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The Gilmour Web Design blog offers helpful tips on website design and SEO tailored for businesses, making it a great resource for those looking to improve their online presence.
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Welcome to the Gilmour Web Design blog.
This is where I share practical advice, tips, and insights to help small business owners get more from their websites, whether that’s improving visibility on Google, generating more enquiries, or keeping a WordPress site running smoothly.
Everything here is written in plain English and based on real-world experience, no buzzwords, no fluff.
Latest Articles:
Who Owns Your Website? Domain, Hosting and Logins Explained
Paying for a website does not always mean controlling it. Here is how to check who holds your domain, hosting and logins, and how to put it right.
What Pages Should a Small Business Website Have?
Discover the essential pages every small business website should have, from your homepage and services to contact, reviews, FAQs and legal pages.
How Local Customers Actually Find You on Google
How do nearby customers actually find your business on Google? A plain-English look at the map results, reviews and profiles that put you in front of them.
Why Website Copy Matters More Than You Think
Your website copy quietly wins or loses customers. Here’s why the words on your site matter more than the design, and how to make them work harder.
How to Write Product Descriptions That Sell and Rank
Learn how to write product descriptions that persuade shoppers and rank on Google. Practical tips for UK small business WooCommerce shops.
How to Move from Etsy to Your Own Website Without Losing Customers
Learn how to move from Etsy to your own WooCommerce website without losing customers. A practical UK guide covering costs, products, payments, SEO and launch.
How to Redesign a Website Without Losing Rankings
Worried a redesign will wreck your Google rankings? Here is how I refresh a website and protect its search traffic, step by step, in plain English.
How to Get Your Business on Google in the UK, Even Without a Physical Location
Set up a Google Business Profile in the UK, even with no physical location. A simple guide for sole traders, tradespeople and home businesses.
Managed WordPress Hosting Explained
What is managed WordPress hosting, and is it worth it for a small business? A plain-English UK guide to what is included, what it costs, and who it suits.
Domain Names vs Web Hosting: Do You Need Both?
Confused about domain names and web hosting? Here is the difference in plain English, how they work together, and whether your business really needs both.
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