Website Design & SEO Advice

Helpful website advice for small businesses.

Straightforward articles on website design, SEO, branding and online visibility, written for Suffolk businesses and independent companies without the usual confusing jargon.

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Featured Article

Why do so many websites get visually boring as you scroll?

Why a website can look great at the top, then lose its visual interest as you scroll, and how thoughtful layout, imagery and storytelling can keep people engaged.

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Website Design

20 years of designing websites in Suffolk.

What two decades of working with small businesses has taught me about websites, useful content and keeping things simple.
Static HTML vs WordPress website design
Website Design

Static HTML vs WordPress, which is right for your business?

The differences between static HTML and WordPress, and why simpler can sometimes be better for a small business website.

Black Hat SEO techniques
Website SEO

Do old Black Hat SEO techniques still work in 2026?

From keyword stuffing and spam backlinks to AI generated content.
SSL website security
Website Security

Why your website still needs SSL in 2026.

What SSL certificates actually do and why HTTPS still matters for trust and SEO.

Website content writing advice
Content Writing

Does your website still need fresh content in 2026?

Why useful, engaging website content still matters for SEO, trust and customer enquiries.

Choosing the right domain name
Website Advice

How to choose the right domain name in 2026.

Practical advice on choosing a domain name that is memorable, trustworthy and future proof.

Domain hosting and website explained
Website Basics

What’s the difference between a domain, website and hosting?

A beginner friendly guide explaining how websites actually work without the technical waffle.

Google SEO advice
SEO Advice

What Google actually wants from websites in 2026.

Why useful content, trust and user experience matter more than outdated SEO tricks.

Responsive website design
Responsive Design

What is a responsive website and why does it matter?

Why mobile friendly responsive websites are essential for modern businesses.

Website personality and branding
Website Design

How to design a website with more personality.

Simple ways to create a more memorable and approachable online presence.

Stock photography advice
Website Images

Free vs royalty free stock photos explained.

A practical guide to choosing more authentic imagery for your website.

Web design jargon explained
Website Advice

Common web design terms explained simply.

A plain English guide to confusing website terminology and SEO jargon.

Browser cache help
Website Help

Why your website changes are not showing online.

A simple explanation of browser cache and how to force your website to refresh properly.

Spam SEO email warning
Scam Awareness

Seven signs an SEO email is probably spam.

How to recognise suspicious SEO emails and avoid common website marketing scams.

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Business Advice

Advertising phone scams targeting local businesses.

How to recognise suspicious advertising sales calls and avoid common scam tactics.

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