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Beyond Google: Getting Found in ChatGPT and AI Search in 2026

A couple of years ago, being found online just meant ranking on Google. Now some of your customers ask ChatGPT or Perplexity first. Here's what that changes, and what actually helps.

21 Jul 20267 min read

Google's AI Mode Is Here: What It Means for Your Small Business Website

Google's AI Mode is now the default search experience for a lot of queries, and it's changed who gets found. Here's what actually matters if you run a small business site.

1 Jul 20266 min read

Core Web Vitals in 2026: Why Page Speed Still Decides Who Ranks

INP has been one of Google's Core Web Vitals since March 2024. If your site feels sluggish when someone taps a button, that's costing you rankings, not just patience.

15 Jun 20265 min read

Technical SEO Basics: Site Speed, Mobile, and Sitemaps Explained

You don't need to be a developer to check whether your site is technically sound. Here's what to look for and why Google cares about it.

1 Jun 20267 min read

How to Read Google Search Console: A Plain-English Guide

Search Console gives you real data on how Google sees your site. Here's what the numbers and warnings actually mean, without the jargon.

5 May 20267 min read

The On-Page SEO Checklist for Small Business Websites

Title tags, headings, alt text, internal links: on-page SEO isn't complicated, but most small business sites are still missing the basics.

10 Apr 20266 min read

Google Business Profile Optimisation for NZ Small Business

Your Google Business Profile is doing more heavy lifting for local search than your website is. Here's how to actually get it working.

5 Mar 20267 min read

How to Get Your Website Noticed in Google's AI Overviews (2025 Guide)

Google now answers a lot of searches itself before anyone reaches your site. Here's what that means for a small business and the practical steps that actually help.

1 Jun 20256 min read

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