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Should I use a caching plugin on my WordPress site?

Yes, absolutely! Server level caching is only part of the solution. Install a caching plugin such as Wordpress Super Cache or W3 Total Cache. Why should you install caching? 1. To improve site speed by caching the content ready to go 2. WordPress particularly ‘needs’ caching. It is great, but very resource intensive. WordPress needs to account for…

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What happens if my domain expires?

If your domain expires, your Website and Emails will cease to function. Meaning no one will be able to see your website, order your products or services online, and you won’t be able to send or receive emails from your domain. It’s not a good thing, but it is that simple! If you want it…

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What POP email is. What IMAP email is

A guide to what POP email is and what IMAP email is and which email account type you should choose to use. Firstly before we get into it, either method can achieve a very similar outcome if you understand both methods well. If you don’t and you’re here because you’re looking for a quick recommendation, then go…

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3 Simple steps to move your Hosting and Domain to NewSprout

Moving your site and emails to a new host can be daunting, scary, or even in the too hard basket, but it’s actually a really simple and quick process! Check it out… 1. Order your preferred web hosting plan Either one of these in the Hosting dropdown menu on our site… Cloud Hosting VPS. This is…

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Why would my website get hacked?

If your website has been hacked or compromised in anyway then your site has probably been suspended by your hosting provider to ensure your site is not, literally, “spamming the world”. A suspension will prevent any further hijacking of your content and sometimes it will protect your domain’s integrity and also limit the damage already done. The source of the hack…

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What is a Wildcard SSL Certificate?

Let’s first recap what an SSL certificate is… The SSL certificate shows, and gives your visitors peace of mind, that the page of the site they are visiting is secure. In addition to being secure, it ensures it has been verified by a trusted independant source ensuring the site is actually who they say they…

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How to receive POP email using Gmail

Gmail is a great option to check your POP email account on the go from your phone or tablet without using an email client that may look a little different to what you are used to with Gmail. It does have some advanced limitations, but if you are just doing simple mail sending and receiving…

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Lightning and your modem…what to do?

The answer is quite simple. If there is any lightning whatsoever, unplug your modem / router immediately! Turning it off is not good enough. A nearby lightning strike can send a power surge through various materials: electrical wiring, copper phone lines, coax cable, plumbing pipes. In fact, all of these things actually “attract” the lightning! So…

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No-Contract Broadband Internet Plans in Australia

Sick of contracts, sick of being held against your will…with months of payments for a service you no longer need. Perhaps you just moved, or need to move, and your provider won’t let you out of your contract. A no-contract plan may be the solution for you! Never get caught out again. This is why it’s…

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Netflix is gobbling your Data and you don’t even know it!

Ever wondered why your broadband data is being gobbled up at a ridiculously fast rate? Why your speeds are suffering? It could be due to the definition settings on your TV or preferred streaming service.   Let’s look at Netflix first… Streaming Netflix to your home will use at least 300MB per hour at the…

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