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Practical WordPress insights to help you improve performance, strengthen conversions, and make better website decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.