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May 9, 2025
Building a Bespoke WordPress Website: Your Guide to Getting It Right

A custom build might seem like a big step—but with the right guidance, it’s one of the best investments you can make in your brand’s future.

If you're running a business in Newcastle, Gateshead, or anywhere across the UK, you’ve probably outgrown your cookie-cutter website. A bespoke WordPress website gives you control, flexibility, and a design that reflects your brand—not someone else’s template. But what does building a custom site really involve? And how do you know what to expect?

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May 1, 2025
Feeling the Pinch? Lead Gen Headaches & How to Fix Them in 2025

Alright, fellow North East business owners—let’s talk about one of the biggest headaches we hear about again and again: lead generation. Whether you're in tech, manufacturing, creative services, or trades, finding consistent, high-quality leads can feel like pushing a boulder uphill.

Here’s the good news: you're not alone, and you're not powerless. Let’s break down the common struggles, then look at what you can do right now with your website and email list—plus some modern tools that can lighten the load.

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May 1, 2025
Crafting a Digital Welcome Mat: 10 Homepage Essentials for Your Online Storefront

In the vast landscape of online commerce, your homepage acts as the digital welcoming mat for your customers. A well-designed homepage not only grabs attention but also effectively communicates your brand identity and values. With countless options available online, you have mere moments to make a lasting first impression. Therefore, your homepage must include key site elements that lead to a seamless user experience.

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April 29, 2025
The Power of Responsive Web Design: Elevating SEO and User Experience to New Heights

Let’s face it—most people visit your website on their phone first. If your site looks awkward or slow to load, they’re gone in seconds. Responsive web design ensures your website adjusts beautifully to every screen size, whether someone’s browsing on a phone, tablet, or desktop.

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November 7, 2024
Boost Your Business: The Ultimate One-Page Website for Local Trades

In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any trade professional looking to expand their business. However, building a complex website with multiple pages and features can be overwhelming and costly, especially if you're running a local trade. That's where a one-page, SEO-optimized website comes into play. It's a streamlined, effective […]

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April 3, 2024
Boosting Your E-commerce Success: Navigating GDPR Compliance

Introduction: In the digital age, data drives decisions. For e-commerce store owners, understanding customer behaviour through analytics is key to tailoring shopping experiences and driving sales. But with great data comes great responsibility—especially when it comes to privacy. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) might seem daunting with its strict rules on data handling. Yet, […]

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December 10, 2021
eCommerce Solutions - Shopify vs WooCommerce

What to Look for in an Ecommerce Platform? Before you start comparing different ecommerce platforms, you first need to know what you should be looking for when it comes to an effective e-commerce solution. Make sure that you keep in mind the below factors as you consider where Shopify or WordPress is the right platform […]

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October 12, 2017
7 traits your engineering website must improve if you're serious about generating new leads

In this post, I'm going to share everything I know about attracting good prospective engineering clients into your business. I've separated the post into 7 traits which contain the most important aspects of a professional engineering website. Improving any of these traits will help increase the productivity of your website - generating leads for your […]

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January 27, 2015
10 Features & Services worth paying for in an ecommerce website.

A promotional website is often a billboard as an ecommerce site is to a bricks and mortar shop. An online shop needs regular updating, organising and maintenance combined with serious security measures and a means to accommodate and communicate with its customers. Open Source Platforms such as Magento or Wordpress with WooCommerce are made ready […]

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