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Guides written in plain English.
Practical guides on web design, SEO, branding and website care for business owners, written in plain English and priced the way we price our own work.
- 01·Pricing·3 min readHow Much Does a Website Cost in Ireland? 2026 GuideWhat a website costs in Ireland in 2026, what drives the price and how to compare quotes without surprises.
- 02·Funding·6 min readThe Trading Online Voucher Has Closed: What Replaced It and How to Fund a Website in 2026The Trading Online Voucher closed in December 2024. See what replaced it, what Grow Digital does not cover, and how Irish small businesses can fund a website.
- 03·Platforms·3 min readWebflow vs WordPress: Which Suits Your Business?Webflow or WordPress? A plain comparison of cost, speed, editing, plugins and long-term care for small and growing businesses.
- 04·Care·3 min readWebsite Maintenance Cost in Ireland: What to ExpectWhat website maintenance covers, what Irish providers charge, and how to judge a care plan beyond the monthly fee.
- 05·Local search·2 min readGoogle Business Profile for Local Businesses: What It Does for YouWhat a Google Business Profile does for a local business, the signs yours is working against you and what a professional takes off your hands.
- 06·Speed·2 min readCore Web Vitals Explained for Small Business SitesLCP, INP and CLS in plain English: what the targets are, what they mean for your business and what a professional does about them.
- 07·Speed·6 min readWhy Your Website Is Slow on Phones and What It Costs YouYour site feels fine on the office laptop but crawls on a phone. Why it happens, what it quietly costs and how a proper build avoids it.
- 08·Redesign·2 min readWebsite Redesign: Refresh or Rebuild?Is it time to refresh or rebuild your website? The signs, the risks and what a professional does so you keep your search visibility.
- 09·Chat assistant·2 min readOnline Booking Assistants for Clinics and SalonsHow an online booking assistant handles common questions and booking requests for clinics and salons, and what to check first.
- 10·Brand·2 min readBrand Identity vs Logo: What Does Your Business Need?A logo is one piece of a brand. Learn what a full brand identity includes and when a small business needs one.