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Why you should care about your About Us page

Learning how to write an About Us page may seem unimportant at first, but it can offer substantial benefits to your site and brand. By sharing details about your origins, mission, and team, an About Us page provides authenticity and humanizes your brand for visitors. This is an important step in building trust with the people who view your site. A trustworthy website encourages visitors to take...
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Here’s what Google’s product ban means for Huawei users

Google has restricted Huawei's access to parts of its Android operating system, casting doubt over the future of the Chinese company's smartphones. Here is a closer look at how the decision could affect Huawei phone users. - What has Google done? The tech giant has confirmed its compliance with an executive order issued by US President Donald Trump last week, which greatly restricted the ability...
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Infographic: Marketing to Generation Z

Born mid-1990's to current 2000s, Generation Z are digital natives who have never lived a life without the internet. By 2020, they'll have 40% of the purchasing power. Here are a few key points to know about them: Gen Zers take 8 seconds to decide whether content is worth their time and if it benefits them. 60% want to positively impact the future of the world and participate in social activism....
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Our very own cat dad has something to say about cat ownership gender stereotypes

News released today by the charity Cats Protection shows that men who like dogs are still seen as more masculine than those who like cats, even though owning either pet requires the same compassionate qualities. The findings came from a survey that asked 2,000 men to assign attributes to a man in two photos – one with a cat and one with a dog. The man with the dog was more likely to be seen as...
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Microsoft are adding suggested replies to Outlook for Android

Microsoft is rolling out some updates to its Outlook mail app for Android which will include additional intelligent technology in Outlook for Android with suggested replies so you can quickly respond to an email with short, relevant responses to email messages. In anticipation of releasing suggested replies later this quarter, Microsoft is expanding the controls available to Microsoft 365/Office...
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This list of signs it’s time for a new website will blow your mind

Every business needs an effective website. It is the hub of all of your online marketing activities. Without an effective website, you will never see significant results from any online advertising campaign. This list of signs that it’s time for a new website design will blow your mind. 1. Your website design is not generating revenue, sales or leads Your website is not generating any...
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WordPress 5.2 “Jaco” – Keeping Sites Safer

WordPress 5.1 "Jaco" is now available! Update now to keep your website current, secure, and benefit from the latest feature enhancements. Keeping Your Site Safe WordPress 5.2 gives you even more robust tools for identifying and fixing configuration issues and fatal errors. Whether you are a developer helping clients or you manage your site solo, these tools can help get you the right information...
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Facebook continues it’s fight against “fake news” with more page takedowns

Facebook revealed on Monday that it has removed more pages, groups, and accounts that originated in Russia and were being deceptive about who was behind them and what they were up to. The takedown at Facebook and Instagram was described as part of an ongoing battle against "coordinated inauthentic behavior" which has blocked numerous fake accounts from around the world. "We found two separate,...
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