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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.

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.
performanceimagesvideo

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.
performancefontstypography

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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Cookie banners without breaking UX or accessibility

How to implement cookie consent in a way that stays usable, accessible, and fast, without dark patterns or layout shift.
privacyaccessibilityux

5 minute read time / 615 words

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CMS choice guide for small teams. Editing needs vs site speed

A decision guide for picking a CMS based on your team’s workflow, content types, and performance goals, without getting trapped in the wrong setup.
cmsstrategyperformance

5 minute read time / 655 words

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Accessible on WordPress. What to verify before you sign

A calm checklist for assessing accessibility claims on WordPress projects, focused on themes, plugins, editing workflow, and testing evidence.
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6 minute read time / 713 words

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Accessibility overlays and one line fixes. What they miss

Why overlays and quick fixes fail real user journeys, and what a reliable accessibility approach looks like instead.
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5 minute read time / 646 words

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Accessibility matters (even if you think it doesn’t)

Why website accessibility matters, what many sites get wrong, and how better design helps more people use your site.
accessibilitylegal

3 minute read time / 437 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

Website accessibility for charity trustees: governance, legal duties, audit questions, and practical next steps.
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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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