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What’s my current situation and why do I want to get a website?

By WebSideViewPosted on 24th March 2016

If you understand the technical aspects of website development and are bit of a tech geek, this article isn’t for you (sorry).

This article is for people that need and want to get a website, run their own businesses, are experts in their respective fields but don’t have the time to become experts in website design and development.

For people like:

Kirsty the flower shop owner,
Steve the builder,
Paul the car mechanic,
Robert the accountant
and other self-employed/business owners.

Before you even start looking at the mechanics of getting a website built it is really important for you to understand why you want to be online

Website Threats are Real and Massively on the Increase

By WebSideViewPosted on 2nd February 2016

The new year of 2016 is becoming a year when potential hacks are ever present and we cannot stress enough how it’s ever more important to keep your websites up-to-date with the latest approaches and techniques to mitigate against successful attacks.

Not convinced?

Seriously! Update Your Website: WordPress 4.4.2 Security Update

By WebSideViewPosted on 2nd February 2016

This one’s to ensure you are up to date with your WordPress website security and was announced on February, 2nd 2016.

As usual I haven’t gone into all the boring ins and outs. Just make sure you read this post and update your website or get your developer to do it (if they haven’t done so already!).

Watch out for Fake PayPal receipt emails

By WebSideViewPosted on 9th December 2015

It’s the holiday spending season so please be aware of scammers trying to take your hard earned cash using PayPal.

Keep Your Website Updated: WordPress 4.3.1 Security Update

By WebSideViewPosted on 15th September 2015

This one’s to ensure you are up to date with your WordPress website security and was announced on September, 15th 2015.

It’s an important one and you’ll be pleased I haven’t gone into all the boring ins and outs. Just make sure you read this post and update your website or get your developer to do it (if they haven’t done so already!).

Don’t Get Caught Out – WordPress Security Update 4.2.4

By WebSideViewPosted on 5th August 2015

A quick post to spread the word about the release of an important WordPress security and maintenance update that you need to know about and Act on Now (apologies if you already heard about this but better to be safe than sorry).

With this WebSideView article we want to ensure your website is not left vulnerable to attack…

How Your Website Works – In Plain English

By WebSideViewPosted on 26th May 2015

I completely understand that this can seem daunting for a lot of people, especially when building and designing websites has always been seen as something only intelligent “computer geeks” do.

Well that might be the mindset for a lot of people and yes like any other job/business it’s not easy and requires someone who knows what they’re doing to walk you through.

So that’s what I’m going to do.

I’m going to shed some light on the things you need to know before you get your website built.

Social Media: Saving Grace for Business and your Social Life?

By WebSideViewPosted on 20th May 2015

We would be foolish to ignore the power of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for both work and leisure.

It’s clear that social media is powerful but how does that affect me and you?

Well, it affects you if you run a business, are self-employed or you are someone looking to buy or use the services these people offer.

So my question was
“how are my connections going online? and how would this impact their business?”

Mobilegeddon – Google Mobile Friendly Update Hits

By WebSideViewPosted on 22nd April 2015

Sounds like the name of an apocalyptic movie title but it isn’t.

Google Mobile Friendly Update is very real and will effect your website and business (if it hasn’t already).

I know what you are thinking,
“here we go again with some hyped up Google update”

Think that at your own risk, the 21st April 2015 has come and gone and considering it has also been referred to as; “Mobilepocalyse, Mopocalypse or Mobocalypse” as well as Mobilegeddon it’s only a matter of time before we start reading reports of big drops in Google search rankings.

Can you afford to gamble and lose business?

I’m Sharing The Greatest Google Algorithm SEO Cheat Sheet

By WebSideViewPosted on 1st April 2015

A lot of people think Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is some sort of Dark Art for the chosen few or that it’s just another way for unsuspecting non-tech savy business owners to be ripped off.

Let’s face it, in any business there will always be rogues trying to make quick money by ripping someone off. That’s a sad, frustrating unfortunate truth but you can protect yourself by arming yourself with some knowledge and asking the right questions.