The Smart Bear Digital

The Smart Bear Digital 🌿 I make website design, development and SEO more ethical and accessible to small business owners and charities 🐻

We provide ethical web design and development, digital consultation, SEO services, website management, training and mentoring.

Lovely event this morning in London.
06/03/2026

Lovely event this morning in London.

Had a great time with  and  in London for their Brilliant Breakfast. It's so nice to meet people in person.
06/03/2026

Had a great time with and in London for their Brilliant Breakfast.

It's so nice to meet people in person.

09/02/2026

If you're thinking of changing up your website this month, take a moment first, as sometimes changes can do more harm than good - and you actually lose traffic rather than gaining conversions.

19/01/2026

Do you want a better website this year?

I don't mean the branding or the look/design... do you want a website that attracts and CONVERTS more visitors?

Then you need to work on it.

It's not enough to have a pretty website that you leave sitting there hoping that your customers stumble upon it, these days.
It should be a huge part of your ongoing marketing strategy.

So follow these tips and make your website work harder for your business, this year.

Boost traffic and enquiries with The Website Cub! I've tested techniques to enhance visibility in both human and AI sear...
25/11/2025

Boost traffic and enquiries with The Website Cub!

I've tested techniques to enhance visibility in both human and AI searches on my own website through tutorials.

Since implementing these strategies, I've seen significant increases in traffic and enquiries, with just 30 minutes of effort per week.

To learn more, check out the video tutorials on The Website Club on Substack.

I'm at the   Female Business Awards!
14/11/2025

I'm at the Female Business Awards!

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?Here's what you need to know: you'll get access to a wealth ...
28/10/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

Here's what you need to know: you'll get access to a wealth of free content (seriously, there's loads), plus a complete content index on this post so you can find exactly what you need, when you need it.

As a subscriber, you'll never miss a thing - new content lands straight in your inbox or via the Substack app, keeping you ahead of the curve on website strategy, SEO, and digital marketing.

But here's the real benefit: 𝗜 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.. Struggling with a specific website challenge? Confused about something technical? Just ask. Subscribers can request content directly from me, and I'll create resources that tackle your actual problems - not just generic advice that doesn't quite fit.

Think of it as having a website expert in your back pocket, ready to help when you need it most 👊

04/08/2025

If you're looking for a project to do over the summer holidays - where you're working ON your business and not IN your business - why not work on your website with the help of The Website Club?

Bit sized webinars and tutorials on everything from designing and building your own website to improving your search engine ranking.

All for just £8 per month.

29/07/2025

Folks, serious talk time.....

Please make sure your passwords are more secure!

I don't always have a rant on the internet but today....I did 😂

So.... in today's installment of stupid things I've done..... Yesterday, I fell off a small wall, and now I have stitche...
07/07/2025

So.... in today's installment of stupid things I've done..... Yesterday, I fell off a small wall, and now I have stitches in my hand.

I can still work, thanks to having a vertical mouse, but I will be slower than normal, and I expect I will need more breaks than usual for a few days.

I will also look a bit of a state for the next week as I can't get it wet so the husband will be washing my hair 😱

Thanks for bearing with me!

P.s. I still haven't gotten back into my page but I can post there via Instagram! 😬

04/07/2025

I was recently a participant in an accessible zoom meeting and it was amazing! 🎉

I normally hate group meetings because I find it hard to process and interact. This one changed all that.

They introduced some 'rules' to make it easier for everyone and I thought I'd share them with you, here.

If you regularly run group online meetings, why not try 1 or 2 and see what the feedback is like?

16/06/2025

On Sunday I celebrated 15 years of being self employed!

I'm still learning every day....and still doing daft things.

Watch to learn more...

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