Practical blog

Practical articles about websites, WordPress and SEO.

I write about the things I actually deal with when building and editing websites: Google visibility, trust, content, WooCommerce, technical issues and the decisions that decide whether a website helps or only exists.

WordPress / SMTP

What is SMTP and why it matters for WordPress

SMTP is the quiet technical part that decides whether forms, password resets and store emails actually reach the inbox.

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WordPress / SMTP

Why WordPress is not sending emails and how to fix it

When forms, order emails or password resets fail, first check whether the email is created, sent and trusted by the inbox.

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WooCommerce / shipping

How to set up WooCommerce shipping

Shipping zones, methods, free shipping, pickup options, shipping classes and checkout testing in one practical setup flow.

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WooCommerce / repair

Why WooCommerce shipping does not show at checkout

A practical checklist for missing shipping options: zones, address matching, enabled methods, products, cache and plugins.

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WordPress / form

How to set up a WordPress contact form that works

A contact form needs more than fields: delivery, Reply-To, spam protection, SMTP and a real test message.

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WooCommerce / payments

How to set up WooCommerce payments

Bank transfer, cash on delivery, card payments, test orders, emails and correct order status after payment.

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Website pricing

How much does a website cost?

A smaller 2-3 page website starts from 400 EUR. The article explains what changes the price, what is a separate running cost and why the cheapest website is not always cheaper long term.

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AI / website development

How AI helps me build client websites

How I use AI for research, content, code review, SEO and testing without letting it replace my decisions or responsibility for the result.

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SEO / business website

Why every business needs its own website

An SEO-focused look at why a social profile or platform listing is not enough. A website gives a business a clear offer, trust, contact and its own place in search results.

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SEO / Search Console

A portfolio gets impressions but no clicks. What does that mean?

A real Search Console example: Google was showing project pages for client names first, not service queries like website development or WordPress edits.

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WordPress / security

How to use AI when cleaning an infected WordPress site

A practical note about where AI helps during WordPress malware cleanup, where it can be risky, and what still needs manual verification.

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WordPress / migration

How to move a WordPress site with Backup Migration

A step-by-step workflow for backup, import, URL checks, cache, forms and final verification after moving a WordPress site.

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WooCommerce / diagnostics

WooCommerce issue repair: how to diagnose a broken store

A practical workflow for checking WooCommerce problems: orders, checkout, payments, emails, plugins, cache, logs and recent changes.

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