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Practical advice on websites for small businesses: getting found, getting enquiries and keeping a site in good shape.
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TECHNOLOGY
Why we build websites from scratch instead of starting with a template
Templates and website builders are fine for some businesses. Here is when building from scratch is worth it, what you actually gain, and what it costs, explained without the jargon.
12 December 2025 · 2 min read
TECHNOLOGY
Does your website need a chatbot? An honest guide for small businesses
Chatbots promise round-the-clock help, but a badly set up one frustrates customers more than no chat at all. When a chatbot helps a small business, when it does not, and simpler alternatives that often work better.
2 July 2025 · 2 min read
TECHNOLOGY
Why we build with Next.js, and what it means for you
You do not need to know what Next.js is to benefit from it. What the technology behind our websites means for your speed, security, search visibility and costs.
23 April 2025 · 3 min read
TECHNOLOGY
WordPress, Webflow or a custom website: which suits a small business?
The three most common ways to build a small business website, compared honestly: what each costs in money and time, where each one shines, and where it holds you back.
2 April 2025 · 3 min read
TECHNOLOGY
Editing your own website: what a modern content setup looks like
Being able to change your own text, photos and opening hours without breaking anything is worth a lot. How modern websites separate content from design, and what that means for a small business owner.
3 February 2025 · 2 min read
TECHNOLOGY
Choosing the technology behind your website, without the jargon
Business owners do not need to know what React or Node.js are to make a good choice. The questions that actually matter when deciding what your website is built with, and what we use and why.
6 January 2025 · 2 min read
TECHNOLOGY
AI and your website: what is useful for a small business today
AI is changing how people search and how websites are made. What is genuinely useful for a small business website right now, what to be careful with, and how to make sure AI search tools can find you.
15 October 2024 · 2 min read