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5 things you can do with a VPS

If you’re familiar with web hosting, chances are you’ve heard of a VPS. But what is a VPS and what can you do with a VPS? Well, we’... read more

Business

Exciting news: we’re upgrading your webmail

Fulfilling online orders? Networking with clients? Conversing with colleagues? Whatever you use your emails for, it’s safe to say they’re an important part of day-to-day life. And we... read more

Business

The importance of a professional email address

It’s very important nowadays to have a professional sounding email address, even if it’s just for your own personal use. Of course, we all know that hasn’t... read more

Websites

Tips for making your website more accessible

With the sheer amount of technology we interact with on a daily basis, website accessibility is now more important than ever. Studies have shown that there are over 14.1... read more

Business

Revealed: Brits waste £33.5 million a year on unwanted parcels

When all non-essential stores closed their doors during lockdown, Brits became pros at online shopping. Retailers started pushing their online presence and we lapped it up – we could order items... read more

Security

How to identify and report spam emails

We've previously covered how to reduce the amount of spam emails that you receive, but spammers are becoming sneakier and are finding new ways to get around your anti-spam protocols.... read more

Websites

Building a website: our top 5 web hosting tips

According to Google search data, an astonishing 6,600 Brits search for the term ‘web hosting’ each month. Setting up an engaging site is clearly something a lot of people... read more

Security

Security threats never stay still – here’s how you can keep up

Much like residential security, cybersecurity needs to evolve and adapt— the larger the house, the more security measures are required to put off intruders. A two-bed terrace might only need... read more

Websites

WordPress themes: the ultimate beginner’s guide

When it comes to websites, WordPress is undeniably one of the world’s most popular platforms. A content management system, it’s designed so that anyone and everyone can build... read more

Websites

Essential WordPress plugins for your website

An already powerful website building platform, WordPress comes packed with tools to help you create a high-performing, professional website. And adding WordPress plugins into the mix, you can add even... read more

Websites

What’s Coming Up in PHP 8.1

The newest version of PHP is under development, and reaching the end of its ‘beta’ phase - so here’s a quick round-up of what’s coming in PHP 8.... read more

Websites

Five tips for choosing the right web host

There were just four web hosts in the infancy of the internet in 1969. There are now 1.2 billion registered host names worldwide! But with industry growth comes enticing... read more