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Practical articles on websites, marketing, automation and AI for small and medium businesses.
SPF, DKIM and DMARC: protect your email from spoofing and spam folders
Three DNS records prove that email sent from your domain is really yours. Learn what each one does, how to set them up step by step and how to check that they work.
Customer database: what it is and how to build one that sells
A customer database is more than a list of phone numbers. Learn what to store, where to keep it, how to keep it clean and how to turn it into repeat sales.
Web developmentPWA: a website that works like an app, and when it makes sense for business
A PWA is a website you can install on a phone, use offline and get notifications from. See how it works, its benefits and limits, and when to choose it instead of a nati…
Hosting & domainsDNS explained in plain words: how a domain finds its website
DNS is the internet's address book. See how it works, what the main record types do and why DNS settings decide whether your site and email work.
Hosting & domainsWeb hosting explained: types, how to choose and how to put a site online
Hosting is the place where your website lives. Compare shared, VPS, dedicated and cloud hosting, and use a simple checklist to choose.
Web developmentWhat is an API? A plain-language guide for business owners
An API lets programs talk to each other. See how it works, where you meet it every day, what it can do for your business and what to ask your developer.
SecurityHTTPS explained: why your website needs it and how to switch
HTTPS encrypts the connection between your visitors and your site. See how it works, which certificate to choose and how to move from HTTP safely without losing traffic.
SecurityHow to check whether a link is safe before you click
Fake links are a common way to steal passwords and money. Here are five quick checks, free tools, the links you should never click and what to do if you already clicked.
AutomationDigitalisation for small and medium business: where to start
Digitalisation means moving routine work from paper and memory into simple digital tools. See the benefits, the steps, the common mistakes and what it costs to begin.
Business processesBusiness processes: what they are and how to improve them
Business processes are the repeatable steps that get work done. Learn the main types and a simple method for finding and fixing what slows your company down.
SecurityBackups made simple: what to copy, how often and where to keep it
A backup is your insurance against lost data. Learn the 3-2-1 rule, how often to copy, which types exist and how to make sure you can really restore.
UI/UX designContact forms that get used: 8 simple rules
A good contact form turns visitors into enquiries. Learn what to ask for, how to design it, how to protect it from spam and how to make sure no request is lost.