FOUBLOG
— welcome to FOUBLOG, where strategy meets creativity.
Here you’ll find stories from my favourite client projects, tips to boost your SEO and Squarespace site, and the occasional peek behind the scenes at how I work and why I love doing what I do.
Why I Choose Squarespace Over WordPress
An honest, jargon-free look at why I move musicians and small businesses from WordPress to Squarespace to stop content burnout and website maintenance faff.
The luxury of making something just for fun
An honest, behind-the-scenes look at making Instagram reels without chasing numbers or burning out. If you’re tired of perfect social media benchmarks, here is how to find a filming style that actually feels like you.
DIY | Zone: Fix Your Digital Hub
Stop throwing money away on expensive webmaster retainer fees. Get instant, self-serve access to a growing toolkit of copy-and-paste Squarespace CSS snippets, plain-English tech walkthrough videos, and sustainable SEO blueprints built specifically for musicians and creative small businesses. Your digital sandbox for just £4.99/month.
Instagram Glossary for Beginners: What Everything Actually Means
Confused by social media jargon? This simple, plain-English Instagram glossary breaks down the most common terms to help creators navigate the platform without the burnout.
Why Work With Me
Learn why hiring a freelance web designer can save time, money and stress. I create budget-friendly Squarespace websites for creatives & small businesses.
Squarespace SEO for Blogs: Everything You Need to Know
Think Google is just a giant, old-school phone book? Here is a plain-English guide to watering your blog's SEO, organising your headings, and getting your creative business noticed in Altrincham without the expensive agency fluff.
From Orrest Head to Whinlatter Forest – Chasing Stick Man
Chasing the Gruffalo and Stick Man in Cumbria: are Orrest Head and Whinlatter Forest really toddler- and pram-friendly? Honest tips for Julia Donaldson fans.
Hawkshead & Latterbarrow
Discover a stunning circular walk from Hawkshead in the Lake District, perfect for a gentle adventure with breathtaking views. Explore well-maintained paths, enjoy panoramic vistas of iconic fells like the Langdale Pikes and Old Man of Coniston, and soak up the magic of winter mist in the valleys. A short and rewarding route ideal for walkers of all levels.
Dovestone Reservoir & Ashway Moss: A dog-friendly Hike
Discover the scenic circular walk around Dovestone Reservoir and Ashway Moss. A stunning route with breathtaking views, perfect for hikers and nature lovers.
Great Crag (3/214)
Somehow we managed to do five fells in one small trip to The Lake District in April 2019. It’s almost like we knew what was to come the year after. By some miracle of added foresight I took photos of the same view on both my Canon Eos 7D Mark II and my iPhone 8 which gives the opportunity for some great side-by-side comparisons.
The Importance of Knowing Your Good Side
Knowing how to stand and what positions to take to look your best in a photo can save you a lot of frustration and gain you a lot of confidence on stage or during a photoshoot.
Why ‘finding your light’ on stage is so important
Though it may seem basic knowledge, it’s easier said then done (and I speak from experience) to ‘stand in your light’ on stage. The most important -and perhaps evident- reason to do it, is to be seen. But there are other less obvious reasons to master it.
Rannerdale Knotts (2/214)
Rannerdale Knotts is the second out of 214 fells in my journey to walk all the fells of the Lake District. With startlingly high confidence in my iPhone 8 and no foresight whatsoever, I set out for the Rannerdale Knotts without my DSLR. Weirdly, this ties in to my previous post about the differences, advantages and disadvantages of DSLR cameras and iPhone cameras. A common theme seems to be bubbling to the surface in these posts, almost as if I’d always planned for it..
Dale Head (1/214)
Dale Head was the first fell I ever did and I didn’t even know it.
Follow my journey to walk all the fells of the Lake District. Today I’ll be chatting about my first fell ever: Dale Head. I also compare the photos I took with my Canon EOS 7D Mark II and my iPhone 8.
Latrigg (8/214)
Latrigg a great little mini-fell that won’t take up your whole day, so you can easily plan something else alongside it. I wouldn’t say it was my favourite fell so far, but the views over Keswick and Borrowdale are stunning and well worth the walk.
North Coast 500: Scenic, Affordable & Unforgettable
Discover the best stops and hidden gems along Scotland’s North Coast 500. A budget-friendly road trip with breathtaking views and unforgettable moments.