Articles: process

Backups and recovery for small business websites

A practical guide to backups and recovery for small business websites: what to back up, how often, where to store it, and how to test a restore.

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4 minute read time / 518 words

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How to evaluate a web design tender (or RFP)

How to evaluate a web design tender or RFP response: what to ask, what “we do accessibility” should mean, and red flags to watch for.

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5 minute read time / 587 words

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Staging sites and safe updates for small teams

When staging sites are worth it for small teams, how to run safe updates, and low-fuss ways to test before you go live.

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4 minute read time / 461 words

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When to hire a copywriter (and how to brief one)

When it makes sense to hire a copywriter for your website, how to brief them, and how to work together so the content actually converts.

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5 minute read time / 570 words

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When to hire a freelancer vs an agency

When to hire a freelancer vs an agency for your website: trade-offs in cost, capacity, specialism, and relationship.

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4 minute read time / 447 words

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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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6 minute read time / 730 words

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Choosing a web designer vs developer

A guide to understanding the difference between web designers and developers, when you need each, and how to choose the right person for your project.

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6 minute read time / 701 words

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Content planning: from idea to published page

Content planning for small businesses: from idea to published page. How to plan, write, edit, and publish content that works.

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6 minute read time / 757 words

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CSS and JavaScript: keeping code maintainable

How to keep CSS and JavaScript maintainable: organisation, naming, structure, and practices that make code easier to update and fix.

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5 minute read time / 664 words

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