Our Blog

Hints and tips and news about what we have been up to.
You will also find answers to our most frequently asked questions here.

Review of the year 2023

Our Review of the year 2023It's incredible that seven years have flown by since The Digital Grapevine launched! During this time, we've been involved in so many exciting projects within our local community and have provided invaluable assistance to our loyal clients...

Why use Google Analytics?

Maximise the potential of your website  After investing in a website, you want to know how effective it is. Obviously, you may notice an increase in sales and you can ask your customers how they found you, but to really understand how your website is performing...

Bristol website design: A guide to creating a stunning and effective online presence

Bristol website design: A guide to creating a stunning and effective online presenceBristol is a vibrant and creative city with a thriving digital economy. As a result, there is a growing demand for high-quality website design services in the area. If you're looking...

How Do I Improve my Google Search Ranking? 7 Tips for Success

We get asked this question a lot. Of course, you can engage the services of an SEO agency to help you try and boost your ranking. However, many small businesses to not have the budget for this, especially when they are just starting out. Although we are not SEO...

You’ve written a blog post, now what?!

Unfortunately it's not enough to just create a great piece of content, publish it on your website and hope your audience will find it!  You have to tell people it's there!  After taking the time to write informative content you have to make it work hard for you to...

Why do I need a website for my business?

If you are a business owner, you might be wondering if having a website is really necessary. After all, you may already have a physical location, social media accounts, and word-of-mouth referrals. Why invest in something that seems like an extra expense and hassle?...

Why isn’t my website on the first page of Google?

I have a new website, but why can't I find it on Google?You have invested in a new website, but now are wondering why you can't find it when you search for it on Google! There are several reasons why a website may not appear at the top of Google search results. Here...

Review of the year 2022

Our Review of the year 2022 This is our 6th review of the year and after the turmoil of the past two years it has been good to focus solely on the business this year, without having to home-school at the same time! This year we have been involved in interesting new...

Why we love being part of the Thornbury community

Supporting our local businesses and charitiesThornbury is more than just small market town approximately 12 miles north of Bristol. For me it is my home town, having grown up locally and moving back here thirteen years ago. For Laura it has been her home for 16 years...

Community centre websites – Bringing people together

A website for Turnberrie's Community Centre, Thornbury.Community centres are important hubs in any town,  as they give people the chance to socialise, learn and access services. We are lucky that in Thornbury we have a large, modern, fully accessible centre, providing...
How to edit text and change images on your website

How to edit text and change images on your website

A quick guide to editing your website using Divi Visual Builder  Many of our clients like to have the freedom to update text on their website themselves. If your website was created by us, using the Divi Builder, this guide will show you how to make minor textual...

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Adding new blog posts to your website

Adding new blog posts to your website

A quick guide to adding new blog posts to your Divi website Many of our websites have blog pages which allow you to add new content to your site.   This content is added in the form of posts. If your website was created by us, using the Divi Builder, this guide...

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Our Review of the year 2019!

Our Review of the year 2019!

2019 - Another amazing year! It's hard to believe another year has gone by! It has become a bit of a tradition to take time at the end of the year to think about everything we have achieved and focus on the future. When you are running your own business there is never...

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Our review of the year 2018!

Our review of the year 2018!

Our review of 2018 We can't quite believe we are at the end of 2018 already! It only feels like a few months ago we were reviewing 2017, but here we are at the year end already. We always like to take this opportunity to think about the year we have had and plan for...

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GDPR

GDPR

Our take on GDPR On 25th May 2019 the way a business handles personal data is set to change with the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. These rules will give companies new responsibilities and your customers new rights over how their...

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So you are updating your own website?

So you are updating your own website?

Our guide to making website content updates We create websites using WordPress. Using WordPress means our customers have the option to update the content and photos on their website themselves. The opportunity to regularly create fresh content has many benefits. More...

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Two years of the Digital Grapevine

Two years of the Digital Grapevine

Our 22 lessons So here we are, two years after taking that leap of faith to start our own business!  We have been busy but we have enjoyed ourselves (most of the time!)  Things haven't always panned out as we thought they would, but we are now in a position where we...

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How to choose a website designer

How to choose a website designer

Tips when employing a web designer Do you need a new website? Are you confused about how the process works and the options available to you? In this digital age, every company could benefit from having an online presence. Some businesses only require a simple...

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