The importance of sitemaps for your website
Boost your website's SEO with a sitemap. Learn why sitemaps are crucial for search engine indexing, how they enhance visibility, and the simple steps to submit your sitemap to Google Search Console.
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What is a CMS?
In today's digital landscape, where websites serve as essential tools for both individuals and businesses alike, Content Management Systems (CMS) emerge as indispensable assets. In this piece, I delve into the intricacies of a CMS, shedding light on its fundamental significance and functionalities.
The crucial importance of regular maintenance for your WordPress website
WordPress is a widely-used platform, making it an attractive target for cyber threats. Regular maintenance plays a pivotal role in safeguarding your website against potential security vulnerabilities.
Unveiling the popularity of WordPress - A comprehensive review
In the vast landscape of content management systems (CMS), WordPress stands as a towering giant, reigning supreme over a significant portion of the internet. But what exactly makes WordPress so popular?
Simple ways to improve your site's ranking (SEO)
Simple steps to improve your website ranking. If you can not be found then no one will come..
5 quick wins to speed up your website
5 quick wins to speed up your website, solutions for a slow performing website.
Kirby review
Kirby is a flat file content management system, I take a look at why you should consider it for your website CMS.
Things I need from you before I can design and build your website
Creating a bespoke website for your business has several benefits. It not only gives you a unique identity online that helps you stand out from the crowd but ensures your site is optimised and fully functional, meeting your needs exactly.
What is search engine optimisation?
SEO or search engine optimisation is a very powerful marketing tool as long as it’s in the right hands. Most people nowadays will search a site like Google or Bing to find information for everything from holidays and homework to products and services.
Cheap hosting and why you should avoid it
There are limitations and many disadvantages of cheap website hosting, I take a look at why you should avoid it for your business.
Shopify vs WooCommerce a quick overview
Shopify and WooCommerce are two of the biggest e-commerce platforms for building online stores. I take a look at the diffrence bewtween them.
Statamic CMS mini review
As a flat file CMS, Statamic is great choice for your CMS as it is secure, simple to use and easily extendable.
What is Snipcart?
Snipcart is a simple e-commerce cart solution which can turn any website into a e-commerce website.
What is custom web design?
With a custom web design you will have web site deisgn that visually captivating and aligned to your buisiness goals.
5 quick SEO wins
5 quick search engine optimisations wins which you can implement on your website. These tips will help you succed in your SEO ranking.
Strategies to optimise your website for Covid 19
With Covid 19 changing how we live, it is a good time to look at a Covid 19 strategy for your website adn lok at various optimisations or changes.
Change is afoot! How to keep your website relevant in 2020
How to keep your website relevant in 2020. A guide to new technologies that could improve your website visibility to users.
How to accept payments on your website
Are you look for an e-commerce website? Or to integrate a payment gateway on your website? A short guide on payment gateways and how to accept payments.
5 website design mistakes to avoid
Website design and development is not a simple matter of a few clicks, despite what some website builder platforms would have you believe.
Why it's important to use visitor profiles before, and after, you get a website
Knowing who will visit a website, before you build it, can have a serious positive impact on the success and overall ROI.
Getting a return on investment from your website
How do you measure the return of investment on your website? Understanding your ROI will make a real difference on the profit margin of your company.
Everything you need to know about flat-file CMS, and are they for you?
A Flat-File CMS can be a good choice for your website and provide many benefits over a database-driven CMS like WordPress.
What is a static site generator and should you use one?
What is a static site generator? When would it be a good fit for your website? In this blog post, I discuss the benefits of using a static site generator.
What's the best CMS for you? I take an in-depth look at Craft CMS.
Craft CMS is a leading content management system that is flexible and provided a flexible experience for content management.
Why hire a freelance web developer?
Why hire a freelance web developer? There are many benefits to hiring a freelancer, including immediacy, personal relationship, and swift delivery.
How to backup your WordPress site
Keeping your Wordpress installation backed up is a vital step in protecting all the hard work that you’ve put in to creating the site and adding content.
Website trends for 2019
Website trends for 2019.. what will 2019 usher in?
3 reasons you should care about what device your visitors use to access your site
Your websites must deliver the best possible experience for your customers, whether they are viewing on desktop, tablet or mobile.
How to avoid delays with your website going live
Waiting for your new website to go live is an exciting, and nervous, time. There are a range of things that can get in the way of a website launch.
Key terms you need to know when planning a website
What terms do you need to know when planning your website? Your web developer will keep the talk as clear as possible but some terms you will need to know.
How to analyse the speed of your website (and why it's important)
The biggest issue your business website faces is getting traffic, the second biggest is keeping that traffic. If your site takes more than 4 seconds to load, you lose 25% of visitors.
The ultimate before you buy checklist for website
When starting a new business a website is a vital part of that startup. However, like most elements of a business, a website needs careful consideration.
How to market your website
How you market your website is important and you will need a clear digital strategy to execute the process. If done correctly you will see the benefits and increase your business goals and conversions.
So you need an online shop. What are your options?
If you are planning to setup your own online shop then you’ve got a few key decisions to make. Firstly, you’ll need to consider what shop platform to use.
How to use Google Analytics to improve your website
Running an effective website is hard and any tool that helps make that easier should be pounced on. Step forward Google Analytics, which is just such a tool.
Is your website a target for hackers
What puts your website at risk of being hacked? If you do not keep your site secure and up to date then you are at risk of a security breach.
D.I.Y websites; The biggest mistakes
With a custom web design you will have web site deisgn that visually captivating and aligned to your buisiness goals.
Is your website stale?
Is your current website looking a bit stale? Do you need a new website? Keeping your website design and functionality up to date is important to a successful website."
The importance of good UX and how you can tell if yours is turning away visitors
UX is as essential as the the design of a website. If your website is hard to use then you will see drop off in traffic and frustrated users likely to never to return.
Are you having the the right conversation with your web developer?
Having the right conversations with your web developer will help keep your project on track and give your website the foundation it requires for success.
5 signs you've got a great web developer
Of the many business to business relationships you may have, the technical ones can be hardest to correctly analyse for value and effectiveness.
Audience reaches; why your facebook page and website are different marketing tools
Why your website and facebook page are different marketing tools. Together they can improve your customer journey and improve your audience reach.
Why your website is important to your business
It’s business wisdom that you have to have a website. Why do you need a website? What will it do for your business? A website that works will reap you many benefits.
What is the difference between web design and web development?
So what is the difference between a web designer and a web developer? Most people use those words interchangeably yet they are different web skills.
Why your website may be turning customers away
Are people leaving your website after finding it? What could be causing customers to leave and what can you do about it? I can help you turn your website around."
Websites on a budget. How I can help.
I can help you with your website no matter what your budget is. There is always a solution that can be done on any website budget.
My 10 point SEO checklist for websites
My 10 point SEO checklist for websites. It covers a basic checks that will help get your SEO strategy started or even fix your SEO issues. All quick SEO wins.
What is SEO? How I can help.
I make websites SEO friendly.. but that is only the start of your SEO strategy. Read how I can help you get up the Google rankings."
Why https is important to have on your website
Having a SSL certificate on your website is important. HTTPS not only makes your site more secure. Google will love you too. I can help you get your site SSL secure.
Why choosing the correct CMS is vital to your website
Asking a search engine who should host your website brings a disturbing number of results. I can guide you through the process and keep your site running fast.
Why choosing the right hosting is important
Asking a search engine who should host your website brings a disturbing number of results. I can guide you through the process and keep your site running fast.
Why website maintenance is more important than ever
Do you maintain your website? Website maintenance is important to keep your website secure and safe. I discuss why you should have a maintenance agreement that will help keep your site secure.