David Condon Finds

When you're tight on space, every square inch counts - especially if you're running a small business from home. I needed a way to hang tools, other stock and packaging bits in a way that didn’t involve putting up more shelves or stacking more boxes on the floor taking up valuable real estate.  So, I put together a simple wall-mounted grid panel mostly using bits and pieces I already had lying around, a sheet of mesh I bought, plus a few Amazon extras. It didn’t cost much, took less than 2 hours to prep and install, and has made a massive difference to how I use the current space. The entire job cost about €60 and has cured a lot of headaches for me. Here’s how I did it, and how you can too. Be sure to check out this great post Game-Changing Amazon Tech and Accessories for Everyday Use after you finish reading here!

Why Isn’t Google Indexing Your New Blog? You’re Not Alone Have you set up a new blog recently? Are you struggling to figure out why Google hasn't crawled or indexed your new pages yet? You're not alone. I went through this same issue myself, and I decided to write this post to help and advise anyone else in the same boat. This post also applies to new website owners and has some helpful tips. Check out my other post  Blogging for Your Small Business: A Practical Guide  for tips and practical suggestions after you finish here!

Thinking of starting a blog for your small business? I’ve been there and I nearly gave up before I even got going. Like many business owners, I kept hearing that blogging would help customers find me, improve my SEO, and bring people to my door. It sounded great… but I resisted it for years. I'm not a writer, or so I believed. The idea of blogging was intriguing though, and deep down I knew there was value in it – I just didn’t think I was the right person to write anything worth reading. My old school teachers would probably nod in agreement.  Check out this post  5 Amazon Buys I Didn’t Expect to Love  for some great ideas after you finish here.

You’d be surprised how often a simple mistake in a phone number causes delays. Every week I see customers enter their number incorrectly at checkout, sometimes just one digit out, other times so far off the mark you'd swear they were writing an IBAN! Most of the time, small businesses like mine can spot and fix the obvious ones. But sometimes we need to email you for clarification, which can delay your order being dispatched. This post will show you the most common phone number mistakes I see and how to fix them in 10 seconds flat.  Why not check out this post on Amazon Health & Fitness Products  for some great ideas after you've finished here

 Thinking About Switching from Amazon UK to Amazon Ireland? Here's What to Know   You're not alone. With the launch of Amazon Ireland, many Irish shoppers wonder if it’s worth making the move. From delivery speeds to product availability, this guide breaks down everything before you switch—and how it might change your shopping habits. This updated version first appeared on my original blog at davidcondonwoodcraft.ie. (linked below) If you are not with Amazon yet, you may want to read about the membership benefits of joining Prime .

Why I Wrote This Post When the first symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy hit—those strange pin pricks in my feet, tingling in my legs, numb patches came out of nowhere—I was blindsided. I didn’t know what was happening, and like many people, I went searching for answers. If you’re feeling the same way, you’re not alone. That’s exactly why I wrote this post: to share what I’ve learned, what I wish I’d known sooner, and maybe bring a bit of calm to what can feel like a really chaotic time. Because those first weird sensations? They were just the beginning... This updated version first appeared on my original blog at davidcondonwoodcraft.ie. (linked below) You might want to read another related post after with 5 Amazon products I swear by  which I didn't expect to love.

 SEO felt like a tangled mess when I first started my website. Every article said something different, every tool gave mixed signals, and I was left more confused than before I’d begun. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. I'm not here to sell an expensive strategy — just to show you how I simplified my own SEO approach using a few basic strategies and a little common sense. This updated version first appeared on my original blog at davidcondonwoodcraft.ie. (linked below) While you're here, I’ve shared exactly why Google Ads can be so frustrating for small businesses in this open letter — worth a read if you’ve ever felt the same.