Last weekend someone broke into TeamUpdraft, the company behind the UpdraftPlus backup plugin, and used what they found to quietly install backdoors on WordPress websites. UpdraftPlus has more…
Critical PHP security flaw: why my clients’ sites stayed online while others were switched off
This week the PHP team released emergency fixes for two critical security flaws (being called “PHP2Shell” in the tech press). PHP is the language behind around 69% of…
Why search volume matters in your keyword strategy
When planning an SEO strategy, one of the most important questions is not simply which words describe your business, but which words are people actually searching for. You…
AI Search (also known as GEO) – the biggest change in SEO & search since Google launched
Keeping ahead of the AI component of search is essential – and I am actively managing this for my clients. I have been discussing for some time the…
(Small) Pricing changes for 2025
When COVID first hit, like a lot of people around the world I wanted to help my clients as much as possible – so I lowered my prices.…
Investing in decent web hosting is a smart move for savvy businesses
In the digital landscape, your website serves as your virtual storefront, greeting customers and presenting your brand around the clock. Given its pivotal role, it’s surprising that the…