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Journal

Practical notes on search for Oxford and Oxfordshire businesses, drawn from the questions clients ask us.

2026-10-14SEO for Oxford spin-outs, from lab page to search presence
A practical guide to search for Oxford spin-outs: the first website, naming, investor and recruit searches, technical buyers, and moving off a university subdomain.6 min
2026-09-30Searching around Bicester Village, a guide for nearby businesses
How hotels, restaurants, attractions and retailers around Bicester can reach Bicester Village visitors through search, maps and listings, with practical steps.6 min
2026-09-12Planning hospitality SEO around Oxford's visitor calendar
How Oxford hotels, restaurants, guides and attractions can plan search work around the city's visitor calendar, term dates and events, with timing advice.6 min
2026-08-27Google Business Profile in Oxford, why your district matters
Why map results change from Summertown to Cowley, and how Oxford businesses can set up Google Business Profile categories, service areas and reviews to be found locally.6 min
2026-08-08Careers pages that get found, recruiting at the science parks and Harwell
How science and technology companies in Oxfordshire can use search to support hiring: careers pages, job posting structured data, company name searches and location pages.6 min
2026-07-22What SEO costs in Oxford and how to judge a proposal
A plain guide to SEO pricing for Oxford businesses: one-off audits, monthly retainers and projects, what drives cost, and the questions to ask before you sign.6 min

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