There are loads of different website technologies out there, so why do I use – and recommend – WordPress?
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Is Google the police force of the internet?
Sometimes it feels like people online can get away with anything. Yet search engine giant Google seems to be making a difference. Are they the unsung heroes policing the internet?
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Troubleshooting WordPress: A Beginners’ Guide
I’m a big WordPress fan but, as with any software, sometimes things go wrong. If you can afford a developer, no problem – they can…
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Why Coding is like Crochet
You might not expect a coder to be a huge crochet fan… but my hobby and my day job have a surprising amount in common.
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Website Encryption: Why it’s Time to Get Secure
What is website encryption (or HTTPS), and why should you use it? Find out how having a safer site can also help your search ranking
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What is web hosting?
The other day, someone asked me: “What is web hosting?” Since I love trying to de-mystify web jargon, here’s my – very simplified – answer.
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What Schoolchildren Taught Me About Presenting Designs
How a recent design presentation made me re-think my approach – and my 4 tips for presenting designs to clients.
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How to Write Good Terms and Conditions
Ever clicked one of those ‘I accept the Terms and Conditions’ boxes without actually reading the Terms first? Most of us do. So how do you write good terms and conditions that people are willing to read? Here are my top tips…
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What is Bounce Rate
(and how can I improve it)?
If you’ve got a website, you want people to visit it – and you also want them to do something specific when they get there: maybe buy something or get in touch. Bounce rate can help you find out whether they’re doing that or not…
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(and how can I improve it)?
Jargon Buster: What is SEO?
You know your website needs SEO… but what actually is it? Here’s a quick introduction.
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Jargon buster: What’s a CMS?
Web development is full of jargon, although I do my best to avoid using it! This is the first in a series of posts which…
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The secrets of readable text
Have you ever looked at a website and realised that you’re squinting to read it? Here are 5 ways to make sure your web text is as readable as possible
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