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How We Built ShoutFast: The Story Behind Our CMS
The story of how and why we built ShoutFast, our proprietary CMS that produces websites scoring 100/100 on Google PageSpeed. Built in Newton Abbot by a web designer with 26 years experience.
DIY Website Builders vs Professional Web Design: An Honest Comparison
An honest comparison of Wix, Squarespace, and other DIY builders against professional web design. When DIY makes sense, when it doesn't, and what you're really paying for.
Website Design for Tradespeople: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to websites for tradespeople. What you need, what you don't, what it costs, and how to make your website generate real work. From builders to plumbers.
What Is Google PageSpeed and Why Should Your Business Care?
What Google PageSpeed actually measures, what your score means for your business, and how to improve it. Plain English guide from a web designer with 26 years experience.
What to Look for When Hiring a Web Designer
How to choose a web designer without getting burned. Portfolio checks, pricing red flags, technical questions to ask, and what actually matters. From 26 years of experience.
The Complete Guide to Local SEO for South Devon Businesses
A comprehensive guide to local SEO for businesses in South Devon. Google Business Profile, on-page SEO, citations, reviews, and content strategy. Real advice from 26 years of experience.
Why Website Speed Matters More Than You Think
Your website speed directly affects Google rankings, visitor behaviour, and sales. Real data on why slow websites cost you customers and what to do about it.
How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
What does a website actually cost in 2026? We break down real pricing from DIY builders to agencies, explain what affects cost, and share our own transparent pricing.
Car Hire Van Hire: Building a National Directory Website at Scale
Case study: building the Car Hire Van Hire UK directory. A large-scale, data-driven directory website covering vehicle hire companies across the UK.
PSL Chartered Surveyors: Professional Services Website with Authority
Case study: building a professional website for PSL Chartered Surveyors. Establishing authority and credibility for a professional services firm.
Disabled Sailing Association: Supporting an Inclusive Sailing Charity Online
Case study: hosting and maintaining the website for the Disabled Sailing Association. Long-term support for a charity making sailing accessible to all.
Teignbridge Canoe Club: A Website That Reflects Who They Are
Case study: building the website for Teignbridge Canoe Club. A sports club website that reflects their identity and serves members and newcomers.
Morecare Moretonhampstead: Supporting a Community Healthcare Provider
Case study: building a website for Morecare in Moretonhampstead. Supporting a community healthcare provider with clear, accessible online information.
Protecting a Small Business Website — Backups, Security and Recovery
How to protect a Devon small business website from hacks, hardware failure and human error. Backups, plugin updates, SSL, malware scanning. Real practical advice.
Customer Service Tech for Devon Small Businesses: What's Worth Using
Honest review of customer service tech for Devon small businesses — chatbots, AI, booking systems, omnichannel. What's worth using and what's overhyped.
Modern IT Infrastructure for Devon Small Businesses
Practical IT infrastructure guide for Devon small businesses. Cloud, hosting, backups, security and what's actually worth investing in at small business scale.
AI for Devon Small Businesses: Practical Uses, Honest Limits
How AI is genuinely useful for small Devon businesses today — and where the hype outruns reality. Real use cases for trades, retail, hospitality, services.
Cybersecurity for Devon Small Businesses — What Actually Matters
What Devon small businesses actually need to do about cybersecurity — passwords, backups, updates, phishing. Realistic priorities, no enterprise jargon.
Cloud Tools for Devon Small Businesses — What's Worth Using
Which cloud tools are actually worth it for a small Devon business — Google Workspace, Xero, cloud hosting. Practical advice, no enterprise jargon.
South Devon Construction: A Professional Website for a Growing Builder
Case study: building a professional website for South Devon Construction. Clean design, project showcases, and local SEO for a construction company.
Quoin and Oak Construction: Showcasing Heritage Building Techniques Online
Case study: building a website for Quoin and Oak Construction, specialists in heritage building techniques. Showcasing craftsmanship and expertise.
St Joseph's Pre-School Newton Abbot: A Warm, Informative Website for Parents
Case study: building a welcoming website for St Joseph's Pre-School in Newton Abbot. Designed to give parents the information and confidence they need.
How to Write Blog Content That Earns Its Place
How small Devon businesses can write blog content that actually gets read. Headlines, structure, SEO, and the topics worth writing about.
Coombes Wood House Care Home: Building Trust Through Warm, Professional Design
Case study: building a warm, professional website for Coombes Wood House Care Home near Kingsteignton. Designed to build trust with families.