Our Blog Posts

Stopping WooCommerce Bot Attacks Exploiting PayPal & Local Pickup Over the past few weeks, we’ve had several people get in touch with us about a worrying WooCommerce issue. The problem? Fraudulent PayPal orders caused by bot attacks that target the WooCommerce products JSON endpoint. ...

We were recently approached to create a brand-new website for K&M Acoustics, one of the longest-established car audio specialists in Wigan. Founded back in 1996, they’ve been at the heart of the UK car audio scene for nearly 30 years. Many enthusiasts will still remember their legendary SPL record-breaking van from the 90s, which became famous across the country and even further afield. ...

Client: Whitworth Community High School Project: School Prospectus Format: 16-page, 210mm square brochure Print Run: 300 copies ...

At NW Design, we specialise in creating bespoke wall and desk planners tailored perfectly for your business needs. From compact desk planners to large-format wall planners, our designs are professional, practical, and visually engaging. ...

We’re pleased to share a recent project we completed for our long-standing client, Dante Group, where we created two essential handbooks to enhance their internal communications and operational standards. ...

At NW Design, we take pride in delivering bespoke digital solutions that not only look great but also perform exceptionally well. Our latest project involved designing and developing a new website for Lumina Surveillance Group, a company dedicated to providing high-quality, professional surveillance and investigation services to both private and corporate clients. ...

At NW Design, we love bringing a brand's vision to life through quality print design, and our recent collaboration with JJ Smith in Liverpool was a great example of that. Known for supplying innovative woodworking machinery, JJ Smith wanted a brochure that not only showcased their Automated Woodworking Machinery solutions but also reflected their long-standing reputation for excellence. ...

We’re thrilled to share the exclusive program we designed and printed for British singing sensation Lucy Thomas, who made her eagerly awaited West End concert debut at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Tuesday, 22 October! ...

Cloudflare recently rolled out a clever new feature called Speed Brain, designed to make websites load faster by prefetching navigation links. On the surface, it sounds fantastic—who doesn’t want faster loading times? But, as we discovered firsthand at NW Design, this nifty tool had some unexpected side effects: WordPress plugin updates started failing. Worse yet, Cloudflare had enabled this feature by default for all free accounts, though it was still in beta. This inconsistency meant the problem appeared on some sites and not others, making it even harder to pin down. ...

At NW Design, we’ve been using MailerLite for over 12 months to help our clients streamline their email marketing. ...

Crafting a Stunning A5 Landscape Brochure: The Design Journey of the Incredible Dog Shower At NW Design, we take pride in transforming concepts into visually captivating and effective marketing tools. One of our recent projects involved designing an 8-page A5 landscape brochure for the Incredible Dog Shower—a revolutionary product aimed at making dog washing a breeze. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we brought this brochure to life. ...

We recently had the pleasure of working on an exciting project for a new client, Cake Deluxe (formerly known as Fantastic Cakes). The project presented a unique challenge as we were asked to make updates to an existing WordPress website that had seen numerous developers over the years and was severely out of date. Despite the complexities and the often less-than-cost-effective nature of picking up someone else’s work, we embraced the task with enthusiasm. ...

At NW Design, we take immense pride in our work with various charities across the country. From local hospices to the North West Air Ambulance, and the fabulous team at DBASUK, The UK’s Diamond Blackfan Anaemia Syndrome Charity, whose commitment to making a difference is unwavering. ...

We are delighted to announce the completion of a dynamic, double-sided A5 flyer for our esteemed client, Bearing Source Ltd. As a prominent engineering firm located in Bootle, Liverpool, Bearing Source specialises in a comprehensive range of motor and transmission-related products, including Bearings, Drive Belts, and Motors. They are recognized as industry leaders in this technical field. ...

On March 19th, 2024, we had the privilege of attending a momentous occasion—the 50th anniversary celebration of St Joseph’s Hospice in Thornton. For five decades, this beacon of compassion has provided unwavering support to individuals and families in their time of need, making a profound difference in the community. ...