I've been building websites for over 10 years, from custom website development to bespoke web applications, Shopify and Magento ecommerce platforms and online learning environments. I've worked on a range of projects and am always looking out for the next interesting project.
Magento is a feature-rich ecommerce platform built on open-source technology that provides online merchants with unprecedented flexibility and control over the look, content and functionality of their ecommerce store.
Shopify is a fantastic, easy-to-use ecommerce platform for those wanting to quickly and easily start their online store without having to worry about servers, hosting and expensive development costs.
WordPress is a flexible and responsive CMS, built from the ground-up to be accessible, fast and secure. It is an extremely intuitive and efficient platform when used for adding updating your website.
WooCommerce is a robust ecommerce plugin designed specifically for WordPress. It has emerged as a game-changer for small businesses seeking to carve out their niche online with its intuitive interface and extensive range of features.
July 2024
The Bitnami package for WordPress provides a quick one-click install solution for WordPress. Once installed you’ll most likely need to replace the default install with... Continue reading "Bitnami WordPress on AWS Lightsail "
May 2024
Email deliverability refers to the ability of an email to successfully reach the recipient's inbox, rather than being marked as spam or bouncing back. High... Continue reading "Email and newsletter deliverability best practice"
March 2024
As PHP continues to evolve, so do the threats that target its vulnerabilities. Ensuring robust PHP security practices is paramount to safeguarding sensitive data and... Continue reading "PHP Security in 2024: navigating the evolving landscape"
February 2024
Setting sales prices in your Shopify store is a straightforward process that can help boost sales and attract customers. Follow these steps to effectively set... Continue reading "Shopify: Set sales prices"
February 2024
Animated SVGs, Scalable Vector Graphics, are increasingly popular choices for adding dynamic elements to websites. Their scalability, lightweight nature, and flexibility make them attractive options... Continue reading "Animated SVGs (Scalable Vector Graphics)"
January 2024
For small businesses aiming to establish a formidable online presence and drive sales, Magento emerges as a powerful e-commerce platform offering a suite of features... Continue reading "Using Magento to get small businesses online"
Free and open source. One of the most common software stacks for many of the internet's most popular applications. LAMP is an acronym denoting one of the most common software stacks for many of the web’s most popular applications.
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The image file formats that are most commonly used on the web including newer image formats enjoy much better performance than classic formats. Support is better than it was, and support is now almost universal amongst the most popular browsers.
WordPress is a CMS that can produce an immense value for your company and for your personal website. It is an extremely intuitive and efficient platform when used for adding content or updating a site.
Securing a WordPress website involves a combination of practices, including using secure hosting configurations, regularly updating WordPress and its plugins/themes, and implementing strong security measures.
Web security and development blog posts, explainers and guides to protecting your security and staying safe online.
Adobe Commerce is a feature-rich ecommerce platform designed to provide online merchants with unprecedented flexibility and control over the look, content and functionality of their ecommerce store.
