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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...
Fantastic, free stock photos in 60 seconds

Fantastic, free stock photos in 60 seconds

Your 60 second guide to finding fantastic, free images for your website Each month we will give you a 60 second guide to a hot topic in the field of website design, development and promotion. This month we look at the best place to find great images for your website....

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Six signs that you need to redesign your business website

Six signs that you need to redesign your business website

Do you need to redesign your website? The day you launch your new website is a day of joy! This showcase of your brand and business is there for the world to see. However, even the best websites eventually start to look outdated. This isn’t to say that you need to...

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5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build Your Own Website

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Build Your Own Website

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Create Your Own Website.   If you need a new website for your business it is easy to be lured in with offers from companies claiming they can build a website for as little as £1. However your website is a fundamental keystone of your...

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Lockdown 3.0

Lockdown 3.0

So here we are again! We are a few weeks into Lockdown 3.0 with schools and shops closed and us all being told to stay indoors. We set up our business to help give us a good work life balance and this has been sorely tested in the past 12 months! We know so many of...

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Review of the year 2020!

Review of the year 2020!

2020 - A year like no other! We always take time at the end of each year to reflect on what has happened and plan for the year ahead but where do we start with this year?! It is hard to write anything about 2020 without using words like “unprecedented” and “the new...

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Why you should have a Google My Business Listing

Why you should have a Google My Business Listing

You have a brand new amazing website and you want as many potential customers to see it as possible. There are lots of ways you can do this, including social media campaigns and advertising. But you may be missing a very easy, and more importantly, free way of...

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Blog Content Ideas

Blog Content Ideas

How many of you have a blog page that is empty or very out of date?When your website was created you had grand ideas about writing a blog post every month and were full of enthusiasm. But as you got busier and busier with your business the blog fell by the wayside. We...

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5 Ways to improve your website content

5 Ways to improve your website content

Running a business and writing about it are two very different things! People who are amazing at their jobs struggle to communicate about their business effectively. The key is to always put yourself in your customers shoes to ensure you are always speaking a language...

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