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Short, plain guides to the problems we find most often on small business websites. Free to read, no sign-up.

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Why your website says “Not secure”, and how to fix it

What the browser warning means, the two usual causes, and the steps to clear it, usually at no cost.Read the guide 02

DMARC in plain English: stop fake emails sent in your name

What DMARC is, why a small business needs it, and the one line to add to your domain to start.Read the guide 03

What an Irish company website must show by law

The company details Irish law requires on a limited company’s website and emails, with the sources, in one list.Read the guide 04

A ten-point website checklist for small businesses

Ten things to check on your own website in fifteen minutes, from a phone, with what to do about each.Read the guide 05

How much does a small business website cost in Ireland?

What Irish small-business websites cost in 2026, from published price guides, with the running costs and the current LEO grant rules.Read the guide 06

Should I update my website or redesign it?

How to tell whether your website needs an update or a full redesign, and how to keep your domain and Google rankings through either.Read the guide 07

Why is my website slow, and how do I speed it up?

The usual causes of a slow small-business website, how to test yours with Google’s free tools, and what fixes each cause.Read the guide 08

How do I make my website work properly on phones?

How to check whether your website works on phones, and the fixes that matter: responsive layout, the viewport tag, readable text and tap-sized buttons.Read the guide 09

Does the European Accessibility Act apply to my small business website?

Who the European Accessibility Act covers, the microenterprise exemption, what compliance means in practice, and who enforces it in Ireland.Read the guide 10

Do I need a cookie banner on my website?

When a small-business website needs a cookie consent banner in Ireland, the UK and the US, and how to set one up properly.Read the guide 11

What are the signs of a good small-business website?

Ten signs of a good small-business website, and how an owner can check each one from a phone with free tools.Read the guide 12

Why does a small business need a professional website?

Why a small business still needs its own website: how customers, Google and AI assistants use it, with current cited figures.Read the guide