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Ideas, practice,
opinions on the web.
Building websites, AI automation, SEO, web performance, security. Fact-checked articles with opinions I'll stand behind and sources you can verify. Not the generic AI content that repeats what everyone already says.
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Security 7 min readCCPA Website Privacy for US Small Businesses: What You Actually Need in 2026
Most US small businesses are below the CCPA thresholds and not legally covered. But that is not the whole story in 2026. Here is who the law applies to, and what to put on your site either way.
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Websites 8 min readFreelance Web Developer vs Agency: Which Is Right for a UK Business
For most UK small business websites, a freelancer is the right call: you pay for the work, not the overhead. Here is when an agency earns its premium, and how to vet either one before you sign.
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Websites 8 min readFreelance Web Developer vs Agency for a US Small Business: Which to Choose
For most US small business websites, a freelancer is the right call: you pay for the work, not the overhead. Here is when an agency is worth the premium, and how to tell the two apart before you sign.
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Websites 6 min readHow Much Does a Website Cost in the US in 2026? Real Price Ranges
A US website in 2026 runs from roughly $500 for a template build to $25,000+ for a custom site. Here are the honest ranges by project type, and what actually drives the number up.
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Websites 6 min readHow Much Does a Website Cost in the UK in 2026? Real Price Ranges
A UK website in 2026 runs from roughly £500 for a template build to £15,000+ for a custom site. Here are the honest ranges by project type, and what actually drives the number up.
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Security 6 min readGDPR Cookie Banners in the UK: What Is Actually Required in 2026
Most UK cookie banners get it wrong. Under PECR and UK GDPR you need consent before non-essential cookies fire, a real reject option, and no pre-ticked boxes. Here is what the law actually asks for.