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9 posts, filed here because that is what they are about.
Taking Over a Website Somebody Else Built: What to Check First
The developer stopped replying and nobody has the logins. Before anyone mentions a rebuild, here is what to check, in the order it matters.
Shopify or WooCommerce for a Small Shop in 2026
I build on both, so this is not a pitch for either. How I actually decide between Shopify and WooCommerce for a small business,…
What a Website Care Plan Actually Covers, and What It Should Cost
Updates, backups, security and somebody whose job it is to look. What a care plan does each month, what it costs, and how to…
The Google Business Profile Checklist for St Helens Businesses
For a local search, the thing above your website is your Google Business Profile. Five parts of it most businesses leave empty, in the…
Why Your Website Is Slow, and Why It Is Probably the Page Builder
Most slow small business websites are not slow because of the hosting or the photos. They are carrying a page builder, and the fix…
How to Choose an SEO Agency in St Helens: The Questions to Ask
Looking for SEO in St Helens? The questions to ask any agency before you sign, including the awkward ones, and the answers that mean…
How Long Does SEO Take to Work?
Three to six months before the movement is obvious. Here is the honest timeline, what makes it faster or slower, and what to watch…
How Much Does SEO Cost in St Helens in 2026?
A straight answer, with real numbers. What SEO costs locally, why it should be priced in hours rather than packages, and how to tell…
How Much Does Web Design Cost in St Helens in 2026?
A straight answer with real numbers. What a website actually costs locally, why the cheapest quote usually costs more, and what my own work…
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