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Journal.

Notes, guides and articles on design, the web, and building things in Malta.

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Do I need a website if I have a Facebook page?

Social feels free until the algorithm changes. What a website does that Facebook can’t — and how the two work together.

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WordPress template vs custom website — which is right for you?

The honest trade-offs: speed, SEO, ownership, maintenance — and when a template genuinely is the right call.

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What is a website prototype — and why ask for one first?

A real, clickable version of your site before you commit — and why it removes the biggest risk in any web project.

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7 signs your business website needs a redesign

The honest signs your site is quietly costing you customers — ranked by what each is worth.

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The best way to take bookings online for a Maltese small business

WhatsApp vs Calendly vs platforms vs custom — the real trade-offs, costs and all.

Article

Business automation in Malta: where to start (honestly)

Which process to automate first, with real payback maths — and what not to touch.

Guide

Booking systems in Malta — a practical guide

Bookings while you sleep, reminders that cut no-shows, and no per-booking fees.

Guide

E-commerce in Malta — what makes an online shop sell

Speed, local payments, Malta & Gozo delivery rules, and the Shopify/Woo/custom question.

Guide

What a restaurant website in Malta should actually do

Live menus (no PDFs), reservations without the phone, and being found by hungry people.

Guide

Hotel websites in Malta — winning back direct bookings

Beating 15–25% OTA commission with a site that makes booking direct the obvious route.