The GrowthLeak Blog
Website guides for business owners
Plain-English explanations of SEO, speed, and website health — written for people who run businesses, not for developers.
April 29, 2026
What Is Structured Data and Why Does Google Care About It?
Structured data helps Google understand your site and can unlock rich results in search. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how to add it.
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April 28, 2026
Local SEO for Small Businesses: Why You're Not Showing Up on Google Maps
If your local business isn't appearing in Google Maps or local search results, here's why — and exactly how to fix it.
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April 27, 2026
How to Improve Your Website Conversion Rate (Without a Developer)
Most websites convert less than 2% of visitors. Here are the changes that move the needle most — and that you can make yourself.
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April 26, 2026
Core Web Vitals Explained: What They Are and Why They Affect Your Rankings
Google uses Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor. Here's what they measure, what good scores look like, and how to improve yours without a developer.
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April 25, 2026
How to Get Google to Index Your Website (And Check If It Already Has)
If Google hasn't indexed your site, you're invisible in search results. Here's how to check — and exactly what to do if your pages are missing.
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April 24, 2026
What Happens When You Ignore Your Website (A Month-by-Month Breakdown)
Website problems don't fix themselves. Here's exactly how neglecting your site compounds over time — and how to stop the decline.
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April 23, 2026
I Paid $500 for a Website Audit. Here's What You Actually Need.
Agency audits are expensive and often deliver more than you can act on. Here's what a useful audit actually looks like — and how to get one.
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April 22, 2026
Why Monthly Website Monitoring Matters (And What Happens Without It)
Websites degrade over time. New problems appear every month — and without monitoring, they compound quietly until they become expensive.
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April 21, 2026
Is Your Website Losing You Money? (Here's How to Find Out)
Most business websites have silent problems that cost them customers every day. Here's how to find them — and what to do about it.
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April 10, 2026
5 Website Mistakes That Are Killing Your Google Rankings
These 5 common website mistakes are responsible for most ranking failures — and all of them can be fixed.
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April 9, 2026
Why Your Website's Bounce Rate Is So High (And What to Do About It)
High bounce rate killing your conversions? Here are the most common causes and practical fixes for each one.
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April 8, 2026
How to Make Your Website Mobile-Friendly (Without a Developer)
Why mobile-friendliness matters for rankings and conversions, what mobile issues look like, and how to fix them without hiring a developer.
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April 7, 2026
What Is an SEO Audit and Do You Really Need One?
Demystifying the SEO audit: what it covers, why it's the essential first step before any SEO work, and how to get one for free.
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April 6, 2026
How to Fix a Slow WordPress Website (Step-by-Step)
A practical step-by-step guide to speeding up a slow WordPress website — no developer required.
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April 5, 2026
Website Health Check: 10 Things Every Business Website Needs
A practical checklist of 10 things every business website needs — covering SEO, security, speed, and conversion.
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April 4, 2026
What Is a Meta Description and Why Does It Matter for SEO?
A plain-English explanation of meta descriptions, how they affect your Google click-through rate, and how to write one that gets more clicks.
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April 3, 2026
Free Website Speed Test: Why Slow Sites Lose Customers
Every second your site takes to load costs you customers. Here's how to test your site speed for free and fix the most common causes of slowness.
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April 2, 2026
Why Your Website Isn't Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It)
Common reasons your website doesn't rank on Google — and step-by-step fixes for each one.
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April 1, 2026
How to Check if Your Website Has SEO Problems (Free Tool)
Learn what SEO problems look like, why they hurt your traffic, and how to spot them fast — without hiring an agency.
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