Security How to identify and report spam emails We've previously covered how to reduce the amount of spam emails that you receive [https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-spam-emails-6-methods/], but spammers are becoming sneakier and are... read more
Websites 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
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Websites 17 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 Five tips for choosing the right web host When the internet was first starting out in 1969, there were only four web hosts. Now there are 1.2 billion registered host names worldwide. But with industry growth comes... read more
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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... read more
Servers 10 reasons to consider a virtual private server (VPS) When building a website, there's a lot to consider. There’s the design of course, plus any special features and functionality – and what many people forget – how to... read more
Business The benefits of voice search for businesses We’ve all heard of voice search technology, and there’s a strong chance you’ve even used it. It’s projected to have an imminent impact, with forecasted figures... read more
Security How to keep your children safe online While a return to schools might mean children are spending less time attached to computers and devices, the last year of virtual home schooling has fast-tracked a lot of youngsters’... read more
Business Showrooming and webrooming ‘Online shopping is killing the high street’ – an idea that’s repeated so often, it’s almost universally accepted as the truth. But is this an accurate statement? A casual... read more
Servers What is Anycast DNS? As a rule, every device or server that’s directly connected to the Internet has a unique IP address which is then used for 1:1 communication. This is known... read more