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Dev log SEO & AI search Canonical URLs: fix duplicate pages for better SEO When one page opens at several addresses, a canonical tag tells Google which one is real. Here's how to set it up and test it on WordPress and Shopify. October 12, 2026 8 min read

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Lesson Guides Cloudflare 101: set up the free plan, step by step Swap your nameservers to Cloudflare, turn on the orange cloud for your website records and set SSL to Full (strict). You get free speed, SSL and protection. October 7, 2026 11 min read

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Guide Site upgrades Share your store logins safely with staff and developers Everyone who works on your shop gets their own login, the logins you can't split live in a password vault, and you can lock it all again when someone leaves. October 7, 2026 5 min read

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Dev log CSS CSS anchor positioning: move elements on hover, no JavaScript Give the hovered element an anchor-name, make another element follow it with position-anchor, and add a transition. It slides there, no JavaScript. October 6, 2026 8 min read

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Guide Marketing Product photos: your online shop window Product photos customers want to look at: what to shoot, white or transparent backgrounds, consistent angles, the right sizes, and fast loading. October 3, 2026 5 min read

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Guide Site upgrades What is a CRM, and does your business need one? Know what a CRM does, its pros and cons, how to switch from one CRM to another, and how to add one to the website you already have. October 2, 2026 5 min read

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Guide Site upgrades Mobile app or PWA: does your business need an app? Know whether your site, shop or service needs a native app, or whether a fast, mobile-friendly progressive web app (PWA) does the job for less. October 1, 2026 4 min read

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Diary Smart home Build a personal media centre with a Raspberry Pi 5 Build your own mini Netflix at home with a Raspberry Pi 5 and Jellyfin, then watch it on your phone from anywhere with Tailscale or port forwarding. September 30, 2026 9 min read

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Lesson Explainers When you need a cloud server, and why Vultr is a smart pick Need a server for a week, in another country or with more power? A Vultr cloud server starts in seconds, from 32 cities, billed by the hour. September 29, 2026 4 min read

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Guide Marketing Why SEO matters, and 5 fixes you can start this week Know why SEO matters for your business and have five fixes to start this week, from Search Console to your Google Business Profile. Most are free. September 29, 2026 4 min read

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Lesson Explainers WordPress, Shopify or Webflow: which one do you need? Shopify if selling is the main job. WordPress with WooCommerce if content and control matter. Webflow if design comes first and your range is small. September 28, 2026 3 min read