What Makes a Good Website? Principles That Actually Work
After years in web development, the honest answer isn’t a formula — it’s a handful of principles most people ignore. I will be honest with you. After years in web development, I’ve never found the magic equation. Not for lack of looking. There’s no formula you can plug your website into, no score you can […]
Why you need a test version of your website
Having a second version of your website might seem like extra work, but in my years of supporting people who build their own websites, the biggest problem is stability. Unstable websites are often down to multiple plugins conflicting with each other, or orphan code left by deactivated or uninstalled plugins
WordPress install DIY guide – Resources to support small businesses
Installing WordPress is fairly straightforward with a little technical knowledge. With our free WordPress install guide we will make it even easier. As a fellow small business owner I understand that not everyone can afford to hire a web designer to design and build their website. If you are a micro business or a start […]
GDPR is an opportunity to demonstrate the integrity of your business
Unless you have been living under a rock over the last 6 months most business owners have at least heard of the new EU data protection regulation. We have actually had 2 years to prepare. The deadline to comply is fast approaching, at time of writing, we have just over a month until May 25th.
Dealing with your web designer .. or your client.
The success of any web design is not just down to the skill of a creative and innovative designer, although it certainly helps. A successful project is created by good communication between client and designer.
What laws and legislation affect your business website
Do you know what legal responsibilities you have as a website owner? My blog post will cover some of the key regulations you need to consider.
Avoid these seven traps and reduce your stress when building a new website
Building a new website can be a stressful process. Even if you know what you want, you are in the hands of the web designer you choose to work with. Like any creative relationship, this can involve misunderstandings, stress and anger, if you don’t get the foundations of the project right from the start. As […]
Does your website need to move to HTTPS?
SSL, HTTPs, website security and SEO Over the last couple of years, Google has pushed for websites to move to the https protocol and encrypt any data that they transmit. This began with higher ranking for websites running under HTTPS rather than HTTP. In January this year, pressure was increased, by marking any e-commerce or […]
Join our FREE blog writing challenge
Turn good intentions into real blog posts Over the years we have set up many websites and blogs for clients over a wide range of businesses. The biggest problem always comes down to writing content and staying committed to writing over a long period of time. Everyone starts with good intentions, but with busy professional […]
Make your front page an attention grabbing shop window
Deciding what content goes onto your website front page is never a simple formula. If you work in a large organization, then almost every department will want a piece of what they see as prime real estate. Too much content and you loose impact, too little and you miss an opportunity to highlight the best of what you offer.