Free AI tools for UK small business marketing (2026)
Free versions of ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Canva, YouTube captions, Buffer and Meta Business Suite can cover most small business marketing tasks, as long as you check facts and protect customer data.
What is llms.txt and does your website need one?
llms.txt is a proposed Markdown file that summarises your website for AI tools. Google says it does not use it, so for most small businesses it is optional, not urgent.
Core Web Vitals in 2026: a plain-English guide to site speed
Core Web Vitals are three Google measures of how fast, responsive and stable your pages feel. Aim for LCP under 2.5 seconds, INP under 200ms and CLS under 0.1.
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot: a small business guide
ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Copilot all search the web to answer questions. Clear website content, a complete Google Business Profile and genuine reviews help you appear in all of them.
How to see traffic from ChatGPT and AI tools in GA4 (2026)
GA4 now has a built-in AI Assistant channel. Check it in the Traffic acquisition report, then add a custom channel group if you want more control over which AI tools are counted.
Is SEO dead now AI answers questions? An honest answer
SEO is not dead. AI answers have reduced clicks on some searches, but AI tools still rely on search indexes and well-built websites. The job has changed, not disappeared.
How to write website content that AI tools quote (2026)
AI tools quote content that answers a question directly, uses clear headings, includes specific facts and is easy to crawl. Here is how to write it.
Google AI Mode in the UK: what it is and how to show up
AI Mode is Google’s conversational search tab, live in the UK since July 2025. To appear in it, focus on indexable pages, clear answers, consistent listings and genuine reviews.
Schema markup for small businesses: a beginner’s guide (2026)
Schema markup is hidden code that tells search engines and AI tools exactly what your business is, where it is and what it offers. Start with LocalBusiness, then add Service markup.
How online reviews affect your visibility in Google and AI search
Reviews help you rank in Google’s local results and give AI tools evidence to recommend you. Collect genuine reviews steadily, reply to them, and never fake or buy them.