How to plan a safe website redesign migration
Plan a redesign migration around content, URLs, data, forms, testing and a rollback route before launch day.
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How to choose a database for a small web application
Choose a small application database by data relationships, transaction needs, hosting support, recovery and team skills.
How to prioritise website speed fixes by user impact
Prioritise speed fixes using important visitor journeys, measured causes and before-and-after checks rather than one score.
Mobile-first testing checklist for a new website
Test navigation, reading, forms, accessibility and performance on real mobile devices before approving a website.
What to ask before adding online payments to a website
Plan online payments around the customer journey, responsibility, failed transactions, refunds and safe tests.
How to prepare content for a CMS migration
Prepare a CMS migration by inventorying content, mapping fields, protecting URLs and testing a representative import.
How to compare web development proposals fairly
Compare web development proposals against the same brief, assumptions, ownership terms, tests and running costs.
How to review third-party scripts before adding them
Review third-party website scripts for purpose, data access, page speed, security and a clear removal plan.
A website deployment checklist for a small team
Use a repeatable deployment checklist for approvals, backups, secrets, smoke tests, monitoring and rollback.
How to plan roles and permissions in a CMS
Map CMS permissions to editorial tasks, approval needs and private data access rather than giving everyone administrator rights.
Progressive enhancement for business websites explained
Build a usable page first, then add JavaScript convenience. Learn where progressive enhancement matters most for business content, forms and navigation.
How to build a useful search experience on a website
Plan website search around visitor tasks: decide what to index, label results clearly, handle empty searches and use query evidence to improve content.