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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.

5 minute read time / 597 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.

6 minute read time / 701 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.

5 minute read time / 629 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 actually work.

4 minute read time / 439 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.

5 minute read time / 615 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.

4 minute read time / 501 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.

5 minute read time / 578 words

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Fonts without regret

How to choose and load fonts without harming performance, readability, or layout stability.

3 minute read time / 437 words

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Fast websites. What fast means in 2025

A practical definition of website speed, how to measure it, what makes sites slow, and the rules that keep performance from drifting over time.

4 minute read time / 527 words

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