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Practical articles from Stuart Gould Design covering website design, WordPress, branding, SEO, hosting, email setup, website maintenance and the decisions that help businesses build a stronger online presence.
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Helpful thinking for better websites.
A mix of practical guidance, SEO advice, WordPress support notes and website planning articles for small businesses, consultants, agencies and independent brands.
What Happens After Your Website Goes Live?
Many businesses think a website project ends when the site goes live. In reality, the first few months after launch are often when the most important improvements and opportunities appear.
Read article →Why WordPress Remains the Best Platform for Most Small Business Websites
With so many website builders available, is WordPress still the best option for small businesses? Discover why WordPress remains the platform of choice for businesses that want flexibility, ownership and long-term growth.
Read article →Why Google Search Console Is One of the Most Important Tools for Any Website Owner
Many website owners never look at Google Search Console. Discover why it is one of the most useful free SEO tools available and how it can help improve rankings, visibility and website performance.
Read article →From Website Redesign to Full Digital Overhaul. The AR Windows Project
The AR Windows project started as a website improvement job but quickly became a full digital overhaul, including a complete redesign, SEO restructure, analytics setup and plans for ongoing content, branding and marketing support.
Read article →Why Most Business Websites Are Technically Outdated
A website can still look modern while being technically outdated underneath. Learn the hidden issues that affect SEO, performance, mobile usability and long-term visibility.
Read article →Why Most WordPress Websites Become Bloated Over Time
A good website is not just designed page by page. It needs a clear structure that helps users, Google and AI search systems understand what the business does, what services it offers and what visitors should do next.
Read article →WordPress Website Maintenance: What Small Businesses Need to Keep Updated
A WordPress website needs regular care after launch. This guide explains what small businesses should keep updated, why maintenance matters and how ongoing support helps prevent problems before they become expensive.
Read article →When a Custom WordPress Plugin Is Better Than Another Off-the-Shelf Plugin
Off-the-shelf WordPress plugins are useful, but they are not always the best answer. Sometimes a lightweight custom plugin is the cleaner, faster and more reliable way to solve a specific website problem.
Read article →Case studies
A closer look at selected projects.
Real examples of website design, branding, WordPress development, SEO structure and problem-solving across client projects.
Phast Media Website Redesign
A case study covering the redesign and rebuild of the Phast Media website, including strategy, structure, design direction, WordPress development and long-standing white-label agency collaboration.
View case study →AR Windows Case Study Website Redesign, SEO Rebuild and Digital Takeover
A full digital reset for AR Windows, including website redesign, WordPress development, SEO structure, migration, analytics setup, reviews, content rewriting and a stronger foundation for future enquiries.
View case study →ROCK Executive Development Case Study | Branding & Website Design
A case study showing how I created the brand identity, print collateral and bespoke WordPress website for ROCK Executive Development - a leadership coaching practice working with senior leaders, executive teams and organisations.
View case study →Total Spine Health Case Study
A detailed case study showing how I designed, built and structured a comprehensive WordPress website for Total Spine Health, supporting a consultant spinal surgeon with medical SEO, patient-focused content, clinic pages and long-term authority building.
View case study →Need help with your website?
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