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The importance of a professional email address

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 always been the case. Back in the dark days of the early internet, before the likes of Gmail and Outlook,
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Tips for making your website more accessible

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. A study by WebAIM analysed 1,000,000 web addresses, of which 96.3% had Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2) failures. And with over 14.1 million disabled
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The beginner’s guide on how to do keyword research

The beginner’s guide on how to do keyword research
You might have heard of the term ‘keyword research’, but what exactly does it mean? In this guide, we’ve looked at what keyword research actually is and how it can help your business. We'll also clue you in on how to do keyword research, the best tools
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How to identify and report spam emails

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 finding new ways to get around your anti-spam protocols. It’s common for
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Website Builder: The easy way to create an online store

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’s an ever-expanding list of ways to build an online shop, with some being easier than others. If
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Security threats never stay still – here’s how you can keep up

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 a burglar alarm, while a larger detached property could make good use of a security camera set up too.
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WordPress themes: the ultimate beginner’s guide

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 a stunning site. This is done mostly through the use of themes (unless you’re a coding wizard of course)
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17 essential WordPress plugins for your website

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 more functionality to your sites and make them more powerful. From image galleries and design tools to email marketing
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Five tips for choosing the right web host

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 enticing new deals and cheaper packages – so, how do you know which web hosting plan is right for you? A
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The Top Nostalgic Websites of the 90s and 00s

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 the internet, something half of all users claim to have hated! But which websites of years gone by do users
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Which UK locations are best for new businesses?

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 survival rates, office renting costs, and average working productivity across the nation. From this we can reveal
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How to use Google Search Console

How to use Google Search Console
There’s a lot of work that goes into managing and maintaining a website, so it can be helpful to take advantage of the various available analytics tools. One of which is the Google Search Console. We’ve uncovered what the Google Search Console is and outlined all there is
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How to set up and use Google Analytics

How to set up and use Google Analytics
Websites require regular maintenance to ensure they’re always running efficiently and generating sufficient traffic. This is made easier with data-driven tools such as Google Analytics. In this article, we’ve made understanding Google Analytics simple, with details around what it is, what it does, how to set the
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How to run an effective Google Ads campaign

How to run an effective Google Ads campaign
Learning how to run an effective Google Ads campaign can be a game-changer for your business, helping you reach potential customers exactly when they're searching for products or services like yours. However, navigating the world of Google Ads can feel overwhelming without the right strategy in place.
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How to create and implement an effective sales strategy

How to create and implement an effective sales strategy
Running a successful business isn’t easy, but it’s made more straightforward with clear and effective sales strategy planning. In this article, we’ve uncovered all there is to know about writing sales strategies to help improve revenue and take your business to the next level. Discover what a
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