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 most West Midlands businesses, meaningful local ranking improvements start appearing within 2 to 5 months depending on location and competition. Birmingham is significantly more competitive than Coventry, Wolverhampton or Solihull, and that affects how long results take to appear and how much sustained work is required. GBP and map visibility often moves faster than organic rankings. Businesses that invest consistently over 12 months see far more durable results than those that treat SEO as a one-time project.

Question 6

Do I need a new website to improve my SEO?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what is there. A site that is technically sound and gives you control over the elements that matter can be optimised without rebuilding. A site with deep speed problems, restrictive architecture or limited technical control is often more practical to rebuild than to patch. I'll assess your specific site and give you a direct answer rather than a default recommendation either way.

Question 7

What is structured data and does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Structured data is code that tells search engines explicitly what your business is, where you operate and what you offer, in a standardised format they can read with confidence. Rather than Google inferring this from your page text, you are providing it directly. For local businesses across the West Midlands, it contributes to how accurately your business appears in local knowledge panels, map results and enhanced search features. It is part of the technical setup on every project I work on.

Question 8

How much does SEO cost?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing local SEO for a West Midlands business typically starts from around £250 to £600 per month, with the specific cost depending on location, competition level and scope of work. Birmingham and other high-competition locations require more sustained work than smaller towns and cost more accordingly. I give a fixed monthly cost and a clear description of the work before anything starts.

Question 9

Do you work with businesses across the West Midlands remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I'm based in Telford and work with businesses across the West Midlands remotely as standard. For local clients who would find an in-person meeting useful at any point, that can be arranged. Everything is handled directly by me, with no handovers or agency layers in between.

Question 10

Do you work with businesses in West Midlands?

Accepted Answer

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

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