131: Why Blogging Might Be a Waste of Time (And What to Do Instead)

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In this episode, Jules White tackles one of the most common pieces of advice given to small business owners - that you need to be blogging consistently to grow your website's visibility. Jules makes the case that for many businesses, blogging isn't actually the priority, and that time spent writing articles could be better spent elsewhere. Jules explains why informational blog content is increasingly being answered directly by AI, and why your core website pages - your homepage, services pages, and booking pages - are likely the real reason you're not getting the enquiries and sales you want. Key Takeaways: Why blogging may not be your first step: If your core pages haven't been optimised yet, creating blog content may not bring the right people into your business - and could actually be wasting your time. The problem with thin and outdated pages: Jules covers the most common issues she sees on real business websites, from services pages with too little content to homepages that don't signpost visitors clearly. Alternatives to blogging: From frequently asked questions and who-it's-for sections, to testimonials, before and afters, and short client case studies -- there are practical