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How to Tell if Your Website is Holding You Back (And What an SEO Consultant Would Say)
Most small business owners have a gut feeling that their website should be doing more. But unless something is obviously broken, it’s hard to tell what’s working and what’s not. You might be getting the odd enquiry, ranking for your

Bryan Donbavand
May 294 min read


Optimising for AI Search: A Practical Guide for Local Businesses in 2025
AI is reshaping the way people search online. Maybe it’s Google’s AI Overviews, ChatGPT’s browsing tools, or Microsoft’s Copilot search integrations, traditional search engine optimisation is no longer the only game in town. AI search has entered the mainstream, and it’s here to stay.

Bryan Donbavand
May 284 min read


What Do Small Business SEO Services Actually Involve?
If you’re running a small business and you’ve searched for small business SEO services, chances are you’re trying to make sense of what your business needs in terms of SEO, or maybe you're trying to understand if you should be paying a professional versus doing it yourself. This post breaks down what SEO services for small businesses should look like, what to avoid, and which parts actually make a difference.

Bryan Donbavand
May 275 min read


Struggling to Find the Right SEO Near You? Here’s What Small Businesses Should Know
Searching SEO near me probably brings up a mixed bag: faceless agencies, vague promises, and monthly retainers that feel designed to trap rather than help. If you run a small business, what you need isn’t a sales pitch, it’s clear, local, reliable SEO support that actually does what it says.

Bryan Donbavand
May 214 min read


Choosing a Small Business SEO Company: 7 Questions That Separate the Pros from the Pretenders
Looking for a small business SEO company? You’re not alone. Every week, thousands of UK business owners type some version of “small business SEO services” into Google search, hoping to find someone who’ll help them get found online without draining the bank account. The problem? The SEO industry is full of vague promises, confusing jargon, and agencies that sell the dream but never deliver.

Bryan Donbavand
May 164 min read


Small Business SEO Services That Actually Do Something
If you’ve typed “small business SEO services” into Google and found yourself drowning in a sea of empty promises, overused phrases, and £2k-a-month retainers that do nothing, this is for you. Most small businesses don’t need a 30-page pitch deck. They need results. And in 2025, with AI reshaping search, paid ads bleeding budgets dry, and agencies still flogging the same model from 2010, it’s no wonder you’re unsure where to turn.

Bryan Donbavand
May 155 min read


Organic Traffic or Organic Revenue: Terminology Matters
In the world of SEO, precision in terminology isn't just about semantics, it's about setting the right goals and measuring what truly matters for your business. At SEO Organic, we've observed that many businesses focus exclusively on organic traffic metrics without connecting these numbers to their bottom line. This disconnect can lead to misaligned strategies and missed opportunities for growth.

Bryan Donbavand
May 124 min read


The Importance of Internal Linking for SEO: Building Site Strength from Within
Internal linking is one of the most underrated SEO tactics. While much attention is (rightly) given to backlinks from other websites, internal links—the hyperlinks connecting pages within your own site—are a powerful tool that can significantly influence search engine performance. When done well, internal linking strengthens your site architecture, distributes link equity effectively, and ensures all your pages are accessible and understandable to both users and search engine

Bryan Donbavand
May 125 min read


What Makes a Blog Post Rank in 2025?
There's still a lot of confusion around what actually makes a blog post rank in Google. The advice often swings between extremes - write as much as possible, write as little as possible, keyword it to death, or just write naturally and hope for the best. The truth, like most things, sits somewhere in the middle. In 2025, Google's systems are more advanced than ever, but the core of what makes a blog post rank hasn't changed all that much. You still need to meet a need, prove

Bryan Donbavand
May 126 min read


Is SEO A Dirty Word?
Mention "SEO" in a meeting room full of marketing folks, and you might notice a few grimaces or raised eyebrows. For many business owners across the UK, SEO has become associated with annoying cold calls, hollow promises, and frankly disappointing outcomes. But does SEO deserve this dodgy reputation, or has it simply been misrepresented by those who don't practise it properly?

Bryan Donbavand
May 124 min read


GEO: What Is Generative Search Optimisation and Why It Matters in 2025
As AI search continues to evolve, traditional SEO is being reshaped. Generative Search Optimisation (GEO) is the next frontier and if your business isn’t ready, you’ll be invisible in a world powered by AI-driven results. At SEO Organic, we don’t chase trends. We decode them. Here’s what you need to know about GEO and how we’re already helping UK businesses adapt.

Bryan Donbavand
May 122 min read


The Impact of Strong Organic SEO on Google Ads Performance: What You Need To Know
In today’s digital marketing landscape, organic search engine optimization (SEO) and paid search advertising (Google Ads pay-per-click, or PPC) are often viewed as separate strategies. In reality, these two channels can work together to create a powerful synergy. A strong organic SEO foundation doesn’t just drive “free” traffic; it also amplifies the effectiveness of your Google Ads campaigns.

Bryan Donbavand
May 128 min read


Don't Pour Money into Google Ads Until You've Fixed Your SEO: Here's Why
You've possibly heard the sales pitch before: "Just run some Google Ads and watch the traffic double!" It's a tempting proposition, especially when organic results seem like a slow burn. But launching headfirst into paid advertising without sorting your website's fundamentals is rather like putting a Ferrari engine in a car with flat tyres, you'll burn through fuel at an alarming rate while going nowhere fast.

Bryan Donbavand
May 124 min read


The 4 Pillars of SEO: A Simple Guide for Small Businesses
If you’re a small business owner trying to get found online, you’ve likely heard of SEO—but understanding what to focus on can be overwhelming. Whether you’re running a B2B company, a local shop, or a growing service provider, organic SEO for small business success boils down to four essential pillars. Get these right, and you create a solid foundation that supports long-term rankings, traffic, and conversions.

Bryan Donbavand
May 125 min read


How to Tell If Your SEO Is Working (Without Needing a Report)
Most SEO reports are designed to confuse you. Traffic is up. Bounce rate is down. Average position has shifted by 0.6. Great, but are the right people actually finding your business?
Are they picking up the phone? Are they interacting with the contact page? Are they buying?

Bryan Donbavand
May 910 min read


Vanity Metrics: The SEO Trap That Costs You Sales
You've possibly seen it in a report or on a call. Traffic is up. Impressions are up. Click-through rate has gone up a bit too. And yet, you're getting fewer calls, fewer emails, fewer sales.
If you've ever wondered how that's possible, you've already spotted the problem. Vanity metrics.

Bryan Donbavand
May 95 min read


What Is Organic SEO, Really?
When we talk about Organic SEO, we're referring to the process of optimising your website to rank naturally in search engine results without relying on paid advertisements. It's about earning your place at the top by providing genuine value, rather than paying for visibility, but there's a lot of misinformation out there about what organic SEO truly entails.

Bryan Donbavand
May 93 min read


Why We Started SEO Organic
We didn't set out to create an SEO business. We were just looking for someone decent to help with our own. At the time, we were running a...

Bryan Donbavand
May 97 min read
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