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Speed is the Name of the Game
Have you ever visited a website and got stuck on that loading loop? Or images are not showing up when you know there is supposed to be an image there. Don’t you just want to leave that website annoyed and unsatisfied that you didn’t see what you were looking for? That...
Top 5 Things to Consider When Redesigning a Website
In this age of technology, it’s important to stay on top of current trends. This goes for your website too. There are so many advances and changes on the web that if you want your website to stack up against competitors, you need to make sure it is up-to-date and...
A Beginners Guide to Plugins
What is a plugin? Think of a plugin like an app that allows you to add a new feature on to your website. Wikipedia states that a Plugin derives from a word plug-in (or plugin, add-in, addin, add-on, or addon) which basically means a software component that adds a...
The Importance of Securing Your Website
Did you know... 1. Even if you have a website that isn't asking for credit cards or personal details that you still need to worry about security? 2. It's a really common held belief to think because you aren't an online store you don't need to worry about securing...
Original Content, No Copycats!
“You’re nothing but a second-rate, trying hard, copycat!” Not a lot may now this line, but this is from a Filipino movie. And it says a lot, doesn’t it? Let’s elaborate on it, shall we? Copying other people’s content is just not the way to go. We know it is...
All About Newsletters
So you’ve decided to start with your newsletter, that’s great! Newsletters are a great channel to market your business, inform your clients of your latest updates, and to keep your clients in the funnel. It’s also an efficient and cost-effective way to announce...
What is an SSL Certificate?
It is not just Google that recognises and wants you to install an SSL certificate on your website. Installing an SSL certificate can impact your business revenue by increasing your online customer's trust. The trust comes from having a secured and data encrypted...
What is Search Engine Optimisation?
We are often asked, "What is Search Engine Optimisation?" and we find many business owners are not aware of the importance of it. In the perfect world, launching a website would mean you'd be found online easily, and be selling your products or services easily. Sadly,...
Why and How do I Backup My Website?
Firstly, we know that some of you are brand new to websites and may not be familiar with what a backup is exactly. A backup is a saved copy of your website elements such as code files, database, add-ons, plugins, or themes used by your website. Why do I need to back...