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How to reduce spam emails from your website
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How to reduce spam emails from your website

By Beth N|2018-07-04T13:31:08+10:004 July, 2018|Categories: Websites|

Spam emails are a nuisance that we’re all accustomed to; that familiar tide of unwanted junk that clogs up our inboxes. As persistent as they are, there are ways to reduce the number of unsolicited emails that end up in your inbox.

Simple tips to design a professional website
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Simple tips to design a professional website

By admin|2017-06-28T13:06:42+10:0028 June, 2017|Categories: Websites|Tags: new site, web design, wordpress|

Previously, we looked at examples of good and bad website design and why it’s so important that your website makes a good first impression. So, what are the secrets to good website design?

Should you switch from HTTP to HTTPS?
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Should you switch from HTTP to HTTPS?

By admin|2017-06-22T11:17:54+10:0022 June, 2017|Categories: Websites|Tags: https, security|

If your website doesn’t already have a colourful padlock icon in its address bar, is it worth the effort to get one?

Tips for designing your mobile website
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Tips for designing your mobile website

By admin|2017-02-14T12:49:11+10:0014 February, 2017|Categories: Websites|Tags: Google, mobile, navigational, web design|

In 2017, having a mobile-friendly website isn’t just an advantage – it’s compulsory. If your website isn’t optimised for mobiles, customers arriving on your pages on their phones aren’t going to stick around. With Google, Bing and other search engines now giving priority to mobile-friendly results, smartphone users aren’t likely to come across your pages at all.

Is your business website letting you down?
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Is your business website letting you down?

By admin|2016-12-05T14:47:51+10:005 December, 2016|Categories: Websites|Tags: web design|

It doesn’t matter how small your company is, or how limited your budget – your customers aren’t going to let you off the hook for having a shoddy website in 2017.

Why your website needs to be mobile-friendly
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Why your website needs to be mobile-friendly

By admin|2016-10-19T13:43:27+10:007 October, 2016|Categories: Websites|Tags: mobile, web design|

Back in May 2008, web analyst Mary Meeker made the game-changing prediction that by 2014, more people would be accessing the internet on mobile devices rather than from fixed connections.

The differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com
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The differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com

By admin|2016-10-19T13:51:37+10:0023 November, 2015|Categories: Websites|Tags: cms, wordpress|

WordPress is the world’s most popular website platform, but as there are two versions with several overlapping functions it can become confusing as to what you can and can’t do with each version.

How and when to use a 301 redirect
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How and when to use a 301 redirect

By Oliver Gaywood|2016-10-19T13:56:21+10:009 October, 2015|Categories: SEO, Websites|Tags: 301, crawl error, new site, redirect|

Just like when you move home and you get a change of address form from the post office, when you move your website to a new address or you remove some old pages you need to inform search engines and web browsers what’s happening. The most efficient way to do this is with a 301 redirect.

The pros and cons of the most popular CMS options
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The pros and cons of the most popular CMS options

By Oliver Gaywood|2019-01-27T10:25:35+10:0030 September, 2015|Categories: Websites|Tags: cms, content management system, drupal, joomla, magento, wordpress|

If you’re looking to set up a website that you can keep updated it’s important to get the right Content Management System (CMS) in place. Depending on your needs and your expertise you may well find what you’re looking for from one of the four most popular systems.

What to consider when choosing your domain name
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What to consider when choosing your domain name

By Oliver Gaywood|2016-10-19T14:44:49+10:0024 August, 2015|Categories: Websites|Tags: domain names|

Registering a domain is the first step to a prosperous online business. This means that getting the right web address is vital so if you’re not sure what to pick for your URL, here are a few tips to get you started.