Meg Appleby

5 Chrome extensions to make your online life easier

Chrome extensions are programmes that can be installed into your Chrome browser to add some extra functionality. There’s a whole webstore full of them and they do a whole range of things – from changing your cursor to something cute and pink, to managing your passwords. Here’s a list of … Read More

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5 Productivity Tools I can’t live without

When it comes to productivity, I’m a big fan of nothing more high tech than a pencil and paper. And without my paper-based planner I’d never get anything done … but that being said, there are a few online tools that I’d struggle to do without! Some of the links … Read More

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Why you should choose managed WordPress Hosting

Choosing hosting for your WordPress website can feel like an enormous decision for a small business – there are so many companies out there, offering what looks like the same thing, at wildly varying prices. How do you choose? The first step in choosing the best hosting for your business … Read More

How to build SEO into your design process

When you build SEO into your design process, you can create websites with a strong SEO foundation that will prove to be powerful marketing tools for your clients and help them reach their business goals. Here are some quick tips to help you get started …

Welcome mat?

If I owned a real, live, brick and mortar business, I would not be demanding my customers handed over their details before they had a chance to look around … I’d at least let them get in the door first, maybe see what was on the shelves. Selling your stuff … Read More

Optimise your website images for better SEO

Over the last month, I have had several conversations with clients about the importance of properly optimising their website images. Did you know that your images directly affect your site’s SEO? Its true! Properly optimised images will ensure your site loads faster (and a fast site makes Google happy!) and … Read More