Where should I start?

With how long SEO takes and what it costs, so you know what to expect. Then fix the technical basics before anything else.

Is SEO still worth it with AI search?

Yes. Assistants read search results, so good SEO is the base for being named in AI answers too.

Can anyone guarantee a first-page ranking?

No, and be wary of anyone who does. Google decides rankings. We commit to the work, the speed and honest reporting.

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These SEO guides explain, in plain English, how long SEO takes, what it costs, and what to fix first on your site, your Google Business Profile and beyond. They're written by the people who do this work for clients, and none of them promises a ranking, because nobody can.

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Core Web Vitals explained: LCP, INP and CLS in plain EnglishCore Web Vitals explained: what LCP, INP and CLS measure, Google's pass marks, how much they matter for rankings, and what to fix first.SEO7 min read
Google Business Profile optimisation: a step-by-step guideGoogle Business Profile optimisation, step by step: how Google ranks local results, the settings that matter, reviews, and the mistakes that cost you.SEO7 min read
Google Business Profile reviews guide: get, answer and protect themA Google Business Profile reviews guide: how to ask for reviews within Google's rules, how to reply, and what to do about fake or unfair ones.SEO7 min read
How long does SEO take?How long does SEO take? First changes in weeks, real growth over months. What decides your timeline, what to expect first, and how to tell it's working.SEO7 min read
How much does SEO cost in the UK?How much does SEO cost in the UK? What drives the price, how agencies charge, the red flags in a quote, and how to work out what to spend.SEO7 min read
How to choose an SEO agency: questions, red flags and fitHow to choose an SEO agency: the questions to ask, the red flags to walk away from, and how to judge fit, contracts and reporting before you sign.SEO8 min read
How to do keyword researchHow to do keyword research for a small business: free tools, search intent, picking the right terms and giving each one a page. Step by step.SEO7 min read
How to write SEO blog posts that get found and readHow to write SEO blog posts that rank and get quoted: pick one question, answer it first, structure it well and link it to the page that sells.SEO7 min read
Internal linking guide: how to link your pages for SEOAn internal linking guide in plain English: why links between your own pages matter, how to plan them, and how to fix orphan pages and weak anchors.SEO6 min read
Local SEO checklistA local SEO checklist for UK businesses: Google Business Profile, your website, listings and reviews, in the order to do them, with a monthly routine.SEO7 min read
SEO checklist for small businessesAn SEO checklist for small businesses: set-up, technical checks, page basics, local listings and reviews, in the order to do them. Plain English.SEO7 min read
SEO tips for Leicester businessesSEO tips for Leicester businesses: what to fix first, how local results work in a busy city, whether to make area pages, and how to earn local links.SEO6 min read
SEO vs Google Ads: which is right for your business?SEO vs Google Ads, side by side: speed, cost, how long results last and who each suits, plus when it makes sense to run both at once.SEO8 min read
Technical SEO audit checklist: what to check and whyA technical SEO audit checklist, explained: crawling, indexing, canonicals, redirects, speed, rendering and schema, with why each check matters.SEO8 min read
Why is my website not on Google?Why is my website not on Google? The usual reasons, from a new site or a stray noindex tag to thin pages, and how to check and fix each one.SEO7 min read

How does Foundry do SEO?

We start with the technical fixes and page titles that can show up within weeks, then build the content, local signals and links that rank you for competitive searches over months. You get a report on the 1st of every month that leads with enquiries and sales.

SEO guides FAQs

With how long SEO takes and what it costs, so you know what to expect. Then fix the technical basics before anything else.
Yes. Assistants read search results, so good SEO is the base for being named in AI answers too.
No, and be wary of anyone who does. Google decides rankings. We commit to the work, the speed and honest reporting.

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