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Documentation and processes can prevent your website from failing at a critical moment

29 June, 2022
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Do you have documentation in place? When changes to your website are needed is there is a clear process to be followed?

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Are you gambling with the security of your business?

7 June, 2022
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Ignoring security updates will seriously impact your business. It's time to take action.

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Why poor web security will damage your business

27 April, 2022
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The consequences of poor web security can be catastrophic so it's essential you have a strategy.

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5 reasons why ongoing website maintenance is essential

10 March, 2022
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Ongoing security maintenance is essential to the longevity of your website or application.

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How to make your website accessible for everyone

2 February, 2022
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Accessibility is perhaps the most important and most ignored aspect of web development. Let's change that.

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How to make sure your homepage is clear and concise

4 January, 2022
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The next entry in our homepage series focuses on keeping it simple and effective.

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Five things to avoid on your homepage

1 December, 2021
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Your homepage can be the most important page on your website. Make sure you avoid these mistakes.

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Do you have a home page content strategy?

2 November, 2021
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#Insights
#User experience

How to make an effective home page.

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Being compliant doesn't have to be a bore

24 October, 2021
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The importance of balancing the exciting parts of web design with standards and good compliance.

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Top 5 cost factors for your new website

23 July, 2021
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In this article we will consider five areas which will often drive the main development costs for a website build.

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Should I use WordPress or Drupal?

12 July, 2021
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Explore the pros and cons of both WordPress and Drupal content management systems.

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The benefits of open-source website CMS software

16 June, 2021
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#Security & compliance

What exactly are the differences between open-source and closed proprietary software and why should I care?

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Digital problem solving made easy

19 November, 2020
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If you manage many websites, you probably know how much effort is required to maintain them. Get your web portfolio back under control and save costs.

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Could mismatched web solutions harm your business growth?

5 August, 2020
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If you're responsible for the IT or strategic marketing in a medium or large business, ask yourself 'How is your web portfolio looking?'

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5 ways spreadsheet addiction is risking your business

13 July, 2020
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It's time to talk about the elephant in the room: your addiction to spreadsheets! Relying on spreadsheets is bad for business. Here's how to fix that problem.

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The smarter way to manage many websites

17 June, 2020
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#Press

Do you crave the agility and speed of smaller market players? What effect would it have if you could work faster and smarter? Make this dream your new reality.

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Real Life Digital rebrand to Pivale

1 June, 2020
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Real Life Digital unveil their exciting re-brand, with a more targeted focus on digital transformation, multisite infrastructure and custom software.

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5 ways to stay operational during a health crisis

16 March, 2020
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#Insights

These are unprecedented times with the arrival of COVID-19. What do you do if you've never had to work from home before?

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