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The Trap Behind Every 'Easy' Website

Are Wix, Squarespace, and Substack really the easy option, or are they a trap? Discover how AI is changing website ownership for small businesses, and why building a site you actually own has never been easier.

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6 March 2026

Essentials

What should a small business website actually include? A blueprint for getting it right

A clear guide to what your small business website actually needs - and what it doesn't. Structure, essentials, and how to get the foundations right first.

22 February 2026

Privacy

GDPR, cookies, and privacy: the legal foundations your UK website needs

Privacy policies, cookie consent, data protection - what UK small businesses actually need on their website. A plain-English guide to getting it right.

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22 February 2026

Essentials

Why DIY website builders aren’t as easy as they promise

Wix and Squarespace make it look simple. The reality? Hidden complexity, blank-page paralysis, and evenings lost to frustration. Here's an honest look.

19 February 2026

How I Work

Building idthompson.com — The Full Day, Hour by Hour

A detailed diary of how this entire website went from a blank terminal to a fully-featured, live portfolio site in a single working day. Every session, every decision, timestamped.

18 February 2026

How I Work

How I Made My Website in Less Than a Day

A designer-built, AI-powered website from blank canvas to live site in under 24 hours. Here's how it happened.

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18 February 2026

Essentials

How long does it really take to build a website?

DIY can drag on for months. Agencies take weeks of meetings. There's a faster way. A realistic look at website timelines for small business owners.

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18 February 2026

Essentials

Why I build websites that don’t spy on your visitors

Most websites quietly track visitors and share data with Google and Facebook. I build sites differently - privacy-respecting tools, no hidden trackers, no bloat.

privacy

18 February 2026

Essentials

Cookie banners, consent, and privacy policies: what your website actually needs

Cookie banners, privacy policies, consent records shouldn't be a burden. Here's a clear guide for simple sites through to e-commerce, with practical steps.

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18 February 2026