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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.

The hidden cost of plugins and theme stacks

Why plugin piles and heavy themes increase cost, risk, and page weight over time, plus what to do instead.
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6 minute read time / 702 words

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The charity website playbook. Donations, trust, accessibility, speed

A practical playbook for charity websites. Improve donation journeys, build trust, meet accessibility needs, and keep pages fast.
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6 minute read time / 806 words

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Repurpose content without losing SEO

How to reuse old articles safely, avoid duplication issues, and protect search performance while improving quality and relevance.
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5 minute read time / 653 words

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Performance, quality code, and knowing what you’re doing

Slow sites cost you users, money, and trust. Learn why performance, code quality and proper development make all the difference, and how I build sites that work.
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4 minute read time / 470 words

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Performance audit outcomes. What you get in week one

A clear list of deliverables from a focused performance audit, plus what happens on each day and what you should expect to receive.
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6 minute read time / 711 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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5 minute read time / 600 words

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Image and video performance. What to do before you upload anything

A pre-upload checklist that keeps pages fast, stable, and accessible, without relying on guesswork or last minute fixes.
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6 minute read time / 727 words

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Fonts without regret

How to choose and load fonts without harming performance, readability, or layout stability.
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4 minute read time / 507 words

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Core Web Vitals for business owners. The parts that lose you money

A practical guide to Core Web Vitals, what the metrics mean, and the fixes that protect leads, sales, and donations.
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7 minute read time / 848 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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Case studies and project outcomes

Real project examples showing what changed, why it changed, and what improved after launch.
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Common website problems and fixes

Problem-led pages for slow sites, accessibility blockers, and low-enquiry websites.
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Services and support

New builds, audits, maintenance, and practical support to keep your site performing.
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