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The European Accessibility Act: What It Means for Businesses and How to Prepare

By Web Orchard E-COMMERCE, GUIDES, WEB DESIGN, WORDPRESS Feb 07, 2025
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. Since taking effect on 28 June 2025, the EAA has been breaking down barriers faced by people with disabilities, ensuring[...]

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Finding the Perfect Match: What to Look for in a WordPress Hosting Provider

By Web Orchard GUIDES, WEB DESIGN, WORDPRESS Oct 11, 2024
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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Goodbye to Google my Business Websites

By Web Orchard GUIDES, NEWS, WEB DESIGN Jan 09, 2024
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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2023: Another Year of Orchard-Grown Success

By Web Orchard DIGITAL MARKETING, NEWS, WEB DESIGN Dec 20, 2023

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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Bishops Castle invites visitors from county and beyond with website launch

By Web Orchard NEWS, SHROPSHIRE, WEB DESIGN Jan 18, 2023

South West Shropshire welcomes visitors from around the world due to the wealth of scenery, history and culture. To further aid awareness of the area and all it has to offer, the Bishops Castle and Beyond website (www.bishopscastleandbeyond.co.uk) has been developed to serve businesses and visitors alike.   The website created by Shropshire web design[…]

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How to Ensure Website Accessibility

By Web Orchard GUIDES, WEB DESIGN Aug 26, 2022
Website Accessibility Tips

As with any area of business, the aim is to be engaging and offer your customers what they are seeking to “sell” your products or services. If a premises, every effort would be made to ensure your business is able to be accessed physically, the same can be said for your digital space. What is[…]

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When should you refresh/upgrade your website?

By Web Orchard GUIDES, WEB DESIGN, WORDPRESS May 09, 2022
Time to change your website with The Web Orchard

As technology and user behaviour changes, to stay ahead refreshing your website regularly is essential. Industry best practice recommends a website refresh every 2-3 years. This enables a fresh look at your website content, performance and to maximise opportunities to make the most of newer technologies. A refreshed website can also help keep up with[…]

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Our 2021 Portfolio

By Web Orchard NEWS, WEB DESIGN Aug 16, 2021
2021 has been one of our busiest years for the web team so we wanted to share some of the projects we've been working on: Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG The Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG was created as a single commissioning organisation for the county of Shropshire on 1 April, 2021. They are responsible[...]

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