November 16, 2022 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
PHP is a widely-used open-source scripting language known for its flexibility and simplicity, powering nearly 80% of all websites worldwide. If you’re using WordPress, you’re almost certainly using PHP. On November 28th, security support for PHP 7.4 will end. This means WordPress websites running themes and plugins dependent on 7.4 will no longer receive security […]
Read MoreApril 18, 2022 | WordPress Web Design & Development
When optimizing your WordPress website for download speed, mobile performance is particularly important. Although mobile network speeds now often rival wifi, they’re usually still slower than what’s available to a desktop computer that’s hard-wired to a local network. And users who are on-the-go may be even less patient than desktop users when waiting for pages […]
Read MoreMarch 15, 2022 | WordPress Web Design & Development
Back in October of 2021, WordPress announced the formation of a new WordPress Performance Team–including contributors from Google, Yoast, and hundreds of community members–all aimed at increasing the performance (speed) of the WordPress core. Improved website performance can provide a better user experience and increased engagement, while also benefitting SEO and being more economically and […]
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2022 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
It’s no secret that a well-maintained website is essential for any business that wants to succeed online. As websites continue to grow more sophisticated and complex, maintaining your website can become a bothersome or intimidating task that many website owners put off. But by entrusting your website maintenance to an experienced agency, you can rest […]
Read MoreDecember 10, 2021 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
It goes without saying that no matter what type of business you own, having an aesthetic, high-performing website is vital to the success of your venture. But before you can build the perfect website, you’ll need to decide on a service to host it – that is, give it a home on the web. While […]
Read MoreMay 12, 2021 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
Every day, websites are exposed to hackers, malware, and other security threats. It’s up to website and business owners to ensure their websites are secure in order to assure customers that their information is safe while visiting a website. If it’s been a minute since you did a website security health check, use this checklist […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2021 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
Website maintenance is often an overlooked part of website ownership — especially for small businesses with a tight IT budget. But failing to maintain your site on a regular basis can lead to potentially serious problems for your business. If you’ve been lax about website maintenance, resolve to make 2021 the year you start keeping […]
Read MoreAugust 11, 2020 | Website Maintenance & Hosting
In the first half of 2019 alone, data breaches exposed 4.1 billion records. Website owners know that SSL certificates for online security are critical to protecting business and customer data from attackers, but knowing what exactly you need can be confusing. Let’s take a look at SSL certificates, why you need them, and an overview […]
Read MoreApril 15, 2020 | Web Design & Development
In our last post, we took a look at how analytics can provide information about site performance. However, knowing what is happening becomes even more valuable when you gain insight as to why it is happening. For example, analytics may show a high bounce rate, and an audit may reveal the problem is due to […]
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020 | Google Workspace
Expensive, unreliable desktop apps are officially a thing of the past. Modern businesses have fully embraced cloud-based solutions for email, data storage, analytics, and everyday productivity apps. And one company consistently stands apart by offering all of these technologies – and more – in one place: Google. We are enthusiastic believers in the power of […]
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2020 | Web Design & Development
Utopia Solutions specializes in software test automation, performance testing, and software test outsourcing for companies across North America and Europe. Utopia had an existing website that performed well for them, but which no longer reflected their growth and their current branding. PixelPeople helped bring their site up-to-date with a front-end redesign that left their back-end […]
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2019 | Web Design & Development
If you’re ready to launch a new website for your business, but aren’t sure where to start, one key consideration is whether to hire a web development agency. While it costs more to have a custom site created, the business outcome can be well worth the investment. But how can you tell which website development […]
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