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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.

Small e-commerce websites: products, checkout, and trust

A practical guide to small e-commerce websites: products, checkout, trust signals, and keeping it fast when you only sell a few products.
strategyecommerceperformance

5 minute read time / 652 words

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Shopify performance: common issues and how to fix them

Common Shopify performance issues: theme bloat, app performance, checkout speed, and how to fix them without breaking your store.
performanceecommercestrategy

6 minute read time / 784 words

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Security basics for small business websites

A practical guide to website security fundamentals for small business and charity websites, covering common risks, basic protections, and what to prioritise.
securitystrategyreliability

7 minute read time / 884 words

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Search engine optimisation basics for small sites

A practical guide to SEO fundamentals for small business and charity websites, covering technical SEO, content structure, and what actually moves the needle.
seostrategycontent

7 minute read time / 894 words

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Redirects and URL changes: how to move pages without losing SEO

A practical guide to redirects and URL changes: how to move pages, preserve SEO value, and avoid losing search rankings when URLs change.
seostrategymigration

6 minute read time / 767 words

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Redesign vs refresh: when to rebrand vs when to tidy

A decision guide for redesign vs refresh: when to rebrand completely versus when to tidy and improve what you have, covering cost, time, and outcomes.
strategyplanningwebsites

8 minute read time / 963 words

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Progressive enhancement and why it still matters

An explanation of progressive enhancement, why it matters for accessibility and reliability, and how to build sites that work for everyone.
accessibilityqualitystrategy

7 minute read time / 902 words

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Privacy policies and GDPR compliance for small sites

A practical guide to privacy policies and GDPR compliance for small business and charity websites, covering what you need, what to include, and how to keep it simple.
privacycompliancestrategy

7 minute read time / 858 words

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Performance myths: why score chasing fails and what works instead

Why chasing performance scores fails, what actually improves real user experience, and how to measure what matters.
performancestrategy

6 minute read time / 741 words

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