Notes from the build
How we design, build and grow websites and software, written from real projects.
WordPress
How to update WordPress without breaking your site
The routine we follow on every update: a backup you can restore, a test copy, one change at a time, and a way back.
October 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Website maintenance
Website maintenance: what it includes and what it costs
What a maintenance plan should cover, what moves the price, and how to tell whether you need one.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Web performance
Why is my website slow? What to fix first
The usual culprits, in the order that tends to pay off: images, fonts, scripts, hosting and caching.
October 30, 2026 · 3 min read