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Stop working in your Google Ads. Start working on them.

Master Google's 2026 automation with enhanced conversions, Customer Match, and value-based bidding. Stop fighting AI - get ahead of competitors who haven't adapted.

14 April 2026Read article →
Stop working in your Google Ads. Start working on them.
The 70/30 Content Rule: Why I stopped chasing Google rankings and started building actual authority
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The 70/30 Content Rule: Why I stopped chasing Google rankings and started building actual authority

Why I focus 70% on opinion pieces and 30% on guides. AI absorbs basic content but can't replicate experience. Get my content framework that builds real authority.

14 April 2026Read →
First-Party Data: Stop renting customer insights and start owning them
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First-Party Data: Stop renting customer insights and start owning them

Ditch broken browser tracking for first-party data that you own. Server-side tracking, CRM integration & consent compliance deliver better campaigns.

7 April 2026Read →
How to identify AI Overview traffic that's wasting your time (and what to do about it)
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How to identify AI Overview traffic that's wasting your time (and what to do about it)

Discover how to spot AI Overview traffic wasting your time in Search Console. Learn to identify low-converting impressions and refocus on revenue-driving content.

3 April 2026Read →
Why I'm ditching HubSpot for Twenty - and why you might want to consider it too
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Why I'm ditching HubSpot for Twenty - and why you might want to consider it too

I'm switching from HubSpot to Twenty CRM for better data control and flexibility. Here's my honest assessment of both platforms and transition plan.

2 April 2026Read →
The Middle Funnel Vanishing Act: Where Google's answer engine killed your customer journey
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The Middle Funnel Vanishing Act: Where Google's answer engine killed your customer journey

Google's shift to answer engine eliminated middle funnel touchpoints where trust builds. Learn diversification strategies to reduce Google dependency.

31 March 2026Read →
Why I'm telling SME clients to ditch WordPress for Next.js (even though 43.5% of websites still use it)
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Why I'm telling SME clients to ditch WordPress for Next.js (even though 43.5% of websites still use it)

WordPress dominates 43.5% of the web but costs UK SMEs conversions. Next.js delivers the speed and scalability modern businesses need to actually grow.

23 March 2026Read →
The Three-Model Truth: How GA4 hides last-click, first-click and data-driven in plain sight
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The Three-Model Truth: How GA4 hides last-click, first-click and data-driven in plain sight

GA4 uses 3 attribution models simultaneously. Learn why your reports feel confusing and how to use last-click, first-click & data-driven for growth.

23 March 2026Read →
The Great Search Shift: How I'm rebuilding my lead funnel after Google killed the old one
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The Great Search Shift: How I'm rebuilding my lead funnel after Google killed the old one

Google's 2025 algorithm updates killed old lead generation tactics. Here's how I'm rebuilding client funnels with traffic diversification and better conversion tracking.

23 March 2026Read →