Digital sustainability - using data to find solutions
Digital sustainability – using data to find solutions

Within absolutely any area of work, you need to assess the problem before you can work on a solution. Without understanding what is going on or where an issue lies, how do you know what to do to fix it? Data holds the answer.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Jordan’s Farm: supporting local rewilding
Jordan’s Farm: supporting local rewilding

Jordan’s Farm is doing more than just planting trees. They’re taking a slow, considered and varied approach to the environment and we are supporting them as a Business Guardian. Find out more, and even better, sign up to be a Guardian today.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Guest post: Seaful, our new 1% for the Planet partner
Guest post: Seaful, our new 1% for the Planet partner

We have joined 1% for the Planet as members of their network. One Percent for the Planet members assist nonprofit organisations that protect land, forests, rivers, oceans and also encourage sustainable methods of energy production.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Aidan
Introducing Aidan

It is a busy team in our team and Aidan is the second of our two new Junior Web Developers to join us this month and is also a former musician.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Matt
Introducing Matt

From professional musician to web development, find out more about Matt, one of our two new Junior Web Developers.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Oliver, our new Junior Web Developer
Introducing Oliver, our new Junior Web Developer

Oliver is currently studying at Bournemouth University, undertaking a Software Engineering degree. We wanted to learn a little more about him, so we sat him down for a round of quick-fire questions.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Jonah, our new Designer
Introducing Jonah, our new Designer

After just over a month of working with us and already working on numerous projects, we finally had a chance to put Jonah through the usual questions for new members of our team.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

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Introducing Hector, our new Marketing Manager
Introducing Hector, our new Marketing Manager

Find out more about Hector Westcroft, who has joined our team as Marketing Manager.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

We won an award!
We won an award!

We won an award! The work we have done in our local community was recognised by the FSB at their recent East of England awards.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Say hello to Chris Rouxel
Say hello to Chris Rouxel

We recently welcomed Chris to our team, solidifying our experience in WordPress and Laravel.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

Community Projects - a few ways we give back
Community Projects – a few ways we give back

Find out more about our work in the community – the work we do that we don’t get paid to do.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Hugh, our new Developer
Introducing Hugh, our new Developer

Find out more about Hugh, a Senior Web Developer in our team.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Lark - a bespoke, flexible WordPress starter solution
Lark – a bespoke, flexible WordPress starter solution

We have created a new WordPress starter solution designed and developed to be tailored around any client or business. It’s efficient, cost-effective and sustainable.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

How and why you should use illustration in web design
How and why you should use illustration in web design

If you’re looking for a way to make your website more engaging without going through a full redesign process, then here is a guide as to how you might want to use illustration.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Why you shouldn’t always consider your competitor’s website during a redesign
Why you shouldn’t always consider your competitor’s website during a redesign

When we are about to start designing a new website for a client, or if we are having initial discussions about their redesign, we ask them about what websites we like. Many give examples of local competitors they want to copy – but that is a mistake.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

SEO Internship
SEO Internship

Looking for some short work experience? We are on the search for a paid SEO intern to join our team for 2-4 weeks.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

GDPR and websites: two years on
GDPR and websites: two years on

It’s now been nearly two years since the GDPR came into effect. So what has changed?

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

8 minute read

Virtual socialising
Virtual socialising

Socialising alone – our first team night in quizzing and drawing.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

2 minute read

How digital can help get your business through COVID-19
How digital can help get your business through COVID-19

When the world stops – what do you do next?

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

8 minute read

5 Key Benefits of eLearning
5 Key Benefits of eLearning

With a lockdown, so much uncertainty and interruption to businesses, eLearning offers an opportunity to keep generating an income.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

8 minute read

“It’s not business as usual – but at least it’s business”
“It’s not business as usual – but at least it’s business”

With the global health and economic threat of coronavirus, businesses are finding a way to operate to cling on through this crisis.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

8 minute read

Digital solutions and planning for COVID-19 - we are here to help
Digital solutions and planning for COVID-19 – we are here to help

Today marks a huge change for years to come that will affect many people, but we are still going and are here to support our clients.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

5 minute read

Love Coggeshall - a new business and community website
Love Coggeshall – a new business and community website

We made a free website from scratch to support our local community and businesses in Coggeshall.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

6 minute read

Introducing Christian our new Junior SEO & Marketing Executive
Introducing Christian our new Junior SEO & Marketing Executive

We are growing, with a new team member to support our SEO and marketing.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

Introducing Steven our new Developer
Introducing Steven our new Developer

Another hire in the team, growing our SEO capacity and capabilities.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

3.5 minute read

Introducing Russell our new Senior Designer / Developer
Introducing Russell our new Senior Designer / Developer

Russell joins our team as Senior Designer / Developer, helping us with our growing UX work.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

2.5 minute read

Charity websites: our bespoke service
Charity websites: our bespoke service

We try to find ways to support charities with their digital work, whether it is through free advice or discounts.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

UX/UI - What is it and why is it important?
UX/UI – What is it and why is it important?

Do you know the difference between UX and UI? Or why they are so important?

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

6 minute read

Introducing Chris our new Developer
Introducing Chris our new Developer

Chris joins our team as a full-stack developer to help us to support more businesses.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

1.5 minute read

How to clear a Facebook & Linkedin Open Graph cache
How to clear a Facebook & Linkedin Open Graph cache

Don’t forget to clear your open graph cache to keep your social media up to date with your content.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

2 minute read

WCD client Fellpack gets outstanding Guardian review
WCD client Fellpack gets outstanding Guardian review

Fellpack gets an amazing review from restaurant critic… and our website even gets a mention.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

1.5 minute read

By July, Google will identify HTTP sites as ‘not secure’
By July, Google will identify HTTP sites as ‘not secure’

HTTPS is being nudged along with Google’s behavioural economics inspired ‘not secure message’.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

Mobile-first: Google pushes ahead with new index
Mobile-first: Google pushes ahead with new index

Mobile-first is more crucial than ever thanks to Google’s new index.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

5.5 minute read

We Create Digital: industry press coverage
We Create Digital: industry press coverage

It’s always nice to get noticed, especially when that is in the form of press coverage. Take a look at why we were featured in Creative Bloq.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

3.5 minute read

GDPR: how does it affect you and what do you need to do
GDPR: how does it affect you and what do you need to do

GDPR is coming and businesses need to change to make sure they are compliant. Find out how you can get your website to meet the standards of GDPR.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

10 minute read

WCD 2018 university placement scheme - open to applications
WCD 2018 university placement scheme – open to applications

Our graduate scheme is now open for applicants!

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

Get a password manager. Now.
Get a password manager. Now.

Don’t be careless or assume you won’t be hacked, get a password manager to keep your passwords and data secure.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

3.5 minute read

Setting up a sample WordPress build: a collaborative post
Setting up a sample WordPress build: a collaborative post

A collaborative post to showcase some ways in which we work to deliver WordPress websites to our clients.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

Protecting your WordPress Website: Why Security is Paramount
Protecting your WordPress Website: Why Security is Paramount

Security is important to protect your business, reputation and data. Don’t let hackers in.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

5 minute read

2017 digital campaigning: an update
2017 digital campaigning: an update

Political parties are making progress in getting to grips with digital – but what is working?

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

5 minute read

2017: The next digital election?
2017: The next digital election?

With a general election now confirmed, will this be the one where all political parties finally get to grips with digital?

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

4 minute read

Designing a website, the right way
Designing a website, the right way

We believe there is a right way to design websites to make your business perform online.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

0.5 minute read

SSL certificates: don’t get left behind
SSL certificates: don’t get left behind

SSL certificates have got a number of carrot and sticks pushing them along – take the carrot, avoid the stick.

Anna Appleton-Claydon

Written by Anna Appleton-Claydon

2.5 minute read