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Articles tagged with strategy

Custom build vs template: what you really get

Custom builds vs templates: what you really get for your money. A practical comparison covering quality, performance, accessibility, ownership, and long-term costs.
buildstrategyquality

9 minute read time / 1099 words

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Domain names and DNS. The basics

A guide to domain names and DNS for small business and charity websites, covering how to choose domains, DNS basics, and common pitfalls.
strategybasics

6 minute read time / 795 words

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Email deliverability and form submissions

A guide to why form submissions fail silently, email deliverability basics, how to verify submissions work, and choosing reliable email delivery services.
formsreliabilitystrategy

8 minute read time / 996 words

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Error pages that help instead of frustrate

A guide to designing useful error pages, especially 404 pages, that help users instead of frustrating them, with accessibility and usability in mind.
uxaccessibilitystrategy

5 minute read time / 581 words

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Website handover: what to document and train

A practical guide to website handover: what to document, what to train, and how to set up your team for success after the project ends.
strategyprocesssupport

6 minute read time / 759 words

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Headless CMS: when it's worth the complexity

A decision guide for headless CMS: when the complexity is worth it, when simpler options work better, and how to choose the right approach for your team.
cmsstrategyperformance

7 minute read time / 886 words

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Hosting choices and their hidden costs

A guide to hosting options for small business and charity websites, covering performance implications, scalability, and hidden costs over time.
strategyperformancecost

8 minute read time / 995 words

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How to brief a web designer or developer

A practical guide to briefing web designers and developers: what to include, how to structure it, and how to set up projects for success.
strategyplanningprocess

7 minute read time / 897 words

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Keyword research for small businesses: keeping it practical

Practical keyword research for small businesses: how to find the right keywords, avoid over-optimisation, and use keywords naturally in your content.
seostrategycontent

7 minute read time / 880 words

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