🛠️ Technical SEO Basics for Milton Keynes Websites | Simple Fixes for SMEs Website SEO in MK

Is your Milton Keynes business struggling to rank on Google—even though you’ve got great content and services? The problem might be your technical SEO.

In this episode of The Milton Keynes Business Channel, we’re demystifying technical SEO and showing you simple fixes that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in MK can make—without needing to touch a single line of code. Whether you're a tradesperson in Bletchley, a shop owner in CMK, or a freelancer in Newport Pagnell, these tips will help you improve your site's visibility, speed, and performance.

📺 What You’ll Learn in This Video:

⏱️ 00:00 – Intro
Meet your hosts from Milton Keynes Marketing, your local digital marketing specialists helping MK businesses thrive online.

❓ 00:30 – What Is Technical SEO?
Think technical SEO means hardcore coding? Think again. Learn what it really means and why a slow website or broken links can stop you from ranking.

💼 01:30 – Why Local Businesses Should Care
Even if your content and keywords are great, technical issues like:

Slow-loading pages

No SSL certificate (no HTTPS)

Mobile usability errors

Broken links (404s)

Duplicate meta tags
can silently kill your visibility on search engines. Fixing these gives your Milton Keynes business a better chance to show up in local searches.

🔧 02:30 – 6 Simple Technical SEO Fixes (No Developer Needed)

1. Install an SSL Certificate (HTTPS)
✔ Secures your website
✔ Google favours secure sites
✔ Most hosts offer free SSL via Let's Encrypt

2. Optimise for Mobile Devices
✔ Use Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test
✔ Ensure a responsive layout
✔ Mobile usability is now a ranking factor

3. Improve Site Speed
✔ Resize large images
✔ Remove unnecessary plugins/scripts
✔ Use caching or lightweight themes (especially on WordPress)
✔ Check speed using tools like PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix

4. Fix Broken Links and 404 Errors
✔ Use tools like Broken Link Checker (WordPress) or Screaming Frog
✔ Redirect old URLs where necessary
✔ A smooth experience keeps users (and Google) happy

5. Submit Your Sitemap to Google
✔ Use Google Search Console (free!)
✔ Upload your sitemap.xml
✔ If you use Yoast or Rank Math, your sitemap is automatically created

6. Unique Page Titles & Meta Descriptions
✔ Avoid duplicates like “Home” or “Welcome”
✔ Use MK-specific keywords: “Milton Keynes carpet cleaner” or “MK bookkeeping services”
✔ Keep each title and meta tag unique and relevant

💡 06:30 – Bonus Tip: Use Structured Data (Schema Markup)
Want to stand out with rich results?
✔ Use Google’s Structured Data Markup Helper
✔ Add schema for your business, reviews, events, or FAQs
✔ Helps Google display enhanced listings with stars, hours, and more

🚫 07:30 – Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Having both www and non-www versions accessible
❌ Failing to redirect HTTP to HTTPS
❌ Leaving default meta titles (“Just another WordPress site”)
❌ Overloading your homepage with huge, uncompressed images

📊 08:30 – Track Your Progress
Use these free tools to monitor your technical SEO and performance:

Google Search Console: For indexing errors, sitemap submission, mobile issues

Google Analytics: To track what content gets traffic and how users behave

🛠️ Need Help with Your Technical SEO?
If you'd prefer local experts to handle this for you, we’ve got you covered.
At Milton Keynes Marketing, we help businesses across MK:

Audit their websites

Fix mobile and speed issues

Implement SEO best practices

Boost visibility in local Google searches

📍 Visit: www.MiltonKeynesMarketing.uk
📧 Or request your free website health check today!

🎬 09:30 – Outro
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📍 Episode: “Technical SEO Basics for Milton Keynes Websites (Simple Fixes for SMEs)”

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