WooCommerce going live: what to test before a small Irish shop takes its first order
WooCommerce launch checklist for small shops in Ireland: payments, order emails, Eircode, VAT, returns under the Consumer Rights Act, and launch day.
Selling in Ireland and Northern Ireland? Check Your Website
I live in Dundalk, a short drive from the border. Businesses here can have customers from Newry, Armagh or Crossmaglen
WordPress Contact Form Not Sending Emails? What to Check
Form says “sent” but no email arrives? Why WordPress enquiries vanish or land in spam, how to test your form in five minutes, and what fixes it.
Our WordPress Website Looked Fine, But the Error Log Told a Different Story
This week, while writing new articles for this website, I noticed something odd. Every now and then, a page in
Wix vs WordPress for a Small Business in Ireland
Wix vs WordPress for a small business in Ireland: what each really costs in euro, including domain, email and maintenance, and when each option makes more sense.
Who Owns Your Website After Launch? A Handover Checklist
Your new website is live. It looks good, the contact form works, and the business finally has a proper home
Does AI-Generated Content Rank on Google? What Small Businesses Should Know
AI-generated content can rank on Google, but publishing more pages does not automatically improve SEO. Here’s what small businesses should know before using AI to create website content.
Keep Your Website Data in Europe: Where Does Your Website Actually Send Data?
Many Irish businesses would prefer to keep their website data in Europe. This guide explains what that really means, which external services can still move data elsewhere, and how a European-first WordPress setup can reduce unnecessary dependencies.
How to Tell Whether Your Website Traffic Is Actually Useful
How to tell whether your website traffic is actually useful, including which pages people visit, where they come from, what actions they take and why more traffic is not always better.