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What’s the big deal about web hosting?
Hosting is just a server connected to the web, isn’t it? Yes, it is, but all hosting services are not equal. You can pay peanuts for hosting and never have a problem, but when you do you’ll get major stress. Cheap and cheerful hosting companies are often unresponsive...
Websites 101 – Do you need an App?
Most business owners would say ‘No’ to that question. They don’t NEED an App, but they may WANT one. If that’s you then read on and when you really understand what an App can do to enhance your marketing, maybe you’ll change your mind about whether you do actually...
Websites 101 – Apps
What kind of App do you need? That’s a bit like asking 'how long is a piece of string?' An App can deliver a wide range of features and range from simple information apps to more complex gaming apps. Some corporate apps even use gaming features to engage their...
Websites 101 – Make Your Website Work Harder
For many companies, their website is their ‘shopfront’. It lays out the products or services on offer and gives the visitor enough information to influence them in their buying decision. But websites can do much more than just act as an online brochure. Lead Magnets...
Websites 101 – Content Creation and Management (CMS)
Content is King! You’ve probably heard that phrase before - it’s bandied about a lot. In simple terms, what it means is that good content gets more views and shares and works better in getting you up the search engine rankings. In relation to your website good...
Websites 101 – SEO/Google Analytics/Webmaster Tools
What are you searching for? Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is often considered a bit of a black art (not black hat - that’s something different - and not recommended). But what is it really? In simple terms SEO is all about setting up your website so that,...
Websites 101 – Attractive and Accessible Web Design
When people arrive at your website for the first time they start making judgments - that’s human nature. Do the pages load quickly so there is no finger-tapping and sighing while the images manifest? Does it look attractive, modern and up-to-date? Is it easy to see...
Websites 101 – Domain Name Best Practice
If you’re just starting out in business you know you’ll need a website, but do you get a web company to do it all for you or try and do it yourself? You’ll need to: Purchase a domain name Set up a hosting facility Get your website designed Get content written to get...
Website Security – WordPress Websites
A recent WordFence report indicates that an enormous 1.4 BILLION WP username and passwords have been leaked. As a result there has been a massive increase in brute force attacks against all WordPress websites. Please be aware this potentially affects any WordPress...