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This is where I share articles, ideas and things I've learned from building websites, working with businesses and running my own projects.
You'll find posts about websites, marketing, AI, business growth and making money online. Nothing too complicated, just useful things you can take away and try in your own business.
Most of the articles come from questions I'm asked, things I've tried myself or problems I keep seeing businesses run into.
Ideas for getting more customers, improving the way your business works and finding new ways to grow.
Simple advice on websites, Google, SEO and some of the mistakes that can stop a website bringing in business.
Social media, content, free marketing ideas and practical ways to get your business seen by more people.
Ways small businesses and trades can use AI without needing to understand loads of technical stuff first.
Ideas, tools and things I've learned from selling online, building websites and creating digital products.
E-commerce, useful business tools and ideas for people starting or growing something online.
Here are some of the articles already on the site. I'll keep adding more as I find things worth sharing.
ChatGPT can do a lot more than write a quick Facebook post. This article looks at how to give AI the right information about your business so it can actually become useful.
Read Article →A website can look good and still be costing you enquiries. Here are some of the common problems I see and what you can do about them.
Read Article →You don't always need a big advertising budget. There are plenty of things you can start doing yourself to get your business in front of more people.
Read Article →If you keep staring at your business page wondering what you're supposed to post, this gives you some simple ideas to get moving again.
Read Article →A collection of useful tools for running a business, creating content, getting organised and getting more done online.
Read Article →A simple introduction to some of the ways people are building income online and what you should think about before jumping into the latest idea.
Read Article →A lot of business advice online makes things sound more complicated than they need to be.
Most small business owners don't want another 100-page marketing strategy. They want to know what they can actually do next.
That's what I want these articles to be. Useful things I've learned, things I've tried and answers to questions I get asked by business owners.
Some posts are about websites, some are about marketing and some are about AI or ways to make money online. They're all based around the same thing, helping people understand the online side of business a bit better.
More About MeYou can also jump straight into some of the areas I work with every day.
If you've been reading the website articles because your own site needs improving, have a look at my website design services.
Website Design →I also help businesses with digital marketing, content, advertising and ways to generate more enquiries.
Digital Marketing →I've got a dedicated section for trades covering websites, local marketing, leads, AI and other useful tools.
Marketing For Trades →Head over to the main blog to see the latest posts, or keep checking back here as I add more articles to The Business Toolkit.
Content creation for trades, local businesses and brands across Teesside and the UK including social content, graphics, promotional posts and campaign assets.
Posts and captions designed to support visibility and enquiries.
Branded visuals for offers, launches and promotions.
Short-form content ideas built to stop the scroll.
Identify themes, offers and topics.
Build graphics, captions and campaigns.
Use content consistently and refine.
Get support creating content that supports trust, reach and enquiries.

I help UK small businesses grow online with results-driven websites, social media, and ads, without the confusing tech or agency nonsense.
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Websites • Marketing • E-Commerce • CRM • AI
Founder of BGN Digital, Creova, StoreLaunch & Trademate AI