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Comprehensive SEO Guide to boost your Rankings
If you’re not thinking about SEO (or search engine optimisation), you’re missing out on a significant opportunity to drive traffic to your website. Partnering with digital design and marketing agency ten10, SmartHost offers a comprehensive…
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August 18, 2023
Password Strength and Passwords Tips
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Shockingly, 63% of all data breaches are caused by weak, default, or stolen passwords. If that statistic made you worried, it’s time you implemented the tips in this blog post to ensure you are practicing…
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May 3, 2021
How To: Update WordPress
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With over 30% of the world’s websites being powered by WordPress, it is no wonder it is constantly being targeting by hackers, malicious code distributors, and data thieves.  Keeping your WordPress site updated is crucial,…
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April 26, 2021
Email: IMAP vs POP3
The image is showing an email inbox with 11:19 4 unread messages filtered by IMAP and POP3 protocols.
When setting a new mail client, you will be given the choice between two options during the setup phase: IMAP or POP3. Both IMAP and POP3 are protocols used to handle incoming mail. If someone…
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March 2, 2021
Tips to work from home effectively
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Working from home can be difficult at times. Distractions come all too easily in the form of children, pets, phones, or the fridge (at least in my case). Remote working takes discipline focus, whether you…
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February 25, 2021
How to create a professional email address using the SmartHost Customer Portal
This image is demonstrating how to create a professional email using the Smarthost customer portal.
Having a professional email address is essential in today’s digital world. It not only conveys credibility but also ensures that your emails stand out in a crowded inbox. If you’re using SmartHost services, you’re in…
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February 22, 2021
Should I buy a .ie or .com domain extension?
The person in the image is considering which domain extension to choose for their website.
First off, let’s explain what a domain name is?  Simply put, a domain name is a name someone types into their browser URL to find your website. For us, our domain name is smarthost.ie.  You…
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February 10, 2021
Importance of Cybersecurity and How to Update Your Cybersecurity Practices
In this image, a person is being informed about the importance of cybersecurity and how to update their cybersecurity practices.
In our interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With the ever-increasing threats from cybercriminals and the rising sophistication of cyberattacks, ensuring the safety of your digital assets is paramount. And while individual…
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February 9, 2021
Two-Factor Authorisation: What Is It And How To Enable It
In this image, two-factor authentication is being explained, including what it is and how to enable it.
With so much of our lives passing through mobile devices and laptops, it’s easy to see why criminals target them so frequently.  Hostile attacks on companies, government bodies, and individuals do not appear to be…
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February 1, 2021
5 ways to improve your websites speed and Performance
The speed at which your website loads can be an important part of increasing web traffic and improving conversions on your website. Nearly 50% of all internet users expect a page to load in under…
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July 5, 2020
Domain Registration vs Web Hosting. What’s the difference?
What is the difference between domain registration and web hosting? This is a common question asked by anyone thinking of launching their own website.  Domain names and web hosting go hand in hand. You will…
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July 5, 2020