Posts by Richard Peirce
The Hidden Truth About Free Website Costs UK: Why They’ll Cost You More Than You Think
Free website costs UK businesses £1,830-£7,650 over three years through hidden expenses, whilst professional development ranges from £2,200-£11,600. Our technical analysis of template-based websites reveals poor performance, legal compliance failures, and ongoing subscription dependencies that make “free” solutions significantly more expensive in the long run.
Read More23 WordPress Website Problems That Kill Business Success
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 MoreYour WordPress Site Is Answering Questions Nobody Asks
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 MoreSEO Winners Focus On People Not Algorithms
I 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 MoreCut your meeting time in half with Fathom Video
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 MoreCookie Consent Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands
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 MoreSmart AI Combinations for Content Creation Nobody Told You About
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 MoreOpenAI’s Sora: How AI Video Generation is Changing Content Creation (Opportunities & Challenges)
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 MoreHow to Use Gmail with Your Custom Domain: A simple guide for 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 MoreThe True Cost of WordPress: Expert WordPress Design and Web Design Explained
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.
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