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The Mortar & Pixel Blog

Practical advice on web design, local SEO, and getting found online — written for local business owners, not developers. New posts added regularly.

Web Design
Web Design July 2026 · 7 min read

AI and web development: what the evidence actually says

Faster builds, cheaper tools, and some real risks. A balanced, evidence-based look at what AI is actually doing to web development right now — with sources.

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Local SEO
Local SEO June 2026 · 5 min read

Where do customers actually look when they need a local business?

98% of people use the internet to find local businesses. Here's what the research says about how customers search — and what it means if you're not showing up.

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Company news
Company news June 2026 · 5 min read

Why we started Mortar & Pixel — and what we're here to do

A proper introduction to the business, where the idea came from, and what we're trying to do for local businesses across West Yorkshire. Written by Jamie, founder.

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