Author name: Neil Patmore

A Beginner’s Guide to Local SEO for Hampshire Businesses If you’re a small business owner in Hampshire or Surrey, one of the most valuable things you can do is get found locally on Google. But when people start talking about “local SEO”, it often turns into a maze of jargon and overcomplicated advice. So let’s […]

What Is “Above the Fold” and Why It Still Matters in 2025 You’ve probably heard the phrase “above the fold” before. It’s one of those old-school web design terms that still gets thrown around – but what does it actually mean? And more importantly… does it still matter in 2025? Short answer: yes. A lot.

5 Website Mistakes That Turn Visitors Away (And How to Fix Them) Your website’s job is to attract visitors, build trust, and get them to take action. But all too often, it does the opposite. Whether you built your site yourself or paid someone to do it years ago, it’s easy to overlook little things

Should You Redesign or Tweak? Knowing When It’s Time for a New Website So your website doesn’t quite feel right anymore. Maybe it looks a bit tired. Maybe it’s not bringing in leads like it used to. Maybe you’re just not proud of it. Now you’re wondering: Do I need a full redesign – or

Is Your Website Sending the Wrong Message? How to Fix Confusing Copy You might have the best product or service in your area. But if your website messaging is off – confusing, vague, or just not quite clicking – you’re losing potential customers before they even pick up the phone. And the tricky part? Most

7 Things Every Hampshire Business Website Needs in 2025 If your website hasn’t changed in a while, it might be holding your business back. The web’s moved on. What worked in 2018 doesn’t cut it anymore. And in 2025, your customers expect more than just a logo and a contact form. As a freelance web

How to Update Your WordPress Website Without Breaking It Your website’s live. It looks great. But now you want to change something – update a phone number, add a new service, or swap out a photo. You log in, poke around… and suddenly you’re not so sure. “What happens if I break something?” “Where do

My Website Was Hacked! What Now? (And How to Stop It Happening Again) It’s the nightmare scenario: you visit your website, and something’s not right. Maybe your home page has disappeared. Maybe you’re redirected to some dodgy site. Maybe your inbox is full of strange emails, or worse – your customers are asking what’s going

What Does Website Maintenance Actually Include? And Do You Really Need It? You’ve launched your website. It’s live. It looks great. Job done, right? Not quite. Just like a car or a boiler, your website needs regular care to keep it running smoothly. But if you’re like most small business owners I talk to in

How to Keep Your Website Safe, Fast and Google-Friendly (Without Being a Techie) Running a small business is hard enough without having to worry about whether your website’s up to scratch. But here’s the truth: If your website isn’t secure, speedy and Google-friendly – it could be quietly costing you business. You don’t need to