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From Punk Rock to Plugins
From Punk Rock to Plugins
Celebrating 17 years as a web agency and our adventures in WordPress with some legendary clients.
Tips to Improve Website Traffic
Tips to Improve Website Traffic
Search Engine Optimisation is a key strategy but what are other means of driving visitor analytics?
The Benefits of Hiring a Bristol Web Agency
The Benefits of Hiring a Bristol Web Agency
Why working with a local website partner can be beneficial for your business.
Web Hosting and DNS
Web Hosting and DNS
What exactly is web hosting, and how does it relate to other critical components like DNS?
Bristol Creative Industries
Bristol Creative Industries
Thrilled to announce that we have become a proud member of the Bristol Creative Industries network!
How to: Format & Compress Images
How to: Format & Compress Images
Flawlessly compress images on your website to increase load times and SEO rankings.
Using Google Analytics to Track Your Site Performance
Using Google Analytics to Track Your Site Performance
Understand and improve you website's performance with Google Analytics.
Finding Website Design Inspiration
Finding Website Design Inspiration
The importance of design inspiration and some of the best resources to spark your creativity.
Cookie Compliance and Privacy: A Guide for Websites
Cookie Compliance and Privacy: A Guide for Websites
The significance of cookie compliance and privacy and tips on how to remain compliant.
WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Choosing the Right E-Commerce Platform
WooCommerce vs. Shopify: Choosing the Right E-Commerce Platform
We dive into the comparisons to help you make an informed decision.
Woo! The Benefits of WooCommerce
Woo! The Benefits of WooCommerce
We look at the benefits of WooCommerce and staff-picked plugins to enhance your online store.
Klaviyo Retires Legacy APIs
Klaviyo Retires Legacy APIs
Migrate to the new Klaviyo APIs to avoid breaking changes.
Time to Ditch the Page Builder?
Time to Ditch the Page Builder?
When to upgrade to a custom WordPress website and why cheap isn't always cheerful.
Backing Up Your WordPress Website
Backing Up Your WordPress Website
Backing up your WordPress website is not just a best practice; it's an essential.
Staff Picks: Essential WordPress Plugins for Your Website
Staff Picks: Essential WordPress Plugins for Your Website
Essential WordPress plugins that every website can benefit from.
How to Optimise Your Website
How to Optimise Your Website
We explore actionable strategies and best practices to unlock your website's full potential.
Email Deliverability: What is SPF, DMARC and DKIM?
Email Deliverability: What is SPF, DMARC and DKIM?
The ABCs of Email Deliverability and why you should care.
Email Excellence: The Invaluable Benefits of Mailchimp
Email Excellence: The Invaluable Benefits of Mailchimp
Raise your CRM email strategy game with Mailchimp.
The Importance of a Website in 2024
The Importance of a Website in 2024
As the year draws to a close we're already looking ahead.
Harnessing the Spotify API
Harnessing the Spotify API
Learn how the power of the Spotify API can elevate your WordPress website or digital campaign.
16 Years of Websites in Music and More
16 Years of Websites in Music and More
Celebrating 16 years of orchestrating digital masterpieces.
Generative Art in Web3
Generative Art in Web3
Exploring the boundless creativity of Generative Art; a fusion of art and technology.
Unravelling Web3 & Blockchain
Unravelling Web3 & Blockchain
We take a look at the fascinating, decentralised world of Web3 and blockchain.
Artificial Intelligence In Web Design
Artificial Intelligence In Web Design
Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a game-changing force, promising efficiency, creativity, and...
Why Keeping WordPress and Plugins Up to Date Matters
Why Keeping WordPress and Plugins Up to Date Matters
In the world of web development, where trends, technologies, and user expectations evolve at...
Wave nominated for AWWWARDs
Wave nominated for AWWWARDs
We've been nominated for another web design award!
WordPress Website Development
WordPress Website Development
So… the cats who code at DCOE:D in Bristol have been quiet recently! Quiet doesn’t mean...
GDPR in Web Design
GDPR in Web Design
As you’ve probably heard, data protection law is changing.
Selling Tickets – Spektrix & WordPress
Selling Tickets – Spektrix & WordPress
We get to work with some fantastic global brands and names but there’s always something extra...
Best Digital Marketing Award
Best Digital Marketing Award
Pretty chuffed to announce Ed Sheeran won ‘Best Digital Marketing Campaign’ at the...
Which Social Network Is Right For Me?
Which Social Network Is Right For Me?
The world of Social Media can seem a bit overwhelming for newcomers. With so many options to choose...
Responsive Website Design
Responsive Website Design
Responsive website design (or adaptive as it can be known) is a relatively new web development...
WordPress Websites Targeted by Hackers
WordPress Websites Targeted by Hackers
WordPress website security and what you can do to improve it.
Tools for Testing Responsive Design
Tools for Testing Responsive Design
Essential tools for testing responsive design and how they help deliver a seamless user experience.
WordPress: The Best CMS?
WordPress: The Best CMS?
What Is The Best CMS? We code and develop using many different Content Management Systems (or CMS...
Web Design Trends in 2013
Web Design Trends in 2013
2012 was a great year for us. We worked with some fantastic new clients and continued to build...
500 Twitter Followers!
500 Twitter Followers!
It’s nice to be social! We’ve reached 500 followers on Twitter Big thanks for all the...