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Practical website advice for business owners, from planning a new site to keeping WordPress secure, fast and easy to use. Explore articles on web design, search engine optimisation, hosting and the everyday decisions that help your website support your business.

I share what I have learnt from designing and developing websites for businesses in Herne Bay, Canterbury and across Kent, alongside work with larger organisations and digital products. The aim is to explain the options clearly, so you can make informed decisions about your own website.

Whether you are considering a redesign, comparing WordPress support or looking for ways to improve your content, start with a topic below. If you need advice about your particular site, use the question form at the bottom of the page.

Effective Design Strategies for Kent Businesses

Why Effective Design is Crucial for Kent Businesses In today’s competitive market, effective design plays a pivotal role in shaping brand identity and fostering trust. A well-crafted visual identity can set a business apart from its competitors, conveying professionalism and reliability. For instance, a local café in Kent…

The Hidden Cost of an Unmanaged WordPress Website

Most small business WordPress sites are running outdated plugins right now. Here is what you are actually exposed to — and what a fully managed WordPress website service covers.

How to Find Better Web Design Clients – The Smarter Way

Over the past few years, the landscape of web design has changed dramatically. Scoring great web design clients isn’t as straightforward as it once was; it’s become more challenging, time-consuming, and unpredictable. Speaking from experience as an agency owner, there are weeks full of projects and others that…

Why Every Small Business Needs an AI Strategy (and how to get one for free)

For many small business owners, Artificial Intelligence (AI) might sound like a technology reserved for tech giants with massive budgets. The truth, however, is that AI is becoming increasingly accessible and, more importantly, essential for small businesses looking to compete, grow, and thrive in today’s dynamic market. Ignoring AI is…

Understanding and Designing for Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a concept that highlights the natural variations in human brain function and behavior. It acknowledges that individuals have different cognitive abilities and ways of thinking, which can be influenced by neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and others. While many view these differences as disabilities,…

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