  • Cover: Google Business Profile: a setup checklist

    Google Business Profile: a setup checklist

    September 7, 2026

    3 min

    Claim it, get the categories and details exactly right, add real photos, and keep it alive with posts and reviews.

  • Cover: Web design in Portsmouth: what to look for

    Web design in Portsmouth: what to look for

    August 31, 2026

    2 min

    Look for relevant work, a clear process, a fixed quote, and a designer who talks about enquiries rather than just looks.

  • Cover: New website or a refresh? How to decide

    New website or a refresh? How to decide

    August 24, 2026

    2 min

    Refresh if the foundations are sound and the problems are cosmetic. Rebuild if speed, structure or platform are the problem.

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Fidgety Pixels · Southsea, Portsmouth

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