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We design and build fast, custom websites for small businesses in Ireland. These guides come from the problems we solve on real projects.

How to Write Website Copy That Gets Enquiries

How to Write Website Copy That Gets Enquiries

Simple rules for writing website text that is clear, believable and moves visitors towards getting in touch.

What Does Website Maintenance Include, and What Should It Cost?

What Does Website Maintenance Include, and What Should It Cost?

What a website care plan should cover, including updates, backups, security and monitoring, and typical costs for small businesses.

.ie or .com? Choosing a Domain Name for Your Irish Business

.ie or .com? Choosing a Domain Name for Your Irish Business

Should an Irish business choose a .ie or .com domain? How to pick a name that is memorable, trustworthy and easy to protect.

Cookie Banners and GDPR: What Irish Websites Need to Know

Cookie Banners and GDPR: What Irish Websites Need to Know

A plain-English overview of cookie consent and privacy basics for Irish business websites. General information, not legal advice.

Does Your Business Website Need a Blog?

Does Your Business Website Need a Blog?

When a blog helps a small business, what to write about, and how often to publish without it becoming a chore.

WooCommerce or Shopify? Choosing an Online Store Platform in Ireland

WooCommerce or Shopify? Choosing an Online Store Platform in Ireland

WooCommerce and Shopify compared for Irish small businesses: costs, fees, flexibility and which suits different kinds of shop.

Local SEO for Irish Businesses: A Practical Starter Guide

Local SEO for Irish Businesses: A Practical Starter Guide

How to appear when people nearby search for what you do: Google Business Profile, local pages, reviews and the basics that matter.

Why Website Speed Matters and How to Fix a Slow Site

Why Website Speed Matters and How to Fix a Slow Site

Slow websites lose visitors and rankings. Learn what Core Web Vitals measure and the practical fixes that make the biggest difference.

Website Launch Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Go Live

Website Launch Checklist: 15 Things to Check Before You Go Live

A practical pre-launch checklist covering content, mobile, forms, speed, SEO and legal basics so nothing embarrassing goes live.

WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace: Which Should an Irish Small Business Choose?

WordPress vs Wix vs Squarespace: Which Should an Irish Small Business Choose?

An honest comparison of WordPress, Wix and Squarespace for small businesses, covering cost, flexibility, SEO and who each one suits.

How Many Pages Does a Small Business Website Need?

How Many Pages Does a Small Business Website Need?

Five pages is enough for most small businesses. Here is what each page should do, and when it is worth adding more.

How Much Does a Website Cost in Ireland? A 2026 Price Guide

How Much Does a Website Cost in Ireland? A 2026 Price Guide

What a business website really costs in Ireland in 2026, from a €300 starter site to a €2,000 online store, and what pushes the price up or down.