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Cycle trip day 12: crossing into France
We're 12 days into our big cycle trip and have crossed from Spain to France
21st April 2026
We've started our big cycle trip
We're off! After weeks of planning, packing, repacking, and repacking again, we finally set off on Friday 10th...
15th April 2026
I Made a Website About Not Killing People
I want to tell you about a side project I've been working on, because I think it's important, and also because...
12th March 2026
What happens when you stop trying to be good at things
Mat's always been fiercely competitive, avoiding activities he might not excel at. But recently he's discovered...
11th February 2026
Gmail stopping support for POP3 email
Fetching emails from third-party accounts into a Gmail account using POP will no longer be supported.
28th January 2026
Happy Xmas 2025
Merry Christmas and best wishes for the new year! Our office will be closed from Monday 22nd December, reopening...
19th December 2025
Trial week for our big cycle trip
We've completed a trial week of cycling and working around Valencia, in preparation for a much longer trip next...
6th November 2025
The Windows 10 countdown
I was browsing the web on an old laptop on the sofa a few weeks ago when a notification popped up on my screen:...
6th October 2025
Digital wellness: balancing screen time and mental health
I've spent the last 25 years building websites and helping businesses establish their digital presence, all while quietly battling my own complicated relationship with technology. I love what screens enable us to do - they've revolutionised how we work, connect, and create. But I've also seen how they can slowly chip away at our mental wellbeing when we're not paying attention.
22nd September 2025
How we're using AI in 2025: a snapshot in time
From pub quiz team names to custom web tools, AI has quietly integrated into our web development business and daily...
18th August 2025
Signs your website needs a refresh
When we first built your website, you had a clear vision of what your business was and where it was heading. But...
14th July 2025
What happens when AI does all the work?
Three years ago, Mat was typing every line of code by hand. Today, he estimates that he writes maybe 10% of the...
16th June 2025
Personalised coaching services for business owners and individuals
Today Mat is excited to share something new with you. After years of helping businesses build their digital presence, he's expanding his offerings to help both individuals and business owners reach their full potential through personalised coaching services.
14th May 2025
Do I really need antivirus in 2025?
The question of whether you need antivirus software in 2025 is one we get asked a lot, and honestly, it's not as...
17th April 2025
Why I'm taking a break from the news
I've done something a bit radical - I've stopped reading the news completely. No news websites, no newspapers,...
3rd March 2025