Voice search has rapidly grown both in popularity and in usage recently. Nowadays, more and more consumers are opting for a voice search rather than good old typing. But why is that? The main reason behind this new trend is a growing number of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and the evolution of virtual assistants, such as Siri, Cortana, Alexa and other imaginary foxy ladies that live in various devices. People are growing more accustomed to the convenience provided by both the devices and the assistants. So much in fact, that they’re becoming an integral part of our everyday lives. That bein ..read more

‘Mobile friendly’ describes a website that looks good and operates efficiently on a mobile device, the most common means by which the majority of people purchase goods online today. If your website does not conform, your profits will suffer and your website could be banned from search returns. The great thing with WordPress hosted websites is that you can alter how your site appears on both desktop and mobile screens, through the WordPress admin portal. So how do you ensure your WordPress hosted website looks good and is easy to navigate on all size screens, as well as finding favour with sear ..read more

If you haven’t heard, Crucial has revamped our reseller hosting plans, but…. what is reseller hosting? Aside from our shared hosting and VPS plans, reseller hosting is a little different from your stock standard hosting. Web development is in high demand these days, with more and more small and medium-sized businesses wanting to establish an online presence but not knowing where to start or how to build a site. Shared hosting is a great way to get online, but it can involve some back-end administration work to get going and maintain, which can be time-consuming. This is where one might look in ..read more

So you’re starting your web hosting adventure with your very own website, but you’re undecided on which company to use! There are so many companies out there that offer web hosting as a service, you may as well pick a name out of a hat, right?  Or you could read on, make an informed decision, and make sure your site is up and running without a hitch! Data Centre Each hosting company will have its own data centre(s) where all of their client’s websites will be stored and maintained. This data centre is the hub where visitors to your website will have to access to view your content.&nb ..read more

Have you read the first half of our series? In part 1, we covered two key essentials in keeping your website online during a traffic spike, including installing a caching plugin and upgrading your PHP version. Our first part starts off with some great tips on how to maintain your website during busy times. So without further ado, you’ll find the next set of steps below! Tip #3: Install a CDN! A what? CDN stands for “Content Delivery Network”. What it does is creates a copy of the static parts of your website (the stuff that doesn’t change so much, like text and images), and then stores multipl ..read more

Having peace of mind when running an online business is hard to come by, especially at the beginning stages of launch – (Here are a few tips that can help you out!) One of the main reasons for a website failing is unexpected traffic spikes. Website traffic spikes can be dark and full of terrors. Check out the first half of our series on keeping your website alive during busy times! Allow Us To Set The Scene Today’s the big day – the busiest day of the year for your online business! You’ve decided to have an unprecedented 50% off sale on boyfriend arm pillows. So, of course, you’ve created some ..read more

Firstly, we sincerely apologise for rhyming. It won’t happen again. Secondly, Chrome version 68 has landed, which brings harsh consequences for any websites that still don’t have an SSL certificate installed and properly activated. One of the things we just said is a lie. If you still don’t have an SSL certificate installed on your website, things aren’t going to be pretty – but this article is here to help. Onward! SSL Certificates and Chrome 68  As of 24 July 2018, Google released Chrome browser version 68 and with it came even harsher “not secure” warnings for websites that still don’t ..read more

There’s something so exciting about starting up a brand-new Australian business, whether it’s based on an idea you’ve been carefully mulling over for a few years, or something an 8-legged donkey wearing a festive party hat told you to do in your dream last night! Whatever the case, there are always 3 important checks to make as your first order of business. 1. Check the ASIC Business Name Register ASIC keeps a record of all of the actively trading business names in Australia. They will only allow new business name registrations that are not already taken, or too close to another business’s nam ..read more

In today’s world, mobile apps can pretty much do anything you want them to, from sending you simple notifications, to controlling every appliance in your house! There is a WordPress app on iPhone and Android, where you are able to manage your hosted website from nearly anywhere in the world, but there are several other apps that go hand in hand with managing your online business that could make your life a lot simpler, especially if you aren’t at your desktop. Lastpass Lastpass is a widely used password management app that creates and stores highly secure passwords for all of your online sign ..read more

Having a WordPress hosted website for your business is great. There are hundreds of plugins that can be easily installed, that are available to tailor your site to meet your requirements. With countless customisable options you can use to make your site look the best it can be, it’s the virtual business card of you and your business after all, so why not take pride in your accomplishment! But what happens when something goes wrong? Every year millions of websites are successfully attacked by hackers and bots that can cause havoc. This includes stealing personal data that is stored on the websi ..read more