Uncategorised Technical foundations for AI search visibility 16 October 2026 / 16 October 2026 by danielmrey Helping AI search tools find and understand your website starts with good technical SEO. The following files and settings support this, although not all are essential or specifically designed for AI. The examples below use a fictional website offering web design services. Replace the domain, business name and service details with your own. robots.txt Controls which […] Read more »: Technical foundations for AI search visibility
Uncategorised Is my Website Hacked? 14 October 2026 / 14 October 2026 by danielmrey If you suspect your website has been hacked, there are several warning signs and free security tools that can help you identify potential problems. However, no scanner can guarantee that a website is completely free from malware or security threats. Quick signs your site may be hacked Sudden redirects/pop-ups, strange affiliate pages, or pharma/spam content. […] Read more »: Is my Website Hacked?
Uncategorised Website Legal Requirements: Privacy, Cookies, Terms, Business Details and Cookie Banners 11 October 2026 / 13 October 2026 by danielmrey Website legal compliance doesn’t need to be complex. Whether you run a simple portfolio or an e-commerce store, legal requirements depend on your website’s activities, data collection and business structure. Here is a breakdown of the main UK and EU requirements, how to organise them into a single page and when a cookie consent banner […] Read more »: Website Legal Requirements: Privacy, Cookies, Terms, Business Details and Cookie Banners
Uncategorised Essential WordPress Apache Security Hardening 11 October 2026 / 14 October 2026 by danielmrey A complete, step-by-step guide to hardening your WordPress website at the server level. Learn how to secure core files, restrict dangerous script execution, enforce browser HTTP security headers on Apache web servers, and implement essential application safeguards. Important: Before modifying any .htaccess file, make a backup of the original. Incorrect configuration can cause website errors […] Read more »: Essential WordPress Apache Security Hardening
Uncategorised Banner sliders are bad for SEO and Usability 23 September 2026 / 14 October 2026 by danielmrey Banner or Hero sliders are generally weaker web design because they: Dilute the main message: several competing messages instead of one clear priority. Get ignored: many users treat rotating banners like ads. Reduce usability: content moves before users finish reading or interacting. Perform poorly: multiple large images/scripts can hurt loading speed and Core Web Vitals. […] Read more »: Banner sliders are bad for SEO and Usability
Uncategorised Email Address Exposure and Link Text Best Practices 18 September 2026 / 14 October 2026 by danielmrey Email address exposed as text If an email address is shown as plain text on a website, automated bots can scrape it and add it to spam lists. This can lead to more spam and phishing emails, the address being stored or resold in bulk lists and increased unwanted mail over time. If the email […] Read more »: Email Address Exposure and Link Text Best Practices
Uncategorised Web Performance 2 September 2026 / 2 September 2026 by danielmrey Web performance measures how quickly a page loads, becomes visible, remains visually stable, and responds to user interaction. Definitions Render-blocking resources: CSS or JavaScript that the browser must download and process before displaying the page. These resources mainly delay FCP and LCP. Inline critical CSS, load non-critical CSS asynchronously, and use defer for non-essential scripts. […] Read more »: Web Performance
Uncategorised Website Design 1 April 2026 / 3 September 2026 by danielmrey Regarding how people interact with a website, it is essential that the overall design conveys professionalism, trust, and credibility. This is achieved through a well-planned combination of UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience). A website should not only look attractive, but also feel clear, intuitive, and reliable for the visitor. The visual elements of […] Read more »: Website Design
Uncategorised Website Legal Pages for an EU/UK website 13 November 2025 / 12 October 2026 by danielmrey > There is a more updated page here: https://www.danielmrey.com/website-legal-requirements-privacy-cookies-terms-business-details-and-cookie-banners/ GENERAL CONDITIONS (sections) WordPress > Settings > Privacy: Privacy Policy (select page) Company Information Name / Address / Contact (email and phone if you use it publicly) Registration number (if you have a limited company) / VAT number (if you have one and charge VAT) Privacy Policy Who […] Read more »: Website Legal Pages for an EU/UK website
Uncategorised Get Google Traffic to your website (in a nutshell) 2 September 2025 / 12 January 2026 by danielmrey Google can show your website in its search results in two ways: Free: SEO Using SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). SEO has two parts: SEO On-page: Each page needs a good amount of clear, high-quality content that naturally includes the target search phrases in these places: The text copy, headings, images, meta information, etc… SEO Off-page: Get […] Read more »: Get Google Traffic to your website (in a nutshell)
Uncategorised Web Design Client Fundamentals 25 June 2025 / 5 March 2026 by danielmrey THE PROCESS This is the WEB CREATION SERVICE Process: I have an Initial meeting with the client, normally by phone or using an email conversation I send to the client a Brief with an estimated price If the client accepts the estimated price, I show the client a functional Mock up If the client approves […] Read more »: Web Design Client Fundamentals