Tips and Advice

In the past, if you wanted to learn how to code, you’d have to order a specialized book from the library. After waiting two weeks for it to come in, you could start to learn. It took awhile just to get started. Continue reading –>

Security News for All Website Owners

Google Chrome recently announced that in an upcoming update, they will be placing a “Not secure” label next to every website URL that is not using HTTPS. You can see this label near the browser’s address bar:

You’ve setup your website and you’re starting to get traffic to your pages. Building a website can be hard work, but you’ve made it this far. Now, how can you get visitors to stay on your website and look over your pages?

With a new year, many companies look at their websites and think: “Maybe we should do a little renovating. But, where to start?” The problem can be even worse for those just starting out with no idea what makes for an engaging website.

Whether sharing stories about your life or selling a product, images have become essential to the modern website. If you think about your own experience on the web you will probably agree that websites with great images and design draw and keep your attention better than those comprised almost entirely of text. And, those images need to be high quality. Indeed, research by Skyword found that content containing “compelling” images averaged 94 percent more views than those with less eye-catching pictures.

Cyberattacks have been on the rise for some time. Cybercriminals have become increasingly sophisticated, finding more and more clever ways to breach the security of both individuals and businesses. When a business suffers a ransomware attack, especially on their website, it can devastate the company and paralyze its operations. While the threat will always exist, a few practices can help reduce the risk of infection. If a site still falls victim to a ransomware attack, knowing how to recover quickly can mean the difference between getting back to business as usual or going bust. Continue reading –>

Ever seen those billboards or commercials that brag that the whole thing was shot on a smartphone? You may have thought “yeah right.” Funny thing is, it was probably true! More and more producers working on tight budgets have turned to smartphones to meet their production needs on the cheap. Here is how you, too, can create videos and show them on your website using nothing more than your smartphone and a little know-how. Continue reading –>

It’s back to school time!  Am I the only one who is excited?  I’m a giant nerd, so back to school time is a lot like Christmas to me.  I love wandering through the school supply section and buying things I just don’t need because I am not currently in classes.  (Don’t worry, that will be remedied soon).