Web & Social Digest #1
In this quarter’s Web & Social Digest we cover a wide range of topics including the award wins, SEO, security, web hosting and much more.
Storm Internet Breaks Own Record at 2021 ISPA Awards
Storm Internet has again set a new record at the Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) annual Awards. Taking first place in the coveted Best Hosting Provider category brings the Oxfordshire host’s total number of category wins to 9, three more than previous record holder UKFast.
The new Databasix UK catalogue… It is not just that!
As the final Quarter of 2021 is upon us and the Databasix team is delighted to provide you with visibility of our latest portfolio of products, services and free support and guidance on all things data protection.
Introducing Catalog Collections To Make Buying and Selling on WhatsApp Easier...
Tens of millions of businesses around the world use WhatsApp to get business done. And we often hear from both people and businesses how it’s been a great way to find items to buy and close sales during the pandemic.
6 Ways Your Website Is Driving Customers Away
When it comes to websites, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking that their design and functionality are good enough to last for years. Once you become complacent with your website and adopt the ‘if it’s not broken, why fix it’ mindset, you risk losing out on potential customers. If you are not always striving to improve your pages and optimise the user experience, you could be driving leads to competitors…
What Is Facebook Reach And How Can You Increase Yours?
People often refer to the term “reach” when it comes to Facebook marketing, because a common KPI (key performance indicators) is wanting your posts to reach as many people as possible. When you are competing against so much content, it can seem impossible to increase your reach… but don’t give up!
It Depends: Your Guide To LinkedIn – Part 2
LinkedIn expert Emma Wyatt hosts the second of her B4TV shows and discusses a range of LinkedIn related topics with Jackie Meek of Future Path Life Coaching. According to her LI profile, Jackie ‘helps frazzled mums to confidently boss the mum juggle without getting burnt out.’
Shopping for a web host? Look for these must-have security features
The Wordfence-WPScan whitepaper is out, shedding light on the state of Wordpress security. But these threats aren’t just limited to Wordpress; virtually any website that uses a database, accepts user input (e.g. forms), or has a login page (for users or site administrators) is a legitimate target.
Urban Element takes on the virtual Brighton SEO!
On the 22nd and 23rd of July, members of the Urban Element digital marketing and development teams, sat down to watch speakers across the UK and beyond in the virtual Brighton SEO, give in detail talks about the world of Search Marketing. Alongside the team watching, Managing Director, Natasha Ellard participated in the event by […]
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