Founder & Managing Director at Liven Creative

I build brands that stand out and websites that perform. 

I’m the founder of Liven Creative, a B Corp-certified branding and website agency, and Studio 7, a specialist automotive and motorsport web agency.

For over 25 years, I’ve helped businesses create brands that attract the right customers, communicate clearly, and fuel long-term growth.

At Liven Creative, we build brands that make everything easier. Winning business, attracting customers, and scaling with confidence. Through strategy, design, and digital execution, we help companies establish a strong identity and competitive advantage.

At Studio 7, we create tailored, high-speed websites for automotive and motorsport brands. Your website should reflect the precision, performance, and engineering excellence that define your industry.

If you need a brand that resonates, a website that delivers, and a digital presence built for growth, let’s talk.

Andrew Myles

Your WordPress site does not need a redesign.
It needs a health check. Because in 2026, the websites that win are not the prettiest.

They’re the ones that are fast, simple, secure, and easy to run.

Here’s the Website Health Checklist for 2026, straight from the video.

1) Foundations

Update WordPress, your theme, and every plugin.
Then delete what you don’t use.

Fewer plugins, fewer moving parts.
Fewer moving parts, fewer bugs.
Fewer bugs, fewer “why is the site down?” moments.

2) Performance (on mobile, on 4G)

Stop testing on WiFi like it’s 2016.
Use PageSpeed Insights to check load time and stability.

Quick win, switch images to WebP.
And please, stop uploading massive images for tiny boxes.

3) Security sweep

Reset passwords.
Turn on two-factor authentication.

Enable automatic backups.
Store backups off the main server.
And once in a while, test a restore, because hope is not a backup plan.

Run a malware scan too.
Only use plugins from trusted developers.

4) SEO basics

Every key page needs:
A clear topic.
A useful title.
Sensible internal links.

Fix broken links.
Check redirects.
Resubmit your sitemap in Search Console.

5) Sanity check forms and tracking

Click your main forms.
Test key links.
Make sure analytics is still connected and data is flowing.

Because nothing says “we’re guessing” like broken tracking.

A healthy WordPress site in 2026 is built for leads, not clutter.
Fast. Simple. Secure.

Want a quick sense check?
Drop “CHECKLIST” in the comments and I’ll share the exact version we use.

#WordPress #WebsitePerformance #WebsiteSecurity #SEO #LivenCreative

Founder, Liven Creative (B Corp) & Studio 7 | Crafting Standout Brands & High-Performance Websites for Growth

Your WordPress site in 2026 should feel like a power tool.

Not a dusty brochure.

But most sites we see are held together with:
Slow plugins.
Clunky UX.
And a “we’ll fix it later” SEO setup.

That costs you in three places:
1. Rankings
2. Enquiries
3. Trust

At Liven Creative, we help you get control back.

What we fix
-Strip out unused plugins, fewer moving parts, fewer problems
-Speed up load time, so people stay and take action
-Clean up UX, so visitors can find what they need fast
-Tighten SEO from layout to on-page structure
-Keep it aligned to your brand, so it looks sharp and feels credible

A good WordPress site is not loud.
It’s calm, quick, and quietly convincing.

If you want a free website audit, comment AUDIT and we’ll send the link.

#LivenCreative #WordPress #WebsiteDesign #SEO #B2BMarketing

Business leaders are drowning in website advice.

Most of it is noise.

Every year brings a new list of "must-haves"- spinning logos, neon palettes, flashing animations.

But if you are a B2B founder, you have probably realised that most of this is nonsense.

Here is the reality for 2026:
• Your website is your best salesperson.
• It works 24/7 and handles more objections than your whole team.
• If it is chasing gimmicks instead of converting leads, you have a problem.

I have filtered through the fluff to highlight the WordPress trends aimed squarely at performance, simplicity, and conversion.

Swipe through the carousel for the roadmap to a high-performing B2B site in 2026.

We are covering why speed is now a branding statement, the mobile-first reality check, and the design shifts that actually move the needle.

👉 Why it matters: Ignoring how the web is evolving is a risk you cannot afford to take.

👇 The link to the full article is in the comments.
#B2BMarketing #WebDesign #WordPressTrends #2026 #ConversionRateOptimisation

The biggest WordPress website trends for 2026 

Thank You Thursday 🙏

Big thanks to Tara at Skala for trusting us with her new website 💛

We built this as part of our pay-monthly website package, designed for busy business owners who want a professional, confident online presence without the big upfront cost or ongoing hassle.

Tara was a dream to work with, clear on her vision, open to ideas, and focused on creating something that truly supports her business as it grows. The result is a clean, purposeful website that reflects Skala perfectly and gives Tara a solid platform to build from.

Thanks again, Tara - we loved bringing this one to life 🙌

#ThankYouThursday #ClientLove #PayMonthlyWebsites #SmallBusinessSupport #LivenCreative

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Most WordPress “trends” for 2026 are noise.

More movement. More effects. More clutter.

They look clever.
They don’t convert.

What actually matters is far less exciting, and far more profitable.

Here’s what we’re seeing work right now and why it’ll matter even more next year:

• Speed beats design tricks, every time
If your site loads fast, people stay. If it doesn’t, they leave. No second chances.

• Simplicity wins
Fewer pages. Clear story. One main action. Busy sites confuse buyers, clean sites guide them.

• Conversion focused UX
Above the fold should answer three things instantly, who you are, what you do, why it matters. Every key page needs a clear next step.

• Mobile and accessibility
If it’s hard to read or tap on a phone, it’s broken. Most of your traffic is already telling you that.

• Visible security and privacy
Trust signals are not optional anymore. They affect confidence, rankings, and reputation.

• Lighter, greener websites
Less code. Fewer images. Smarter hosting. Faster sites cost less to run and feel better to use.

The pattern is simple.
The fastest, clearest website wins in 2026.

Quick test.
Open your site on mobile using 4G, not WiFi.
Try to find a service or fill in a form.
If it feels slow or frustrating, your visitors feel the same.

If you want a calm, honest review of your site, say so in the comments.

No pitch. Just clarity.

I care about how websites feel to use. Especially for people who are stressed, busy or not very “techy.”

I’m the co-founder of Hancock & Rowe, a user experience(UX) and web agency that helps membership organisations, healthcare brands and travel/booking businesses make their websites calmer, clearer and easier to navigate.

A few results I’m proud of:
Counselling Tutor: +103% average increase in conversions, with individual instances up to +425%, and significantly higher CTA engagement after we redesigned the website to work directly with their 2 key audiences.

British Chiropractic Association (BCA): leading UX and web design for a member-first site that was shortlisted for Best Website at the 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards.

Stay in a Pub: +55% conversions overall, +88% increase in offer conversions, and a +12% increase in basket value after our user-first strategy and design updates.

Most of my work is helping teams who say things like:
“Our navigation has grown like a jungle over the years.”
“People can’t find what they need, so they phone or email instead.”
“We’ve improved the content, but journeys still feel clunky – especially bookings and forms.”

I work with your team to:
untangle messy navigation and information architecture
simplify key journeys (join, book, enquire, renew, donate)
spot friction and drop-offs using analytics, recordings and user feedback
turn that into clear UX and UI improvements we can help you implement

Who I typically work with:
Membership associations and professional bodies
Healthcare furniture brands and care providers
Travel, accommodation and experience/booking sites
Education providers and learning platforms
Financial advice and platforms 
Subscription-based services

Mostly, I’m partnering with Heads of Marketing, Membership or Digital who need their website help the right people find the right thing, and follow through.

What it’s like working together:
I translate UX findings into plain speaking language the whole organisation understands.
We make decisions based on user behaviour and research, not opinions.
Accessibility, clarity and emotional load are part of the brief, not an afterthought.

If your website feels more complicated than it should – and you’d like a calmer, clearer experience for your users and your team – I’m happy to take a look.

📩 Send me a message with a link to your site and what’s bothering you most about it, and I’ll share a couple of practical ideas you can use.

Jason Hancock

Last week we visited the Solar System. All of it (almost all of it).

It was Ramble 'n Rant, organised by The Agency Adventure. One of my favourite activities to meet up with new and familiar faces. 

Unfortunately sickness of kids hit the masses and so was 3 of us who took in the drizzle and coffees. (Thanks for making the journey Hannah Pilbeam and Shanel Richardson)

We did manage to see some of the worlds biggest solar system scale model (photographic evidence of Neptune below). 

We had to sack off Pluto (just like the International Astronomical Union (IAU) did with its planet status) due to the amount of Mud (probably something you wouldn't need to contend with if you were travelling the 3.9 billion miles to actual Pluto).

I'm for doing it again in the summer though if people fancy it, let me know and will reach out with dates nearer the time. We could even add in a stop off at the local vineyard. 

#networking #netwalking #ramblnrant #kent #agencies

I help membership, healthcare & travel brands untangle confusing websites, journeys & bookings and turn them into easy-to-use, higher-converting experiences | Co-founder at Hancock & Rowe

🚀 Something big is coming for the membership sector. Want to be first in line?

After a nearly a decade supporting membership organisations, we have seen the same pressure show up again and again: tighter budgets, higher expectations, and a constant need to prove value.

So we teamed up with specialist partners across the sector to create Re:Member 2026, a practical guide to improving retention and acquisition through your website.

And at Hancock & Rowe, we are covering the UX and Web design chapters. We are focusing on what actually helps people join, renew, and feel confident they are in the right place.

This is not a “quick wins” playbook.

It is clear, practical, and built around strong foundations and smarter digital experiences that support acquisition and retention.
Inside, you will find:

 🔧 How to remove common retention blockers on your website
 🎯 How to strengthen acquisition without big budgets
 🧩 Expert insight across key disciplines: Brand, SEO, PPC, UX, Web development, Web design

Created alongside Search Seven, Heavy Penguin Digital, and This Brand Works.

We are releasing it very soon.

If you want early access, comment “member” and send me a connection request, and I will DM you a link. 👇

Know someone in the membership world who would find this useful? Tag them below.

#membership #2026 #UX #Webdesign #ebook #digitalmarketing

Glimpse of the Re:Member 2026 eBook content

Happy New Year, lets go for a walk. 

If you fancy meeting other agency folk without the awkward small talk… come for a walk instead.

I’m hosting a Ramble ’n Rant in Otford, Kent on behalf of The Agency Adventure, a relaxed netwalking session (networking + walking) for agency owners and consultants.

We’ll be taking in the Otford Solar System Scale Model (yep — the biggest in the world), so expect good conversation, fresh air, and a few “wait… that’s Pluto?!” moments.

✅ Agency owners + consultants
✅ Informal, friendly, no-salesy
✅ Free to join (please donate though)

Book your FREE spot here: https://lnkd.in/djkQRgWV

📍 Otford, Kent
🗓️ Friday 23rd January | ⏰ 10am

#Netwalking #AgencyLife #Consultants #TheAgencyAdventure #Kent

👀 Want a sneak peek at what’s inside the UX and Web design chapters of Re:Member 2026?

Last week we shared the first teaser. Today, here is a look at 7 areas we break down, specifically for membership organisations that want better acquisition and retention in 2026:

1️⃣ Design for retention, not just navigation
Members do not come to “use a website”, they come to complete tasks quickly.

2️⃣ Fix the moments that lose people
Login, joining, renewal, event booking, CPD access. These are the journeys that decide whether people stick around.

3️⃣ Treat your website like a service channel
Less brochure, more “get things done”, with fewer steps and less friction.

4️⃣ Make “findability” effortless
Clear IA, clear labels, predictable patterns, and content that is easy to locate on mobile.

5️⃣ Use personalisation carefully (and realistically)
Not everything needs to be personalised, but members should not feel like the site is one-size-fits-all.

6️⃣ Build trust in seconds
Your design is your first impression. Layout, clarity, consistency, and relevance all shape whether someone feels confident enough to join or renew.

7️⃣ Design for everyone, and design for mobile
Readable, accessible, and easy to use for different levels of digital confidence, across all screen sizes.

The full guide is landing soon.

If you want early access, comment “member” and send me a connection request, and I will DM you a link. 👇

And if you know someone in the membership world who’d benefit, tag them below. 🙌

#membership #webdesign #ux #digital

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