Cory Highfield · Insights

Insights

Practical thinking about the web.

August 5, 2026

What I Look for When Auditing a Business Website

A practical overview of the areas I examine when reviewing a business website, from technical foundations to content and conversion.

July 15, 2026

How Accessibility and SEO Work Together

Accessible websites often have many qualities that also make them easier for search engines and users to understand.

June 24, 2026

Why SEO Should Start Before Website Development

SEO works best when search intent, structure and content are considered before the first page is built.

June 3, 2026

Website Redesigns: What to Keep and What to Change

A redesign should solve problems, not simply replace the appearance of a website.

May 13, 2026

Google Search Console: What Business Owners Should Look At

Search Console provides valuable information about search visibility. Here are the reports that deserve attention.

April 22, 2026

How Internal Linking Helps SEO

Internal links connect related information, help visitors navigate and give search engines useful context about your pages.

April 1, 2026

The Problem With Overcomplicated Websites

More plugins, more systems and more features do not automatically create a better website.

March 11, 2026

Drupal vs Static HTML: Which Is Right for Your Website?

Drupal remains powerful, but a static HTML site can be a better fit for some organizations. The right choice depends on the problem.

February 18, 2026

How to Build a Website That Search Engines Understand

Clear structure, semantic HTML, useful content and strong internal linking give search engines a better understanding of a website.

January 28, 2026

AI Search Is Changing How People Find Businesses

Search is becoming more conversational and answer-driven. Businesses still need strong websites and useful information.

January 7, 2026

SEO Trends Canadian Businesses Should Watch in 2026

The search landscape continues to change. These are the SEO developments that matter most to Canadian organizations.

December 17, 2025

Why Your Website Isn't Ranking on Google

A website can be technically online and still be difficult for search engines to understand. Here are the common reasons.

November 26, 2025

Local SEO for Canadian Businesses

How Canadian businesses can improve local visibility through useful location pages, accurate information and strong website signals.

November 5, 2025

What Website Accessibility Really Means

Accessibility is more than adding alt text. Learn the practical foundations of an accessible website.

October 15, 2025

Static HTML Websites vs CMS Websites

A comparison of static HTML and content management systems, including where each approach makes sense.

September 24, 2025

Technical SEO: What Canadian Businesses Should Check First

A practical technical SEO checklist covering crawling, indexing, performance, mobile usability and site structure.

September 3, 2025

Why Website Speed Matters for SEO

Website speed affects visitors, usability and search performance. Here is what businesses should actually measure.

August 15, 2025

What Makes a Good Business Website in 2025?

A practical look at the fundamentals that make a business website useful, credible, accessible and effective.