Insights
Insights on web development, ecommerce and growth.
Insights is where StudioRav shares practical advice on websites, WordPress, Shopify, ecommerce, SEO and email marketing, written from more than a decade of building and managing sites for businesses. Read the latest guides below, or browse all 122 articles by topic, from security and hosting to development and growth.
Latest articles
What have we published most recently?
Our six newest articles, with the most recent first.
Security & Hosting
How to keep your website secure and safe
The recent cPanel hack has made it clear we all need to be more vigilant in our website security.
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Company & Business
The year so far – at StudioRav
We've been doing so much this year we've barely had time to post on our blog!
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Company & Business
Areas we cover around the UK
We work with clients all across the UK and beyond, so we know we can serve you with the same high quality.
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ecommerce
Get help with your Shopify website in 2025
Are you looking for help with your Shopify website in 2025? Maybe you have started it but don't know how to finish it? Find out how…
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SEO & Content
Should you have a blog on your website?
Should you have a blog on your website or not? Is it worth adding on and more importantly is it practical for your company?
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ecommerce
Woocommerce to Shopify migration
If you are considering Woocommerce to Shopify migration then here are a few things to bear in mind before you begin.
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All articles
How can I browse every StudioRav article by topic?
Every article we have published, grouped by subject. Older articles are shown with the year they were written, so check any dated advice against today's tools and prices.
28 articles
Company & Business
The year so far – at StudioRav (2026)
Areas we cover around the UK (2025)
Why our clients love us (and you will too!) (2025)
StudioRav’s partnership with Essential Marketer (2024)
How do we add value to your project? (2024)
Why we love working with clients from all over the world! (2024)
Saying goodbye to 2022 – and welcoming 2023! (2022)
We’re Looking For Partners! (2022)
Our culture and why you should work with StudioRav (2022)
Make it easy for people to do business with you (2021)
Tips on improving your job prospects (2020)
Don’t get knockdown by lockdown! (2020)
StudioRav supporting young people through Kickstart Scheme (2020)
Why getting it done is better than getting it perfect (2020)
The Price or the Partnership? (2020)
Using the CoronaVirus as an opportunity for your business (2020)
The power of asking for feedback from your customers (2019)
Got the next big idea? (2019)
How to grow your business with StudioRav (2019)
Why doing something now is better than waiting for the perfect time (2018)
Why we aren’t taking on any more clients – and why you should care (2018)
Happy New Year 2018! (2018)
Are you a business on the High St? (2017)
Do something that matters (2017)
Why you should choose value instead of price (2017)
Why we love supporting local charities (2017)
How we saved a company over £1000 a year (2017)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from StudioRav webdesign (2016)
12 articles
Development
Using AI to help develop your business website project (2025)
Developing your own custom Web Application (2025)
7 must have online tools for better workflow (2023)
How a web development company can unlock your brands true potential (2023)
How a reputed Birmingham website developer can enhance your online presence (2023)
7 ways API development companies can benefit your business (2023)
Adding new features to your website with API integration (2020)
What is Front End and Back End Development? (2020)
How to set up a new business online (2020)
Need help with your finance integrations? (2020)
11 articles
Email & Social
Try Brevo the affordable alternative to Mailchimp and Klaviyo (2024)
Benefits of having your very own Social media management (2022)
Is email marketing necessary for your business? (2022)
Having trouble with emails on your website? (2022)
Can Facebook Lead Ads work for you? (2021)
Email Marketing & Mailchimp Training Courses (2020)
Tips on promoting your takeaway or home delivery business on social media (2020)
Why a website is better than a Facebook page (2017)
Refer a friend and win £100 Amazon Giftcard! (2017)
The Power Of Email Marketing (2017)
13 articles
SEO & Content
Should you have a blog on your website? (2025)
Tips on writing blogs for your website (2024)
The Top 5 Benefits of Investing in Professional SEO Services (2023)
What website owners need to know about Google Analytics & GA4 (2023)
SEO content writing and blog posts for your website (2022)
Hiring a copwriter for your website (2022)
Does you need a website blog and is it still relevant in 2022? (2022)
SEO advice from a Spammer! (2019)
Is SEO worth it? How one of our clients got an order for over £30,000! (2019)
Website auditing and SEO from StudioRav (2018)
Why you must be on Google Maps (2017)
12 articles
Security & Hosting
How to keep your website secure and safe (2026)
What is Cloudflare and how does it work? (2023)
UK website hosting – and why you should let us handle it! (2022)
Is SSL causing you headaches? (2020)
What is a Content-Security-Policy (CSP) (2020)
Speed and Secure your website with CloudFlare (2019)
How to choose the right website hosting company for you (2019)
Divi Security Update (2019)
WordPress Security Tips (2018)
GDPR and how it affects you (2018)
22 articles
Web Design
6 Questions to ask for your new business website (2025)
Professional website design for manufacturing businesses (2024)
Custom website design services for cafes or restaurants (2023)
How to pick a good website designer (2023)
Are website designers the new used car salesmen? (2022)
SME Website Design – the difference between success and failure (2022)
Website design advice we learnt in 2019 (2020)
Website consultancy for your business (2019)
Website speed optimisation done the right way! (2019)
CBD Website Design (2019)
How to get a website for your startup business (2019)
Webdesign for Entrepreneurs with StudioRav (2018)
Looking for a website refresh or redesign? (2018)
Professional webdesign made easy (2018)
I just want a simple website designed (2017)
Professional photography and design available (2017)
Importance of mobile friendly sites (2017)
Why your website is like a seed (2017)
Fast website design! Get your new website made in days! (2016)
Get a free website demo for your business now! (2016)
4 articles
Website Management
3 articles
WordPress
17 articles
ecommerce
Get help with your Shopify website in 2025 (2025)
Woocommerce to Shopify migration (2025)
Migrating your ecommerce website to Shopify (2025)
Creative ecommerce marketing strategies (2024)
Converting your Woocommerce website into a mobile app (2024)
The basic guide to speeding up your Shopify site (2024)
How an ecommerce website developer can boost sales and drive growth (2023)
Top 10 Easy Black Friday Marketing Tips for 2022 (2022)
Take credit card payments on your website easily (2021)
Shopify web design for your business (2021)
Tips on Improving your Online Store (2020)
Shopify for beginners and how it can work for you (2018)
Check these things when setting up an online shop (2017)
How to start on an ecommerce website (2017)
How to choose the best payment gateway for your business (2017)
Easy online payments with Worldpay (2016)
Sell online with WooCommerce (2016)
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FAQs
Questions about our insights
What is the latest StudioRav article?
Our newest article is How to keep your website secure and safe, which looks at website security after the recent cPanel hack. The six most recent articles are listed at the top of this page, newest first, and every article is grouped by topic further down.
What does StudioRav write about?
Practical advice on websites, WordPress, Shopify and ecommerce, SEO and content, email and social media, security and hosting, and running a business online. Articles are grouped by topic, such as Company and Business, Security and Hosting, and SEO and Content, so you can browse the subject you need.
Are older articles still accurate?
Older articles show the year they were written. The principles usually hold, but tools, prices and platform features change, so check anything dated against current information or ask us. Treat the tools and prices in an older article as a starting point rather than current advice.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes. Tell us what you would like us to cover through the contact page. Insights is where StudioRav shares practical advice on websites, WordPress, Shopify, ecommerce, SEO and email marketing, so we are glad to hear which questions your business would like answered.
Can you help with the topics in these articles?
Yes. See our services for WordPress, Shopify and custom development, or get in touch to talk a topic through. The articles are written from more than a decade of building and managing sites for businesses, and the same team provides the services.
Have a question for the team?
Tell us what you are working on. A senior member of the team will reply with honest next steps.