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Can Blind Customers Use Your Devon Business Website Properly?
Accessibility

Can Blind Customers Use Your Devon Business Website Properly?

If blind customers can't use your website, you're not just losing business — you're breaking the law. Here's what every Devon business owner needs to know.

Apr 16, 2026 6 min read
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How to Create Strong Passwords Your Exmoor Business Can Remember
Advice

How to Create Strong Passwords Your Exmoor Business Can Remember

After 40 years helping Somerset businesses get online, I've seen every password disaster imaginable. Here's how to create passwords that are both secure and memorable.

Apr 10, 2026 6 min read
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Why Minehead Businesses Struggle to Get Found on Google Maps
Local Business

Why Minehead Businesses Struggle to Get Found on Google Maps

If your Minehead business isn't showing up when people search "near me" on Google Maps, you're losing customers to competitors every single day.

Apr 6, 2026 7 min read
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What to Do When You Get a Suspicious Email in Taunton
Advice

What to Do When You Get a Suspicious Email in Taunton

After 40 years in IT, I've seen every email scam going. Here's exactly what to do when that dodgy-looking email lands in your inbox.

Apr 4, 2026 6 min read
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How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in Devon?
Website Design

How Much Should a Small Business Website Cost in Devon?

After 40 years building websites across Devon and Somerset, I'll tell you exactly what different price points get you — and why the cheapest option often costs the most.

Apr 4, 2026 6 min read
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Is That Email Legit? 5 Ways to Tell If You're Being Scammed
Advice

Is That Email Legit? 5 Ways to Tell If You're Being Scammed

Email scams are getting cleverer by the day. Here are five practical ways to spot a dodgy email before it catches you out.

Apr 3, 2026 5 min read
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How to Use TikTok to Attract More Local Customers to Your Somerset Small Business
Digital Marketing

How to Use TikTok to Attract More Local Customers to Your Somerset Small Business

Think TikTok's just for teenagers? Think again. Somerset businesses are quietly building loyal local followings on the platform, and you can too.

Apr 1, 2026 6 min read
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Are You Making These 5 Costly Website Mistakes That Drive Away Local Customers?
Local Business

Are You Making These 5 Costly Website Mistakes That Drive Away Local Customers?

After 40 years building websites for Somerset businesses, I've seen these same five mistakes cost companies thousands in lost revenue. Here's how to spot and fix them.

Mar 26, 2026 6 min read
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How to Boost Your Somerset Small Business's Social Media Presence in 2026
Digital Marketing

How to Boost Your Somerset Small Business's Social Media Presence in 2026

Social media's changed dramatically since I started helping Somerset businesses get online. Here's what's working for local companies in 2026.

Mar 23, 2026 6 min read
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How Can My Somerset Small Business Stand Out on Google?
Digital Marketing

How Can My Somerset Small Business Stand Out on Google?

Getting your Somerset business noticed on Google doesn't require a massive budget or technical wizardry. Here's what actually works for local businesses.

Mar 19, 2026 5 min read
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How to Avoid the 5 Most Costly SEO Mistakes for UK Small Businesses in 2026
SEO

How to Avoid the 5 Most Costly SEO Mistakes for UK Small Businesses in 2026

After 40 years building websites, I've seen these five SEO mistakes cost UK small businesses thousands in lost revenue. Here's how to avoid them.

Mar 18, 2026 6 min read
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Is Your Small Business Losing Customers Due to Poor Local SEO?
SEO

Is Your Small Business Losing Customers Due to Poor Local SEO?

If customers can't find your business when they search for services in Taunton, Minehead or Bridgwater, you're leaving money on the table. Here's how to fix it.

Mar 17, 2026 7 min read
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How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business in 2026
Business Growth

How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business in 2026

With economic uncertainty ahead, here's how to build a business that can weather any storm — from a Minehead B&B to a Taunton tech startup.

Mar 16, 2026 6 min read
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Should My Somerset Small Business Get a Mobile-Friendly Website?
Website Design

Should My Somerset Small Business Get a Mobile-Friendly Website?

If your Somerset business website isn't mobile-friendly, you're likely turning away more than half your potential customers. Here's what you need to know.

Mar 15, 2026 6 min read
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How Can My Somerset Small Business Improve Website Accessibility?
Accessibility

How Can My Somerset Small Business Improve Website Accessibility?

Making your website accessible isn't just about compliance — it's about reaching more customers and improving everyone's experience online.

Mar 14, 2026 6 min read
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Is Your Somerset Small Business Missing Out on Local Customers?
Local Business

Is Your Somerset Small Business Missing Out on Local Customers?

Nearly half of all Google searches are looking for local businesses, yet most Somerset firms aren't showing up. Here's what you're missing — and how to fix it.

Mar 13, 2026 7 min read
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How to Attract More Customers to Your Local Somerset Business Website
Local Business

How to Attract More Customers to Your Local Somerset Business Website

Getting more customers through your website doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what actually works for Somerset businesses, based on decades of real-world experience.

Mar 10, 2026 6 min read
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What Should My Small Somerset Business Website Have to Attract Local Customers?
Local Business

What Should My Small Somerset Business Website Have to Attract Local Customers?

Your website needs specific features to capture Somerset customers. Here's what I've learnt helping local businesses from Minehead to Bridgwater get found online.

Mar 9, 2026 6 min read
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How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Somerset Small Business
Digital Marketing

How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy for Your Somerset Small Business

Building a social media strategy that actually works for your Somerset small business doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here's your practical guide to getting started.

Mar 7, 2026 6 min read
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How to Boost Your Small Business's Online Visibility in 2026
Digital Marketing

How to Boost Your Small Business's Online Visibility in 2026

With competition fiercer than ever, getting your small business noticed online requires smart strategies. Here's what's working for Somerset businesses in 2026.

Mar 5, 2026 6 min read
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Why Your Website's Loading Speed Is Killing Your Local Business (And How to Fix It)
Business Growth

Why Your Website's Loading Speed Is Killing Your Local Business (And How to Fix It)

A slow website isn't just annoying — it's costing you money. Here's exactly how to check your site speed and fix the most common problems.

Mar 5, 2026 5 min read
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How to Use Local SEO to Attract More Customers in Somerset
Digital Marketing

How to Use Local SEO to Attract More Customers in Somerset

If you're running a business in Somerset and wondering why customers can't find you online, you're missing out on local SEO — here's how to fix that.

Mar 4, 2026 6 min read
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Why Your Website Loads Slowly (And How to Fix It Without Breaking the Bank)
Website Design

Why Your Website Loads Slowly (And How to Fix It Without Breaking the Bank)

A slow website costs you customers every single day. Here's how to diagnose and fix the most common speed problems without spending a fortune.

Mar 2, 2026 5 min read
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How to Attract More Local Customers to Your Somerset Business Website
Local Business

How to Attract More Local Customers to Your Somerset Business Website

Your Somerset business needs local customers, not visitors from London or Leeds. Here's how to make sure the right people find you online.

Mar 2, 2026 6 min read
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How to Create a Website That Converts Visitors into Customers
Website Design

How to Create a Website That Converts Visitors into Customers

Your website might look brilliant, but if it's not turning visitors into customers, it's just an expensive digital brochure. Here's how to fix that.

Mar 2, 2026 5 min read
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Why Most Small Business Websites Don't Appear on Google (And How to Fix It)
SEO

Why Most Small Business Websites Don't Appear on Google (And How to Fix It)

Most small business websites remain invisible on Google due to five critical mistakes. Here's what's going wrong and how to fix it.

Mar 1, 2026 7 min read
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Do I Really Need a Website if I Have Facebook?
Website Design

Do I Really Need a Website if I Have Facebook?

"We've got 2,000 Facebook followers, why would we need a website?" I hear this question weekly from local businesses. Here's my honest answer.

Mar 1, 2026 5 min read
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10 Website Design Mistakes Costing You Customers (And How to Fix Them Today)
Website Design

10 Website Design Mistakes Costing You Customers (And How to Fix Them Today)

Discover the 10 most common website design mistakes that drive customers away and learn exactly how to fix them. Proven solutions from 40 years of web design experience.

Nov 29, 2025 12 min read
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