Business How to Sell Online: OpenCart vs PrestaShop It’s been long established that an online presence is crucial for a company in the modern business environment. So when you come to building an ecommerce website, you need... read more
Digital Change your outlook: email marketing best practices Email is both an important and cost-effective way to reach consumers and market your business. In today’s environment, there’s so much unsolicited mail sent out daily that it’... read more
Business Microsoft 365: turbocharge your business for every eventuality Whether you’re a small business looking to expand or a sizeable company trying to increase the productivity of your staff, Microsoft 365 can cater to every task thrown at... read more
Cloud The effect of big-name data breaches on cyber security Recently we came across a website which visualises mass data sets into interactive charts called Information is Beautiful [https://informationisbeautiful.net/]. One chart that caught our eye was ‘ World’s... read more
Security Why do IP addresses get blacklisted? Whether you’re a small business or a large company, being able to email your customers when you need to is essential. However, this vital capability can be compromised due... read more
Security The human aspect of cyber security Attackers are developing bigger, scarier, and more complex viruses every day. Increasingly however, the biggest part of cyber security that businesses should be wary of is the human aspect. Companies... read more
Business Pandemic tips: supercharge your small business during lockdown Since the country slowed to a standstill in March, businesses of all types have been adversely affected and continue to operate under the shadow of the pandemic. Though workers have... read more
Business Magento vs WooCommerce Each accounting for roughly 30 percent of all ecommerce websites, Magento and WooCommerce are both incredibly popular. For anyone looking to build and maintain an online shop, these platforms are... read more
Business The data breach capital of the UK Data breaches are constantly on the rise, and cybersecurity is an ever-evolving battle. In the UK in 2019, almost a third of UK businesses identified cyber security breaches – and it... read more
Business How to make the most of your ecommerce data Any ecommerce store has the potential to be gathering data – which you’re missing out on unless you decide to track it. This data comes in many forms, including who’... read more
Digital Protect your brand with the right domain names If you’re planning on starting a new online business, you’ll need to build a website, and a buy a domain name. We’ve previously talked about what you... read more
Business Remote working: preparing to collaborate We’ve previously discussed the ins and outs of business collaboration, what it means, and what tools you and your team might want to use to collaborate effectively. But when... read more
Business A message from our CEO about COVID-19 Our CEO gives a statement on the current situation regarding COVID-19 for Fasthosts staff and customers.... read more
