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Practical articles for people building and growing online.

Detailed lessons from Shopify stores, conversion audits, custom platforms, reporting and real client work—without the filler.

SHOPIFY CRO

Why is my Shopify conversion rate dropping?

Diagnose traffic, mobile, product, merchandising, checkout and tracking issues before making random changes.

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SHOPIFY CRO

Shopify CRO checklist

A systematic review of the customer journey before you spend more on traffic.

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PRODUCT PAGE CRO

Shopify product page conversion optimisation

What actually helps customers decide: product information, variants, delivery, mobile UX and relevant cross-selling.

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SHOPIFY COSTS

How much does Shopify development cost in the UK?

From small Liquid changes to theme work and integrations: what changes the budget.

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BUYER GUIDE

Shopify developer vs agency: which do you need?

Choose based on whether the requirement is already defined and how many disciplines the project needs.

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WEBSITE COSTS

How much does a website redesign cost in the UK?

When £1,000–£2,000 is realistic and what pushes a redesign into a larger budget.

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WEB APP COSTS

How much does a custom web application cost?

How roles, workflows, data, integrations and MVP scope shape the cost of a custom application.

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WEBSITE BUDGETS · UK

How much does a custom website cost in the UK?

Realistic 2026 budget ranges, what changes the quote and what different kinds of website supplier actually deliver.

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SHOPIFY DEVELOPMENT

When does a Shopify store need custom development?

How to choose between theme settings, apps, Shopify Flow, custom Liquid and a bespoke integration.

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PROJECT SCOPING

Website vs web application: what do you actually need?

A plain-English guide to choosing between a marketing website, portal, dashboard or complete custom application.

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

We audited 20 West Yorkshire business websites. Here is what stood out.

Real examples of likely conversion leaks in offers, trust and calls to action.

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WEBSITE STRATEGY

What should a business website actually do?

Seven practical jobs, a 10-second test and better next steps for visitors.

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RETENTION DECAY

Why Most Shopify Stores Fail at Email Retention (And How to Fix It)

Many Shopify stores collect emails but fail to turn buyers into repeat customers. The problem is rarely the email platform—it is the absence of a retention system.

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SCALING STALL

AOV Plateau? 11 Split-Tests Shopify Stores Should Run Before Raising Prices

If average order value has been stuck for months, do not immediately raise prices. Test how the store frames value and helps customers build a more useful basket.

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TRAFFIC WASTE

The 5 Conversion Killers Lurking on Every Shopify Store

Most eCommerce stores do not need more traffic. They need to stop losing sales from the traffic they already have.

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OFFER BLINDNESS

How to Increase AOV Without Raising Prices

When advertising costs rise and margins tighten, raising prices is not your only lever. Better offers can make a purchase more useful, complete and reassuring.

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TRAFFIC WASTE

Why Your Ads Are Working—But Your Store Isn’t

Clicks are arriving and campaign metrics look healthy, but sales remain flat. The advert may have done its job while the store loses the customer after the click.

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