Good Websites

Good Websites Custom WordPress websites and handcrafted one-page websites for New Zealand businesses. Based in Tauranga.

Friendly, straightforward web design with ongoing support. 💻 https://goodwebsites.nz

Good Website Tip 166 ★ Avoid CAPTCHAs. They do more harm than goodCAPTCHAs can create more problems than it solves. They...
03/09/2026

Good Website Tip 166 ★ Avoid CAPTCHAs. They do more harm than good

CAPTCHAs can create more problems than it solves. They were designed to stop spam, but they also make things more complicated for users. Many people find them confusing and frustrating. While it’s important to block bots, captchas often push away real users, leading to fewer sign-ups and a poorer experience.

Instead, try friendlier spam prevention options like:

- Hidden form fields (honeypots)
- Rate limiting
- Email or phone verification after submission

Keep your forms simple and quick to fill out. The easier it is for visitors, the more likely they are to stay engaged.

https://goodwebsites.nz/website-tips-12

Cropping and adjusting images in WordPress just got easier 📷WordPress 7.1 introduces a dedicated Media Editor, bringing ...
02/09/2026

Cropping and adjusting images in WordPress just got easier 📷

WordPress 7.1 introduces a dedicated Media Editor, bringing the main image editing tools together in one place.

You can crop images, choose an aspect ratio, flip them horizontally or vertically, rotate them more precisely, and edit image details.

Another handy improvement for anyone regularly updating their own website.

More WordPress 7.1 updates
https://goodwebsites.nz/whats-new-in-wordpress-7-1

A little social media reminder 👋Not every post will get likes, comments, or instant results. That doesn’t mean people ar...
01/09/2026

A little social media reminder 👋

Not every post will get likes, comments, or instant results. That doesn’t mean people aren’t seeing it.

Posting regularly on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram shows people your business is active and still doing its thing. Keep showing up. Over time, that visibility helps build familiarity and trust. 💪

Ready for a refresh? 🔄We’ve given New Zealand soprano, performer, and entertainer Sharon Cotter’s website a fresh new lo...
31/08/2026

Ready for a refresh? 🔄

We’ve given New Zealand soprano, performer, and entertainer Sharon Cotter’s website a fresh new look. We’ve updated the coding framework and refreshed the design, giving the website a more modern feel and helping keep everything running smoothly across today’s devices. ✨

Sometimes a website doesn’t need replacing. A good refresh can make all the difference.

A small WordPress 7.1 change that makes the backend nicer to use 👍The admin toolbar now stays visible when you’re workin...
30/08/2026

A small WordPress 7.1 change that makes the backend nicer to use 👍

The admin toolbar now stays visible when you’re working in the Site Editor or Block Editor, making it easier to move around WordPress while you’re editing.

There’s also a clearer back button, better icons, improved site identity settings, and a few other admin tidy-ups.

Nothing revolutionary, but lots of little improvements that make WordPress easier to use.

See what else is new in WordPress 7.1
https://goodwebsites.nz/whats-new-in-wordpress-7-1

Good Website Tip 167 ★ Make your pages look great when shared on social mediaHave you ever shared a link and seen a stra...
28/08/2026

Good Website Tip 167 ★ Make your pages look great when shared on social media

Have you ever shared a link and seen a strange preview or no preview at all?

This happens when your page is missing necessary metadata. To make your content look right on social media, add Open Graph tags to your pages. These tags help platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn show the correct title, image, and description when someone shares your link.

For X, set up X Cards to achieve the same effect.

After you add the tags, test your URLs with preview tools to ensure they look good. This simple step makes your pages look professional and appealing when shared, which can increase your traffic and engagement.

https://goodwebsites.nz/website-tips-12

Upgrade time 🚀 All our clients' WordPress websites are now running the latest WordPress 7.1.Keeping WordPress up to date...
28/08/2026

Upgrade time 🚀 All our clients' WordPress websites are now running the latest WordPress 7.1.

Keeping WordPress up to date helps websites stay secure, compatible, and running smoothly. It’s all part of our ongoing WordPress Management Plan, so our clients don’t have to worry about it. 💻

https://goodwebsites.nz/website-design -maintenance

One of the WordPress 7.1 features we’re most excited about 🙌You can now control how blocks look on different screen size...
27/08/2026

One of the WordPress 7.1 features we’re most excited about 🙌

You can now control how blocks look on different screen sizes directly within WordPress. Make a heading smaller on mobile, adjust spacing on tablets, or tweak other styles without needing custom CSS.

We’ve traditionally handled a lot of this with custom CSS, so having more responsive controls built directly into WordPress is a very welcome improvement.

More on what’s new in WordPress 7.1
👉 https://goodwebsites.nz/whats-new-in-wordpress-7-1

Keeping the Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand website fresh and up to date 📚 As part of our content service, we regularly ...
27/08/2026

Keeping the Montessori Aotearoa New Zealand website fresh and up to date 📚 As part of our content service, we regularly add new posts and other updates to the website. It means their team can simply send through the information, and we take care of getting everything online, looking good, and easy to find. 💻

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27 Bayvista Close
Tauranga
3112

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Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm

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