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Backups that actually work
Most businesses have a backup. Far fewer have one they have ever restored from. Here is the simple rule worth following, and the failure that catches almost everybody.
Read articleHow to spot a phishing email aimed at your business
The phishing that costs small businesses real money is not the badly spelled prince. It is a well-written invoice from a supplier you actually use. Here is what to look for and the one habit that beats every checklist.
Read articleHow we keep your phone number off robocall lists
Put your number on your website and the spam calls start a few weeks later. That is not a coincidence. Here is the trick we use on every site we build, and an honest account of what it does and does not stop.
Read articlePassword managers: why you need one and how to set it up right
Reusing passwords is the single riskiest habit online. A password manager like Bitwarden fixes it. Here is why they help and a simple, secure way to get started.
Read articleAutomating the boring parts of your business
If you're copying data between apps, renaming files, or sending the same report every week by hand, a small script can give you that time back. Here's where automation pays off fastest.
Read articleWebsite or web app? How to tell which one you actually need
A marketing website and a Django web application solve very different problems. Here's a simple way to decide which one fits your business.
Read articleWhy every small business needs an accessible website
Accessibility isn't just a checkbox, it's good business. Here's why we build it into every site from day one, and how it helps you reach more customers.
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