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The power of testimonials

The power of testimonials

What is a testimonial? The Collins English Dictionary defines a testimonial as: “a recommendation of the character, ability, etc, of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp....

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Strong passwords

Strong passwords

Having a strong password to login into your WordPress website is one of the easiest ways to improve its security and protect it from hackers. Strong passwords help guard your website from brute...

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Being clear about what you don’t do

Being clear about what you don’t do

Being clear with your clients about what you don’t do is as important as telling them what you do. How often has someone asked you whether you do X, or could you help them with Y? As a web designer,...

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Keeping your WordPress website secure

Keeping your WordPress website secure

Want to know the easiest way to keep your WordPress website secure? Keep the core software and any plugins you use up to date. Why? Because the WordPress software is free, open source, and popular -...

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Overwhelm First Aid

Overwhelm First Aid

Last year, I shared a process known as Overwhelm First Aid on LinkedIn. It got an enthusiastic reception. At the time, I felt like I had too many tabs open, too many things to deal with and think...

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404 pages explained

404 pages explained

Have you ever checked the 404 page on your website? 40-what, I hear you say? Let me enlighten you. When you have a broken link on your website, it displays an error page, known as a 404. For all the...

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5 tips for a better contact form

5 tips for a better contact form

Having a contact form on your website is a great way to engage with potential customers, giving them an opportunity to get in touch, request information and ask questions. Here are five tips to help...

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Spring Clean Your Website

Spring Clean Your Website

Spring has sprung! Whilst you’re busy flinging open windows and clearing out clutter at home, have you thought about giving your website a spring clean too? Here are some often neglected jobs to get...

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Lessons from 12 years of Wise Genius

Lessons from 12 years of Wise Genius

It has been 12 years since I sent out an invoice to my first client. A client whose website unfortunately never got built! Fortunately, the next 50 plus turned out much better. I am grateful for...

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