Web Development Blog

Expert insights on web development, design, and growing your business online.

Is It Time to Replace Your Website? 8 Signs Your Site Is Costing You Business

Your website might look fine to you. But if it was built more than three years ago, there's a good chance it's actively turning customers away. Here's how to tell.

Web Design9 min read

What to Put on Your Small Business Website (Page by Page)

Most small business websites have the same problem — not enough of the right content, and too much of the wrong stuff. Here's exactly what to put on each page.

Web Development9 min read

Your Website Isn't Getting Enquiries? Here's a 20-Minute Diagnostic You Can Do Right Now

You paid for a website. It looks fine. But the phone isn't ringing and the inbox is empty. Before you bin it and start again, check these things first.

Web Development10 min read

Why Is My Website So Slow? A Plain-English Guide to Fixing It

If your website takes more than three seconds to load, you're losing visitors before they even see what you do. Here's how to find out why — and what to do about it.

Web Development10 min read

GDPR for Small Business Websites in 2026: What You Actually Need to Do

GDPR sounds terrifying. But for most small business websites, compliance is simpler than you think. Here's exactly what you need — and what you can ignore.

Web Development8 min read

How Much Does a Website Cost in the UK in 2026?

Actual prices from a freelance web developer. No 'it depends' without numbers, no hiding the quote behind a contact form. Here's what you'll really pay.

DIY vs Pro4 min read

Is WordPress still worth it in 2026? The honest pros and cons

A client asked me last week why I don't build on WordPress anymore. Here's my honest take on when WordPress makes sense and when modern alternatives are the better choice.

Code Tutorials6 min read

Adding a 'scroll to top' button to your site in 5 minutes

A client asked me why her competitors' sites had that little arrow that takes you back to the top. Here's how to add one yourself – no plugins, no page builder, just a few lines of code.

Local SEO6 min read

How to actually get your business on Google Maps in 2026 (step-by-step for complete beginners)

A client rang me last week wondering why her shop wasn't appearing on Google Maps – even though she'd been trading for three years. Turns out the fix took fifteen minutes.

Web Design5 min read

7 website mistakes that make your business look unprofessional (and they're easy to fix)

I reviewed a client's competitor sites last week and found the same problems on almost every one. The frustrating part? Most take less than an hour to sort out.

Web Design3 min read

Why Your Small Business Still Needs a Website in 2026

A decorator I know lost three jobs in a row – not because he wasn't good, but because he looked less professional online. Here's what that taught me about how we choose who to trust.

Web Development5 min read

Web Accessibility: Why It Matters More Than Ever in 2025

Web accessibility is not just about compliance—it is about creating inclusive experiences that expand your market reach and improve SEO. Learn the essential practices every website owner should know.