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Insights on web development, eCommerce, and building better digital products.
Why SvelteKit is Perfect for Business Websites
Discover why SvelteKit has become our go-to framework for building fast, modern business websites that outperform the competition.
OpenCart vs WooCommerce: Choosing Your eCommerce Platform
A practical comparison of OpenCart and WooCommerce to help you choose the right eCommerce platform for your business.
Core Web Vitals: Why Website Speed Matters for Your Business
Understanding Google's Core Web Vitals and how website performance affects your search rankings, user experience, and conversion rates.
Building Real-Time Features with FeathersJS
How we use FeathersJS to build real-time backends for web applications, from live updates to collaborative features.
5 Signs Your Business Needs a Custom Web Platform
How to know when off-the-shelf solutions are holding your business back and it's time to invest in custom web development.
How to Improve Your eCommerce Conversion Rate
Practical strategies to turn more visitors into customers, from page speed to checkout optimisation.
SvelteKit vs Next.js: A Practical Comparison
A real-world comparison of SvelteKit and Next.js for building modern web applications, based on our experience with both frameworks.
The True Cost of Custom Web Development
Understanding what goes into custom web development pricing and how to evaluate whether the investment makes sense for your business.
API Integration Patterns for eCommerce
How to connect your eCommerce store with accounting, inventory, shipping, and marketing systems through well-designed API integrations.
Choosing the Right eCommerce Platform in 2026
A comprehensive guide to evaluating eCommerce platforms for your business, from hosted solutions to self-hosted open source options.
Website Accessibility: A Practical Guide for Business Owners
Understanding web accessibility requirements, why they matter for your business, and practical steps to make your website more inclusive.
Headless Commerce: Is It Right for Your Business?
Understanding the headless commerce architecture, its benefits and drawbacks, and whether it makes sense for your eCommerce operation.
Why Your Website Needs a Maintenance Plan
The importance of ongoing website maintenance for security, performance, and reliability—and what happens when you neglect it.
Understanding Technical Debt in Web Projects
What technical debt is, how it accumulates, and strategies for managing it so it doesn't cripple your web development progress.
Preparing Your eCommerce Store for Peak Season
A comprehensive checklist for getting your online store ready for Black Friday, Christmas, and other high-traffic sales periods.
The Complete Guide to Website Redesign Projects
Everything you need to know about planning and executing a website redesign, from initial assessment to post-launch optimisation.
SEO Basics for New Websites
Essential search engine optimisation fundamentals to implement from day one, ensuring your new website is built for discoverability.
How to Write a Web Development Brief
A guide to creating an effective brief that helps agencies understand your project, provide accurate quotes, and deliver what you actually need.
Progressive Web Apps: What They Are and When You Need One
Understanding Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), their capabilities, and whether they make sense for your business needs.
Database Selection for Web Applications
A practical guide to choosing between SQL and NoSQL databases for your web project, with real-world considerations for common use cases.
Understanding Payment Gateway Options for UK eCommerce
A comparison of payment gateway options for UK online stores, including Stripe, PayPal, and traditional merchant accounts.
Version Control Basics: Why Your Website Needs Git
An introduction to version control with Git, explaining why it matters for website projects and how it protects your investment.
Website Security Fundamentals for Business Owners
Essential security practices every business website needs. Learn about SSL, updates, authentication and protecting customer data.
Choosing a Web Development Agency: What to Look For
A guide to evaluating web development agencies. Key factors to consider, red flags to avoid, and questions that reveal quality.
Email Marketing Integration for Your Website
How to effectively integrate email marketing with your website. From newsletter signups to automated campaigns and eCommerce triggers.
Multi-Language Websites: Technical and Business Considerations
Everything you need to know about building a multilingual website. Technical approaches, content strategy, SEO implications, and common pitfalls.
B2B eCommerce: Different Requirements, Different Solutions
Why B2B online selling requires different approaches than B2C. Customer accounts, pricing complexity, order processes, and integration needs.
Understanding Website Analytics: A Practical Guide
A clear guide to website analytics for business owners. What to measure, what the metrics mean, and how to use data for decisions.
SSL Certificates Explained: What Every Website Owner Should Know
A clear explanation of SSL certificates for non-technical website owners. What they do, why they matter, and how to ensure your site is properly secured.
Content Management Systems Compared: Finding the Right Fit
An honest comparison of popular content management systems including WordPress, Drupal, Strapi, and others. Which CMS suits your needs?
GDPR for Websites: A Practical Compliance Guide
A straightforward guide to GDPR compliance for websites. Cookie consent, privacy policies, data collection, and practical implementation steps.
Website Search: Adding Effective Search Functionality
When your website needs search, what are your options? From simple solutions to advanced search with filtering, autocomplete, and more.
User Experience Design: Principles That Drive Conversions
Core UX principles that make websites more effective. Clear navigation, effective CTAs, reducing friction, and creating experiences that convert visitors.
Website Migration: Planning for Success
A comprehensive guide to website migration: moving platforms, redesigning, or changing domains without losing traffic and rankings.
Responsive Design in 2025: Beyond Mobile-First
Modern responsive design practices for today's diverse device landscape. From fluid typography to container queries and beyond.
Web Hosting Options Explained: What Your Business Needs
A clear guide to web hosting options for non-technical business owners. Shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, and managed hosting compared.
Domain Name Strategy: What to Consider
Choosing and managing domain names for your business. Selection criteria, domain extensions, protecting your brand, and common mistakes.
Social Media Integration: Connecting Your Website
How to effectively integrate social media with your website. From sharing buttons to feeds, login, and tracking conversions.
Website Testing: What to Check Before Launch
A comprehensive checklist for testing websites before going live. Functionality, compatibility, performance, SEO, and security checks.
Image Optimisation for the Web: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about optimising images for websites. Formats, compression, responsive images, lazy loading, and practical tools.
Performance Budgets: Keeping Your Website Fast
What performance budgets are, how to set them, and how to enforce them. Practical approaches to maintaining website speed over time.
When to Build Custom vs Buy Off-the-Shelf
A framework for deciding between custom development and existing solutions. When bespoke makes sense and when it wastes resources.
Launching a Website: The Complete Checklist
Everything that needs to happen before, during, and after a website launch. A comprehensive checklist from final testing to post-launch monitoring.