Question 1

What is included in website maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance covers software updates, scheduled backups, security monitoring and performance checks. The exact scope depends on your site and requirements.

Question 2

How often are updates applied?

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Updates are reviewed and applied on a regular schedule. Urgent security patches are handled promptly outside the standard cycle.

Question 3

Can you maintain a website built by another developer?

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Yes. An initial audit is carried out to assess the current state of the site before maintenance begins.

Question 4

Do you work with non-WordPress websites?

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Primarily WordPress, though general maintenance for other platforms can be discussed depending on the technology involved.

Question 5

How long does SEO take to show results?

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For London businesses, the timeline depends heavily on how competitive the target search terms are. Neighbourhood-specific searches, niche service terms and less-contested categories can show meaningful improvement within 3 to 5 months. Competitive broad terms like "solicitor London" or "accountant London" are dominated by well-established sites with years of authority behind them, and improving on those takes considerably longer: typically 6 to 12 months or more of consistent work. The most effective approach for most small London businesses is to focus on specific, targeted searches where the competition is real but achievable, rather than broad terms that require a very large budget to compete for.

Question 6

Do I need a new website to improve my SEO?

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In London's competitive market, the technical quality of your site matters more than in most other markets, so if your current site has structural problems or performance issues, the case for rebuilding is stronger. That said, a rebuild is not always necessary. If the site is fundamentally sound, it can be optimised effectively without starting over. I will assess your specific site and tell you whether the issues are fixable or fundamental. You will not be pushed toward a rebuild unless the evidence supports it.

Question 7

What is structured data and does it matter?

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Structured data is markup that explicitly tells Google what your business is, where you operate and what you offer, in a format it can read with certainty rather than having to infer. For London businesses, where local results are contested by many well-optimised competitors, being precise about who you are and what you do gives your listing less ambiguity to work around. It contributes to local knowledge panel accuracy, rich search features and how completely your business appears in results. It is part of the technical baseline on every project I build.

Question 8

How much does SEO cost?

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Ongoing local SEO for a London business typically starts from around £400 to £700 per month depending on scope and competition. More competitive campaigns targeting high-traffic London searches cost more, though still considerably less than comparable London agency retainers. I give a fixed monthly cost and a clear scope before any work starts. You will know exactly what is being done and what it costs before you commit to anything.

Question 9

Do you work with London businesses remotely?

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Yes. Everything runs remotely. There is no practical difference between working with a London client and one anywhere else in the UK. Communication is direct, work is shared for review throughout, and you deal with me at every stage. The distance between London and Telford has not been an issue for any client I have worked with, and it is directly reflected in the rates you pay.

Question 10

Do you work with businesses in London?

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Yes. Daylan Design works with businesses across London and the wider UK. Most projects run entirely remotely with no impact on quality or communication.

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