Fixing WordPress 500 Errors & “There Has Been a Critical Error”
Seeing a WordPress 500 error or “There has been a critical error on your website”? This calm guide explains what it means, what to check safely, and when to get professional help.
Help Centre
Running, maintaining, fixing, updating… it can all be too much for busy people.
My Help Centre aims to demystify techy issues, debunk common myths, and show you what actually matters.
What You’ll Learn Here
- How to respond calmly when your site breaks
- What problems are safe to fix yourself (and which aren’t)
- Why speed, security, and stability are connected
- How real WordPress issues are diagnosed and resolved
And, as always, if you need clarification or free advice, contact me anytime.
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Locked Out of WordPress? Calm Steps to Regain Access
Can’t log in to WordPress? This calm, step-by-step guide explains why lockouts happen, what’s safe to try yourself, and when to get help.
Do I Need to Update My Website?
Not every website needs a redesign. This practical checklist helps business owners decide whether updating their site will actually deliver ROI — or whether it’s better left alone.
Why Some People Choose Website Builders (and What That Says About How We Value Websites)
Why do so many businesses choose website builders like Wix instead of custom websites? A calm, reflective look at cost, convenience, false economy, and why websites matter more than most people realise.
Backlinks Explained Without The Hype (What They Do, What They Don’t, And When They Matter)
Backlinks are often misunderstood in SEO. This guide explains what backlinks actually do, what they don’t do, and when they genuinely matter for search visibility.
Keyword Research That Actually Helps (A Practical, Real-World Approach)
Skip To Section This article is Part 5 of a short series on how modern SEO works. If you’d like to start from the beginning, you can read Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): What It Is — and What It Isn’t. By now, a few things should be clear: Which leads to the obvious question: If […]
How Google Chooses Between Pages (And Why “SEO-Looking” Pages Often Lose)
Skip To Section This article is Part 4 of a short series on how modern SEO works. If you’d like to start from the beginning, you can read Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): What It Is — and What It Isn’t. Once search intent is understood, the next logical question is this: If multiple pages match […]
Search Intent: What Google Is Really Looking For
Search intent explains why two pages targeting similar phrases can perform very differently, even when both appear “optimised”. It also explains why keyword tools often feel incomplete on their own. I’ll explain.
Why Keyword Research Feels Broken (And Why It’s Not)
If you’ve ever opened a keyword research tool and thought, “This tells me nothing useful”, you’re not imagining things. I’ll explain Keyword Research without the tech-talk.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): What It Is — and What It Isn’t
At its core, SEO is about helping search engines understand your website well enough to show it to the right people. Let me explain.