Now that a lot of hosts are offering Let’s Encrypt as part of their hosting package and Google is punishing non-https sites, there’s no better time to convert your site to HTTPS. What Is the HTTPS Protocol? HTTPS (HTTP Secure) is an extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) for secure communication over a computer […]
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Shortlist of WordPress-Friendly Hosting Companies
WordPress Hosting Requirements PHP version 7 or greater MySQL version 5.6 or greater Recommended Hosting Companies AdriaHost AdriaHost (https://www.adriahost.com) is based in Belgrade, Serbia, and is owned and operated by colleagues (and friends) of my business partner. They handled the migration of five of my clients when I stopped offering my own web hosting back […]
What You Need to Know About WordPress 4.7 (Vaughan)
The latest iteration of WordPress, 4.7, is a from-the-ground-up overhaul. There are a lot of cool new features here, some which have been on the workbench for over a decade. But because this update is so close to the bone, there is a chance that some of your plugins may fail, while plugin developers scramble […]
Five Mistakes Novice Web Masters Make
Nowadays, everyone has a web site. But not everyone has (or needs, or can afford) a professionally designed web site. If you simply cannot afford to hire a web designer right now, don’t sweat it. There are a few things you can do to make sure that your web site is at least not shooting […]
Cutting Corners on Web Design Can Become Expensive
Small business owners, and especially lawyers, if you want a web site, be prepared to shell out a bit of money for it. Just as you would any other service. Somehow, the web design industry has become cheapened and skill and talent and expertise are not appreciated. Until it’s too late. Hyderally & Associates The […]
10 Ways to Stand Out as a Web Designer
This is my short list of 10 things you can do to stand out in the dog-eat-dog world of web design, where — as everyone knows — anyone can be (and is) a web designer. . 1. Faster Response Time. Set the stage for a pleasant experience with a prospective client by returning phone calls […]