The saying goes ” Where there’s muck, there’s brass!” In the case of a recent return website customer, I can say that this seems to be the case. The owners of Drainflo approached me to design a website for their latest business Binflo. Aware that there is an increasing need for regular, reliable waste management … Read more
The problem. My client came to me asking how to share automatic blog posts via their Mailchimp account. They wanted a feed connected to their mailing lists that would mean that each time they published a new post, their subscribers would receive an email notification. The client. I had recently designed a new website for … Read more
This is my first website for a charity. Small Stuff Baby Bank is a Somerset charity, which collects and redistributes clothes, toys, feeding equipment and bedding for babies and young children. At a time when so many families have been finding it even harder to make ends meet, Small Stuff Baby Bank provides a valuable … Read more
Setting up a new business is a brave and sometimes daunting task. There are so many things to think about and one of these is having a website. In the digital world, we now live, a business website is a key element of your marketing. Why is a website so important for businesses? It presents … Read more
Sometimes, when presented with an array of technical terms, it can be a bit overwhelming. In this blog, I hope to clarify 15 web design terms you need to know so that you feel more confident in discussing your website design with your chosen designer. You know you need a website. As a business owner, … Read more
There are many reasons I love Canva and find it the most useful app and probably the one I consider gives me the best value for money. I have narrowed my thoughts down to the 5 reasons I use Canva and think it is so valuable. Canva is a graphic design app that offers a … Read more
Repurposed furniture is seeing a surge in popularity and last week I launched a rather more personal website project. My husband, the original “Man Who Can” handyman, has branched out into a sideline, creating stunning dining furniture, console tables, garden furniture, and coffee tables from repurposed scaffolding boards. Upcycling or repurposing has become more popular … Read more
The decline of the high street is a story we have all become familiar with, even before to the arrival of the dreadful Covid 19 pandemic. Following a lockdown of several months, how can town centres survive this latest blow? Should we be saving the high street or reinventing it? The steady decline in the … Read more
How we are home-schooling, working, and trying to get along in our current state of a new normal? Not a guide or a “How-to!”, merely my musings on our personal juggle and how I try to keep moods up, tantrums down, and everyone’s eyes on the prize – an eventual end to lockdown. Daaaaaaay 180 … Read more
Small businesses can have many expenses to consider when setting up. A website might sometimes seem like an unnecessary additional expense, which is best left until later. This blog shares 5 great reasons why your business needs a website. 1. A good website makes your business look professional. Customers have certain expectations of businesses. 56% … Read more
Is the Northern Quarter as varied and interesting as I have heard?
My dyslexic boy As a toddler, our son could complete a huge jigsaw puzzle in record time. He loved to build railways and create his own little towns out of Felix cat boxes, PVA glue, and tissue paper. He had a bizarrely accurate memory for directions and relished a map. He delighted in helping his … Read more