Why small businesses still need a website – lessons from Facebook, Twitter & Reddit
The recent drama around Twitter and Reddit show why small businesses need their own website to avoid costly disruptions.
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Sustainable web design news, advice and thoughts plus WordPress and GravCMS news.
How small businesses can reduce reliance on Big Tech
Reducing reliance on big tech can be beneficial for small businesses in terms of cost savings, data security, and maintaining independence.
What is a sustainable web design agency?
As a small business you might want to use a sustainable web design agency, so how can you tell how eco minded they are?
Google Analytics v4 – What is it and should you upgrade?
The current version of Google Analytics is being discontinued this July and being replaced by Google Analytics version 4. While they are saying it’s better for privacy, now might be a good time to switch to a more privacy respecting analytics platform.
Sustainability tips for small businesses
We’re all busy running our businesses but there’s still scope to be a bit more eco-friendly. Here are some tips for small business sustainability.
Beautiful Open-Source Typefaces and Fonts for Web Design
As I’ve been moving all my websites and client websites away from font services due to their licensing changes or privacy issues, I’ve discovered a thriving scene of high quality, open source fonts.
Laptop & Phone Recycling Project
With having a background in IT and a keen interest in reducing waste, I’m going to start experimenting with recycling old laptops and Android phones.
Eco focused copywriting: Hitting the right tone
While writing the copy for our website and our social media posts, I keep bumping up against issues of tone while talking about what we do. Here are some thoughts about keeping things positive.
Clean Creatives: Saying no to fossil fuel companies
Having just decided to turn down a project for an engineering company that specialised in oil and gas related work, finding the ‘Clean Creatives’ movement was perfect timing.
How to make Google Fonts GDPR Compliant
Google Fonts aren’t GDPR compliant and a company has been fined for using them. Here’s how to fix things on your website and avoid a potential fine.