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Peter White, Director Informations Solutions and The Web Orchard
Information Solutions Ltd is proud to celebrate a significant milestone as Director Peter White marks 20 years with the business, reflecting on a career that has helped drive the company's growth, embrace new technologies and support organisations across Shropshire, the UK and beyond. Peter's journey began with a part-time job at Greggs, where he learned[...]

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UX Still Matters for SEO in an era of AI search

With search rapidly evolving, especially with the rise of AI-driven results and generative search experiences, it’s easy to assume that traditional SEO tactics alone will keep your website competitive. But the truth is: user experience (UX) has never been more vital to SEO performance. AI may change how search results are displayed particularly following wider[…]

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Leading connectivity company has announced feature to block AI crawlers accessing website content without permission or compensation. Crawlers have been a universal tool along with the internet for decades allowing platforms to “read” website content and utilise for designated purposes. The most common is crawlers checking website indexes to power search engines. Without crawlers, the[…]

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European accessibility act explained and what it means for businesses and their websites to prepare to meet requirements
Understanding the European Accessibility Act (EAA) The European Accessibility Act (EAA) is a landmark directive introduced by the European Union (EU) aimed at improving accessibility across a range of digital and physical products and services. Set to take effect on 28 June 2025, the EAA seeks to break down barriers faced by people with disabilities[...]

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WordPress Website Hosting and Support

Your WordPress website is the cornerstone of your online presence. It’s where you connect with potential customers, showcase your brand, and drive conversions. But a great website is only half the battle. To ensure smooth operation, security, and optimal performance, you need a reliable WordPress hosting provider. With countless hosting companies out there, choosing the[…]

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Guide for parish councils to use gov.uk domains

A guide on how The Web Orchard can support local councils with gov.uk domains The Web Orchard supports a number of parish council websites through our Community Hub system. It is considered best practice for parish councils to use a .gov.uk domain name. To help explain why local councils are seeking to obtain new domains[…]

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Google Consent Mode V2: Guide from The Web Orchard on cookies and privacy changes in 2024

Read our guide on the Google’s changes to cookies and website privacy The digital landscape is constantly evolving, and user privacy is a growing concern. To address this, Google introduced Consent Mode V2, a significant update affecting websites that rely on Google tools like Google Analytics and Ads, particularly those targeting users in the European[…]

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Google Business Profile Website Shutdown 2024

Google has announced that websites generated through Google My Business profiles will be switched off in 2024. For years, organisations could use a Google feature to create a basic website using information on their Business Profile. Over time as organisation needs and technology has changed, the use of this feature has reduced and following a[…]

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As we countdown to the end of another year, we at The Web Orchard are proud of our achievements. 2023 has been another whirlwind of innovation, growth, and, most importantly, delivering incredible results for our amazing customers. From local SMEs to international giants, we’ve helped businesses across every sector blossom online. We’ve crafted websites that[…]

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