Our Blog

Hints and tips and news about what we have been up to.
You will also find answers to our most frequently asked questions here.

Why do I need a website designer when I can try and build it myself?

Do I need a website designer?You need a website for your business or you are unhappy with your old one, so you start thinking about creating one yourself. I mean, it can't be that tricky can it? There are a myriad of tools available now, so why bother using a web...

Review of the year 2023

Our Review of the year 2023It's incredible that seven years have flown by since The Digital Grapevine launched! During this time, we've been involved in so many exciting projects within our local community and have provided invaluable assistance to our loyal clients...

Why use Google Analytics?

Maximise the potential of your website  After investing in a website, you want to know how effective it is. Obviously, you may notice an increase in sales and you can ask your customers how they found you, but to really understand how your website is performing...

Bristol website design: A guide to creating a stunning and effective online presence

Bristol website design: A guide to creating a stunning and effective online presenceBristol is a vibrant and creative city with a thriving digital economy. As a result, there is a growing demand for high-quality website design services in the area. If you're looking...

How Do I Improve my Google Search Ranking? 7 Tips for Success

We get asked this question a lot. Of course, you can engage the services of an SEO agency to help you try and boost your ranking. However, many small businesses to not have the budget for this, especially when they are just starting out. Although we are not SEO...

You’ve written a blog post, now what?!

Unfortunately it's not enough to just create a great piece of content, publish it on your website and hope your audience will find it!  You have to tell people it's there!  After taking the time to write informative content you have to make it work hard for you to...

Why do I need a website for my business?

If you are a business owner, you might be wondering if having a website is really necessary. After all, you may already have a physical location, social media accounts, and word-of-mouth referrals. Why invest in something that seems like an extra expense and hassle?...

Why isn’t my website on the first page of Google?

I have a new website, but why can't I find it on Google?You have invested in a new website, but now are wondering why you can't find it when you search for it on Google! There are several reasons why a website may not appear at the top of Google search results. Here...

Review of the year 2022

Our Review of the year 2022 This is our 6th review of the year and after the turmoil of the past two years it has been good to focus solely on the business this year, without having to home-school at the same time! This year we have been involved in interesting new...

Why we love being part of the Thornbury community

Supporting our local businesses and charitiesThornbury is more than just small market town approximately 12 miles north of Bristol. For me it is my home town, having grown up locally and moving back here thirteen years ago. For Laura it has been her home for 16 years...
Review of the year 2023

Review of the year 2023

Our Review of the year 2023It's incredible that seven years have flown by since The Digital Grapevine launched! During this time, we've been involved in so many exciting projects within our local community and have provided invaluable assistance to our loyal clients...

read more
Why use Google Analytics?

Why use Google Analytics?

Maximise the potential of your website  After investing in a website, you want to know how effective it is. Obviously, you may notice an increase in sales and you can ask your customers how they found you, but to really understand how your website is performing...

read more
How Do I Improve my Google Search Ranking? 7 Tips for Success

How Do I Improve my Google Search Ranking? 7 Tips for Success

We get asked this question a lot. Of course, you can engage the services of an SEO agency to help you try and boost your ranking. However, many small businesses to not have the budget for this, especially when they are just starting out. Although we are not SEO...

read more
You’ve written a blog post, now what?!

You’ve written a blog post, now what?!

Unfortunately it's not enough to just create a great piece of content, publish it on your website and hope your audience will find it!  You have to tell people it's there!  After taking the time to write informative content you have to make it work hard for you to...

read more
Why do I need a website for my business?

Why do I need a website for my business?

If you are a business owner, you might be wondering if having a website is really necessary. After all, you may already have a physical location, social media accounts, and word-of-mouth referrals. Why invest in something that seems like an extra expense and hassle?...

read more
Why isn’t my website on the first page of Google?

Why isn’t my website on the first page of Google?

I have a new website, but why can't I find it on Google?You have invested in a new website, but now are wondering why you can't find it when you search for it on Google! There are several reasons why a website may not appear at the top of Google search results. Here...

read more