A while ago, I decided that it would be a good idea to launch a newsletter. If you’d like some hints, tips and advice about doing things online for your small business, social enterprise or community organisation from somebody that knows about these things, sign up. Claire’s ‘new newsletter’ is not exactly earth shattering news. […]
Village Web Co Blog
The Positive Side of Getting Hacked
I’m going to try and look for the positives in the extremely negative occurrence of security issues. Frankly it’s a stretch because the list of downsides and the potential for harm is so ridiculously long that it’s hard work
Ain’t Nothing Going On But The Rent. New year, new approach to business admin
Over the last few months I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my business, including my plans for it’s future and reflections on it’s past.
Potential Clients
As a small business I’m always looking for ways to be more efficient so I’m currently trialling the idea of using forms to help me capture information and respond to enquiries. The better I am at dealing with enquiries, the more time I have to build beautiful websites. Website Enquiries Help me deal with your […]
Stockport Cosmos
I recently created a brand new website for Stockport Cosmos Football Club and was lucky enough to be featured in their Cosmos Connections Series. As a Cosmos Sponsor I was delighted to sit down with their Chairman Tony and chat about their website. The interview was captured by main club sponsor, Alex from Viaduct Video […]
Hoodies, Websites and Smelly Shin Pads. What does football have to do with web development?
What does football have to do with web development? The short answer is: Nothing. The longer (and more interesting) answer is: Nothing, but when you are a small business owner, your passions and your company often overlap. If you’re lucky these overlaps are mutually beneficial and help you support causes you care about, none more […]
WordPress Tips
I’ve built lots of WordPress sites over the years and I regularly come across the same problems so I decided to share a few WordPress tips to help you make the most of one of the world’s most popular pieces of software. Never Use Admin As A Username Admin is often the default username for […]
Free Online Digital Skills Support
As many of you know in addition to building websites and providing other digital services, I also provide free training to help people learn how to use computers and do things online. I usually run pop up training centres and support people face to face, but the risk of Covid-19 obviously means that this is […]