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Guides for Small Businesses

Plain-English advice on websites, Google, AI search and business email, from the team at Cyberonics.

Websites

How Much Does a Small Business Website Cost in the UK?

What UK small business websites really cost: DIY builders, freelancers and agencies compared, the running costs people forget, and how to avoid overpaying.

5 min read
SEO

Why Is My Website Not Showing on Google? 9 Things to Check

Website missing from Google? Work through these nine checks, from indexing and noindex tags to Google Business Profile, and find out what’s holding you back.

6 min read
AI search

How to Get Your Business Recommended by ChatGPT and AI Search

More customers ask AI assistants for recommendations. A practical guide to making your business easy for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity to find.

6 min read
Email

SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained for Small Businesses

Why do your emails land in spam? SPF, DKIM and DMARC explained in plain English, with what each one does and how to check yours for free.

5 min read
Websites

Website Showing “Not Secure”? What It Means and How to Fix It

Chrome showing “Not secure” next to your website? What the warning means, why it puts customers off, and the steps to fix it for good.

4 min read
Websites

Do I Need a Website If I Already Have a Facebook Page?

Is a Facebook page enough for your small business? What social media does well, where it falls short, and why most businesses still need a simple website.

4 min read
Websites

Restaurant and Takeaway Website Checklist: What Customers Look For

What should a restaurant or takeaway website include? A practical checklist covering menus, opening hours, ordering, allergens and getting found on Google.

5 min read
Local marketing

How to Get More Google Reviews (Without Breaking the Rules)

Practical ways to get more genuine Google reviews for your business, plus what’s banned under Google’s rules and UK law, and how to reply to bad reviews.

4 min read
Websites

Website Down? What to Do First (and How to Stop It Happening Again)

Your website isn’t loading. A calm step-by-step guide to finding the cause, from expired domains to hosting problems, and how to prevent it next time.

5 min read
AI

Does My Small Business Need an AI Chatbot? An Honest Guide

When an AI chatbot is worth it for a small business, when it isn’t, what it can really do, and what to check before you buy one.

5 min read