Best Mobile Website Design Techniques With Examples

By Melissa Ng | 01/04/2024 |
Mobile website design on a green background with a graphic of two hands holding a smartphone

Adopting A Mobile-First Mindset Why Is Mobile Such A Big Deal? Have you noticed that everyone’s always on their phone? It’s more than just a trend – it’s a huge shift in how we use the internet. These days, more people surf the web on their phones than on computers. In fact, over half of…

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Your Essential Guide to Conducting a WordPress Website Audit

By Melissa Ng | 22/03/2024 |
Illustration of a computer screen with the WordPress logo and a magnifying glass, highlighting a WordPress website audit

Running a WordPress website audit is like giving your website a health check. It tells you what’s working, what’s not, and where you can improve. Whether you’re running a shop, sharing your thoughts, or showcasing your portfolio, an audit ensures your site stays in top shape and continues to meet your visitors’ needs. This step-by-step…

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Optimise Website Images: Quick Compress & Optimize WebP & JPEG

By Melissa Ng | 11/03/2024 |
Illustration of smaller and larger images with an arrow pointing up, indicating the optimisation process for website use

Introduction to Image Optimisation The Essentials of Website Image Optimisation Optimising images is a pivotal step in website development that directly impacts its speed, user engagement, and SEO ranking. The art of image optimization lies in striking the perfect balance between maintaining visual quality and minimising file size. This involves choosing the right format (JPEG…

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Speed Up Your Site: Essential Tips On How To Improve Website Page Speed

By Gareth Henry | 04/03/2024 |
Speedometer graphic on a purple background with text "How To Improve Your Website Speed"

Introduction to Website Page Speed Why Is Page Speed Critical? Page speed is like the heartbeat of your website; it keeps visitors engaged and your site functioning efficiently. Understanding the website speed information is paramount for website success, as it is a significant web performance metric that major search engines prioritise. A brisk-loading page not…

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Mastering WordPress Linking: How to Add Hyperlinks, Links, and Anchor Pages for Seamless Navigation

By Gareth Henry | 19/01/2024 |
Educational cover image for a guide on creating links within WordPress pages

Introduction To Linking The Power of Links in WordPress Unlocking WordPress linking magic isn’t just about making text clickable; it’s about creating a web of connections within your website that empowers both users and search engines. When you create a hyperlink url, you are essentially enabling a pathway that leads visitors directly to another relevant…

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Is WordPress Free? The True Cost of a WordPress Website

By Melissa Ng | 20/12/2023 |
Illustration questioning "Is WordPress Free?" with the iconic WordPress logo on a bright blue background

Introduction What is WordPress? Starting out as a humble blogging tool in 2003, WordPress has metamorphosed into the world’s favourite content management system (CMS). Under the guidance of its creators, Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little, but owned by the non-profit WordPress Foundation, this globally known platform serves as more than just another blogging platform. Developed…

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Our experience of rebuilding a store in Shopify: Should I switch my shop from WordPress to Shopify?

By Gareth Henry | 08/12/2023 |
Graphic comparison of WordPress and Shopify with their logos displayed on computer monitors, highlighting the debate for online store management

Shopify has been doing some very aggressive marketing in Australia and established a real brand with the majority of ecommerce stores seemingly using it. According to BuiltWith [1], 21% of ecommerce stores in Australia are using Shopify, with an additional 5% using Shopify Plus, compared to 17% of ecommerce stores using WooCommerce. Despite WordPress’ (and…

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