Why WordPress Powers Over 30% of All Websites

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Why WordPress Powers Over 30% of All Websites: When it comes to creating a website quickly and without a huge outlay of cash, there are many different options out there. Sites like WordPress, Blogger, Joomla, and other content management services have made it easy to get a website made and out to the masses without […]

E-commerce Website Design – 7 Reason why WordPress is best

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E-commerce Website Design – 7 Reason why WordPress is best Whether you are looking to start a new online business or are looking to expand your existing business to the internet, you are going to need an e-commerce site that looks great and is easy to navigate. There are certainly plenty of options available, but […]

WordPress Theme or Custom Theme?

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WordPress Theme or Custom Theme? Which is best for your business? When it comes time to create a new website for personal or business use, you basically have a couple of choices. The first is to use one of the many great template themes offered by WordPress for free or for a small cost, which […]

WordPress Security Settings | Our Standard Security for our Clients

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If you are one of our managed hosting clients, you benefit from the following security and protection: Our security procedures include: AppArmor, a Linux Security Module, customized for our hosting setup Suhosin, a two-part process guarding against known PHP vulnerabilities Keeping your WordPress core up to date Performing zero-hour updates for WordPress security patches Scanning […]

EU Clients – GDPR is Coming!

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From May 2018 there will be a significant change in how small businesses handle customer data. GDPR will affect all businesses, large or small, in some way and its best to be thinking now about any changes you will need to make to your working practices. For example, Despite Brexit, if you work with clients […]

Selling Online – Your Legal Requirements

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Selling Online Your Legal Requirements The following information is intended to be used as a guide for UK businesses to your selling online legal requirements, it is not guaranteed to cover all of your legal requirements. Further advice can be gained from contacting Trading Standards or an ecommerce specialist solicitor. The Sales of Goods Act […]

Not Secure Warning – New Google Chrome Web Browser is Coming!

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Heads up!  Google are releasing Version 56 of the popular Chrome web browser version. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue but this update will include a warning for non-HTTPS websites – in other words, those websites that don’t use SSL [Secure Sockets Layer] and have a SSL certificate installed. A message will appear in your browser location […]

Use Your Facebook Page to Improve Your Know, Like and Trust Factor

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One of the best reasons for using social media is to improve your Know, Like and Trust Factor. A good social media presence helps customers get to know you, get to like you and then trust you enough to buy from you. Businesses should establish a consistent presence online, especially on social media, because a whopping  74% […]

Cool Free Image Websites – Spruce Up Your Social Media!

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In social media we know that a “picture paints a thousand words” so using photos is a great way to grab attention and help your social media stand out from the crowd. If you are keeping costs down then finding cool free image websites becomes really important – but you shouldn’t let saving money stop […]

How to Create a Content Pillar for Your Marketing

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Looking to learn how to create a content pillar? Curious as to what one is? Here’s my advice for using a content pillar in your marketing plan and why its worth investing the time to do this. Why is Content Important? When you are building a website for your business, one of the most important […]