Resources for website owners

I tend not to write much here anymore. For articles on design, frontend development, and accessibility, head to my blog.

  1. Hero images – pros and cons

    Resource posted 25th November 2019 in Content

    Hero images are those big images at the top of a blog post. They have some compelling benefits, but there are some things to consider.

  2. Why you need a privacy policy

    Resource posted 22nd September 2016 in Content

    A privacy policy lets your visitors know that you care about their privacy. If you collect their data in any way you’re obliged to tell them.

  3. Google gets serious about SSL

    Resource posted 14th September 2016 in Security

    SSL is an an easy way to boost your search ranking, but Google are introducing something much more damaging to websites that aren’t served securely

  4. SSL for everyone

    Resource posted 28th June 2016 in Security

    Every now and then something big happens on the web. Sometimes it’s really obvious, sometimes a bit subtler, but still very important. SSL is a subtle

  5. Website updates and avoiding content loss

    Resource posted 23rd August 2015 in Content and Website admin

    Between your web designer starting work on a new feature and it going live, any changes you make to your website could be lost. Here’s how to avoid th

  6. Types of email and when to use each

    Resource posted 13th August 2015 in Email and Website admin

    Email can be pretty complicated. There are three different email formats and each comes with its own pros, cons, and best use case.

  7. Regular backups are important

    Resource posted 16th July 2015 in Website admin

    If your website was to to disappear somehow, restoring it is easy if you have a recent back-up somewhere. How can you back things up? Read on!

  8. Edit your blog posts off-line

    Resource posted 2nd July 2015 in Content and Website admin

    There are many advantages to writing your blog posts on a dedicated writing app and not directly on your website.

  9. Design and build for the worst case scenario

    Resource posted 29th June 2015 in Accessibility, Performance and Search

    Performance matters. If your website loads slowly it could be costing you business, so make sure it works for even the slowest of internet connections

  10. Look after your domain name

    Resource posted 11th June 2015 in Search and Website admin

    Look after your domain name. It’s one of your most important business assets and the cost of losing it can be huge.