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Practical write-ups for people who run a small website or product on a small budget. Each one explains a setup I use or recommend, what it costs, and where it can go wrong.
- Choose a website platform and hosting without overpayingWebsite builder, WordPress or a static site? How to choose for a small business, read hosting prices honestly and avoid the renewal and add-on traps.
- Host a small website for free with Cloudflare and SupabaseRun a fast small-business site and its forms for $0 a month on Cloudflare and Supabase free plans: what you get, the real limits and the traps to avoid.
- A long-term tech partner for a small product, without a retainerKeep a small website or app healthy for years: maintenance, demos for new ideas and lower running costs, handled in writing with a fixed price per job.
- PHP 8.2 support ends Dec 31, 2026: upgrade WordPress safelyPHP 8.2 stops getting security fixes on December 31, 2026. Check your version, prepare plugins and upgrade WordPress to PHP 8.3 or newer without breaking it.
- Reply by email, keep the conversation on your websiteLet customers and you answer form messages, quotes and support threads by just hitting Reply, while every message is saved on your site. No helpdesk fees.
- Small business website not getting traffic? Check these firstA plain-language checklist for a small website that gets few visitors: indexing, Search Console, speed and the content changes that bring people in.
- WordPress security checklist for small business sites (2026)Most WordPress hacks come through plugins, often within hours of a public flaw. A short checklist to protect a small business site without a security team.