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Why SvelteKit is Perfect for Business Websites

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.

SvelteKit
5 Signs Your Business Needs a Custom Web Platform

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.

Custom Development
The True Cost of Custom Web Development

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.

Business
Choosing the Right eCommerce Platform in 2026

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.

ECommerce
Why Your Website Needs a Maintenance Plan

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.

Maintenance
Understanding Technical Debt in Web Projects

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.

Development
Preparing Your eCommerce Store for Peak Season

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.

ECommerce
The Complete Guide to Website Redesign Projects

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.

Web Design
How to Write a Web Development Brief

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.

Planning
Understanding Payment Gateway Options for UK eCommerce

Understanding Payment Gateway Options for UK eCommerce

A comparison of payment gateway options for UK online stores, including Stripe, PayPal, and traditional merchant accounts.

ECommerce
Website Security Fundamentals for Business Owners

Website Security Fundamentals for Business Owners

Essential security practices every business website needs. Learn about SSL, updates, authentication and protecting customer data.

Security
Choosing a Web Development Agency: What to Look For

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.

Business
Email Marketing Integration for Your Website

Email Marketing Integration for Your Website

How to effectively integrate email marketing with your website. From newsletter signups to automated campaigns and eCommerce triggers.

Marketing
B2B eCommerce: Different Requirements, Different Solutions

B2B eCommerce: Different Requirements, Different Solutions

Why B2B online selling requires different approaches than B2C. Customer accounts, pricing complexity, order processes, and integration needs.

ECommerce
Understanding Website Analytics: A Practical Guide

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.

Analytics
Web Hosting Options Explained: What Your Business Needs

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.

Hosting
Domain Name Strategy: What to Consider

Domain Name Strategy: What to Consider

Choosing and managing domain names for your business. Selection criteria, domain extensions, protecting your brand, and common mistakes.

Business
When to Build Custom vs Buy Off-the-Shelf

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.

Strategy