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Notes on building, running, and looking after websites, from WordPress and Astro to the trade-offs behind the tools I use.

WordPress15 Jul 20268 min read

What a Developer Needs to Work on Your Website (and What All the Jargon Means)

A plain guide to the parts of a website, domain names, DNS, name servers, hosting, and WordPress, and what a developer needs access to before they can help.

If you have ever been asked for your "hosting login" or your "DNS" and had no idea what that meant, this guide is for you. A website is not one single thing. It is a few separate parts that work together, and they are often bought from different companies....

Web Development14 Jul 202610 min read

Update and Manage Your Website by Just Asking an AI

AI can let you manage your website by describing changes in plain words. But it's a tool, not a replacement, and it only works well with the right harness. Here's what that means, and why it matters.

Here's a promise that sounds too good: you can update and manage your website by asking for the change in plain words. Add next Thursday's event. Put the summer offer on the home page. Change the opening hours. No logging into an editor, no hunting for the...

Web Development14 Jul 20268 min read

WordPress or Astro: The Scribe or the Printing Press

One builds your page fresh for every single visitor. The other builds it once, in advance. Here's what that means for speed, cost, and updates, and why I'd pick one for you.

When you're having a website built, you've usually been recommended something to build it with by a friend, or by someone you trust. Or sometimes you've just seen lots of adverts on the Tube. The name that comes up most is WordPress, and often it's the righ...

Web Development9 Jul 202614 min read

Migrating from WordPress to Astro: What to Think About Before You Start

A practical look at what a WordPress to Astro migration involves: choosing a CMS, moving your content, mapping custom post types to collections, and replacing the things WordPress gives you for free.

I build and maintain WordPress sites for a living, and I also move sites off WordPress onto Astro. That puts me in an odd position for this article: I have no interest in convincing you WordPress is bad. For a lot of businesses it's still the right tool.

Web Development26 Jun 202612 min read

Why I Build on Open Platforms, Not Wix, Squarespace, or Shopify

Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, and Shopify are popular for good reasons, but I build on open platforms like WordPress and Astro instead. Here's why ownership tends to beat renting for a business website.

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Web Development17 Jun 202614 min read

Choosing a CMS for an Astro Website

A practical review of Git-based CMS options for Astro websites, including Keystatic, Pages CMS, TinaCMS, Decap CMS, and why API-first platforms are not always the right fit.

Choosing a CMS for an Astro site sounds like it should be straightforward until you start looking.

Web Development4 Jun 20266 min read

Website Asset Checklist: What to Gather Before a Web Design Project

A practical website asset checklist for gathering brand files, images, content, access details, integrations, and business information before or during a web design project.

A website asset checklist is not a test you have to pass before a project can start.

Care Plans1 Jun 20265 min read

WordPress Maintenance Checklist: How to Maintain a WordPress Website Each Month

A practical WordPress maintenance checklist covering monthly updates, backups, security, uptime, forms, performance, Search Console, analytics, and growth reviews.

This WordPress maintenance checklist is based on the monthly process WildPress uses for client websites.

Care Plans1 Jun 20264 min read

WordPress Pre-Launch Checklist for New and Existing Sites

A practical WordPress pre-launch checklist covering ownership, access, backups, security, analytics, forms, Search Console, performance, and launch safety.

A WordPress prelaunch checklist is different from a monthly maintenance checklist.

Battersea14 Jun 20247 min read

My Top Laptop-Friendly Cafes in Battersea

A web developer's shortlist of laptop-friendly cafes in Battersea for short work sessions, informal client meetings, and a productive change of scene near Battersea Park.

I run WildPress as a web developer based in Battersea, and most of my work happens at my desk. Every so often, though, I want to get out of the house for an hour or two, and a good local cafe is often where I end up meeting a client for an informal chat or...

WordPress9 May 20244 min read

Setting up as a Web Developer in Battersea

WildPress has just moved to Battersea. We are local web design and web development company specialising in WordPress websites.

Hey there! I'm James, the guy behind WildPress. I've brought my web development business to Battersea, and I'm really excited to connect with local small to mediumsized businesses and creative agencies.

Care Plans1 Apr 202412 min read

What is a WordPress Care Plan?

Explore what a WordPress care plan covers, including security, updates, optimization, and support. Learn how to choose the right plan for your website.

As a business owner with a WordPress website, you may have heard about WordPress care plans and wondered what they entail.

WordPress31 Mar 202419 min read

Choosing a WordPress Hosting Provider - The Ultimate Guide

Understand the key factors to consider when selecting a WordPress hosting provider, from performance and security to support and scalability.

Welcome to this indepth guide on selecting the right WordPress hosting provider. Drawing from years of experience working with various clients and evaluating numerous hosting options, I've compiled this resource to help you navigate the complex world of Wor...

WordPress27 Feb 20244 min read

Transparent, Flexible Pricing at WildPress

WildPress' flexible billing options - fair and transparent rates for your web projects.

Hi I'm James, the owner and lead developer at WildPress.

WordPress18 Sept 20235 min read

A Short Guide to WordPress Video Hosting

Should you self-host or use a video hosting platform like Vimeo or YouTube? Let's dive in!

"How should I host videos on my website?" is a common question from my clients.

Web Development12 Sept 20236 min read

Why choose Hugo Astro?

Hugo is still a strong static-site generator, but Astro has become my preferred tool for modern marketing websites, reusable components, client editing, and modern deployment workflows.

When I first wrote this article in 2023, I was much more enthusiastic about Hugo for new website builds.

Web Development22 Jul 20235 min read

My 6-Step Process for New Website Builds

Custom website builds often take 30-80 hours of solid development time. It's important to have battle-tested processes in place to manage large projects.

Most custom website projects take 3080+ hours of focused delivery. The difference between a stressful build and a smooth one is almost always process.

WordPress Development20 Jul 20232 min read

Why choose WordPress?

Why choose WordPress for your next website build? Own your own platform, control your data, build freely, and benefit from the community.

WordPress continues to be my goto for all website development, allowing me to offer my clients an infinitely scalable and practical solution for fully integrated and salesfocused website designs.