News & Views


We publish news digests in our ‘News & Views Blog’ keeping you up to date with news regarding our services and special offers, ICT and technological developments, news for charitable 

and community companies and more!  


Normally published bi-monthly + occasional others.

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We resumed our e-newsletter on a quarterly basis from June 2026 following a six-year pause. See our archived news articles here


You can also see other items that we publish via our Twitter& Facebook social media pages. You can register for future e-news here.


We will continue to issue services updates to subscribers and existing First Stop Design customers that are registered with any of our support & maintenance services.

First Stop News & Updates ..

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by First Stop Design 13 June 2026
We have resumed our e-newsletter on a quarterly basis from June 2026. We publish news keeping you up to date on our services, ICT and technological developments, and more.
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by First Stop Design 13 June 2026
In the UK, data protection is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. Everyone responsible for using personal data must follow strict rules .
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by First Stop Design 13 June 2026
Whether you’re emailing a colleague, a client, or a professor, the way that you compose a message shapes its effectiveness, accesibility, and people’s perception of you.
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by First Stop Design 13 June 2026
Generating passwords and then remembering them for the many websites that ask you to sign in can be a pain. Which? has created a useful guide on creating strong passwords
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by First Stop Design 16 October 2020
We are sharing the 'YELL Website Health Check Guide' with all our visitors, subscribers and supported customers. It is a really useful guide that you should retain for reference.
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by First Stop Design 16 October 2020
In our Useful Resources sections you will find selected links to useful websites and guidance that you may find helpful in managing your online and desktop resources.
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by First Stop Design 28 June 2020
Pexels provides high quality and completely free stock photos. All photos are nicely tagged, searchable and also easy to discover through their discover pages.
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by Site Admin 10 March 2020
With the advent of new technology, building a robust online presence is no longer optional for businesses, with customers use the power of the internet to find solutions, answers and products.
by Site Admin 5 March 2018
The best way to manage passwords? Just remember your master password and LastPass does the rest! LastPass remembers all of your passwords, so that you don't have to.

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First Stop Web Design was established in 2004


We are a small community collective based in Birmingham UK, providing access to affordable services, advice and information to enhance or improve your Internet presence, online marketing and social media communications. 


We specialise in producing low-cost, yet high-quality websites, e-news, communications and aftercare, other online services, email & file sharing and production & print/delivery of marketing materials. 


Our team can help to set up other facilities such as online shops, social networks, forums, online bookings/ticketing or surveys, questionnaires and much more.


First Stop Design is part of Naphtali & Associates .

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Supporting community initiatives

Ever since its development in 2004, First Stop Web Design has committed to donating a percentage of its net income to good causes. 


These tend to be small grassroots charities, enterprises and small businesses with social impact.

See some examples

Together with our parent group, we have supported the development of a number of initiatives managed directly or in partnership with others.


We encourage these agencies to collaborate and / or support each others services.

See Projects