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Getting found: Why a pretty website is not enough
Why a pretty website is not enough. Five realities about getting found on Google and in AI answers.
Getting found Guide 1 of 5
Getting found 1: Facebook is not a website
For a plumber or florist, Facebook is the local hub. It still does not build Google authority. Put the website link in the first comment.
Getting found Guide 2 of 5
Getting found 2: Ticking the hidden boxes
Green ticks on Wix, Squarespace, or Yoast mean they think the boxes are ticked. That is not the same as doing it correctly.
Getting found Guide 3 of 5
Getting found 3: The questions are not ticked
Builders and SEO plugins can tick “airline”. People type Airpoints, baggage, and Los Angeles. That gap is search intent.
Getting found Guide 4 of 5
Getting found 4: Do you know it works like the Ton?
Ranking on Google is not a noticeboard. It is closer to Bridgerton’s Ton. SEO is the Queen. AEO is the Ladies in Waiting.
Getting found Guide 5 of 5
Getting found 5: Do not buy a car with no engine
A gorgeous site with no search or AI set-up is a sports car with no engine. Ask before you pay a deposit.
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