📝 The Draxiq Blog

Honest writing about AI,
websites & what works.

No fluff, no buzzwords, no recycled press releases. Just practical writing about AI search optimisation, websites that actually convert, and the things most agencies are quietly getting wrong. Written by Graham Kennedy, founder of Draxiq, from Southport.

How to Get Your First 20 Google Reviews (Without Pestering)
GEO

How to Get Your First 20 Google Reviews (Without Pestering)

Reviews are the cheapest advantage a small business can build, and most don't. Here's how to get your first 20 Google reviews without paying or pestering.

4 May 20268 min read
The One File Your Website Doesn't Have That AI Reads First
GEO

The One File Your Website Doesn't Have That AI Reads First

Most small business websites are missing one file that AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude check before anything else. Here's what it is, and how to fix it.

27 April 20268 min read
Why Your Website Might Be Invisible to Google in 2026
GEO

Why Your Website Might Be Invisible to Google in 2026

Many UK small business websites aren't indexed by Google at all. Hidden settings like robots.txt, missing schema, and blocked AI crawlers could be the reason.

20 April 20268 min read
Why Every Small Business Needs an FAQ Page (With Schema)
GEO

Why Every Small Business Needs an FAQ Page (With Schema)

FAQ pages with proper schema markup are one of the highest-ROI additions any small business can make to their website. Here's why most get it wrong.

11 April 20267 min read
Local SEO for Southport Businesses in 2026: Still Vital
GEO

Local SEO for Southport Businesses in 2026: Still Vital

Local SEO still matters for Southport businesses in 2026 — but the game has changed. Here's why combining it with AI search optimisation is now essential.

11 April 20268 min read
Why Your Contact Form Is Costing You Customers
Industry

Why Your Contact Form Is Costing You Customers

Small UK businesses lose up to 67% of leads through traditional contact forms. AI chat assistants respond instantly, qualify visitors, and never sleep.

11 April 20267 min read
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GEO · Cornerstone

How to Optimise Your Website for AI Search in 2026

31% of US searchers now use AI tools instead of Google. Here's why traditional SEO is no longer enough — and what the websites that get cited by ChatGPT actually do differently.

11 Apr 20268 min read
Founder Story

Why We Built Draxiq: AI Websites for Businesses That Don't Want a £5,000 Invoice

Most local businesses can't afford a five-grand agency website and shouldn't have to. Here's the story of why I built Draxiq from a back room in Southport — and what it's really about.

11 Apr 20266 min read
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Industry · Honest

What Most "AI SEO" Agencies Are Getting Wrong in 2026

Fake testimonials, broken stat counters, dollar pricing on UK sites, and FAQ sections with no schema. A field guide to spotting an "AI SEO" agency that doesn't actually do AI SEO.

11 Apr 20269 min read

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