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Most small business websites are invisible on Google. ChilledSites builds AI-powered websites with SEO baked in from day one — proper structure, fast loading, and local visibility included.

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Proper H1 & meta tags
Mobile-first design
Schema markup included
Fast loading on Vercel CDN
From £29/year

Why Most Small Business Websites Don't Rank

It's rarely about the content — it's about the technical foundation Google needs before it will rank you at all.

No SEO setup at all

Most website builders — and web designers — skip the basics: no meta title, no meta description, no canonical tags. Google sees an unoptimised page and moves on.

Slow load speed

Page speed is a direct Google ranking factor. Sites built with bloated page builders, unoptimised images, and slow hosting consistently rank below faster competitors.

Thin, generic content

A one-paragraph homepage with your company name and a phone number isn't enough. Google wants substantive, relevant content that proves you're the right answer for a searcher's query.

Wrong heading structure

Multiple H1 tags, skipped heading levels, and keyword-free headings confuse Google's crawlers. Proper H1 → H2 → H3 hierarchy is one of the most overlooked quick wins.

Not mobile-friendly

Google now indexes the mobile version of your site first. A site that breaks on a phone — or forces users to pinch and zoom — will be penalised in rankings regardless of content quality.

No schema markup

Schema tells Google what your business does, where you're located, your opening hours, and your reviews. Without it, you're missing out on rich results and the trust signals they create.

What ChilledSites Does for Your Google Rankings

Every website ChilledSites builds comes with SEO best practices built in automatically — no plugins, no extra steps, no agency needed.

Correct heading structure

One clear H1 per page, logical H2 and H3 subheadings, all containing your target keywords naturally. No duplicates, no skipped levels.

Unique meta titles & descriptions

Every page gets a crafted, keyword-rich meta title and description — the text Google shows in search results. Written by AI, reviewed by you.

Schema markup

LocalBusiness schema, service schema, and review schema are added automatically so Google understands exactly what you do and where you do it.

Mobile-first design

Every site is fully responsive and tested on mobile. Google's mobile-first indexing means your mobile experience is what gets ranked — we make it perfect.

Fast loading on global CDN

Sites are hosted on Vercel's global edge network — sub-second load times worldwide. Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, FID) that Google uses to rank are all green.

Canonical tags & HTTPS

Canonical tags prevent duplicate content penalties. Every ChilledSites site is served over HTTPS by default — a confirmed Google ranking signal.

Local SEO: Getting Found in Your Area

If you serve customers in a specific town, city, or region, local SEO is your biggest opportunity — and it's easier to win than national rankings.

Rank for "near me" searches without an agency

Searches like "plumber in Bristol" or "best cafe near me" have high buying intent — people searching this way are ready to spend. ChilledSites builds location-aware content and schema that tells Google exactly where you operate, putting you in front of local customers at the exact moment they need you.

Location pages

Dedicated pages for each town or city you serve. "Electrician in Leeds" and "Electrician in York" — separate pages, separate rankings, double the reach.

Local keywords woven in

Your town, city, and region are naturally included throughout the content — in headings, body copy, and image alt text. No keyword stuffing, just contextually relevant mentions.

Google Business Profile tips

ChilledSites prompts you to set up and link your Google Business Profile — the single most impactful step for appearing in Google Maps and local pack results.

Review integration

Display your Google or Trustpilot reviews on your site. Fresh reviews signal trust to both Google and visitors — and the Reviews add-on handles it automatically.

The Google Ranking Checklist

Here's what ChilledSites takes care of automatically — things most web designers charge extra for, or forget entirely.

Single, keyword-focused H1 tag

One H1 per page, containing your primary keyword. Never duplicated across pages.

Unique meta title (under 60 chars)

Written to match searcher intent and include your keyword. Shown in Google search results.

Meta description (under 155 chars)

Compelling summary that improves click-through rate from search results pages.

Open Graph & social tags

Correct og:title, og:description, and og:image so shared links look professional everywhere.

Canonical tags on every page

Prevents duplicate content issues that split ranking signals and confuse Google's crawler.

LocalBusiness schema markup

Structured data telling Google your name, address, phone, hours, and service area.

Image alt text

Descriptive alt attributes on all images — important for accessibility and for image search rankings.

HTTPS & security headers

SSL certificate included. All sites served securely — a confirmed Google ranking signal since 2014.

Fast Core Web Vitals

LCP, CLS, and FID all optimised. Vercel edge hosting ensures fast delivery globally.

Mobile-first responsive layout

Every layout works perfectly on all screen sizes. Google's mobile-first index ranks your mobile experience.

Semantic HTML structure

Clean, semantic HTML5 with proper use of <main>, <section>, <article>, and <nav> elements.

Internal linking structure

Services, about, and contact pages are properly interlinked so Google can crawl and understand the full site.

SEO Questions from Small Business Owners

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

Most new websites start appearing in Google search results within 4–12 weeks. Ranking on the first page for competitive national terms takes longer — often 6–12 months of consistent content. However, local searches (like "plumber in Manchester") are much faster to rank for. A well-structured ChilledSites website gives you the technical foundation to rank as quickly as possible.
For most small businesses: no. SEO agencies (charging £500–£2,000/month) make sense when you're in a highly competitive market and need ongoing content strategy and link building. But the technical foundation — the things that most small business sites fail on — ChilledSites handles automatically when it builds your site. That's where most businesses lose rankings, and it's included in your £29/year plan.
Google's core ranking factors include: relevant content matching what searchers want, fast page load speed (Core Web Vitals), mobile-friendly design, correct heading structure, unique meta titles and descriptions, secure HTTPS connection, schema markup, and quality backlinks from other sites. ChilledSites handles everything except backlinks — those come from being mentioned on other websites and directories over time.
Local SEO helps your business appear in searches like "electrician near me" or "best coffee shop in Edinburgh". If your customers are local — as opposed to national or international — local SEO is the single highest-impact thing you can do. It's faster to rank for than national terms, and it drives customers who are ready to buy. ChilledSites builds location-aware websites with local schema and location pages included.
SEO agencies typically charge £500–£2,000 per month for ongoing work. That's £6,000–£24,000 per year before you see any results. ChilledSites gives you a fully SEO-optimised website for £29/year — covering the technical foundation that most businesses are missing. For content and link building, you can start with free strategies (blogging, Google Business Profile, local directory listings) before considering an agency.

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Describe your business and ChilledSites builds a complete, SEO-optimised website — proper structure, meta tags, schema, mobile-first design, and fast hosting. All included from £29/year.

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