list of questions
authorDan Gray Feb 5, 2026

8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Web Developer

Not all web developers work the same way. Here are eight questions (and follow-ups) to ask before you commit, what good answers sound like, and the red flags to watch out for.

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robots taking over
authorDan Gray Dec 11, 2025

Is AI Really Ready to Build Your Website? What 2025s Biggest Outages Tell Us

Tech CEOs say AI is writing their code. We look at what happened next: X's outages, Cloudflare's crashes, and why hand-coded sites still matter for reliability.

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website maintenance to-do list
authorDan Gray Oct 16, 2025

Website Maintenance Checklist for Small Businesses

A practical weekly, monthly and quarterly website maintenance routine for small businesses. Find out what to check, what to fix, and when it's time to hand it off to the professionals.

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visual comparison of hand-coded websites and diy builders
authorDan Gray Aug 21, 2025

Hand-Coding vs DIY Builders: Cost, Performance and Hidden Fees

Explore the true costs of DIY website builders versus hand-coded sites. Discover hidden fees, performance differences, and why custom builds often deliver better long-term value for growing businesses.

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European Accessibility Act
authorDan Gray May 15, 2025

UK Businesses Beware: Your Website Must Be Accessible by 28th June

From June 2025, the EU Accessibility Act impacts all UK businesses doing business in Europe. Discover the requirements, legal implications, and how our WCAG-compliant websites ensure your business meets these essential accessibility standards.

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perfect PageSpeed scores
authorDan Gray May 1, 2025

Understanding Core Web Vitals: A Practical Guide

Understand Google's Core Web Vitals metrics and how they impact your website's user experience and search rankings, and explore practical techniques to improve LCP, INP, and CLS metrics that will enhance your website's technical performance and user experience.

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website speedometer
authorDan Gray Apr 24, 2025

Why Website Performance Matters (and How It Impacts Your Bottom Line)

Discover how website loading speed directly impacts your business revenue, with research showing that even small delays cost sales, damage user experience, and hurt search rankings—plus practical solutions to boost your site performance.

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trying to decide on a perfect domain name
authorDan Gray Apr 10, 2025

Choosing the Perfect Domain Name: Tips and Tools

Learn how to select the perfect domain name for your business, from understanding why your choice matters to practical tips on availability checking and legal considerations that protect your online identity.

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wordpress on fire
authorDan Gray Mar 14, 2025

Millions Affected By WordPress Plugin Vulnerability

Over 5 million websites using WordPress were affected by a high-severity vulnerability in a backup plugin.

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WebConduit
authorDan Gray Mar 13, 2025

Hello World

WebConduit is finally open for business!

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