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Tips, how-tos and the odd opinion on websites, WordPress, ecommerce and hosting.

Websites

Custom build or WordPress: which one's right for you?

Same build price, very different engines. Here's the side-by-side so you can pick in two minutes.

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Hosting

Domain names vs web hosting: what is the difference?

Two separate things that work as a team. Here's what each one does, in plain English.

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WordPress

Why your WordPress site needs regular maintenance

Updates, security and backups: the jobs that keep a WordPress site healthy, and what happens when they slip.

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Websites

What to look for in a web design company

Choosing who builds your website is a big call. Here's a checklist to help you choose well.

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Websites

Squoosh: a free, easy way to shrink your images

Big images slow your site down. Squoosh makes them smaller in seconds, for free.

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WordPress

WordPress posts vs pages: what is the difference?

Both put content on your site, but they do different jobs. Here is when to use each.

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Ecommerce

Custom, WooCommerce or Shopify? Picking your online shop

Three ways to sell online, compared honestly. The right one depends on what you sell and how you plan to grow.

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Ecommerce

How to stop shoppers abandoning their carts

They've picked what they want, then left. Here's how to win more of those sales back.

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Websites

Where to find free images for your website

Good photos make a site. These free libraries have thousands you can use.

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