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Practical notes on accessibility, front end performance, and building websites that work for people. Expect checklists, clear explanations, and fixes you can apply.

Frontend Foundations: quality by default

Frontend Foundations is a practical reference for accessible, maintainable, performant frontend delivery. How the site is organised and where to start.
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3 minute read time / 372 words

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LSCSS: Layered Semantic CSS

LSCSS (Layered Semantic CSS) is a practitioner-led methodology for CSS architecture that stays calm under pressure. How the lscss.crayonsandco.de site is organised and where to start.
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3 minute read time / 389 words

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AI builder vs custom build: what you actually get

AI website builders promise fast launches. Custom builds cost more upfront. Here is what you actually get on performance, accessibility, ownership, and long-term cost.
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8 minute read time / 954 words

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Traffic up, enquiries down: diagnosis checklist

A step-by-step checklist to diagnose why website traffic increases while enquiries fall or stall.
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1 minute read time / 166 words

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How to structure service pages for AI and search

How to structure service pages so they perform for both traditional search and AI-driven answer engines.
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1 minute read time / 157 words

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GEO visibility audit checklist for service sites

A practical GEO audit checklist for service websites to improve visibility in AI answers and generative search experiences.
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1 minute read time / 158 words

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GA4 data is unreliable: how to fix it

Fix common GA4 reliability problems including duplicate events, missing conversions, and channel attribution confusion.
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1 minute read time / 149 words

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AI overviews reduced clicks: what to do next

A practical response plan when AI overviews reduce clicks. Keep visibility, improve conversion paths, and measure what matters.
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2 minute read time / 190 words

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The EU's Digital Fairness Act and what it means for UX, websites, and online shops

The EU's Digital Fairness Act is on the way. Here's what it could mean for UX, dark patterns, consent flows, checkouts, and honest website design.
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14 minute read time / 1784 words

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Maintenance plans that pay for themselves

What ongoing website maintenance should include, what it protects you from, and how to choose a plan that delivers value.
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Charity website accessibility: what trustees need to know

A guide for charity trustees on website accessibility and accessibility audits: legal requirements, governance responsibilities, what to ask, and how to ensure compliance.
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Why QA beats hope. A release checklist for small sites

A practical release checklist covering accessibility, performance, tracking, and content checks, designed for small teams.
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Analytics that matter: what to track and why

What analytics actually matter for small businesses: beyond page views, focus on goals, conversions, user journeys, and what drives business results.
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Case studies and testimonials: how to use them effectively

How to use case studies and testimonials effectively on your website: where to put them, what to include, and how to get permission.
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Checklist: before you launch a new website

A practical pre-launch checklist for new websites: content, forms, performance, accessibility, SEO, and testing before going live.
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