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CMS Market Shares for 2017

December 8, 2017

According to the latest online statistics, there are more than a billion websites currently running online today. In other words, that’s one website for every seven people living in the world. If you consider the fact that not all of the countries across the globe have a stable internet connection, and that a good percentage […]

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Securing Your Joomla Install

December 8, 2017

Staying on top in the world of internet security can be a challenge, particularly as new technology seems to emerge on a constant basis. However, if you want to make sure that your company has everything it needs to thrive online, then you’ll need to take steps to protect your website. As a form of […]

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How to Embed Google Forms Into WordPress

December 8, 2017

Do you want to embed a Google form into WordPress? Google Forms are easy to embed anywhere and are particularly useful when you need to share the form on multiple websites. In this article, we will show you how to embed a Google form in WordPress. WordPress Form Builder v Google Forms Some of you […]

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What is a Domain Name and How Do Domains Work?

December 6, 2017

We are often asked by beginners: what is a domain name and how do domains work? Many of our beginner users confuse domain names with hosting and other services. In this beginner’s guide, we will answer what is a domain name and how domains work. What is a Domain Name? Domain name is the address […]

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7 Ways to Make Money Online You Might Not Have Thought Of

December 4, 2017

One of the things that makes the internet so great, is the fact that you can use the online world to develop your very own business or career from scratch. Regardless of where you live or what your skills might be, there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to make money online as long […]

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Containers vs Virtual Machines – The Future

December 4, 2017

In the digital business world, virtual machines, or “VM’s” have been all the rage for several years now. These simple solutions made a lot of sense for organisations around the world. After all, instead of making a room filled with servers, all you needed to do was deploy all the systems you needed using one […]

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Making Your Content Socially Attractive

December 4, 2017

Social media can be a crucial element in content marketing success today. After all, once you’ve produced an incredible piece of content, you want to make sure that it gets as many shares as possible. Unfortunately, simply blasting your content across various social media channels might not be enough for you to get access to […]

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10 Things to Think About When Starting a Blog

December 4, 2017

Have you been thinking about starting your very own blog lately? These days, anyone, from any background can start a blog using nothing but a few simple steps and a free account. Not only is blogging a great marketing tool, but it can also be a powerful source of income for people who want to […]

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7 Tips for Gaining Upvotes on Reddit

December 4, 2017

“Reddit” is currently one of the most powerful social websites on the internet today. Not only is it a place for people to come together and talk about the topics that interest them with memes and forum comments, but it’s also a fantastic place for companies to generate interest for their brand. Of course, if […]

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How to Manage and Delete Transients in WordPress

December 1, 2017

WordPress plugin and theme developers often use Transients to store timely information in your database to speed up your site. If you’re in the process of building your site, and you realize that certain elements like popular posts or twitter widgets are not changing, then you probably tried emptying your cache only to realize that […]

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5 Front-End Frameworks to Get Excited About

November 20, 2017

Front-end frameworks are tools that allow developers to get a head start when they’re creating a new website or blog. The popularity of front-end frameworks has meant that countless companies and brands have chosen to design their own front-end framework. This means that you’ve got plenty of options to choose from if you’re just getting […]

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The 5 Best Web-Based Image Optimizers

November 20, 2017

If there’s one thing that’s more likely to slow down your website performance than anything else in your toolbox, it has to be the images you use to motivate and inspire your customers. While we all know that pictures are key to customer engagement, uploading all your visuals without compressing them first forces your website […]

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Attracting Freelance Clients: Where to Find Work

November 20, 2017

Deciding to pursue freelance work can be a complex choice. After all, while it gives you the freedom of being your own boss, and potentially choosing your own hours, it also means that you must devote a great deal of effort towards finding clients that will help you to keep earning a reliable income. Some […]

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Monetizing Existing Customers: The Importance of a Strong Mailing List

November 20, 2017

A strong and reliable mailing list of current and potential customers is a goldmine for your company sales and marketing department. The more people you can add to your mailing list, the more likely you are to develop a strategy that allows you to appeal to, connect with, and maintain a wide range of new […]

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The Best Website Speed Tests and Checks

November 20, 2017

Today, the speed of your website is essential to its success. Even the slightest reduction in performance when users come to load and access your website or blog pages could be enough to send them running towards competitors – effectively stealing essential profits from your pockets. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep your website speed in […]

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SSL: Should All Websites Be Secure?

November 13, 2017

An SSL could be one of the simplest and most under-rated options available when it comes to improving the performance and safety of your website. While it’s certainly more valuable to use SSL on an eCommerce website where financial information is commonly shared, even the most basic blogs and websites can often benefit from implementing […]

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Google Page Speed vs Yahoo YSlow

November 13, 2017

One of the biggest challenges that any small business, blogger, or growing company has to face when they’re taking their presence online, is the issue of “page loading time”. Ultimately, you can have the best, most compelling website in the world, and you still won’t earn the respect and loyalty of your followers unless you […]

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Choosing a Brand with Domain Name Generators

November 13, 2017

Choosing and registering the perfect brand with the ideal domain name is an important decision for any budding company. A great domain can help you to develop an online presence that really captures the hearts and minds of your customer base so that you can create a truly loyal following. Unfortunately, coming up with a […]

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Securing your WordPress Install: Common Tricks

November 13, 2017

You’ve been working on your WordPress website for months now, the last thing you want is for something to go wrong with your security the moment you set it to go live. While security might not be the most exciting element to think about when you’re producing a top-of-the-line WordPress website, it is one of […]

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Finding Time to Blog: Fitting Content into Your Schedule

November 13, 2017

A lot of businesses today know just how important it is to use content as a way of spreading brand awareness and boosting the presence of their company online. Blogging can be a fantastic way to earn the trust and respect of your followers and increase your chances of significant conversions. However, it’s not always […]

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