Notes from the shop

Plain, useful notes on building and growing an online shop — no hype, no jargon, no invented numbers. Written by the person who does the work.

Field Notes

How much should Meta Ads management cost in the UK?

How much should Meta Ads management cost in the...

What should a UK business actually pay for Meta Ads management? Compare freelancers, agencies, flat fees and percentage-of-spend models — and what should be included before you sign.

How much should Meta Ads management cost in the...

What should a UK business actually pay for Meta Ads management? Compare freelancers, agencies, flat fees and percentage-of-spend models — and what should be included before you sign.

How much should a Shopify SEO audit cost in the UK?

How much should a Shopify SEO audit cost in the...

What should a Shopify SEO audit cost in the UK? A practical buyer’s guide to automated reports, specialist reviews and full strategic audits — including what should be included, warning...

How much should a Shopify SEO audit cost in the...

What should a Shopify SEO audit cost in the UK? A practical buyer’s guide to automated reports, specialist reviews and full strategic audits — including what should be included, warning...

How much does AI automation cost for a small UK business?

How much does AI automation cost for a small UK...

A practical UK guide to AI automation pricing: what simple workflows, multi-step builds and managed agents can cost, what should be included, and how to decide what is worth automating...

How much does AI automation cost for a small UK...

A practical UK guide to AI automation pricing: what simple workflows, multi-step builds and managed agents can cost, what should be included, and how to decide what is worth automating...

How much should a Shopify CRO audit cost in the UK?

How much should a Shopify CRO audit cost in the...

What should you pay for a Shopify CRO audit in the UK? A practical guide to price, scope, evidence depth and the warning signs that separate useful diagnosis from an...

How much should a Shopify CRO audit cost in the...

What should you pay for a Shopify CRO audit in the UK? A practical guide to price, scope, evidence depth and the warning signs that separate useful diagnosis from an...

Laptop showing an ecommerce storefront beside theme mockups and a custom wireframe on a bright workspace.

Shopify theme vs custom theme: which should a U...

Should you use a Shopify Theme Store theme, customise one, or pay for a fully custom build? A practical UK decision guide covering cost, flexibility, maintenance and when custom work...

Shopify theme vs custom theme: which should a U...

Should you use a Shopify Theme Store theme, customise one, or pay for a fully custom build? A practical UK decision guide covering cost, flexibility, maintenance and when custom work...

Laptop and printed worksheet showing a simple ecommerce conversion funnel from sessions to purchase.

Why is my Shopify conversion rate low? How to f...

A practical Shopify conversion diagnosis for finding whether the real leak is traffic quality, product pages, cart or checkout before you spend more on ads or a redesign.

Why is my Shopify conversion rate low? How to f...

A practical Shopify conversion diagnosis for finding whether the real leak is traffic quality, product pages, cart or checkout before you spend more on ads or a redesign.

Is something not working in the shop?

Start with the symptom. You do not need to know whether the answer is Shopify, CRO, Google Ads, Meta Ads or something else.