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eCommerce

llms.txt for UK Shops: What It Does, What It Doesn't and How to Add One

llms.txt is a short Markdown guide to your site for AI tools. Here's what it really does, what Google and the AI companies say about it, and how to add one on Shopify, WooCommerce or OpenCart.

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Tools

Introducing the llms.txt Checker and Generator

Our free llms.txt Checker and Generator checks your file against the llms.txt proposal or builds a starter for a shop or service site, with checking and generating done in your browser. Here's what it does, how to use it and why it won't change your Google rankings.

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Tools

Introducing Our Free Robots.txt Tester and AI Crawler Checker

Google retired its robots.txt tester, and AI crawlers like GPTBot and ClaudeBot have made robots.txt matter more. Our free tester shows which bots can crawl a path, the rule that decides it, and writes AI crawler rules for you.

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eCommerce

Passkey Login at Checkout: Faster, Safer Sign-In for UK Shops

Passkeys let customers sign in with a fingerprint, face or PIN instead of a password. Here's what passkey login means for UK shops, what Shopify, WooCommerce and OpenCart can do today, and the pitfalls to avoid.

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eCommerce

Agentic Commerce for UK Shops: Getting Your Store Ready for AI Shopping Agents

AI shopping agents can already find and recommend products. Here's what agentic commerce actually means for a UK shop today, and a practical checklist to get your store ready.

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Web Design

Website Design for Tradesmen: What Actually Gets Quote Requests

Most trade websites look fine and do nothing. Here's what actually turns visitors into calls and quote requests, from click-to-call and reviews to speed and service areas.

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PWA

Do You Need a Native App or a PWA? A Decision Guide for UK Businesses

Native app or Progressive Web App? A plain guide to the real differences in cost, app store fees, offline use and push notifications, so you can pick the right one.

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eCommerce

Shopify vs WooCommerce vs OpenCart for UK Small Businesses

Shopify, WooCommerce or OpenCart? An honest UK comparison of what each really costs to run, who owns what, and which one suits your business.

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eCommerce

OpenCart 3 to OpenCart 4 Upgrade: What Breaks and How to Plan It

Thinking of moving your store from OpenCart 3 to 4? Here's what actually changes, what tends to break, and how to plan the move without losing sales or rankings.

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Tools

Introducing Our Privacy-First JWT Debugger & Decoder

A completely local, highly polished JSON Web Token (JWT) debugger that allows you to decode and verify JWTs securely in your browser without ever sending your tokens to a server.

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Web Development

The Importance of Web Accessibility in 2026

Why creating accessible web experiences is more critical than ever, and how inclusive design benefits everyone.

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eCommerce

How AI is Transforming E-Commerce in 2026

Explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the online retail landscape, driving personalisation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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