WordPress

If you keep up to date with tech news at all, then you’ll be aware that as from version 68 (which is out today, July 24th, 2018) – Google Chrome will begin labelling websites which don’t use https as ‘Not secure’ Obviously, this is likely to put visitors off using your website. Chrome is…

Image compression is a process that reduces the size of an image file without greatly affecting its quality. It converts an image file so that it takes up less space than the original file. This allows your website to run faster. Images are necessary to make your content more engaging and improve the general…

Why use single page WordPress Themes? One page websites have recently become a trend amongst web designers.   An obvious reason for this is they are able to display content in a simple, easy to digest format.  They provide greater space for information and also create a more fluid experience as scrolling as opposed to clicking…

Instagram Feed plugin The first thing you will need to do to get your Instagram pictures and videos to appear on your website is to install a relevant plugin.  The one we will be using is ‘Instagram Feed’ – although there are tons of different options available this is by far the most popular which is…

Why is security important? WordPress security should be of huge importance to every website owner.  Users want to know that their data is safe and that there is no risk of hackers stealing information, such as their passwords.  If your website is a business, it is your responsibility to protect your customers, therefore, you will…

Cache Plugins If you have a WordPress site then you want it to be as fast and responsive as it possibly can.  Fast load times can help boost your traffic, increase your Google search rank and increase your website’s overall performance.  Luckily for you, there are many free or low-cost cache plugins available.  Caching is…

Online reviews In recent years online reviews have become huge evidently shown by websites such as TripAdvisor and Rotten Tomatoes.  Consumers love to hear feedback from people who know what they are talking about – a study shows that 88% trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations from people they know.  If you are…

Benefits of using the WordPress App The WordPress app for iOS allows you to run your website from your pocket.  You can take pictures, record videos and write quick blog posts whilst on the move and instantly add them to your site.  As your site grows you may need to be able to access…

Why is Google Analytics useful? When you have a WordPress site, one of the main goals will always be to get more traffic.  This could be to have more people reading your blog or to attract more customers to your eCommerce shop, either way, we all want to be reaching the largest possible audience. …

Free vs Premium When starting your WordPress blog one of the first things you will need to do is choose your theme.  This is crucial to your success as you want something that is aesthetically pleasing and nice to use for users, but also practical and functional for what you need it to do. …