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Divi AI is Here
Discover the unbeatable synergy between a skilled web developer and the unmatched capabilities of Divi AI. Together, they form the perfect team to take your website to extraordinary heights. Unlock a world of endless possibilities and unleash the true potential of your online presence with this dynamic duo. Creating Websites That Captivate As a web developer, I understand the importance of...
WordPress Guide
I recently came across this fantastic WordPress Guide which spells out pretty much everything there is to know about using WordPress.
Run Walter RUN!!
I really could not resist this and whilst it is not really website related, we are after all The Web Hound! This clip reminds me so much of my last dog who loved the water.
WordPress 4.0 is Announced
Version 4.0 of WordPress has been announced. This version follows the musical theme for its name and has been called “Benny” in honour of jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman.
Boosting your site with Jetpack
Jetpack is a WordPress plugin that enhances the standard WordPress features and gives your site more 00mph.
Google Webmaster Tools
As I am sure everyone on the web who wants their site to perform will have found that there is a lot of traffic on the Internet and a lot of websites fighting for the number one slot.
Your Top Asset
When it comes to searching on the web, Google pretty much has it all sewn up and this is not something that is going to change in the near (or probably even long) term. The other point I want you to bear in mind whilst reading this article is that there are a lot of...
Google Analytics
One of our favorite plugins is Google Analytics by Yoast. This plugin allows you to track your blog and always stays up to date with the newest features in Google Analytics.
Cookies
I was asked recently what all the fuss about cookies was? Cookies are often seen to over step the mark and be too intrusive, but the majority of cookies are harmless enough.
WordPress 3.9 is now out
WordPress 3.9 is now out and has been named “Smith” in honour of jazz organist Jimmy Smith, is available for download or update in your WordPress dashboard.
SEO – On Page Hints & Tips
SEO is a massive subject and the possibilities and techniques endless. The following is a short starter guide to setting up you web pages to be Google friendly. The guide will also help you use our favorite SEO package “WordPress SEO by Yoast”.
BKSM Website
The end of March saw quite a rush to get 5 websites launched which certainly kept us quite busy. One of the sites was for BKSM.
The BKSM® Personal Success Model is a research-based, tried, tested and proven development process.
Your Website is your Brand
I am always amazed at how many businesses set a budget for their website design and build, even extending to copy writing and photography but then, once the site goes live their attention moves elsewhere. I have to ask myself, why is this?
WordPress Turns 10!
I was fortunate enough to be invited to the WordPress 10th Birthday party in Manchester where Mike littler (Wordpress co-founder) was giving a talk. Hear Mike’s story in his own words.
What Makes a Good Website?
With every website having different requirements, a key step in deciding how your site should work is to clearly define its function and what results you want to get form the site. When it comes to the content of your site, there are a few points you should always...
Start Up Business Tips
Why the time’s right for start-up businesses The BBC recently reported a rapid increase in the number of new start-up businesses developing out of sheer desperation and frustration at the lack of permanent jobs available. And this is particularly prevalent amongst recent graduates struggling to even get ‘casual’ work.
Social Butterfly, will you be one this summer?
As summer’s probably the most gregarious season of the year, we felt the need to shout about all things sociable. Social networking is ‘the future and It’s claimed that social networking sites, such as LinkedIn and Twitter, are ‘changing the way staff interact with companies.’
Why WordPress for your CMS
WordPress is basically software you can use to drive a website or blog. The core software is built by hundreds of community volunteers. Additionally there are literally thousands of plugins available all of which add additional functionality for websites.
Our Webhosting is Carbon Neutral Website
For the month of April we will be offering the first 12 months hosting for any new websites ordered in April. Our hosting is with UKFast and we provide secure and scalable hosting solutions that ensure high performance and reliability, backed by a great support team....