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AI Website Builders Compared: Wix AI vs Framer vs Hostinger vs a Developer
AI & Web Development

AI Website Builders Compared: Wix AI vs Framer vs Hostinger vs a Developer

We tested the major AI website builders head-to-head against a custom-built site. Here's what each actually produces, what it costs, and where they all fall short.

February 10, 2026
11 min read
By Barry van Biljon
AI and Web Development in 2026: What Business Owners Actually Need to Know
AI & Web Development

AI and Web Development in 2026: What Business Owners Actually Need to Know

AI can build a website in minutes. But should it build yours? A no-hype guide to AI website builders, AI coding tools, and when you still need a human.

February 9, 2026
14 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Can ChatGPT Build My Website? We Tested It. Here's What Happened.
AI & Web Development

Can ChatGPT Build My Website? We Tested It. Here's What Happened.

We gave ChatGPT a real client brief and asked it to build a complete website. The results were better than expected in some areas and worse in others.

February 8, 2026
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
How We Use AI at TurboPress (And Where We Don't)
AI & Web Development

How We Use AI at TurboPress (And Where We Don't)

Full transparency on which AI tools we use, what we use them for, and the tasks we refuse to hand to AI. No marketing spin.

February 7, 2026
9 min read
By Barry van Biljon
AI-Generated Content and SEO: Does Google Penalize AI Writing?
AI & Web Development

AI-Generated Content and SEO: Does Google Penalize AI Writing?

Google doesn't penalize AI content. It penalizes bad content. Here's the actual difference, what the algorithm updates changed, and how to use AI without tanking your rankings.

February 6, 2026
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
How AI Agents Are Replacing WordPress Developers (And What It Means for Your Business)
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AI & Web Development

How AI Agents Are Replacing WordPress Developers (And What It Means for Your Business)

AI website builders can launch a site in minutes. But can AI actually replace a web developer? Here's what AI can and can't do for your business, and when human expertise still wins.

February 5, 2026
8 min read
By Barry van Biljon
The Real Cost of an AI-Built Website vs a Custom Site (With Numbers)
AI & Web Development

The Real Cost of an AI-Built Website vs a Custom Site (With Numbers)

AI websites cost R55/month. Custom sites start at R75,000. But cost per month is the wrong metric. Here's the full cost comparison with conversion data.

February 4, 2026
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
AI for Ecommerce: Product Descriptions, Chatbots, and Personalization That Works
AI & Web Development

AI for Ecommerce: Product Descriptions, Chatbots, and Personalization That Works

AI tools can write 500 product descriptions in a week, handle 87% of customer inquiries, and boost conversions by 26%. Here's what actually works and what's hype.

February 3, 2026
11 min read
By Barry van Biljon
When AI Website Builders Fail: 5 Real Examples and What Went Wrong
AI & Web Development

When AI Website Builders Fail: 5 Real Examples and What Went Wrong

AI builders generate sites in minutes. But some of those sites break in weeks. Here are 5 real scenarios where AI-built websites failed and what each business learned.

February 2, 2026
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Web Design Trends That Will Boost Your Online Store in 2026
Website Strategy

Web Design Trends That Will Boost Your Online Store in 2026

Discover the web design trends that help ecommerce stores sell more. From smart layouts to smooth animations, here's what your customers actually want to see.

February 1, 2026
6 min read
By Barry van Biljon
The R1,200,000 Black Friday Nightmare: A Case Study
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eCommerce Security

The R1,200,000 Black Friday Nightmare: A Case Study

An anonymized but all-too-real story of a WooCommerce store that crashed during their biggest sales weekend. What went wrong. What it cost. How it could have been prevented.

January 5, 2026
11 min read
By Barry van Biljon
The WooCommerce Security Stack That Actually Works
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eCommerce Security

The WooCommerce Security Stack That Actually Works

Forget installing WordFence and hoping for the best. This is real server-level hardening for stores that can't afford to lose customer data, sales, or their reputation.

January 5, 2026
14 min read
By Barry van Biljon
What Happens When Your WooCommerce Store Gets Hacked (The Real Cost Nobody Talks About)
eCommerce Security

What Happens When Your WooCommerce Store Gets Hacked (The Real Cost Nobody Talks About)

This isn't fearmongering - it's reality. From PCI compliance nightmares to Google blacklists, here's what actually happens when attackers breach your store.

January 5, 2026
12 min read
By Barry van Biljon
From Template Site to High-Performing Asset: Our Website Redesign Playbook
Website Strategy

From Template Site to High-Performing Asset: Our Website Redesign Playbook

A behind-the-scenes look at how we transform generic, slow websites into custom-engineered business assets. See our 6-step process.

March 15, 2025
8 min read
By Barry van Biljon
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Hosting (and How It Hurts Your Sales)
Website Performance

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Hosting (and How It Hurts Your Sales)

Why that R99/month hosting plan is actually costing you thousands in lost revenue. We break down the impact of TTFB, downtime, and security risks.

March 10, 2025
6 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Analytics That Matter: Sales Funnel Reports & Conversion Tracking
eCommerce Growth

Analytics That Matter: Sales Funnel Reports & Conversion Tracking

Stop looking at vanity metrics. Learn how to track the events that actually drive revenue using Google Tag Manager and GA4.

March 5, 2025
7 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Scaling WooCommerce: What Changes When You Hit 10,000+ Monthly Visitors
eCommerce Growth

Scaling WooCommerce: What Changes When You Hit 10,000+ Monthly Visitors

Growing pains are real. Learn how to handle high traffic, optimize checkouts, and prevent crashes when your store starts to scale.

March 1, 2025
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
React vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Right for Your Website?
Website Strategy

React vs WordPress in 2026: Which Is Right for Your Website?

A business owner's guide to choosing the right technology. We break down the cost, speed, and maintenance differences between a custom React app and a WordPress site.

February 25, 2025
9 min read
By Barry van Biljon
A Modern WordPress Stack: How We Run Fast, Secure Sites on Docker & Cloud
Website Performance

A Modern WordPress Stack: How We Run Fast, Secure Sites on Docker & Cloud

Why we ditched shared hosting for a containerized, cloud-native approach. Learn how Docker, Redis, and Nginx create a fortress for your business.

February 20, 2025
8 min read
By Barry van Biljon
How to Make a WordPress Site Load in Under 2 Seconds: A Practical Checklist
Website Performance

How to Make a WordPress Site Load in Under 2 Seconds: A Practical Checklist

A comprehensive guide to optimizing WordPress performance. From caching strategies to database tuning, here's how to achieve sub-2-second load times.

February 15, 2025
10 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Core Web Vitals for Non-Developers: What They Are and Why Google Cares
Website Performance

Core Web Vitals for Non-Developers: What They Are and Why Google Cares

A plain-English guide to Google's performance metrics. Learn what LCP, CLS, and INP mean for your business, SEO, and bottom line.

February 10, 2025
6 min read
By Barry van Biljon
Next.js Performance Optimization: A Complete Guide for 2025
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Website Performance

Next.js Performance Optimization: A Complete Guide for 2025

Learn how to optimize your Next.js applications for maximum performance with proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tips.

January 15, 2025
12 min read
By Barry van Biljon