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What is a 301 Redirect?

What’s a 301 Redirect? You may have heard your developer talking about “301 Redirect” or “301 Moved Permanently” at your last site update What were they on about? And why…

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Why Does Our Website Hosting Cost Money?

We have been asked (more than once) “What is this hosting invoice for? Why does your website hosting cost money?” Although it’s not the main focus of our business, it’s…

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Alpha Testing, Beta Testing and Beyond

Navigating the Alphabetti Spaghetti of Software Development Disclaimer: Alpha Testing and Beta Testing (and so on) are informal terms; not everyone uses them to describe exactly the same test procedures.…

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What Do Web Developers Do?

We’re web developers. Our job is to create exceptional online experiences and solve the problems which prevent your business from thriving online. Nifty. How Do You Do That? We want…

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Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly?

“Mobile-friendly”, “mobile-first” … these buzzwords are used all the time. But what do they mean? And does it matter? And do you need to do anything? and is your website…

How much? Why do websites cost so much?

Why Do Websites Cost So Much?

Why Do Websites Cost So Much? It is a difficult question, the prices advertised for the creation of a website vary wildly and the field is full of jargon. At…

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What is Local SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)?

Local SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) is a crucial aspect of digital marketing that focuses on optimising a business’s online presence to raise visibility locally and attract more customers from local…

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What is Lazy Loading?

Lazy loading is a widely used technique for improving the performance of websites and web applications. Websites are becoming more visual, and images are expensive. Images and videos take significant…

Clear answers to technical questions from Little Fire Digital

Sanitising Text: Web Development Fundamentals

Sanitising text is one of the most fundamental practices of web development. From maintaining data integrity to cybersecurity, you cannot overstate its importance. Sanitising text in the context of data…

Do you need a Web Designer or a Web Developer?

Do you need a Web Designer or a Web Developer?

Do you need a Web Designer or a Web Developer? Building a successful website involves a thoughtful balance between aesthetics and functionality. In an ideal world you’d have the best…