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How to Migrate Hosts Without Downtime

By Web Orchard WORDPRESS Apr 21, 2026
The fear that stops people moving hosts A lot of businesses stay on hosting they know isn't good enough simply because migrating sounds risky, downtime, lost emails, broken links. Done properly, a migration shouldn't involve any of that. Here's roughly how it should work. Start on a staging environment, not the live site The website[...]

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Signs Your Current WordPress Hosting Is Holding You Back

By Web Orchard WORDPRESS Jan 16, 2026
Hosting is invisible until it isn't Most business owners never think about their hosting until something goes wrong, a slow site, an unexpected bill, or worse, a security issue. The trouble is that by the time it's obviously a problem, it's often been quietly costing you traffic and conversions for months. Your site is slow,[...]

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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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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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Working in partnership with Build It International

By Web Orchard NEWS, WEB DESIGN, WORDPRESS Mar 18, 2019
Build It - The Web Orchard - Web Design Shrewsbury

Build It International is a charity that creates opportunities for young people and communities in Zambia through skills training, work experience and essential community building projects. Wanting to increase the reach and impact of their brand, whilst creating greater engagement with their website, Build It turned to The Web Orchard for assistance. The Objective: As[…]

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