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Practical guides for UK takeaways and food businesses — getting found on Google, dealing with the apps, websites that convert, and growing past one shop. No fluff, real numbers.
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Getting found on Google
Why Your Takeaway Isn't Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It in 7 Days)
Invisible on Google? Here's the diagnostic checklist every UK takeaway owner needs — from your GBP to your menu format. Most fixes take one afternoon.
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PDF Menus Are Invisible to Google — Here's What Search Engines Actually See
A PDF or photo menu is invisible to Google. Learn what search engines actually see, how menu schema markup works, and why text menus win every time.
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Google Business Profile for Takeaways: The Complete UK Setup Guide
Field-by-field guide to setting up Google Business Profile for UK takeaways. Categories, menus, photos, hours & common mistakes. Get found on Maps today.
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How to Rank in the Google Map Pack for "[Cuisine] Near Me" Searches
The three local ranking factors Google uses to show restaurants in the map pack — and what actually moves the needle for takeaways. Built to get you found.
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NAP Consistency: The Boring Fix That Outranks Competitors on Google
Mismatched name, address or phone across Google, Just Eat and TripAdvisor quietly kills your local rankings. Here's a 30-minute audit to fix it fast.
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How to Get Your Takeaway Cited by ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews now answer 'best takeaway near me'. Get your food business cited with structured data, consistent entity info, and GEO basics.
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The apps problem
Just Eat, Deliveroo & Uber Eats Commission Rates UK 2026: The Honest Breakdown
Just Eat charges 14% on collection orders. Deliveroo and Uber Eats delivery commissions run up to 30–35%. Here's every fee explained, tabled, and costed on a real £30 order.
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Why Just Eat Outranks Your Own Website (And How to Fix It)
Just Eat ranks above your own shop in Google? Here's why marketplaces hijack your brand search — and the exact steps to take your results back.
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Does My Takeaway Need a Website? (Honest Answer)
Apps handle delivery well. But they'll never own your customer data, build your Google presence, or protect your margin. Here's when a website pays for itself.
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How to Move Regulars to Direct Collection Orders (Without Leaving the Apps)
Just Eat takes 14% on every collection order. Here's the playbook to shift your regulars to direct without leaving the apps. Real numbers, no fluff.
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Who Owns Your Customer Data? (Hint: Not You)
Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats keep your customers' data — you get a ticket. Here's what that costs you and how to build your own list legally.
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Cost & buying decisions
Takeaway Website Cost UK: Honest 2026 Pricing Breakdown
DIY, template agencies, custom build, or bundled platform — here's what a takeaway website actually costs in the UK in 2026, and what you get for your money.
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Wix vs a Specialist: Which Is Better for Your Takeaway Website?
DIY or hire a specialist? Honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace vs a food-business agency -- cost, SEO, ordering, speed. Find out which suits your takeaway.
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Flipdish vs Slerp vs Storekit: Which Ordering System Is Right for Your Takeaway?
Flipdish, Slerp, or Storekit for your takeaway? Honest UK comparison of features and pricing — plus why your ordering system is not your website.
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The 12-Month Contract Trap: What to Check Before Signing Any Restaurant Website Agency
Locked into a 12-month contract with no exit? Here's every clause to check before signing any restaurant website agency — including us. Know before you commit.
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From Menu Photo to Live Website in 7 Days: How Takely's Process Actually Works
Wondering how long a restaurant website takes to build? Takely's Starter and Growth sites go live in 7 days. Here's exactly what happens, day by day.
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Conversion & design
The 5-Second Test: Why Hungry Visitors Leave Your Takeaway Website
Hungry visitors decide in under five seconds. Find out what they must see instantly — and the common mistakes that send them straight to Just Eat instead.
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The Anatomy of a Takeaway Website That Actually Converts
Best takeaway website design, section by section: hero, menu, reviews, hours, one clear order path. Here's what actually turns browsers into paying customers.
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10 Takeaway Website Mistakes That Are Costing You Orders Right Now
From JPEG menus Google can't read to buried phone numbers — here are 10 restaurant website mistakes killing your orders, plus a 5-minute fix for each.
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Menu Photos That Sell — Shot on Your Phone
Get menu photos that actually sell, taken on your phone. Natural light, angles, editing, and how to batch your whole menu in one afternoon. No kit needed.
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Slow Website, Lost Orders: Why Speed Matters More Than You Think
A slow restaurant website doesn't just annoy visitors — it kills orders and tanks your Google ranking. Find out why, and how to test yours free in five minutes.
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Reviews & reputation
How to Get More Google Reviews for Your Takeaway (Without Breaking the Rules)
A DMCC-compliant system for getting more Google reviews at your takeaway — QR codes, counter asks, bag inserts, and why review velocity beats a one-off push.
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How to Respond to Negative Reviews: Word-for-Word Scripts for Takeaways
Word-for-word scripts for cold food, wrong orders, rude staff claims, and fake reviews. How to respond to negative reviews without losing future customers.
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Growing beyond one shop
From One Shop to Three: The Multi-Location Restaurant Website Playbook
One brand, one domain, three winning local pages. Here's the multi-location restaurant website structure that gets each shop found in its own map pack.
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How to Create a Franchise Page That Actually Generates Franchisee Leads
Want to recruit franchisees for your food business? Here's exactly what your franchise page needs — unit economics, territory info, and a process that qualifies leads.
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