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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...
Website Must Haves

Website Must Haves

Your website is an important representation of your business. There is a lot to think about when creating a website but what are the must haves that every website needs? If you want us to help you to create a website that makes an impact get in touch for a free...

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What is a website persona and why do I need one?

What is a website persona and why do I need one?

Your website buyer persona should be the basis of your website content & marketing.   When creating a website the key thing you need to know is who you are building it for. Who is your dream customer and what problem can you solve for them? As tempting as it...

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Why now is the right time to change your website

Why now is the right time to change your website

Make sure your website reflects your businessCOVID-19 has changed everything. From the way we work, to what we buy and how we buy it. More people than ever are turning to the internet during this time of isolation and this may have made you realise that your online...

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How to update a website video gallery

How to update a website video gallery

A quick guide to adding videos to a video gallery on Divi Adding videos to your website is a great way to interact with your users. If we have added a video gallery to your website, this guide will show you how to add new videos. To reduce the risk of 'breaking'...

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The super simple way to add new blog posts to your website

The super simple way to add new blog posts to your website

The quick guide to adding posts to your website using our pre-built templates Many of our websites have blog pages which allow you to add new content to your site.   This content is added in the form of posts. If your website was created by us after May 2020, we...

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The importance of engaging website content

The importance of engaging website content

Why you need engaging website contentIf you are creating a new website, a great design is essential. However, people often focus solely on the design of the website, neglecting the importance of the written content. A stylish website is useless if it doesn’t speak to...

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A guide to Landing Pages

A guide to Landing Pages

What to consider when building a landing pageWhat are Landing Pages? A Landing Page is the website page your user is taken to from your marketing efforts. For example Disneyland has a Facebook Advert promotion saying “Click to have a chance to win a trip of a...

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How to add events to your website

How to add events to your website

A quick guide to adding events to your website using the Events Calendar plugin  We often use The Events Calendar plugin on websites for clients who what to promote events.  It provides a simple interface for adding events to your website. The guide below shows...

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