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October 19, 2026, 2 minute read We just set a client up to advertise inside ChatGPT ChatGPT now has ads. Clicks Count recently set up a client’s website and API integration so they could start advertising in ChatGPT. What’s involved, what surprised us, and whether it’s worth a… Read the article

Sep 2026, 2 min read We’re running a free AI pilot on a client’s site, and publishing the results Clicks Count is running an AI audit, AEO retrofit, chatbot and smart image tagging on a client’s live site for free, and sharing the… Read
Sep 2026, 2 min read What an AI website audit actually checks An AI audit looks at whether your website is ready for the way people now search and buy. Can AI tools read it, understand… Read
Aug 2026, 2 min read AEO, or how to be the answer instead of a link People are asking ChatGPT and Google’s AI instead of clicking through search results. Answer engine optimisation (AEO) is how you make sure your business… Read
Jul 2026, 2 min read Looking after 300 websites with AI in the room How a small Cape Town agency uses AI to help maintain around 300 WordPress sites. Faster fixes, fewer surprises, and a person signing off… Read
Jul 2026, 2 min read “I’ll just do it with ChatGPT” ChatGPT is brilliant for drafting and brainstorming. It won’t put a chatbot on your site, organise your photo library or automate your client forms.… Read
Jun 2026, 2 min read Is your business ready for automation? A 10-point checklist Not everything should be automated. This checklist helps you spot the processes that should: the repetitive, error-prone, email-driven loops your website could quietly run… Read
May 2026, 2 min read The real cost of “please fill in and send back” Emailing forms out and waiting for them to come back feels free. It isn’t. A quick way to work out what that loop is… Read
May 2026, 2 min read From email chains to zero admin: the project we’re proudest of this year A compliance firm ran its whole service on emailed forms. We rebuilt it so clients do it themselves and the website does the rest.… Read
Apr 2026, 2 min read 54 tags and a search bar: an AI photo library for a property company How we built a system that tags thousands of property photos against a 54-tag list, works straight off the client’s Microsoft storage, and lets… Read
Mar 2026, 2 min read Your photo library is invisible (and AI can fix that) Thousands of photos called IMG_4831.jpg are as good as lost. How AI image tagging makes a whole library searchable for your team, your website… Read
Mar 2026, 2 min read How we build a chatbot that actually knows your business The behind-the-scenes version: how Clicks Count builds website chatbots that answer from your own content, catch leads and don’t make things up. Read
Feb 2026, 2 min read What a website chatbot should actually do Most website chatbots are irritating. A good one answers real questions at 10pm and sends you the lead. What separates the two, and what… Read
Jan 2026, 3 min read How we’re actually using AI at Clicks Count How a Cape Town web agency really uses AI: chatbots, searchable image libraries, automated client processes and getting found in AI search. And what… Read
Jun 2025, 3 min read Why Fast Hosting Is Non-Negotiable for Your Website’s Success In the digital world, speed isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re running a business website, an e-commerce store, or a personal blog,… Read
Jan 2025, 3 min read SEO-First Approach for Building Websites Clicks Count is a leading web development agency based in Cape Town. Our team of dedicated professionals brings together a wealth of experience and… Read
Aug 2023, 1 min read Final checks before your site goes live Your website is ready to go live, or is it? We have put together a checklist of what to look at before your website… Read
May 2023, 2 min read What to consider with redesigning a website? Redesigning a website can be a significant investment of time and money, so it’s important to carefully consider your goals and approach. Here are… Read
Apr 2023, 1 min read How to choose a Web Developer? Choosing a web developer can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t have much technical expertise. Here are some factors to consider when… Read
Oct 2020, 2 min read WordPress Website Security A hacked website can cause major upheaval to a business – both your reputation and sales. There are a number of ways hackers can… Read
Jul 2020, 1 min read Is website maintenance important? Is monthly website maintenance important? It’s a bit like asking is a car service important. It really is – no question. Website maintenance is/… Read
Jul 2020, 3 min read Why host your Website with Clicks Count? WHY GOOD WEB HOSTING IS IMPORTANT? Every business needs a good website. This is your face to the world. So why is hosting so… Read
Jun 2018, 1 min read Google Maps isn’t displaying Just as we thought we were heading for twenty-plenty we realise the plenty refers to the number of issues we are having displaying the… Read
Jun 2018, 2 min read What WordPress Plugins must I start with? There are thousands of wordpress plugins – where do you even start? For those of you starting out, there are a few plugins you… Read

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