My Blog
Writing, business, family life, Milton Keynes - there's all sorts on here!
How to Use Your Blog to Get Found by AI
This was a surprise while reviewing my website stats this month – two people had arrived on my site via ChatGPT. Appearing in an AI response is the new holy grail of content listing, and appearing at the top of Google search results is no longer the primary goal of...
Three Top Blog Planning Tips for 2026
Three Important Things to Consider When Planning Your Blog for 2026 You know how brilliant a blog can be for your business – I’m always banging on about it – and getting your topics planned in advance is a big piece of the puzzle when it comes to getting it done. Lots...
Two Huge Reasons to Blog in 2026
I’m going to make some bold claims in this post, and I’m not sorry about it! Having a blog massively increases your chances of being found online, and your chances of being chosen over a competitor. There you go - those are the two huge reasons, so let’s take them...
Family Christmas Games Ideas 2025
My annual Christmas tradition returns! Some handpicked family Christmas games ideas that all ages can play, that cost next to nothing, take minimal prep, but produce lots of laughs - and sometimes, memories that get retold year after year. Here are my recommendations...
Get your Content into the Christmas Spirit
The Christmas season is just around the corner, and it’s something the world will be talking about for at least four weeks – so get a bit of the action for your content, and have a think about how to make the most of the #festive hashtagging to get yourself noticed,...
Six Signs your Brand Voice is in need of a Tune-Up
You set the language and tone when you started out – but is it still the right song to sing, to reach the audience you really want? Here's why it’s so important to make sure your brand voice is in tune with your business today, and six signs that it might not be…...
What Should Your Brand Messaging Be?
It's a crucial thing to get sorted for your business, ideally before you start writing for it - a bit like figuring out what a pub's vibe is before you open the doors - but it can be one of the most difficult and daunting things to crack. So let's look at what brand...
Our Teenage Digital Detox – how it was for him, and for us
Firstborns are magical. They look up at you with those enormous eyes and you want to give them everything – a life free from trouble and distress, with all the rich experiences the world can offer. Then they turn into teenagers, and present you with the cost of the...
