Website guides
Plain-English guides on keeping a business website secure, fast and easy to find.
01SecurityBuilt your site with AI? A security checklistThe gaps AI builders like Lovable, Bolt and Replit leave on by default, and how to check yours.Read guide →02UptimeHow to know when your website is downWhy sites go down, how to check yours, and how to hear about it first.Read guide →03SecuritySigns your website has been hackedThe warning signs, what to do first, and how to catch it early.Read guide →04SecuritySSL certificate expired? What it means and how to stop it happeningWhat visitors see, how to check yours, and how to stop it happening.Read guide →05SecurityAre your WordPress plugins a security risk?How to check yours, which ones to worry about, and how to stay safe.Read guide →06SecurityHow to check if your website is secureHTTPS, exposed files, outdated software and email spoofing, in plain English.Read guide →07GoogleWhy your website isn't showing up on GoogleThe six most common reasons, from indexing to speed, and how to fix each.Read guide →08SpeedWhy your website is slow, and how to speed it upWhat makes sites slow, from heavy images to cheap hosting, and what fixes it.Read guide →09GoogleHow to get your business on Google MapsA free Google Business Profile puts you on the map and in local results. Here is how.Read guide →10PlanningDoes your small business really need a website?If you rely on social media alone, here is what you are missing, and when a site is worth it.Read guide →11PlanningWordPress or a custom website: which is right for you?The honest trade-offs between WordPress and a purpose-built site, without the jargon.Read guide →
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