Web Development Blog

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

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 Development7 min read

Is Your Website Accessible? What Small Businesses Actually Need to Know

Most accessibility advice is aimed at enterprise teams with dedicated compliance departments. Here's what actually matters if you're running a small business website in the UK.

Web Development6 min read

React vs Vue vs Angular in 2025: What I'd Actually Pick (and Why)

I've shipped production sites in all three. This is what actually matters when you're picking a framework in 2025: not benchmarks, not GitHub stars.

Security7 min read

Website Security for Small UK Businesses: What You Actually Need to Do

Most website security advice is written to scare you into buying something. This is the stuff that actually matters for a small business website, with specific tools and no upsells.