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Plain-English tips on WordPress, speed, security, and AI — plus real stories from projects I've worked on.

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5 quick wins to make your WordPress site faster

The simple changes I make first on almost every slow site — no plugins or developer skills required.

2026-05-12 · 5 min read
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2026-04-28 · 7 min

Was your site hacked? Here's exactly what to do

A calm, step-by-step recovery checklist for when things go wrong — and how to stop it recurring.

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ai ~/ai
2026-04-15 · 6 min

How small businesses can actually use AI

Beyond the hype — practical, affordable ways AI can save you time and win more customers.

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2026-04-02 · 4 min

7 WordPress settings every owner should check

A quick housekeeping list to keep your site tidy, safe, and easier to manage day to day.

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2026-03-20 · 5 min

How we cut a store's load time from 8s to 1.2s

A real before-and-after: what was slowing this WooCommerce shop down, and how we fixed it.

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speed
2026-03-08 · 6 min

Core Web Vitals, explained without the jargon

What Google actually measures, why it matters for your traffic, and how to score well.

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security 🔒
2026-02-22 · 5 min

The 5-minute backup setup that saves businesses

If you only do one thing for your site this month, make it this. Here's the simplest way.

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wordpress wp
2026-02-10 · 4 min

Page builder vs. custom: which is right for you?

An honest look at the trade-offs, so you spend your budget where it actually counts.

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ai ~/ai
2026-01-28 · 7 min

Adding an AI chat assistant to your website

What it costs, what it can (and can't) do, and whether it's worth it for a small business.

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stories
2026-01-14 · 6 min

Migrating a 5-year-old site with zero downtime

How a careful migration moved an established business to faster hosting without a hiccup.

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