Online buyers have many choices when it comes to products or services. If you’re an internet retailer, then you want every advantage to gain more sales. In that regard, video can be crucial to converting online traffic to revenue. In…
Privacy matters
As we begin 2019, we think this is a good time to focus again on the issue of privacy (especially as it relates to web applications). In a nutshell, one can think of privacy as the ability to control information…
7 Ways Hackers Avoid Detection
It’s hard to stay anonymous on the internet… Between government surveillance systems and advertising tracking tools, your every move online can be monitored. But if that’s the case, then why are hackers and cybercriminals so successful in their nefarious endeavors?…
Static Website Generators
What is a static website generator? A static site is a collection of pages contained in basic HTML files. A static site generator is a compromise between using a hand-coded static site and a full CMS. You generate an HTML-only website using raw data such as Markdown files and…
Year End Security Check
Have you recently done a security checkup? Cyber security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal…
Are Affiliate Cookie Hijackers Stealing Your Commissions?
If you earn a living – or even just spending money – selling stuff online as an affiliate, you should be concerned about cookies. Digital cookies are the behind-the-scenes gizmo that credits you with a sale generated by a web…
PHP 5 – End of Life
PHP Matters PHP is a commonly used language for web sites and web application development. It is a general purpose, server-side scripting language run a web server that’s designed to make dynamic pages and applications. PHP is mainly focused on server-side scripting…
How to tell at a glance if a website is fake
Hackers and cyber criminals are constantly looking for new ways to trick internet users into exposing their personal and private data. These attacks are easier to execute than trying to infect an entire computer or local network, but the results…
November Update – Voice User Interface
What is Voice User Interface Design? A voice-user interface (VUI) makes human interaction with computers possible through a voice/speech platform in order to initiate an automated service or process.” VUI design focuses on the process of interaction design for the user and the voice application system.
Accessibility and WordPress Gutenberg
What is WordPress Project Gutenberg? Gutenberg is more than an editor. While the editor is the focus right now, the project will ultimately impact the entire publishing experience including customization (the next focus area). Gutenberg looks at the editor as…