Month: August 2025

Refer a Friend Programme Terms and Conditions

Summary We’ve kept these Terms & Conditions simple so it’s clear how our Refer a Friend Programme works. They set out who can take part, what rewards are offered, when rewards are paid, and the rules we use to keep the programme fair. By joining in, you’re agreeing to these terms, which are legally binding under English law. Who we are The Refer a Friend Programme is run by O’Brien...
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Bots Are Getting Smarter – Here’s Why That Should Worry Your Business

Chris Grant (he/him) August 20, 2025 0 Comments
Let’s be honest - most of us think of bots as annoying little things that fill out our contact forms or leave spammy comments. But they’ve grown up a lot, and not in a good way. These days, bots are behind some serious online mischief, especially when it comes to payment processing, government websites, and e-commerce. Recent data from Google’s reCAPTCHA service shows just how widespread...
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Why Your Website Isn’t Converting Visitors – and How to Fix It

Jenny O'Brien August 17, 2025 0 Comments
You’ve got a great-looking website. It’s live, it's mobile-friendly, and your contact details are clear as day. But… you’re still not getting as many enquiries, bookings, or sales as you'd hoped. Sound familiar? If you’re a small business owner, this is a common challenge - and the good news is, it’s totally fixable. A website isn’t just a digital business card; it should actively...
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Google Clarifies: AI-Generated Images Don’t Trigger Ranking Penalties

Jenny O'Brien August 15, 2025 0 Comments
Google Clarifies: AI-Generated Content Doesn’t Trigger Ranking Penalties Today, Google’s Gary Illyes addressed a pressing concern among content creators: whether AI-generated images - can harm your SEO rankings. His answer was clear: “No, no. So AI generated image doesn’t impact the SEO. Not direct. … you are not going to… see any negative impact from that. If anything, you might get...
Categories: AI
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You’ve Got (No) Mail: AOL Ends Dial-Up – A Milestone in the Internet’s Story

Jenny O'Brien August 13, 2025 0 Comments
From screeches to speeds: saying goodbye to a sound that defined the early web. Another page turns in the history of the web: AOL has confirmed it will switch off its dial-up internet service in the US on 30 September 2025. For many, AOL’s familiar discs and the modem’s hiss-ping-screech were the gateway to an online world that felt brand new, a little wild, and endlessly exciting. Why this...
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