Are you 'doing your seo'? Or just procrastinating?

Are You ‘Doing Your SEO’? Or Just Procrastinating?

I love our non-wanky SEO course calls – this was part of a chat about not letting keyword research get too overwhelming and stop you from doing the on page SEO that will make an actual difference. I’ve got some great offers coming up for the next intake of the… Read More

Seo myths debunked - you must blog every week for good seo!

SEO Myths Debunked – You Must Blog Every Week For Good SEO!

Today, I’m tackling one of the most persistent myths in content marketing – the idea that you must blog weekly for good SEO. This particular myth has probably caused more mediocre content to be unleashed on the internet than any other piece of SEO advice, so it’s time to put… Read More

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The Non-Wanky SEO Course Is “So Complete, But It’s Not Overwhelming”

“It’s so complete, but it’s not overwhelming” That’s music to my ears. When I wrote the non-wanky SEO course, I knew I wanted it to be a pretty much start to finish walk-through of how to SEO your B2B website. But there’s a LOT to SEO, so I knew it… Read More

All backlinks are good backlinks!

SEO Myths Debunked: All Backlinks Are Good Backlinks!

If someone’s telling you that any backlink is a good backlink in 2025, they’re either stuck in a time warp or trying to sell you dodgy link packages. What Actually Makes A Good Backlink? Relevance Matters More Than Numbers One link from a respected industry website carries more weight than… Read More

Why your seo title shouldn't be just your business name

Why Your SEO Title Shouldn’t Be Just Your Business Name

Freelancers: Your homepage SEO/Meta title is prime SEO real estate, and you’re probably wasting it. Unless you’ve got Beyoncé-level fame (and let’s be honest, if you did, you wouldn’t be reading this), slapping your business name in the title tag and calling it done is like putting a “Bob’s Shop”… Read More

Matt talking about the non-wanky seo course - it's good for my clients

“It’s Good For My Clients As Well” Non-Wanky SEO Review

It’s pretty difficult to ‘just’ be a copywriter these days, especially if you write for websites. Whether you’re writing web pages or blog posts, your clients expect you to have SEO knowledge as well as erudite words coming out of your fingertips. But let’s face it, you didn’t get into… Read More

Updating publish dates tricks google into thinking content is fresh!

SEO Myths Debunked – Updating Publish Dates Tricks Google Into Thinking Content Is Fresh!

Changing your content’s publish date to make it look fresh is about as effective as putting on a fake moustache and claiming you’re a different person. Yes, Google might glance at you twice, but they’ll spot the dodgy disguise faster than your mum would. I’ll be honest – I’ve done… Read More

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SEO FOMO – Oh no!

…or, enrolment closes soon (This is the 04/10/2025 issue of my newsletter – subscribe here) It’s been a busy few weeks, with studio days, photo shoots, having to watch myself on videos with proper lighting and no soft focus filters, and tidying up the last few bits of the non-wanky SEO… Read More

Don't rely on seo plugins for perfect seo

Don’t Rely On SEO Plugins For Perfect SEO

I can’t say this much louder and many more times than I already have – PLEASE don’t rely on SEO plugins to make your SEO perfect. They’re a good guide.They’re a nice basic checklist.They’re a help, especially when you’re starting out. But blindly following their recommendations when you haven’t taken… Read More

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Not Everyone Comes To Your Site Through Your Homepage

Don’t presume that everyone who visits your website comes in via the homepage. I see this mistake all the time – you expect that people will view your website as you designed it, starting at the homepage and walking through a logical process – but website traffic doesn’t work like… Read More

How to noindex blog categories and tags in wordpress, wix, and squarespace

How To Noindex Blog Categories And Tags In WordPress, Wix, And Squarespace

If you have a B2B website that has a blog attached to it, PLEASE do this. ⭐ Noindex Your Tags And Categories ⭐ If you already know what that means and why, click the links to find out how to do it for: For the rest of you: Why Should… Read More

Why kpis are about more than just 'vanity stats'

Why KPIs Are About More Than Just ‘Vanity Stats’

I’m a huge fan of stats and figures, and knowing where I’ve been and where I’m going. But to do that, I need to track what’s happening with a website that I’m optimising, and, as a copywriter, how my blogs or articles for clients are performing. When it comes to… Read More

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