New research from specialist cyber insurance provider, CFC Underwriting reveals that more than a quarter of UK based SMEs (27 per cent) are still failing to educate and train their staff on the threat of a cyber-attack. A third (38 per cent) of CFC’s claims in 2016 were caused by phishing scams, meaning that they could arguably have
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Advantages of shifting to a virtual private server
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Data storage and access remain a major problem for many businesses. The ability to store massive amounts of data, secure it from hackers, and access it easily and reliably is as essential as any other IT function for a business. Two of the biggest changes in data storage of the last several years have been
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Google is finally cracking down on websites that use intrusive popups
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OK, maybe not cracking down in the literal manner, but there is some penalty by way of lower SERP positioning. Google, in its constant push to provide the ideal web experience for the regular mobile internet user has introduced an algorithm, in its latest update, that seeks and penalises interstitial-guilty websites. What are interstitials? My
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How to change your business domain name without losing traffic
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Coming up with the perfect new domain name for your business can be extremely exciting. All is well and dandy till you start to lose search engine traffic on your site. From the moment you resolve to rebrand your business, an important factor to consider is how this change is going to affect your business.
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Choosing the right web hosting provider for your small business
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Small businesses in today’s competitive world face a number of challenges. This includes ensuring that they have the right services in place but also keeping an eye on costs and outgoings. One of the services that many small businesses need is a good web hosting service. However, they also need to find a service that
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4 Ways Technology Is Changing the Events Industry
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Wage against the machine: how to future-proof your career
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Off the back of PwC’s news claiming that 30 per cent of UK jobs are a risk of being take over by robots and Artificial Intelligence. Job network, City Calling finds that candidates who invest in the key skills listed below will future-proof their career against the tide of automation and machines. Existing robotic and artificial intelligence
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The benefits of attending SEO conferences for small businesses
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Do you happen to run a small business? Today’s market can be very difficult for small businesses, since you’ll need to compete directly with many bigger corporations. While it may not be possible to get an edge over your competition through television and radio ads, the internet can help you level the playing field. By
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How to avoid becoming a victim of ransomware
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
Over the last couple of years, ransomware – which enables hackers to commandeer a company’s data and hold it under password protection until a ransom is paid for its release – has become one of the most formidable and profitable weapons in a cybercriminal’s arsenal. According to recent research from Beaming, a staggering 2.9 million
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Three tips to establishing a robust digital identity for your business
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It takes time and effort to build a trustworthy online brand especially for a small business. While your focus will no doubt be pulled across multiple areas during the launch phase there are key areas that you can prioritise to help ensure that you’re on the path to growth. 1. Make sure your website is
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