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’m the Creative Director at Outmost, an award-winning animation studio.

For over 15 years, I’ve helped brands produce video content that works — beautifully. We uncover what matters most to your audience, then craft it into story-led content that draws your audience in. 

Think of it like your core message, wrapped in an engaging wrapper. 

The result? Brand films, explainers, and PR campaigns that cut through and deliver the goods. 

So if you need animated video that connects, converts, and delivers, let’s talk.

Oliver Lawer

We had so much fun working on this one. I'll share project assets over the coming weeks to show how it all came together.

Case Study: ONE CSP

We recently partnered with the The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on ONE CSP. An initiative to strengthen members' sense of belonging and participation.

The challenge wasn't just awareness. It was helping members see participation is a real possibility for them, and the clear benefits. 

Our approach:
👉 A script that makes people feel validated, and interested to explore
👉 A visual approach that feels welcoming, inclusive, and confident
👉 An animation that draws the eye in the all the right places. 
👉 A clear CTA: sign up

Can't wait to hear the long term results!

Big thanks to Jennie Edmondson & Becca Bryant for being super lovely clients as always :)

We craft animation to perform beautifully | Creative Director @ Outmost

We like loops, it turns out. These are looping shorts we created for ONE CSP.

👉 What are looping shorts? 
Sub-20 seconds. 
Designed to loop seamlessly. 
No sound by design. 
Perfect for social feeds. 

👉 Why do they work? 
Continuous motion holds attention.
You watch it twice without realising.
Each loop reinforces the message. 

For The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, these sat alongside the main explainer. 

The loops stop the scroll.
The explainer drives conversions.

Here are the social shorts we did as part of ONE CSP. All made by recutting the original VO, and stitching together sections of the animation.

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