When it comes to websites, the word cache gets thrown around quite a lot. But what actually is a cache? And why do people keep talking about it when it comes to speeding up your site? At its core, a cache is just a way of storing information so it’s quicker to load the next … Read more
Sadly, we’re coming across this with increasing frequency – many people seem to think that once a website is built, fixed, or launched, it’ll magically start pulling in loads of traffic and sales. Like somehow, the minute it’s live, your work is done, and you can sit back, relax, and watch the magic happen. But … Read more
Picking a web host can be a bit like dating. Some hosts will promise you the world, whisper sweet nothings about “99.9999999% uptime,”* and dazzle you with rock-bottom prices. But behind the scenes some of them can be a total security nightmare, leaving you vulnerable to cyber attacks, data breaches, and slow-loading websites that make … Read more
WTF is an MVP? An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is basically a stripped-back version of your product or service – just enough to get it out there and into the hands of early customers. The idea is to launch quickly, keep costs low, and get real feedback to see if you’re onto something before going … Read more
We’ve said it before: your website is like a digital storefront. If it’s slow, unreliable, or constantly crashing, it’s much like visiting a physical store which has flickering lights and a broken front door. It’s not exactly going to encourage you to part with your hard-earned money. If your WordPress site isn’t performing like it … Read more
We’ve written in the past about how to get a free website. It’s been nearly three years since we wrote that article, so we figured it’s well and truly time for a re-visit. So, if you need to know how to get a free website in 2025, then this is the blog for you! If … Read more
Whilst we don’t tend to regurgitate mudslinging or make a spectacle over ongoing legal disputes in our industry, this one has the potential to get a bit silly and impact hundreds of millions of WordPress sites. We’re not joking, there really are hundreds of millions of sites built on WordPress (Google it!), especially if you’re … Read more
Let’s be honest: keeping a website updated can feel like a chore (one of the reasons a bunch of you pay us to make it our problem, rather than yours!). But how do you know when it’s time to bite the bullet and start over, instead of a quick refresh? If you’re wondering when to … Read more
With mobile users now making up a major slice of internet traffic, understanding how to design for mobile-first isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s essential. If you’re not sure why, you need to read our previous blog post on why mobile-first design matters. But what does it mean, and how can you apply it to … Read more
Mobile-first design is an absolute necessity. With more than half (63%, actually) of global web traffic coming from mobile devices, you’d better believe that if your website doesn’t work properly on a phone or tablet, you’re losing visitors and, more importantly, customers. But mobile-first design isn’t just about making things look good on smaller screens; … Read more