Could Case Sensitivity in Email Addresses be Costing You Business?
Have you ever wondered if email addresses are case sensitive? If your email address is [email protected] and someone enters it all in lowercase will it still be delivered to your inbox? This post will explain how email syntax works and if capitalisation matters. You might be creating a new professional email or an email for […]
Use public Wi-Fi safely with a VPN
Do you often connect to Wi-Fi hotspots in public places? These can include cafes, hotels, libraries or even your train when you commute. We live in a time where internet access is more and more a necessity rather than a commodity. Public Wi-Fi is expected almost anywhere you go, and for good reason. It is […]
Email Authentication: SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained
Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to communicate with leads and convert them. That is, if your emails reach their intended recipients. Which is why it is important your emails are optimised for deliverability. The internet is full of spam, as a result service providers adopt various methods of catching out spam […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Keep WordPress Up To Date
With WordPress powering over 42% of the web and more sites being added daily it is important users and developers understand the importance of keeping WordPress up to date. As a design and hosting company based in the UK our support team periodically receive emails from customers asking whether or not they should update WordPress, […]
How to safely use your business email
Email is the most popular form of communication worldwide. It’s widely available, easy to use and free, meaning almost everyone around the whole world has access to one. The number of email users worldwide continues to increase and despite the emergence of alternative communication channels, such as chat apps, remains integral to daily lives. In […]
What is Phishing? How to recognize Phishing Emails
You’ve likely heard the term Phishing. This was already one of the most popular types of cyber attacks. Which has only increased since the Covid pandemic. So far in 2022, more than 3.4 billion phishing Emails are sent out daily. Almost half of the emails that were sent out in 2021 were phishing emails. A […]
The Surprising Impact of a Contended Line on Your Internet Speed
When browsing for new broadband for your business you will likely come across the words ‘contended’ and ‘uncontended’, but what do these mean? Understanding these is important and is something your provider should explain to you. There is nothing worse than having misguided expectations leading to disappointment. Contention and contention ratios are very often overlooked by […]
How to get the most out of your broadband speed
You will almost never reach your maximum advertised broadband speed on a contended line. This is why providers usually offer guaranteed minimum speeds, which on Gigabit connections can reach 200Mbps and even more. But what if you are not even getting your guaranteed speed? In some cases this might be the fault of the supplier […]
What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?
Your Local Area Network (LAN) is an important part of your organisation. It is how your devices interact with each other internally. The way your LAN is set up can affect how well your connection performs. Your LAN components can be a reason you are not getting the maximum benefits of your new ultra-fast broadband […]
What is a 4G Backup and Why it’s Important
A 4G Backup can help your business avoid downtimes when your main connection fails. You might wonder why it’s so important. According to Merchant Machine just 1 hour without the internet would cost the UK economy £68 million. Have you ever taken the time to calculate how much it costs your business each year when […]
