Google+ to shut early after a second bug revealed. So… If we built a website and linked to Google+ then maybe we should turn off the links. You know where I am if you need me. The beleaguered network will be closed for consumers more quickly as a result, the company said. Source: Google+ to […]
‘Donald’ Was One of the Worst Passwords You Used in 2018. Let me guess what your password is… Is it the name of your pet? (substitute pet for Road/team/child) With the year you were born? (in some format including the day and month number or not and if none of these, just the number ‘1’) […]
Top 5 Website Design Mistakes and How to Tackle Them. Check out the Top 5 Website Design Mistakes and How to Tackle Them. Source: Top 5 Website Design Mistakes and How to Tackle Them […]
What does the green padlock actually do? There seems to be some general confusion as to what the green padlock in the browser address bar actually means (or does). it does not mean: the site you are visiting is reputable. the site is genuine (it may be pretending to be a reputable site) it does […]
Guide to starting a new business for artists and designers. if you can dig past the weird words and phrases, there might just be a few good pointers here. Have an idea but don’t know where to start? Here’s a step-by-step guide. Source: Guide to starting a new business for artists and designers […]
The best time to post on Instagram to get the most likes, according to experts. Well… I have a problem with this. ‘The best time to get likes’ hmmm. At the end of the day, WTF is a like? it’s ********. If you want likes, then ask yourself, how much value is there in an […]
Is your website legal? Did you know that all business websites must adhere to rules set out under UK and EU law? This article addresses the legal requirements placed on commercial websites that must be met to operate within the law – and the possible consequences of failing to comply. The UKWDA blog includes articles […]
Are you a ‘cyberhoarder’? Five ways to declutter your digital life – from emails to photos. Most of us have an unmanageable amount of data on our devices. But a few easy tweaks could bring it all back under control ‘A digital desktop is a lot like a real one.’ You have Marie Kondoed your […]
The Top 5 WordPress Security Vulnerabilities. If you have a WordPress website built by me and hosted on my server with my managed updates package, then you have these covered. Some of you have the bonus entry covered, and if you haven’t then you need to call me. If you own a WordPress website, you […]
Last week’s article covering the decision to distrust Symantec-issued TLS certificates generated a great response from our readers. One common question we received, and one that pops up just about any time SSL/TLS comes up, is how to determine when a site does and does not need such a certificate. Spoiler: Your site should probably […]