Securing your business on the Web should include the following: Always download the latest software updates. Use strong passwords, try using three random words to create a phrase. Alternatively use a password manager. If you are in any doubt as to the validity of an email, DELETE IT! Use ant-virus software. There are free versions […]
5 top Social Media tips for your business
We think your business’ online presence will benefit by including our “5 top Social media tips for your business” in your social media strategy. You can read more helpful tips and advice in our blog. 1. Understand your business goals Your business goals should drive your social media strategy, not the other way around. Your […]
WordPress 4.2 is available
WordPress 4.2 is available and has some great new features. Watch the video below to learn about the new features. An easier way to share content Clip it, edit it, publish it. Get familiar with the new and improved Press This. From the Tools menu, add Press This to your browser bookmark bar or your […]
Critical Security WordPress Update 4.1.2
WordPress have just released a critical security update. WordPress 4.1.2 is now available. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. WordPress versions 4.1.1 and earlier are affected by a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could enable anonymous users to compromise a site. You […]
Overview of Website Security
This article provides an overview of website security in terms of the main issues small to medium sized business websites are faced with. Note: We never build our WordPress websites using Admin as the Administrator username. We strongly recommend that if you are buiding your own WordPress website you choose a unique Administrator username. Overview […]
Facebook Page Benchmark Tool
The Facebook Page benchmark tool by Agora Pulse allows you to benchmark your Facebook page performance against over 9000 other Facebook pages. The table provides a great overview on the last 50 posts of your page. Facebook Insights can be a little confusing to view so this tool provides a very simple way of tracking […]
What is mobile responsive design?
When a website is designed using a mobile responsive design it is responsive, the layout and/or content responds (or, adapts) based on the size of the screen it’s presented on. A responsive website automatically changes to fit the device you’re reading it on. Typically, there have been four general screen sizes that responsive design has […]
Get Your Business Online – The Beginner’s Guide
As small and medium size businesses owners you know it is essential to get your business online and attract a wider audience for your products and services. Your potential customers use search engines to investigate potential products and services they wish to purchase. A poor online business presence will mean you do not appear in […]
6 Top Twitter tips for your business
We are big fans of Twitter. It’s a fantastic way of promoting your business, reaching out to potential customers and engaging with the rest of your industry. It works for companies of any size and there are some great tools to ensure your time on Twitter is productive and efficient. Here are some tips to […]
Learning WordPress is easier than ever
In our latest series of articles we are discussing how best to create your own website. One of the challenges is learning the new applications such as hosting, installing a Content Management System (CMS) and then learning how to use the CMS. Even packages that allow you to skip the installation process such as Ning, […]
