Field notes, build notes, and long reads on the web.
What we're building, breaking and rethinking. Mostly WordPress. Occasionally philosophical.
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- 01Design & BuildApr 2026 · 5 min read
WordPress Website Hover Styles and User Interactions
Design & BuildApr 2026Thoughtful hover states and micro-interactions can transform a static WordPress website into an engaging, intuitive experience. Here's how to get them right.
- 02Security & MaintenanceMar 2026 · 4 min read
How to safely update WordPress and plugins
Security & MaintenanceMar 2026Keeping WordPress and your plugins up to date is the single most important thing you can do for your website's security and performance.
- 03Design & BuildFeb 2026 · 5 min read
Webflow vs WordPress: an honest review
Design & BuildFeb 2026Webflow is gaining serious traction as a web design platform. Here's what it is, how it compares to WordPress, and whether it might be right for your next project.
- 04StrategyJan 2026 · 6 min read
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for WordPress: a practical guide
StrategyJan 2026Google Analytics 4 has replaced Universal Analytics. Here's everything you need to know about the switch and how to get the most from the new platform.
- 05Security & MaintenanceDec 2025 · 7 min read
WordPress Security 101: how to protect your site
Security & MaintenanceDec 2025WordPress is the most targeted CMS on the web. Here are the essential security measures every WordPress site should have in place.
- 06StrategyNov 2025 · 5 min read
WordPress freelancer vs agency: which should you hire?
StrategyNov 2025Choosing between a freelancer and an agency for your WordPress project? Here's an honest comparison to help you make the right decision.
- 07Design & BuildOct 2025 · 6 min read
Headless WordPress explained: pros, cons & when to use it
Design & BuildOct 2025Headless WordPress decouples the content management backend from the frontend presentation layer. Here's what that means and why it matters.
- 08PerformanceSep 2025 · 7 min read
Core Web Vitals for WordPress
PerformanceSep 2025Core Web Vitals are Google's key metrics for user experience. Here's how to understand, measure, and optimise them on your WordPress site.
- 09Design & BuildJun 2026 · 9 min read
Webflow vs WordPress for London businesses
Design & BuildJun 2026An honest comparison from a London agency that builds in both. Where Webflow wins, where WordPress wins, and how to choose for your business.