Archive Posts: November 2017

5 key signs your WordPress site’s been hacked

Nov
30

5 key signs your WordPress site’s been hacked

Getting hacked is one of biggest concerns firms of all sizes face. The consequences of a hacked website can be huge, with impacts on your reputation and finances. Not only that, but there is the time and resources required to rectify the problem. And this can be costly when you take into account business disruption, […]

Are Your WordPress plugins putting your website at risk?

Nov
23

Are Your WordPress plugins putting your website at risk?

Back in September, a security vulnerability was found in a popular WordPress plugin – Display Widgets. The plugin, which had over 200,000 installs, was inserting content into sites from external servers and also collecting visitor data without permission. Although this particular case is rare, website owners should be mindful about the plugins they chose to […]

Is referral spam ruining your analytics data?

Nov
16

Is referral spam ruining your analytics data?

Seeing your website traffic increase is a good thing, right? Well not always. While on the surface increased traffic may look positive, if you notice a significant spike in your web traffic you may be the target of referral spam. What is referral spam? Referral spam occurs when your website gets fake referral traffic from spam […]

How much are abandoned mobile purchases costing your company?

Nov
09

How much are abandoned mobile purchases costing your company?

When a prospective shopper visits an online store, adds items to the shopping cart and leaves without making a purchase, it’s known as “shopping cart abandonment.” This is a major concern for online retailers. You have worked hard to get the customer to visit the site, engaged them to the point where they have browsed […]

10 SEO tips for small to medium-sized businesses

Nov
03

10 SEO tips for small to medium-sized businesses

As a small or medium-sized business, there’s so much to learn when it comes to maximising opportunities to grow your online presence. SEO can be a tricky terrain to navigate but a basic understanding has become essential for all business owners who want to see their brand become a household name. Here are 10 SEO […]