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Password Strength and Passwords Tips

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 good password management.  Below are… Continue Reading →

How To: Update WordPress

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, as hackers will regularly search… Continue Reading →

Email: IMAP vs POP3

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 sends you an email, your… Continue Reading →

Tips to work from home effectively

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 are an employer or employee…. Continue Reading →

How to create a professional email address using the SmartHost Customer Portal

Step 1: Log in After you have purchased a hosting service and created an account, log into the SmartHost Customer Portal using your login details. You can log in HERE Step 2: Click Services Once logged in, you can use… Continue Reading →

Should I buy a .ie or .com domain extension?

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 can think of a domain… Continue Reading →

The Importance of Cybersecurity and How to Update Your Cybersecurity Practices

Cyberattacks are a very real threat to small businesses. Most of the time, businesses don’t think about cybersecurity until AFTER they have had a cyberattack, whether that is a website hack or theft of sensitive information. These types of attacks… Continue Reading →

Two-Factor Authorisation: What Is It 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 slowing down, making it even… Continue Reading →

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 2 seconds or less. Furthermore,… Continue Reading →

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 more than likely need both…. Continue Reading →