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Website Builder: The easy way to create an online store

With the internet becoming a vital sales channel for any retail business, having a shop on your website is a no-brainer. But how do you create an online store? There’... 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 recently gave advice on steps you can take to reduce the amount of spam emails that you receive, but spammers are becoming sneakier and are finding new ways to... 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

The Top Nostalgic Websites of the 90s and 00s

The online and digital world has grown and improved enormously over the last couple of decades. For example, we no longer have the dreaded dial up noise when connecting to... read more

Business

Which UK locations are best for new businesses?

Have you ever wondered where the best places are in the UK to set up a new business? Well we've analysed average download speeds, business launch and closure rates, five-year... read more

Security

Cyber security tips for Brits this summer

With the UK lifting lockdown restrictions, trips abroad are back on the agenda. So there’s no better time to offer a reminder about the dangers posed by holiday hackers.... read more

Five reasons to consider a virtual private server (VPS)

When building a website, there are many things to consider. There’s the design of course, plus any special features and functionality, and crucially – what many people forget – how to... read more