Websites How to renew a domain name in 3 steps Domain names are an incredibly important aspect of any website. Not only do they clearly tell your customers who you are, but they give customers an easy way to find... 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
Digital Change your outlook: email marketing best practices Email is both an important and cost-effective way to reach consumers and market your business. In today’s environment, there’s so much unsolicited mail sent out daily that it’... read more
Servers LAMP stack or MEAN stack? Let’s compare In web development, no one can argue that web stacks aren't vital to keeping things running as they should. The increasing demand for seamless technology that extends across... read more
Security What is a grey hat hacker? Where white hat hackers work alongside organisations and take part in things like bug bounty programs [https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/bug-bounty-programs-and-white-hat-hackers/], there's another type of hacker... read more
Digital Relational vs non-relational databases Databases are the core of any business or project in some form. Whether your business deals with data from customers, or simply generates its own big data during operation, making... read more
