Year: 2026

Google’s Latest Spam Update: Why “AI Content” Is Not the Real Issue

Chris Grant (he/him) August 27, 2026 0 Comments
Google has completed its latest spam update, which began rolling out globally on August 18th. Reports across the SEO industry suggest that websites relying on large volumes of automatically generated, search-focused AI content may have been particularly affected. That does not mean Google is banning AI-written content. It is a useful distinction for small business owners, especially when AI tools...
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Adding a Collaborator to Your SiteGround website to give us access to manage your SiteGround hosting

To add a collaborator to your website hosted on SiteGround, follow these steps: Access the Client Area: Log in to your SiteGround account and navigate to your Client Area. Manage Users: Click on your profile icon and select "Manage Users". Add New User: Click on the "Add New User" button. A pop-up window will appear where you can select the collaborator option. Select Website: Choose the website...
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WordPress 7.1 Has Arrived: Easier Updates, Better Editing and a Sensible Approach to Security

Chris Grant (he/him) August 20, 2026 0 Comments
WordPress 7.1, known as “Mary Lou”, was released on 19 August 2026. It is the latest major update to the software that powers millions of websites, including many small business websites across the UK. This release is less about changing everything overnight and more about making everyday website work easier, particularly when adding content, working with images and keeping pages looking good...
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WordPress 7.1 still on track for release on 19 August 2026

Jenny O'Brien August 16, 2026 0 Comments
WordPress 7.1 remains on track for release on Wednesday 19 August 2026. The release is currently in its final testing stage, with the third Release Candidate now available for developers and testers. That is a positive sign, but it is still worth remembering that software release dates can move if an important issue is found at the last minute. At the time of writing, WordPress has not announced...
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Hyphens, en dashes and em dashes: the tiny marks causing a surprisingly big fuss

Chris Grant (he/him) August 10, 2026 0 Comments
You may have noticed a small punctuation mark getting a lot of attention lately: the em dash. Some people now treat one as a sure sign that a piece of writing came from AI. It is not. It is just punctuation doing a job. There are a few different dash-like characters, each with a slightly different use. Knowing the difference will not win you every pub quiz, but it can make web copy clearer and...
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AI Search Traffic Is Landing On The Wrong Page (And It’s Costing You Customers)

Chris Grant (he/him) August 06, 2026 0 Comments
More visitors are arriving at your website from ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and other AI tools. That sounds like good news. Someone asked a question, an AI recommended your business, and they clicked through. But there's a problem. Most of that traffic isn't landing where it should. And if you don't know this is happening, you're losing customers who were already sold on you before they even...
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