23 WordPress Website Problems That Kill Business SuccessBy Richard Peirce | April 1, 2025 In today’s digital landscape, a WordPress website is often the cornerstone of a business’s online presence. However, many WordPress projects fall short of their potential due to common WordPress website problems and oversights. At Reflect + Refine, I’ve seen these issues repeatedly compromise otherwise promising websites. This guide outlines the 23 most destructive pitfalls that… Read More
Your WordPress Site Is Answering Questions Nobody AsksBy Richard Peirce | March 28, 2025 I’ve watched it happen hundreds of times. A business owner invests thousands in a beautiful WordPress site, installs all the right SEO plugins, optimises every meta description, and then… crickets…. Read More
SEO Winners Focus On People Not AlgorithmsBy Richard Peirce | March 15, 2025I had a client come to me recently in a panic. They’d spent thousands on technical SEO—site speed optimization, schema markup, XML sitemaps—the works. Their keyword density was perfect…. Read More
Cut your meeting time in half with Fathom VideoBy Richard Peirce | March 12, 2025 I never thought I’d be excited about meeting software. After 15 years in website development and automation, I’ve seen countless tools promise efficiency but deliver complication. Then I discovered… Read More
Cookie Consent Mistakes That Could Cost You ThousandsBy Richard Peirce | March 12, 2025 I closed three websites last week because their cookie banners were so annoying I couldn’t see the content I came for. As someone who builds websites for a living, the irony isn’t lost on me. Cookie… Read More
Smart AI Combinations for Content Creation Nobody Told You AboutBy Richard Peirce | March 6, 2025 Discover smart AI tool combinations for research, writing, and content creation. Learn how ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity AI work together to improve efficiency and quality. Read More
OpenAI’s Sora: How AI Video Generation is Changing Content Creation (Opportunities & Challenges)By Richard Peirce | March 3, 2025 Imagine being able to create stunning, cinematic videos with just a few words. No cameras, no crews—just pure imagination turned into reality. That’s exactly what OpenAI’s Sora is doing. But is this groundbreaking tool a dream come true or a nightmare for creatives? But my amazement quickly mixed with worry. As someone who helps small… Read More
How to Use Gmail with Your Custom Domain: A simple guide for 2025By Richard Peirce | February 3, 2025 Tired of using a basic @gmail.com address for your business emails? You’re not alone. While Gmail offers amazing features, that generic email address might be holding back your professional image. The good news? You can combine Gmail’s powerful platform with your own professional domain name (like you@yourbusiness.com). In this simple guide, you’ll discover three proven… Read More
The True Cost of WordPress: Expert WordPress Design and Web Design ExplainedBy Richard Peirce | November 14, 2024 Wondering why WordPress is free yet web design costs? Explore the value of professional WordPress design, what it offers your business, and why expertise matters. Read More
Why you need a WordPress care plan for your WordPress WebsiteBy Richard Peirce | October 27, 2020 Your brand new WordPress website is live and you’re ready to take on the world. Have you considered how you are going to maintain it? Is it safe and secure? Without a plan in place, your site is at risk from hackers and all sorts of other threats. If your website being offline could hurt… Read More
