Security What is an SSL certificate? Benefits, uses, and examples As malicious attacks become more widespread, aggressive and advanced, security is becoming more important than ever. While there are hundreds of ways you can increase your site's security,... read more
Websites Why you need a .shop domain name If you’ve got WordPress hosting, or are planning to build a website, you’re going to need a domain name. And not just any domain name. You’re going... read more
Business Getting started with email marketing: How to create a mailing list What’s the best way to get more interactions from your customers? It’s a tough question for a big business, even harder for a small one. Do you stick... read more
Digital How many after-work emails do Brits receive each day? What do you do once you get home from work? Do you drop onto your sofa to unwind with your favourite TV show? Take the edge off by listening to... read more
Websites How to renew your domain name Your domain name is much more than just an address on the internet, it's the first impression you make on potential customers, and often the key to your... read more
Digital A guide to online marketing: 4 steps to nailing it Online marketing is something that every business owner knows they should be doing. But let's be honest, you’re probably busy running a company and being the expert... read more
Business What’s the best email for business? Despite its age, email continues to be one of the most important ways in which people, businesses, and communities communicate. And nowhere is it more important than in the world... 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
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
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
Digital How to stop spam emails Everyone hates spam. Not only is it annoying, but it’s also potentially dangerous. When your phone vibrates and you wonder who the email’s from, often it’s some... read more