Neil Batchelor
@nbwp.uk
Passionate about powering businesses online. From green web hosting @encode.host to SEO, I've got you covered. Love all things tech, Founder of https://WPCoventry.co.uk. Let's build something amazing together!
📍 Warwickshire, UK
📍 Warwickshire, UK
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And more news coverage of the river cleaning, “It's a Beautiful World” performance and water testing in Warwickshire.
September 29, 2026 at 10:24 AM
And more news coverage of the river cleaning, “It's a Beautiful World” performance and water testing in Warwickshire.
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Hey Folks,
Bit of news this morning. We're happy to present WordCamp Manchester 2026!
The event will take place in the Whitworth Locke Hotel on November 6th 2026.
Launch Post: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/alright...
Buy Tickets: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/
#wcmcr #wordcamp
Bit of news this morning. We're happy to present WordCamp Manchester 2026!
The event will take place in the Whitworth Locke Hotel on November 6th 2026.
Launch Post: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/alright...
Buy Tickets: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/
#wcmcr #wordcamp
September 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Hey Folks,
Bit of news this morning. We're happy to present WordCamp Manchester 2026!
The event will take place in the Whitworth Locke Hotel on November 6th 2026.
Launch Post: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/alright...
Buy Tickets: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/
#wcmcr #wordcamp
Bit of news this morning. We're happy to present WordCamp Manchester 2026!
The event will take place in the Whitworth Locke Hotel on November 6th 2026.
Launch Post: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/alright...
Buy Tickets: manchester.wordcamp.org/2026/tickets/
#wcmcr #wordcamp
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We're just 1 month away from WDC2026!
Tickets are just £99!
This year we have an awesome lineup of speakers
@paavandesign.com
@duncanpetrie.com
@amyhupe.bsky.social
@joshtumath.uk
@hidde.blog
@cjforms.bsky.social
@rivea0.bsky.social
@jesslynnrose.bsky.social
webdevconf.com
Tickets are just £99!
This year we have an awesome lineup of speakers
@paavandesign.com
@duncanpetrie.com
@amyhupe.bsky.social
@joshtumath.uk
@hidde.blog
@cjforms.bsky.social
@rivea0.bsky.social
@jesslynnrose.bsky.social
webdevconf.com
WDC2026 - October 9 2026, Watershed, Bristol, UK | Web Developers Conference
WDC is the web design and development conference based in Bristol, taking place in autumn each year.
webdevconf.com
September 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
We're just 1 month away from WDC2026!
Tickets are just £99!
This year we have an awesome lineup of speakers
@paavandesign.com
@duncanpetrie.com
@amyhupe.bsky.social
@joshtumath.uk
@hidde.blog
@cjforms.bsky.social
@rivea0.bsky.social
@jesslynnrose.bsky.social
webdevconf.com
Tickets are just £99!
This year we have an awesome lineup of speakers
@paavandesign.com
@duncanpetrie.com
@amyhupe.bsky.social
@joshtumath.uk
@hidde.blog
@cjforms.bsky.social
@rivea0.bsky.social
@jesslynnrose.bsky.social
webdevconf.com
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Almost one in six members of the House of Lords holds a paid political advisory role that, on Transparency International UK's analysis, carries a significant lobbying risk.
"At least six peers go further still, sitting as directors or senior partners in lobbying and political advisory firms."
"At least six peers go further still, sitting as directors or senior partners in lobbying and political advisory firms."
The House of Lords has become a lobbying network for hire
Almost one in six peers holds a political advisory role that presents a significant lobbying risk
www.transparency.org.uk
June 18, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Almost one in six members of the House of Lords holds a paid political advisory role that, on Transparency International UK's analysis, carries a significant lobbying risk.
"At least six peers go further still, sitting as directors or senior partners in lobbying and political advisory firms."
"At least six peers go further still, sitting as directors or senior partners in lobbying and political advisory firms."
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Did I buy this old black and white TV/clock radio and an RF modulator just so I could use it as a tiny monitor to make this post?
Yes, yes I did.
Yes, yes I did.
June 7, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Did I buy this old black and white TV/clock radio and an RF modulator just so I could use it as a tiny monitor to make this post?
Yes, yes I did.
Yes, yes I did.
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BBC currently asking motorists who have bought massive cars if parking spaces are too small. “Yes“ says a lady who has bought an absurd monster of a car. No lady, the spaces are not to small, your car is too big. If the spaces are fine for my 6 seater MPV then they should be big enough for anyone.
June 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM
BBC currently asking motorists who have bought massive cars if parking spaces are too small. “Yes“ says a lady who has bought an absurd monster of a car. No lady, the spaces are not to small, your car is too big. If the spaces are fine for my 6 seater MPV then they should be big enough for anyone.
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Important Update: Upcoming Enhancements to Your .UK Domain Name
The official registry for .UK domains is getting a major upgrade. Here is what it means for your business. 👇️
encode.host/announcement...
#DomainNames #Domains #UK
The official registry for .UK domains is getting a major upgrade. Here is what it means for your business. 👇️
encode.host/announcement...
#DomainNames #Domains #UK
June 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Important Update: Upcoming Enhancements to Your .UK Domain Name
The official registry for .UK domains is getting a major upgrade. Here is what it means for your business. 👇️
encode.host/announcement...
#DomainNames #Domains #UK
The official registry for .UK domains is getting a major upgrade. Here is what it means for your business. 👇️
encode.host/announcement...
#DomainNames #Domains #UK
Great day at the Nominet Members Event today, held at the Triumph factory.
Insights on the UK domain space, how it stacks up against other TLDs, what's happening with AI, but also, where some opportunities are hiding.
Also, got to see The Great Escape motorbike!
#nominet #dns #domain
Insights on the UK domain space, how it stacks up against other TLDs, what's happening with AI, but also, where some opportunities are hiding.
Also, got to see The Great Escape motorbike!
#nominet #dns #domain
June 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Old housemates, old school friends, family members, - they even asked a local launderette for an itinerary of what I've had washed!
All this from billionaire owned media because they don't want a party to continue growing that challenges power & wealth.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All this from billionaire owned media because they don't want a party to continue growing that challenges power & wealth.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
May 28, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Old housemates, old school friends, family members, - they even asked a local launderette for an itinerary of what I've had washed!
All this from billionaire owned media because they don't want a party to continue growing that challenges power & wealth.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
All this from billionaire owned media because they don't want a party to continue growing that challenges power & wealth.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨 Spam in the age of AI Search - A must read piece by @gfiorelli1.bsky.social warning about manipulative tactics from traditional search that are making a reappearance with AI search... that you should stay away from 👇
Check it out:
www.iloveseo.net/spam-in-the-...
Check it out:
www.iloveseo.net/spam-in-the-...
May 28, 2026 at 1:57 PM
🚨 Spam in the age of AI Search - A must read piece by @gfiorelli1.bsky.social warning about manipulative tactics from traditional search that are making a reappearance with AI search... that you should stay away from 👇
Check it out:
www.iloveseo.net/spam-in-the-...
Check it out:
www.iloveseo.net/spam-in-the-...
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Our main launch event for #GreatBigGreenWeek in Stratford District is taking place in Meon Vale this year on Saturday 6th June. Lots of activities and talks you can take part in, and information to help you live a greener lifestyle.
May 18, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Our main launch event for #GreatBigGreenWeek in Stratford District is taking place in Meon Vale this year on Saturday 6th June. Lots of activities and talks you can take part in, and information to help you live a greener lifestyle.
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We’re working with @WarksWildlife to fund biodiversity projects across the District—think wildflower planting 🌼 and tree planting 🌳 in shared spaces.
Eligible sites include schools, parks, allotments, village greens, community centres & more.
👉 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/7YJMl
Eligible sites include schools, parks, allotments, village greens, community centres & more.
👉 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/7YJMl
May 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
We’re working with @WarksWildlife to fund biodiversity projects across the District—think wildflower planting 🌼 and tree planting 🌳 in shared spaces.
Eligible sites include schools, parks, allotments, village greens, community centres & more.
👉 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/7YJMl
Eligible sites include schools, parks, allotments, village greens, community centres & more.
👉 Learn more: https://orlo.uk/7YJMl
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Happy 30th Birthday Internet Archive!
On May 10, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
On May 10, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
May 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Happy 30th Birthday Internet Archive!
On May 10, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
On May 10, 1996, Brewster Kahle founded a non-profit organization called the Internet Archive.
#InternetHistory
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When DAVID BOWIE attended PETER SELLER’s 50th birthday party in L.A. in 1975 he put together an impromptu band called ‘Trading Faces’ - including Bowie (sax), Bill Wyman (bass), Ron Wood (guitar), Joe Cocker (vocals), Jesse Ed Davis (guitar), Keith Moon (organ, vocal, drums).
May 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM
When DAVID BOWIE attended PETER SELLER’s 50th birthday party in L.A. in 1975 he put together an impromptu band called ‘Trading Faces’ - including Bowie (sax), Bill Wyman (bass), Ron Wood (guitar), Joe Cocker (vocals), Jesse Ed Davis (guitar), Keith Moon (organ, vocal, drums).
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Brilliant from @carolinelucas.bsky.social on Farage’s failed Brexit experiment 👏
bylinetimes.com/2026/05/01/n...
bylinetimes.com/2026/05/01/n...
'Nigel Farage Is the Architect of the Uk’s Decline and It’s Time for the Rest of Us to Rebuild Our Home in Europe'
The disastrous Brexit experiment imposed on us by the Reform UK leader and his allies must now be reversed, argues Caroline Lucas
bylinetimes.com
May 1, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Brilliant from @carolinelucas.bsky.social on Farage’s failed Brexit experiment 👏
bylinetimes.com/2026/05/01/n...
bylinetimes.com/2026/05/01/n...
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Two things about the Commons shenanigans:
🤔 Whatever Keir Starmer may or may not have done is not in the same ballpark as what Boris Johnson did over #Partygate
😡 This performative politics does nothing to improve the lives of British citizens and undermines their faith in democracy
🤔 Whatever Keir Starmer may or may not have done is not in the same ballpark as what Boris Johnson did over #Partygate
😡 This performative politics does nothing to improve the lives of British citizens and undermines their faith in democracy
April 28, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Two things about the Commons shenanigans:
🤔 Whatever Keir Starmer may or may not have done is not in the same ballpark as what Boris Johnson did over #Partygate
😡 This performative politics does nothing to improve the lives of British citizens and undermines their faith in democracy
🤔 Whatever Keir Starmer may or may not have done is not in the same ballpark as what Boris Johnson did over #Partygate
😡 This performative politics does nothing to improve the lives of British citizens and undermines their faith in democracy
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Tomorrow is the 100th edition of SEO Office Hours! Hurrah!
If you have never attended before - now's the time! All (some) of your SEO questions answered, probably, by either the guests or other SEO's in the chat, if they are not larking about.
www.goodsignals.com/seo-office-h...
If you have never attended before - now's the time! All (some) of your SEO questions answered, probably, by either the guests or other SEO's in the chat, if they are not larking about.
www.goodsignals.com/seo-office-h...
April 23, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Tomorrow is the 100th edition of SEO Office Hours! Hurrah!
If you have never attended before - now's the time! All (some) of your SEO questions answered, probably, by either the guests or other SEO's in the chat, if they are not larking about.
www.goodsignals.com/seo-office-h...
If you have never attended before - now's the time! All (some) of your SEO questions answered, probably, by either the guests or other SEO's in the chat, if they are not larking about.
www.goodsignals.com/seo-office-h...
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EU: The European Union will require sale of mobile phones with “user-replaceable and longer-lasting batteries” starting in 2027.
The regulation demands “availability of spare parts and manuals for 10 years to curb planned obsolescence”.
The regulation demands “availability of spare parts and manuals for 10 years to curb planned obsolescence”.
April 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
EU: The European Union will require sale of mobile phones with “user-replaceable and longer-lasting batteries” starting in 2027.
The regulation demands “availability of spare parts and manuals for 10 years to curb planned obsolescence”.
The regulation demands “availability of spare parts and manuals for 10 years to curb planned obsolescence”.
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Sharon Osbourne, an immigrant in the US, joins Tommy "10 names" Robinson, son of immigrants, with an Irish passport, who lives in Spain, on an anti-immigrant march in London 🤔
Sharon Osbourne indicates she will join Tommy Robinson's anti-immigration march
Sharon Osbourne has suggested she will be joining Tommy Robinson's anti-immigration 'Unite the Kingdom' march.
www.nme.com
April 18, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Sharon Osbourne, an immigrant in the US, joins Tommy "10 names" Robinson, son of immigrants, with an Irish passport, who lives in Spain, on an anti-immigrant march in London 🤔
Forgot to post that I updated our Bad Bots plugin earlier this week....
Better code and quashed some bugs.
"Bot detection and blocking system that protects your WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots."
#WordPress #Plugin #Updates
wordpress.org/plugins/edh-...
Better code and quashed some bugs.
"Bot detection and blocking system that protects your WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots."
#WordPress #Plugin #Updates
wordpress.org/plugins/edh-...
EDH Bad Bots
A smart WordPress plugin that automatically blocks malicious bots and crawlers that ignore your site's robots.txt file.
wordpress.org
April 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Forgot to post that I updated our Bad Bots plugin earlier this week....
Better code and quashed some bugs.
"Bot detection and blocking system that protects your WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots."
#WordPress #Plugin #Updates
wordpress.org/plugins/edh-...
Better code and quashed some bugs.
"Bot detection and blocking system that protects your WordPress site from unwanted crawlers and malicious bots."
#WordPress #Plugin #Updates
wordpress.org/plugins/edh-...
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April 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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From the Archives: How many WordPress Plugins is too many for your site? - https://dwinrhys.com/2023/03/15/how-many-wordpress-plugins-is-too-many-for-your-site/
How many WordPress Plugins is too many for your site?
You should have a lean site, of course, but we also need a functional site. How many WordPress plugins is too many?
dwinrhys.com
April 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
From the Archives: How many WordPress Plugins is too many for your site? - https://dwinrhys.com/2023/03/15/how-many-wordpress-plugins-is-too-many-for-your-site/