Beyond the Kitchen Table (previously the Website Coach)

Do you feel like your website is lost in the sea of Google search results? You've built a great-looking site, filled it with awesome content, and yet… crickets . No clients, no inquiries, and hardly any traffic. If you’ve ever wondered why Google seems to be ignoring your site, this episode is for you! In this week's podcast, I break down the most common reasons why your website might not be bring...

A thriving community with a high street of independent shops makes a town. In this week's episode I interview Jess Gibson of the TN Card who shares my love of independent shops but has actually gone and done something to help independents in our local town to thrive. We talk about the genesis of the TN Card, the unfortunate timing of its launch, running a business with 4 boys and how to succeed. R...

The cost of a new website can vary hugely. In this episode we share what the costs are of a website, how you can reduce the cost and whether it is worth it. Resources: Siteground hosting

Testimonials (or reviews) can be incredibly powerful, if you get the right kind. In this episode we talk about the kind of reviews you want to collect and share on your website. There's a bonus tip where we talk about how to get these kind of reviews too. Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post htt...

Professional photography for your website (and social media) is a significant investment in your business, but one I believe is worthwhile. It makes a big difference to your website. But you do need to find the right kind of photographer to get the best return on your investment. In this podcast episode I talk about what you need to look out for when choosing who to work with Resources: Find us at...

In this episode I chat with personal development coach Paula Hatfield about navigating midlife - why it can be a challenge, what you can do to help and getting help from a professional. We also talk about how Paula markets her business as well as her tips for other small business owners. Paula's links Website: https://hubofhappy.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hub_of_happy/ LinkedIn: ht...

Poor stock photos devalue your website. So how do you successfully use stock photos on your website? This episode of the podcast takes you through what you need to successfully use stock photos on your website and where you can find good stock photos (free and paid). Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ B...

SEO is not difficult and it doesn't need to take a lot of time. But I see people wasting time on the same things over and over. I talk about 4 of those mistakes I see people wasting time on in this episode. Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/blog Follow us a...

In this episode I chat with photographer Nadia Lavelle. We talk about why you need professional photography on your website and what you can do to make the process as enjoyable as possible so that you get the best images. We also talk about how Nadia gets clients, specifically SEO as 70 - 90% of her clients find her on Google. Nadia's links Website: https://www.nadialavellephotography.co.uk Facebo...

The golden age of social media is over. There's more posts and less views which means it is harder to be seen. So what should we be doing instead (or alongside)? Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/blog Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/beyondthekt...

Taking a look back at my marketing plan for 2023, what I said I was going to do, what I did and what worked best (it wasn't in my plan!) Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/blog Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/beyondthekt Email sayhello@beyondthe...

A fun episode with some ideas for what might be on our business Christmas this year. Maybe you want more clients, clients who respond, invoices paying on time, Instagram to show your posts or a new website? I talk about all of these on the podcast with some ideas of what you can do to help if Father Christmas doesn't deliver... Resources: GoCardless link: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/gocard...

In this episode we talk about how to market your business using Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Wendy has lots of great tips on why and how we should be using these platforms. She also shares how else she markets her business and other fantastic marketing tips. Wendy is a marketing consultant with many years of marketing experience and a social media trainer working with small business owners. W...

As December sneaks up on us it is easy to throw in the towel on 2023. But I want to finish 2023 strong and start 2024 even stronger. And I want to help you do the same. This episode is all about what you can do in the last few weeks of the year to make 2023 your best year yet and 2024 even better. Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthe...

In this episode we cover a wide range of topics: how to avoid overwhelm, planning for 2024, finding your support group and networking in a brilliant discussion with Ali Tait. Ali's links Websites:  https://mibnetwork.org.uk & https://alitaitcoaching.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MumsinBusinessNetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mumsinbusinessnetwork Resources: Find us...

Black Friday is creeping up on us. Are you thinking about participating? In this episode I'll share some ideas for offers that don't involve discounting what you do. Ideas you can use on Black Friday or at any other time of the year you want to run a promotion. Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog po...

We're back! We've a new name, new artwork and a new intro/outro (although the tech has defeated me so it isn't as I would like...) In this episode I'll be talking about why I've rebranded, the reason for the recent break and what you can learn from it Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https:/...

In this episode I share my experience of trademarking my business name Resources: youTube video https://youtu.be/gxtAZ2nyVMg?si=lIoSBUlckXWpT3X1 Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/business-books-to-read-this-summer Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/beyondthe...

In this episode I look at the pros and cons of investing time and effort into SEO. Is it for you? Resources: SEO Course at https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/seo-course Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/business-books-to-read-this-summer Follow us at  https://ww...

Want to know how I went from nowhere to ranking at the top of page 1 of Google (against stronger competitors than me)? Well that's exactly what I'm explaining in this episode of the podcast Resources: SEO Course at https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/seo-course Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF downloads: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://...

Shona Chambers is a marketing consultant specialising in community marketing and author of the book "100 marketing tips for small business owners". In this episode we talk about the many ways to market your business and how important human connection is to all of them. We talk about building relationships, networking, collaborations and email marketing. We covered a lot! Shona's links Website: htt...

SEO is not a dark art. If you break it down into the different parts you can decide whether to do it yourself or outsource to the right expert, or a combination of the two. Links mentioned in the episode: Free SEO checklist: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Siteground website hosting: beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/hosting Let's Encrypt: letsencrypt.org Check whether your website is mob...

Here are the answers to the questions you asked me. Business and personal. Enjoy! Resources: Book a website review at https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/website-review Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk Free PDF download: https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/downloads/ Blog post https://beyondthekitchentable.co.uk/blog Follow us at  https://www.instagram.com/beyondthekt Emai...

Instagram is my social media platform of choice (it hasn't always been - I used to be a Facebook fan). It has taken a while but I have found my groove and now get sales as a result of my activities on Instagram. Want to know how I do it (with a small following)? In this episode I share exactly what I do (and don't do) on Instagram Enjoy! Resources: Find us at  https://beyondthekitchentable.co...

The advice guests I have talked with on this podcast want you to know Jade Tinkler (episode 58) links: Website: www.jadetinklerphotography.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/jadetinklerphotography and www.instagram.com/jadetinklerbranding Facebook: www.facebook.com/jadetinklerphotography LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jadetinklerbrandphotography/ Zoe Wongsam (episode 63) links: Website: http://www....