Most small business websites act as simple online brochures, but brochure sites rarely drive serious commercial enquiries. Learn how a modern, high-performing website helps North East companies showcase real expertise, rank locally, and convert visitors into long-term clients.
Does your business really need a new website? Find out when to fix, refresh, redesign or rebuild your existing website
I completed my Cycle the Month challenge for Prostate Cancer UK, cycling 101 miles and raising £616, beating my £500 fundraising target.
Website maintenance is much more than updating WordPress. Take a look behind the screen to see how I keep client websites secure, fast and running smoothly.
A UK website costs anywhere from £500 to £15,000. Most small businesses land somewhere in the middle, but most pricing guides won’t tell you exactly where. Here are the real numbers…
WordPress 7 is out. New admin, built-in AI, and a big feature that didn’t ship. Here’s what changed, whether Divi and WooCommerce are safe, and how to update without breaking anything.
After nearly 30 years in web development, John Corner looks at how websites, WordPress, SEO, mobile, security and AI have changed.
Future-proofing your WordPress site isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about making sure your website stays fast, stable, and easy to manage as WordPress evolves. Whether you’re using Divi or another setup, planning ahead now can save time, cost, and stress later.
Website maintenance in 2026 is no longer optional. From AI-driven security threats to Core Web Vitals, discover why keeping your site updated is critical for business growth
I’ve fully rebuilt johncorner.co.uk using Divi 5 with a cleaner structure, faster performance and subtle Depeche-influenced design throughout. The new site includes improved SEO, modern layouts, updated project pages and a better home for long-form tutorials and development notes.
Marketing takes time, but the right tools can take a lot of pressure off your day. Here are the affordable automation tools UK SMEs can use to save time, stay visible and keep their marketing running in the background.
A clear and simple look at the website trends that matter for small and medium businesses in 2026, and how they can help you attract more customers.
Nvidia’s rapid growth and Google’s push into AI-driven search are reshaping how people find websites online. In this post, I look at what this shift means for your SEO, why old tactics are fading, and how you can get your site ready for the future of search.
If you couldn’t log into X or Canva this morning, you weren’t alone. A major Cloudflare outage knocked out huge parts of the web. Here is why the internet’s plumbing failed.
Tailored digital strategies aligned with specific business goals, using custom SEO and PPC, boost targeted online presence, drive sustainable growth, and deliver measurable results.
Tailored SEO strategies help SMEs boost targeted traffic, enhance online visibility, and increase revenue by focusing on customer-specific keywords and continual optimisation, driving measurable growth.
Responsive design boosts e-commerce success by enhancing mobile user experience, increasing conversion rates, and improving SEO. John Corner Web Design offers tailored solutions to optimize your site.
Fast website speed boosts SEO rankings and user experience by reducing bounce rates and increasing engagement. John Corner Web Design offers tailored optimization services with proven success.
Email marketing automation saves time, builds engagement and strengthens customer relationships. Integrate it into your digital strategy to deliver timely messages and drive long-term business growth.
Tailored web design and SEO targeting local (e.g., Teesside) and niche markets boost engagement and trust. Partner with John Corner Web Design for customized, effective digital solutions and growth.
