Notes From The Studio

Ideas worth shipping.

Practical writing on design, build and growth from the team actually doing the work. No fluff, no listicles.

9 articles

Brand & Digital Strategy11 min read
Building a Digital Presence as a Contractor or Local Service Business
How contractors and local service businesses build an online presence that generates enquiries: website, local search, proof of work, reviews, and follow-up.
Sept 2026
SEO12 min read
New Business SEO Checklist: What to Do in Your First 90 Days
A week by week SEO checklist for new businesses: measurement, site structure, keyword research, service pages, early content, and what to ignore.
Aug 2026
SEO11 min read
SEO for Craft and Creative Businesses: Where to Start
A practical SEO guide for craft and creative businesses: keyword language, product pages, site structure, local visibility, content, and timelines.
Aug 2026
SEO10 min read
How Long Does SEO Take to Show Results? A Realistic Business Guide
A realistic guide to SEO timelines, early indicators, the factors that affect progress, and how businesses should measure results before revenue grows.
Aug 2026
SEO11 min read
SEO for Small Businesses: Where to Start and What to Prioritise
A focused small-business SEO guide covering technical foundations, customer search intent, service pages, local visibility, content, trust, and measurement.
Jul 2026
UX & Trust12 min read
What Makes a Business Website Trustworthy? 10 Elements That Matter
Discover the ten elements that make a business website feel credible, secure, professional, accessible, and easier for customers to trust and buy from.
Jul 2026
Website Strategy11 min read
Website Redesign vs Rebuild: How to Know What Your Business Actually Needs
Compare a website redesign with a complete rebuild, understand the warning signs, and choose the smallest responsible level of change for your business.
Jul 2026
Website Strategy12 min read
How to Choose the Right Website Design and Development Partner
Learn how to evaluate a website design and development partner across strategy, process, technology, communication, ownership, testing, and long-term support.
Jul 2026
Brand & Digital Strategy8-10 min read
How to Build a Strong Digital Presence That Turns Attention Into Trust
Learn how to build a strong digital presence that earns trust, improves visibility, and turns online attention into qualified business enquiries and leads.
Jul 2026

Ideas worth shipping.

Building a Digital Presence as a Contractor or Local Service Business

New Business SEO Checklist: What to Do in Your First 90 Days

SEO for Craft and Creative Businesses: Where to Start

How Long Does SEO Take to Show Results? A Realistic Business Guide

SEO for Small Businesses: Where to Start and What to Prioritise

What Makes a Business Website Trustworthy? 10 Elements That Matter

Website Redesign vs Rebuild: How to Know What Your Business Actually Needs

How to Choose the Right Website Design and Development Partner

How to Build a Strong Digital Presence That Turns Attention Into Trust