John Corner - Website, Design, Marketing, Teesside

06/03/2026

Behind the scenes of a recent project…

I’ve been working with Hawthorn Lodges Country Park to improve their website, SEO and online advertising.

The project brought together:

✔ Website optimisation
✔ SEO improvements
✔ Google Ads management
✔ Facebook & Instagram advertising
✔ Analytics and conversion tracking

The results so far:

• Cost per enquiry reduced by 33%
• Advertising spend reduced by 22%
• Enquiries increased by 16%

It’s a great example of how the right website, proper tracking and well-managed advertising can work together to generate more enquiries.

You can read the full project overview here:
👉 https://johncorner.co.uk/project/hawthorn-lodges-website-optimisation-seo-paid-ads/

27/02/2026

Remember when the internet made that screeching noise before it connected? 📞💻

I’ve been building websites for 25 years now. From dial-up and Flash intros to AI search and Core Web Vitals, the tools have changed massively.

But the goal hasn’t.

It’s still about making things easy. Clear. Fast. Useful.

I’ve written a new blog looking back at what’s changed over the last quarter of a century in web development, and what hasn’t moved an inch.

Have a read here: https://johncorner.co.uk/lessons-from-25-years-web-development/

21/01/2026

Future-proofing your WordPress site isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about making sure your website stays fast, stable, and easy to manage as WordPress evolves. Whether you’re using Divi or another setup, planning ahead now can save time, cost, and stress later.

https://johncorner.co.uk/future-proofing-your-wordpress-website/

19/12/2025

All the best for 26!

JC x

12/12/2025

Project live! 👂
I’ve designed and built a clean, modern website for Hear Again, a mobile professional ear irrigation and ear care service in Scotland. The project also included local SEO for Edinburgh, clear service messaging and improved conversion paths to help customers book quickly and confidently.

Take a look at the full project here 👇
https://johncorner.co.uk/project/hear-again-mobile-professional-ear-irrigation-website/

Responsive website & branding for Hear Again, Edinburgh’s mobile ear irrigation service. Local SEO, logo refinement, GDPR compliance & social media branding.

11/12/2025

Project 🌳
I’ve redesigned and optimised the website for Arbor Works Tree Services, including full local SEO, Google Ads management, Google Tag setup, and conversion tracking to help increase enquiries across Teesside and North Yorkshire.

Take a look at the project here 👇
https://johncorner.co.uk/project/arbor-works-tree-services/

Responsive website, SEO & Google Ads for Arbor Works Tree Services in Teesside. Boosting visibility, enquiries & growth across Middlesbrough & surrounding areas

08/12/2025

Is your website ready for 2026?

Most business owners think website maintenance is something you do once a year, usually when something breaks. But that approach is becoming dangerous.

Websites today are not just digital brochures. They are complex systems connected to payment gateways, booking tools, and Google. If you leave them untouched for too long, they don't just get slow—they get vulnerable.

I have just published a new article explaining why regular maintenance is the smartest business decision you can make this year. I cover:

✅ Why security threats are rising (and how to stop them).
✅ Why Google prefers maintained sites.
✅ How speed directly affects your sales.

Read the full guide here: https://johncorner.co.uk/website-maintenance-importance-2026/

05/12/2025

Just launched the full redevelopment of my website at johncorner.co.uk.

Built on Divi 5, redesigned from the ground up, faster, cleaner and with subtle Depeche Mode–influenced design throughout.
It now includes better SEO, modern layouts and proper case-study pages for all my recent work.

Take a look 👇
https://johncorner.co.uk/redeveloping-my-own-website-a-fresh-start-for-johncorner-co-uk/

04/12/2025

🚗 Website Project: Pass With Zack – Stokesley Driving Instructor

I’ve redeveloped the website for Pass With Zack, a well-known local driving instructor in Stokesley. The new site is faster, clearer and focused on helping learners book lessons easily while showcasing Zack’s great reputation in the area.

Local SEO improvements, a cleaner layout and updated branding now give Zack a stronger online presence – and it’s already helping bring in more new pupils from Stokesley, Great Ayton, Hutton Rudby and surrounding villages.

Take a look 👇
https://johncorner.co.uk/project/pass-with-zack-driving-instructor-website/

03/12/2025

Struggling to keep on top of your marketing while running a busy business?
You're not alone. I've put together a simple guide to the affordable tools every UK SME should be using to save time, automate the boring bits and stay visible online.

Read the full post here 👉 https://johncorner.co.uk/affordable-tools-every-sme-should-use-for-marketing-automation-in-2026/

02/12/2025

I worked with Cammo Solar Solutions to develop a clean, fast and modern website and branding that highlights their renewable energy services and helps customers understand the benefits of monitoring solar.

If you're interested in how a well-designed site can support a growing green-energy business, take a look here 👉 https://johncorner.co.uk/project/cammo-solar-solutions/

Complete website and branding launch for Cammo Solar Solutions, including responsive design, SEO, logo creation and custom enquiry forms for their solar monitoring services.