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2nd July 2026 · 2 minute Read
Choose Bruce is the new name for Phase Three Goods
Phase Three Goods is no more. From its ashes rises a much-needed makeover.
18th June 2026 · 9 minute Read
Thought-less: why I cannot write with AI
In which I set out my position on creativity, LLMs, and the use of generative AI in my profession.
29th June 2022 · 9 minute Read
The Client’s Guide To Tidy Content: Swish, Streamlined, Sane!
Ward off future headaches! Introducing my pedant's guide to tidy, consistent content that keeps your website clean and uniform.
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Listen Up Devs! My Favourite Podcasts for SEO, Web Development & Internet Marketing
22nd January 2021 · 4 minute Read
To ward off imposter syndrome, I listen to podcasts about marketing, SEO and the like. Here are some of my favourites - enjoy!
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Time management for remote workers: how I plan my week’s projects
25th September 2020 · 4 minute Read
Everyone has a 'system' to manage work and stay on top of emails. Here's mine - perhaps you'll find it useful?
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Lock down the distractions! Screen time productivity hacks to help you concentrate
20th June 2020 · 7 minute Read
How to stay productive while working from home and keep onscreen distractions to a minimum.
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Are standing desks worth it? A freelancer’s review (+ recommendations)
14th March 2020 · 5 minute Read
Welcome to my standing desk experience. Did it live up to the hype? Read on for a review told through the eyes (and lower back) of a web developer.
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Time management for remote workers: how I plan my week’s projects
25th September 2020 · 4 minute Read
Everyone has a 'system' to manage work and stay on top of emails. Here's mine - perhaps you'll find it useful?
DiscussionGuides
Lock down the distractions! Screen time productivity hacks to help you concentrate
20th June 2020 · 7 minute Read
How to stay productive while working from home and keep onscreen distractions to a minimum.
GuidesTroubleshooting
Got malware? How to fix, clean and secure a hacked WordPress website
15th May 2020 · 12 minute Read
A hacked website is no laughing matter. From top to bottom, let's look at how to remove malicious scripts from your website.
Guides
COVID-19: The SOS guide to selling online (without coding know-how)
21st March 2020 · 12 minute Read
The SOS guide for businesses that need to adapt fast to COVID-19, self-isolation and a customer base that work from home. This includes setting up an online store (with no coding knowledge) and some creative ideas for virtual services.
Music
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The iOS11 Podcast App For iPhone Sucks – Here Are Some Improvements
14th October 2017 · 6 minute Read
In which I lament and try to improve the iPhone Podcast app. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful that it exists, but some of the design and user interface decisions are infuriating.
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Spotify, Streaming & The Listener’s Adventure
29th September 2016 · 6 minute Read
From the smartphone fan to the musical cognoscenti, streaming has changed the way we listeners behave. Is it a source of endless wonder, or is it limited by the paradox of choice?
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Online Music Revisited: BBC Introducing
6th March 2013 · 7 minute Read
A short guide and overview for BBC Introducing, a leading innovator in discovering unsigned, independent musical talent in the UK.
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Online Music Revisited: SoundCloud
15th January 2013 · 6 minute Read
A brief guide to Soundcloud, examining its pros and cons, and how to make the best use of this orange streaming service.
News
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SearchNorwich #1: A Major Success
6th July 2018 · 4 minute Read
I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural “Search Norwich” event at St George's Works. Here's how it went...
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Phase Three Goods Voted in Top 3 Web Designers In Norwich For 2018!
12th January 2018 · 1 minute Read
I'm very proud to have been listed among Norwich's top 3 web designers for 2018 by Three Best Rated. The shortlist was based on a number of factors including customer satisfaction, quality of work and trust.
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The Norfolk ProHelp Annual Breakfast 2017
10th November 2017 · 3 minute Read
Celebrating National Pro Bono week at the Norfolk ProHelp annual breakfast. Today's event reenforced the reasons why local businesses lend their support to Norfolk's dedicated charities.
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Celebrating Norfolk ProHelp
6th May 2017 · 3 minute Read
Norfolk is filled with hardworking charities, and ProHelp are here to support them. Learn more about this newly appointed CIC company, whose aim is to strengthen ties between the business and voluntary sectors.
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Sell Local, Buy Local: Norfolk’s Coronavirus Trading Websites For Small Business
20th April 2020 · 6 minute Read
A list of websites across Norfolk that help business owners advertise their services during the Coronavirus pandemic.
NewsNorwich
SearchNorwich #1: A Major Success
6th July 2018 · 4 minute Read
I had the pleasure of attending the inaugural “Search Norwich” event at St George's Works. Here's how it went...
Norwich
The (Smallest!) Greatest Show On Earth
17th May 2018 · 2 minute Read
I've just returned from The Oak Circus Centre in Norwich, whose performers organised a very special evening for Norfolk ProHelp's firms and charities.
NewsNorwich
The Norfolk ProHelp Annual Breakfast 2017
10th November 2017 · 3 minute Read
Celebrating National Pro Bono week at the Norfolk ProHelp annual breakfast. Today's event reenforced the reasons why local businesses lend their support to Norfolk's dedicated charities.
Search
DiscussionSearch
Listen Up Devs! My Favourite Podcasts for SEO, Web Development & Internet Marketing
22nd January 2021 · 4 minute Read
To ward off imposter syndrome, I listen to podcasts about marketing, SEO and the like. Here are some of my favourites - enjoy!
Search
The Small Business Guide To Google
28th April 2018 · 6 minute Read
"How do I get my website to the top of Google?" - an innocent question with many answers. Brace yourself for the quest to improve your business's search rankings!
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What Should I Blog About?
26th February 2017 · 6 minute Read
This guide explains the potential of a blog or 'news' page on your business's website. It suggests inspiration for your articles and advises on how to prime them for your readers and search engines. Enjoy!
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Another Reason The Date Shows Up In Your SERP/Meta Description
14th November 2016 · 2 minute Read
A recent find on why the date shows up in certain SERPs and meta descriptions, despite having evergreen page content.
Troubleshooting
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Got malware? How to fix, clean and secure a hacked WordPress website
15th May 2020 · 12 minute Read
A hacked website is no laughing matter. From top to bottom, let's look at how to remove malicious scripts from your website.
Troubleshooting
Solved: W3 Total Cache 500 Error When Updating Posts/Pages/Options
13th March 2018 · 4 minute Read
Bad day? Getting an "Uncaught Exception Unknown Engine" crash when you update WordPress? You're not the only one. Here's a (potential) way to fix it.
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The iOS11 Podcast App For iPhone Sucks – Here Are Some Improvements
14th October 2017 · 6 minute Read
In which I lament and try to improve the iPhone Podcast app. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful that it exists, but some of the design and user interface decisions are infuriating.
Troubleshooting
How To Colour Code Evernote Tags
26th August 2017 · 3 minute Read
A convenient way to customise Evernote with colour coded tags, ensuring that projects are eye catching and easier to organise.
Wordpress
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The WordPress Dashboard: A Beginner’s Guide For Clients
5th March 2018 · 4 minute Read
This beginner's tutorial covers the basic options that let you edit pages, publish posts and manage images in your Wordpress website.
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The WordPress Post Editor Explained
7th March 2016 · 5 minute Read
Getting started with the Wordpress post editor, including the featured image, tags, categories and excerpts. All this including the so-called Kitchen Sink!
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What Is A Custom Post Type?
19th August 2015 · 3 minute Read
Let's explain the custom post type - a special piece of content you can create through the Wordpress CMS. Unlike generic blogs, custom posts revolve around the niche content of your business, service area or industry.
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WordPress.org or .com?
7th August 2015 · 3 minute Read
Distinguishing between the two Wordpresses - one for blogging, one for site-making. It's a little confusing at first, but there you go. Let's overcome it.
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