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Don't forget these WordPress website essentials

Don't forget these WordPress website essentials
Welcome to the beginning of your brand new WordPress website! How are you feeling? Nervous about exceeding the quality of your competitor’s site? Or not too precious about the end product, but just keen to create an online home for your brand? Or maybe you're somewhere in
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7 Best AI SEO tools to boost site rankings

7 Best AI SEO tools to boost site rankings
Search engine optimisation has always involved a bit of educated guesswork. You follow some guidelines, research keywords, write content, fix technical issues, then wait to see what sticks. AI hasn’t removed that uncertainty, but it has shortened the feedback loop. Modern AI SEO tools don’t just surface data.
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Get ready for a year of gaming

Get ready for a year of gaming
In 2025, we were lucky to be blessed with some incredible games. From the supervillain squad in Dispatch, to unexpected adventures with friends in Split Fiction – and so many more! But if we named all the awesome games from last year, we’d be here all week. So let’s
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The comprehensive guide to optimising your online presence

The comprehensive guide to optimising your online presence
Your business’ survival could depend on how often you leverage your online presence.  But it’s not just about posting funny videos of cats. In fact, 64% of consumers want to connect with their favourite brands online and 70% trust a company more when the CEO is active on social
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Best free WordPress themes for 2026

Best free WordPress themes for 2026
Choosing the right theme is one of the most important steps in building a WordPress website. A good theme shapes your brand, improves performance, and enhances SEO. There are thousands of high-quality, free WordPress themes that rival premium ones in design, speed, and features. Whether you’re creating a
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Geodomains: How local can you go?

Geodomains: How local can you go?
When it comes to visiting a new country or city, you know you can always trust a local. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest coffee in Copenhagen or the noisiest nightclub in Nantwich, locals often have an innate encyclopedia of knowledge that’s been built up over years of
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Fasthosts VPS – an independent review by Hosttest

Fasthosts VPS – an independent review by Hosttest
Choosing the right VPS provider is a critical decision for developers, businesses and digital projects. Performance, reliability, usability and pricing all play a major role in determining whether a virtual server can meet real-world requirements. To provide transparency and objective insights, independent testing platforms regularly evaluate VPS providers under
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What is n8n?

What is n8n?
You may have heard n8n floating around the tech forums, or mentioned in the work group chat, but do you know what it actually is? If you do, great! You can stop reading. But if not, we explain everything n8n right here – starting with the very basics. n8n – an overview
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Changes to SSL lifecycle

Changes to SSL lifecycle
SSL/TLS certificate lifecycles are changing, which will affect how frequently your public certificates will be renewed. In this blog, we’ll explain exactly what the changes are, when they’re happening, and why. As always, if you have any questions, our Support Team is on hand 24/7 to
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Meet the GLO5 – Edition 2

Meet the GLO5 – Edition 2
We’re back for round 2 of the GLO5. If you missed it, last November we introduced you to 5 businesses and charities that are all doing amazing work and deserved a shoutout. And luckily Gloucestershire is teeming with incredible organisations, so let’s meet 5 more! If you missed
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How AI is changing businesses

How AI is changing businesses
In 2024 we were all obsessed with talking to chatbots. It was a novelty – a fun way to waste a few hours. But times have changed, and in the last 2 years advancements in AI have gone beyond just a conversation. Now, businesses are using AI to run their processes,
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What are microservices?

What are microservices?
If you’ve ever wondered how big platforms like Netflix or Amazon keep things running smoothly while handling massive amounts of traffic, the answer is often microservices. It’s a popular way to build software that’s flexible, scalable, and easier to manage over time.  But for anyone unfamiliar with
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5 of the cheapest VPS in the UK

5 of the cheapest VPS in the UK
If you’re looking for more ‘oomph’ than you’d get with standard web hosting but don’t want to fork out for a dedicated server, a VPS (virtual private server) is the perfect solution. Thanks to server virtualisation, you get the security, privacy and control of a dedi without
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A guide to file servers

A guide to file servers
What are file servers? A file server is a specific type of storage server. In simple terms, it’s a computer used to store and share files across a local area network (LAN). This means anyone with permission can access the same files, making a file server a central hub
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Get your business in shape – part 2

Get your business in shape – part 2
Welcome back to our 2-part series on getting your business on line and in the best shape for 2026. In the last post, we covered how to choose your perfect domain, and how to create a high-performing website. If you haven't already, go check that one
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