The blog (and general ramblings) of a freelance web designer

In the digital age of 2024, the importance of site speed has reached unprecedented levels. With technological advancements and significant changes in search engine algorithms, a fast-loading website has become a non-negotiable element in the realm of web development. Site speed, once a mere technical concern, now stands at the forefront of creating a successful […]

A website’s speed is integral to ensuring a good user experience and achieving higher search engine rankings. A sluggish website not only tests the patience of your visitors but also risks your site being shoved to the oblivion of latter pages on search engine results. WordPress, being a popular platform, offers a myriad of features […]

Responsive Web Design has been a hot topic for a while now – but with Google announcing their mobile-friendly algorithm update for mid-April, it’s become more important than ever to ensure your site is ready for mobiles and tablets.

Building on the stuff from Episode 1, another question that I get asked A LOT, is ‘how much will it cost me to rank on page 1 of Google for my keyword?’. This question is usually followed by my reply of ‘How long is a piece of string?’. I know, it isn’t very helpful, is […]

I get a huge number of people asking me ‘Can I be 1st in Google for my keyword’. Now, the short answer to that is usually, ‘yes, you can’. The longer answer is ‘Yes, you can… but it will take quite some time and will require a monthly budget’. The answers gets even longer depending […]

I have decided to start a little blog featured called Friday Quickies, where each Friday, I will post up a short blog post that is hopefully full of interesting info for you all.