Practical guides for Irish small business owners
No fluff. No SEO jargon. Honest writing on websites, pricing, online growth and getting your business found in Ireland.
Solicitor websites in Ireland: trust, compliance, and leads
Solicitor websites in Ireland are governed by Law Society advertising rules and have unusually high trust bars. Here's how to do them right — and what to avoid.
Why tradespeople in Ireland need a website (not just Facebook)
If you're a tradesperson in Ireland still running your business off a Facebook page, you're leaving money on the table. Here's why — and what to do about it.
The website checklist for Irish cafés (2026)
If you run a café in Ireland, your website has one job: convince someone walking past to come in. Here's the 2026 checklist.
AI website builders vs a real designer: the honest take
AI can scaffold a website in 60 seconds. So why aren't agencies dead? Here's the honest take on what AI does well, where it falls flat, and the model that actually works.
Google Business Profile setup for Irish businesses (2026)
The single highest-ROI hour an Irish small business owner can spend online. Here's the 2026 step-by-step.
Ecommerce website design in Ireland: launch an online store in 2 weeks (2026 guide)
A practical guide for Irish businesses: how AI-native ecommerce website design cuts launch time from months to days — and how the LEO Trading Online Voucher can cover half the cost.
Local SEO for Irish small businesses: the practical guide
Local SEO is the highest-ROI marketing channel for most Irish small businesses. Here's the no-nonsense playbook for 2026.
What is AI automation? A plain-English guide for Irish business owners
Every consultant in Ireland is suddenly selling AI. Here's what it actually is, what it can and can't do for a small business, and where to start.
GDPR and AI: what Irish businesses need to know before automating customer data
You don't need a 60-page DPIA to use AI safely. But there are a few things every Irish business owner should lock down before letting an agent near customer data.
Stripe vs Revolut vs PayPal for Irish online stores
Stripe, Revolut Business, or PayPal — which is actually best for an Irish online shop in 2026? Fees, payouts, chargebacks, the lot.
How much does an ecommerce website cost in Ireland?
A clear breakdown of what an Irish ecommerce site actually costs to build and run in 2026 — platform fees, design, payments, the lot.
Grow Digital Voucher explained: up to €5,000 for your website
If your business has outgrown the €2,500 Trading Online Voucher, the €5,000 Grow Digital Voucher is the next step. Here's the plain-English breakdown.
Trading Online Voucher 2026: full step-by-step guide
Up to €2,500 toward your website, 50% match-funded by your Local Enterprise Office. Here's exactly how to qualify and apply in 2026.
How much does a small business website cost in Ireland? (2026)
A blunt, up-to-date guide to what an Irish small business should actually pay for a website in 2026 — and where the money goes.
How to set up a website for a new business in Ireland
Just registered with the CRO and ready to go online? Here's the no-nonsense checklist for getting your first business website live.
Squarespace vs Wix vs custom: what Irish businesses should pick
Squarespace looks slick. Wix is everywhere. Custom feels expensive. Here's how to pick — based on what you're actually trying to do.
Why your Facebook page isn't enough (especially in Ireland)
Plenty of Irish businesses still rely on a Facebook page as their "website." Here's why that's quietly losing you money.
SEO basics for Irish businesses (no jargon)
Forget link-building agencies. The SEO basics that actually move the needle for Irish businesses fit on one page.
Starting a business in Ireland: the online checklist
Just decided to start? Here's the online side of starting a business in Ireland, in the order that actually works.
Best Irish small business website examples (2026)
What does a genuinely good Irish small business website look like in 2026? Here's the shortlist and the patterns worth stealing.
What to write on your About page (Irish small business edition)
The About page is the second-most-visited page on most small business sites. Here's how to stop wasting it.