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Official PHP logo illustrating two critical PHP security vulnerabilities announced in October 2026
October 2026

Critical PHP security flaws: what does this mean for WordPress?

Even when WordPress and its plugins are up to date, the hosting server may still need a security update. Here's how to check and who to contact.

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Real landscape mockup of a vacation rental website with property information
September 2026

What should a good website for a holiday home or vacation apartment include?

From photos and amenities to location, reviews, availability, FAQs and multiple languages: these are the elements a good vacation rental website should make clear.

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Real landscape mockup of the multi-rental vacation rental website
September 2026

Website for multiple vacation rentals: how one website can manage your complete rental portfolio

Multiple vacation rentals on one website, with a property overview, individual detail pages, CMS, multiple languages, availability and room to grow.

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Real Villa Maré vacation rental website mockup
September 2026

Connect a PMS to your vacation rental website: Lodgify, Beds24, Smoobu and other rental software

What is a PMS, how does an API integration work and which data can be synchronised between rental software and your own vacation rental website?

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Too many WordPress plugins slow down and weaken your site
September 2026

WordPress plugins: when do you have too many?

Plugin count alone does not determine whether a WordPress site is slow or vulnerable. Quality, maintenance, overlap and what actually loads matter more. Here's how to assess your stack on the Costa Blanca.

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How much will a website cost on the Costa Blanca in 2026?
September 2026

How much does a website cost on the Costa Blanca in 2026?

How much does a website cost on the Costa Blanca in 2026? See current packages from €895, e-commerce from €1,495 and WordPress maintenance from €25 per month.

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Why Automatic Translations Can Harm Your SEO Strategy
September 2026

Why automatic translations can hurt your SEO and sales on the Costa Blanca

Automatic translation does not have to hurt SEO. The key difference is between a translation widget and real language pages with their own URLs, hreflang and reviewed content. This is what works in 2026 on the Costa Blanca.

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Real landscape mockup of a vacation rental website design
September 2026

Your own vacation rental website alongside Airbnb and Booking.com: what are the options?

Your own website alongside Airbnb and Booking.com gives you more control over presentation, discoverability, languages and the booking route that fits your rental.

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ChatGPT and Claude as two AI assistants for website content and management
September 2026

ChatGPT or Claude with Sanity: which fits your workflow?

ChatGPT and Claude can both work directly with Sanity. The meaningful differences are workflow, adjacent capabilities, permissions and availability, not a simple winner.

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Modern website built with reusable content blocks for easy management and expansion
August 2026

A scalable website: fast, manageable and ready to grow

A scalable website is not built by adding more plugins or one-off pages. It starts with sound content architecture, reusable components and a CMS that keeps growth manageable.

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AI helps prepare website content and updates while the user remains in control
August 2026

Let AI work directly with your website

AI can work directly with structured website content, but reliable website management still requires clear permissions, a draft-first workflow and human review.

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WordPress, Gutenberg and page builders: what's the difference and what's smart for your Costa Blanca website?
July 2026

WordPress, Gutenberg and page builders: what's the difference and what's smart for your Costa Blanca website?

Elementor, Divi, Gutenberg, blocks, themes. The terms pile up the moment you want something done to your website. Here's what each part actually does, what it costs you in speed and in money, and what you end up tied into.

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Should you use AI to write your website content?
May 2026

Should you use AI to write your website content?

AI can help with website content. It can also damage it. Here's the honest breakdown: when it works, when it hurts your SEO and your credibility, and how to use it without making your website sound like every other business online.

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Why your Costa Blanca business needs a multilingual website
May 2026

Why your Costa Blanca business needs a multilingual website

The Costa Blanca is one of the most linguistically mixed markets in Europe. Your clients search in Dutch, English, and Spanish. A website in one language reaches one group. Here's what a properly built multilingual site actually does.

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Do I need a website if I already have Instagram or Facebook?
May 2026

Do I need a website if I already have Instagram or Facebook?

Instagram is visual. Facebook groups are where the Costa Blanca expat community lives. Both feel like enough. Here's what running your business on social media alone is actually costing you.

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Why an AI-built website won't bring in clients
May 2026

Why an AI-built website can still fail to bring in clients

AI website builders are fast, cheap, and produce something that looks finished. The problem is what you can't see underneath. Here's what's usually missing.

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Why your website doesn't work
April 2026

Why your website doesn't work

You have a website. It's live. And it does absolutely nothing for your business. No calls, no enquiries, no new clients. Here's what actually goes wrong, and where to start.

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5 things that drive visitors away from your website (and how to fix them)
April 2026

5 things that drive visitors away from your website (and how to fix them)

You put time and money into your website. People visit it. And then they leave without doing anything. Here are the 5 most common reasons that happens, and what to fix first.

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What makes a good website? A practical guide for businesses on the Costa Blanca
April 2026

What makes a good website? A practical guide for businesses on the Costa Blanca

Most businesses on the Costa Blanca have a website. Very few have one that works. Here's what the difference looks like in practice, from the things visitors notice to the things they never see.

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Website facts: speed, design and visitor trust
February 2026

Speed, design and trust: what makes a website work on the Costa Blanca

Most websites lose visitors in the first few seconds. Speed, design and trust signals each do a different job. When one fails, the others can't compensate. Here's what that looks like in practice.

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5 mistakes on real estate websites and how to fix them
January 2026

5 mistakes on real estate websites and how to fix them

Every day, people on the Costa Blanca search for properties and agents online. Most real estate websites lose those visitors due to the same 5 avoidable mistakes. Here's what they are.

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5 most common website mistakes (and how to avoid them)
January 2026

5 most common website mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Discover the 5 most common website mistakes entrepreneurs make and learn easy ways to fix them. Clear, practical advice for more customers.

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Why your business needs a website
January 2026

Why your business needs a website

A website isn't a box to tick. It's the thing that builds trust before you've spoken to anyone, answers questions at 2am, and gets you found on Google. Here's what a website actually does for your business on the Costa Blanca.

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Why Every Real Estate Agent Needs a Professional Website
January 2026

Why every real estate agent needs a professional website

Most property buyers on the Costa Blanca research online long before they contact anyone. Your website is often the first and only impression you get to make. Here's what it needs to do.

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Why a language utton Costs You Customers
December 2025

Why a Language Button Costs You Customers on the Costa Blanca

Many businesses on the Costa Blanca rely on a simple language button or Google Translate widget. It may look multilingual, but it often harms SEO, trust and conversions. Discover why real multilingual websites perform better and how to reach international clients effectively.

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Commercial Background as the Foundation for Conversion‑Focused Websites
November 2025

Commercial background as the foundation for conversion‑focused websites

Learn which design pitfalls hurt your website’s performance and how to prevent them.

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colors in design
October 2025

The Psychology of Color in Web Design

Colour shapes how people feel about your business before they read a single word. Most websites get this wrong by accident. Here's how to use it deliberately.

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