Why cheap and slow web hosting will cost you more in the long run

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Apr 3, 2018 | Hosting

You may not be aware how much cheap and slow hosting could really be hurting your bottom line. We constantly come across websites with load times of 5-10 seconds as they are quite common but usually this time could be halved with the right optimizations. While it is...

Why your business needs a professional email address

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Mar 22, 2018 | Email

First impressions matter Who would you likely choose to contact for help with your finances: john@thebestfinancepro.com or jdog99@gmail.com? Consumers surveyed by web security company Verisign shows that “65 percent of consumers believe a company-branded email...

Why you shouldn’t DIY your website

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Feb 9, 2018 | Websites

We come across way too many websites that have been built by so called professionals that have neglected to setup even the most fundamental of website features or settings properly. Sometimes it blows my mind that they can still be in business! If these professionals...

Don’t forget to keep your WordPress site updated

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Jan 18, 2018 | Websites

As technology evolves on a constant basis, so too must your WordPress website. Why it’s important Want someone else to manage updates? Intaprise offers premium WordPress support plans that include full management of your updates as well as any other maintenance...

How to test your website for mobile friendliness

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Dec 10, 2017 | Websites

The obvious answer might seem to be: Whip out your phone and take a look – but that might not show you everything. Do I have a mobile version? Does your website just show the regular desktop layout on a mobile? This is going to make your site hard to read,...

Fully managed hosting vs self managed

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Nov 27, 2017 | Hosting

Fully Managed Hosting Most fully managed hosting providers will utilize VPS’s (virtual private servers) and Intaprise is no different. Benefits of Fully Managed Hosting Free up your time for other tasks – Learning server management is hard and ever...

Why all websites now require SSL certificates

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Oct 18, 2017 | Hosting

What is an SSL Certificate? Without getting too technical, an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate is used to create an encrypted link between your website and a web browser. Your web address will become https:// instead of http://. This secure link ensures that any...

How to get a great website with a limited budget

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Sep 10, 2017 | Websites

Need a website for your business, blog or organization but have a limited budget? DIY? There are some very well known companies that advertise the ability to build yourself a free website. Although these services appear to be free, you will find out that as soon as...

What to do when your domain name is already registered

by Robbie Clark | Last updated Apr 5, 2018 | Published on Aug 14, 2017 | Domains

How bad do you want it? You could try to contact the owner either directly or with the help of a domain name broker with the hope that they may be interested in selling. While a good domain name may be expensive to acquire, having a sub-standard domain could also make...