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Get your website up to speed with Google PageSpeed Insights

A fast website is crucial these days. Not only does it improve user experience, but it can also boost your search engine ranking. Google PageSpeed Insights (PSI) is a free tool that helps you analyse your website's speed and identify areas for improvement. This article will guide you through using Google PageSpeed Insights to diagnose [...]

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Speed up your WordPress website: caching plugins for 2024

Website loading speed is crucial for user experience and SEO. In 2024, fast-loading websites are more important than ever. WordPress caching plugins can significantly improve your site's performance by storing static versions of your pages, reducing the load on your server and delivering content to visitors quicker. Here's a breakdown of the top caching plugins [...]

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Best practices to make your website blazing fast

A fast website is crucial these days. It keeps visitors happy, improves search engine ranking, and ultimately boosts your online success. This guide will unveil best practices to ensure your website loads like a champ. Optimising Assets Image Magic: Images are often the biggest culprits behind slow loading times. Resizing them to fit your website's [...]

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Securing your data: best practices for a Windows Server

Data loss on a Windows Server can be catastrophic. Implementing a proper backup strategy is essential for ensuring business continuity and minimising downtime. This tutorial will guide you through the best practices for keeping regular backups of your Windows Server. The 3-2-1 Backup Rule The 3-2-1 backup rule is a fundamental principle for secure backups. [...]

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How to deploy your Drupal website

This article will explain how you deploy your Drupal website. Prerequisites A web hosting account with cPanel access A domain name Steps Create a Database In cPanel, locate the "Databases" section and find the MySQL Database Wizard (or similar option depending on your host). Create a new database and a separate user with a strong [...]

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How to build your very own WordPress theme

Building a WordPress theme from scratch offers a high level of customisation for your website, but it requires some coding knowledge. Here's a breakdown of the process: 1. Set up a Local Development Environment This creates a safe space to develop and test your theme without affecting your live site. Popular options include "Local by [...]

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Choosing your web hosting playground

When venturing into the world of websites, you'll encounter a barrage of technical terms like shared hosting, reseller hosting, and virtual machines. These terms define how your website resides on a physical server and the level of control you have over it. Let's break down each option to help you pick the perfect fit for [...]

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Why a dedicated forex cloud server gives you the edge in execution and speed

In the fast-paced world of forex trading, every millisecond counts. The difference between a profitable trade and a missed opportunity can hinge on how quickly your orders reach the market. This is where a dedicated forex cloud server comes in, offering a significant advantage over using your personal computer. Here's how a dedicated forex cloud [...]

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Proxmox. Choosing the right virtualisation tool between LXC and VM

Proxmox offers two main virtualisation options: LXC containers and VMs (Virtual Machines). Both allow you to run multiple isolated environments on a single server, but they differ in their approach and ideal use cases. This tutorial will guide you through their key differences to help you decide which one suits your needs best. Understanding Virtualisation [...]

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