Year: 2022

Microsoft released Windows 11 in July of this year, but it has seen very little adoption

Chris Grant (he/him) November 04, 2022 0 Comments
Windows 11 was one of the most highly anticipated software releases of this year. It promised a host of new features, including enhanced security and compatibility with a variety of different devices and platforms. However, despite its many improvements, Windows 11 has seen very little adoption since its release in July. Critics point to a number of factors that may be contributing to this lack...
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WordPress 6.1: Everything You Need to Know About the New Release

Chris Grant (he/him) October 29, 2022 0 Comments
WordPress 6.1 drops on November 1, 2022, and with it comes a bevvy of new features and benefits for WordPress users and our Website Support and WordPress Support customers. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most exciting changes that are coming in WordPress 6.1! Automatic Conversion to WebP Format The WebP format is a modern image format that offers better and lossless image...
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How Can Small Businesses Stay Cyber Secure

Chris Grant (he/him) October 24, 2022 0 Comments
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it's more important than ever for small businesses to stay cyber secure. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your computer networks and data from unauthorized access or theft. If you're not sure what cyber security is or how you can stay cyber secure, don't worry! In this blog post, we'll explain everything you need to know. We'll also provide...
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3 Ways to Google-Proof Your Product Reviews

Chris Grant (he/him) October 15, 2022 0 Comments
These days, potential customers are more likely to check online reviews before they buy a product than they are to ask a friend or family member for a recommendation. In fact, according to BrightLocal's 2018 Consumer Review Survey, 84% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. What does that mean for your small business? It means that if you're not paying attention to...
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An important security update for WPML has been released

Chris Grant (he/him) September 30, 2022 0 Comments
Recently, the development team of the WPML (WordPress Multilingual) plugin team was notified and revealed the top-level detail, of an issue that allows unauthorized access to some WPML internal features such as those used for configuration of translation jobs and changing plugin settings. It’s important to note that this vulnerability is only accessible to registered site users, not just any...
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Chronic Pain Not Always a Barrier to Work: How O’Brien Media Was Founded

Chris Grant (he/him) September 30, 2022 0 Comments
As Pain Awareness Month draws to a close our Founder, Chris, thought now would be the perfect time to share the story of how disability, chronic pain, and a desire to use my website design and development skills, came together resulting in the creation of a business that worked around my disability, and that could, later on, help others who had been unfairly passed over by other employers into...
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Are you prepared for new Gmail sender requirements? Here’s what you need to know.

Alex Swabey September 23, 2022 0 Comments
Are you a business owner who sends emails to personal Gmail accounts? If so, you need to be aware of the new Gmail sender requirements that will be implemented in November 2022. This means that all new senders who send email to personal Gmail accounts must set up either SPF or DKIM. Google will perform random checks on new sender messages to personal Gmail accounts to verify they are...
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What is Email Domain Name Authentication?

Email authentication is the process of verifying that an email is actually from the sender it claims to be from, and that the email has not been altered or tampered with during transmission. This is important because email is a common target for phishing attacks and other forms of fraud, and it can be difficult for recipients to tell the difference between a legitimate email and a fake one. To...
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Why should I use a professional website designer?

Chris Grant (he/him) September 08, 2022 0 Comments
When it comes to your business website, you want it to look professional and well-designed in order to attract customers and convert leads. This is why it's important to use a professional website designer, rather than a site-building tool A professional web designer will have the experience and skills necessary to create a website that not only looks great but is also optimised for search...
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