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Is Your Website Roadworthy? The Health MOT Every Site Needs

Is Your Website Roadworthy? The Health MOT Every Site Needs Why Your Website Needs an MOT Too You wouldn’t drive your car for years without an MOT (well… you shouldn’t). Your website is no different. It may look fine on the outside, but under the bonnet there could be hidden problems slowing it down, locking[…]

Website Accessibility – Why Inclusive Design is Good for Business (and SEO)

Website Accessibility – Why Inclusive Design is Good for Business (and SEO) More Than Just Compliance When people hear “website accessibility,” they often think of legal checklists or complicated technical jargon. But here’s the truth: accessibility isn’t just about ticking boxes — it’s about making sure everyone can use your website. And here’s the kicker:[…]

Why Your Website Is Carrying Extra Baggage

Why Your Website Is Carrying Extra Baggage The Case for Minifying JavaScript and CSS What Does “Unminified” Even Mean? Ever run a website audit and been told off for “unminified JavaScript and CSS files”? Sounds dramatic, doesn’t it? Like your site’s hiding contraband in its code. Here’s the truth: JavaScript and CSS are the bits[…]

Robots.txt – The Bouncer at Your Website’s Door

Robots.txt – The Bouncer at Your Website’s Door Meet Your Website’s Doorman If your sitemap is the guest list for your website, then robots.txt is the bouncer at the door. It’s a tiny but mighty text file that decides which guests (search engine crawlers) are allowed in, and which ones should be politely turned away.[…]

Sitemaps – The Secret Roadmap Your Website Can’t Do Without

Sitemaps – The Secret Roadmap Your Website Can’t Do Without What on Earth Is a Sitemap (and Why Should You Care)? A sitemap is essentially a roadmap for search engines – think of it as sending Google a neatly annotated treasure map of your website. The most common type is an XML sitemap: a file[…]

Schema Markup for WordPress Made Simple

Schema Markup for WordPress Made Simple At The Last Hurdle, we’re all about making digital marketing a little less intimidating. Today’s subject is schema markup—a technical term that sounds complicated, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll see it’s more about helping search engines tidy up their homework than anything else. What is[…]

What is the Difference Between Hex, RGB, and CMYK?

What is the Difference Between Hex, RGB, and CMYK? When it comes to design and branding, colours play a vital role in creating the right impression. Whether you’re designing a website, printing marketing materials, or creating a logo, choosing the correct colour format is essential. Three common colour models you’ll encounter are Hex, RGB, and[…]

Robots.txt – A Guide for WordPress Users

Robots.txt – A Guide for WordPress Users Search engines are constantly crawling websites to index their content, but as a site owner, you have some control over what they can and can’t access. That’s where the robots.txt file comes in. This simple yet powerful tool allows you to manage how search engines interact with your[…]

Why Every Website Needs an FAQ Page

Why Every Website Needs an FAQ Page If there’s one element of a website that’s often overlooked but has immense value, it’s the humble FAQ page. Short for ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, this section of a website can provide a wealth of information, offering benefits to both visitors and search engines alike. Yet, many businesses either[…]

How to Clear Your Browser Cache

How to Clear Your Browser Cache Have you ever updated a website but couldn’t see the changes? The issue might be your browser cache. Cached files help load websites faster, but they can sometimes prevent you from seeing the latest updates. This article will explain what cache is, why and when to clear it, and[…]

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