The Blog

Writing about websites

Plain-English posts on the things clients actually ask me about. Speed, security, backups, mobile, and getting more out of the site you've already got.

No jargon for the sake of it, and nothing you need a developer to translate. If you'd rather just ask me the question directly, that works too.

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How To Make Your Website Energy Efficient

It can be easy to ignore the environmental impact of technology – the devices which take up so much of our lives just “exist” now – and they just...

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Does A WordPress Website Need a Content Security Policy?

If you’re reading this then there’s a very good chance one of the following is true: If this isn’t the case, the remainder of this post will likely be...

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The Website Backup Plan Every Small Business Needs

Website backups are basically an insurance policy, without the no claims bonus, extortionate premiums for young people / those in a flood risk and...

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Why Your Website’s Speed Matters More Than You Think

In the world today, where attention spans are next to zero, your website’s loading speed can make or break your online presence. It’s not just a...

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Is Your Website Losing Visitors on Mobile?

If your website isn’t optimised for mobile users, you could be losing a significant portion of your audience—without even realising it. More than 50%...

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How to Turn Your Website into a Lead Generation Machine

Is your website working hard enough? Learn how to turn it into a 24/7 lead-generating machine with practical tips on CTAs, social proof, mobile...

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What to Do When Your WordPress Site Gets Hacked

It’s a horrible feeling—logging into your WordPress site only to find strange content (potentially on the… rude side), broken pages, or even worse,...

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