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The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Reliable Website Design Company
In today’s digital age, having a professional and effective website is crucial for any business aiming to succeed. Your website serves as the online face of your company, often being the first point of contact for potential customers. As such, the design and functionality of your website can significantly impact your brand’s reputation and business…
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Unlock Your Website’s Potential with a Free Web Core Vitals Report
As summer approaches and vacation plans take shape, it’s tempting to put business matters on the back burner. However, there’s one crucial aspect of your online presence that deserves attention before you check out for the season: Google’s Web Core Vitals. These metrics are so important that neglecting them could significantly impact your business website’s…
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Finding the Perfect Website Designer Near Me: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Expertise
Are you looking for a website designer near you to elevate your business’s online presence? In this ultimate guide, we’ll explore how to find the perfect local expert who understands your market, audience, and business needs. When it comes to web design, hiring someone local can make all the difference. A nearby website designer knows…
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What is Managed Hosting at Privatenode?
In the past few months, I’ve been asked a few times: what exactly is managed WordPress hosting, and how does our managed WordPress hosting service differ from what’s already available from other providers? It’s a great question, and that will be the focus of this post. It’s crucial for you to know exactly what you’re…
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WordPress Plugins: Less is More for Security & Performance
In the world of WordPress, embracing a minimalist approach to plugins is not just about keeping your site sleek; it’s a vital security principle. The logic is straightforward: fewer plugins mean fewer vulnerabilities. Each plugin, regardless of its utility, introduces potential entry points for hackers. By limiting the number of plugins you use, you significantly…
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WordPress Security Tip: Use Automatic Updates to Keep Plugins Secure
This tip might seem too simplistic to effectively combat security threats, yet the vast majority of malware infections I’ve come across are due to outdated WordPress plugins. Hackers are constantly on the prowl, scanning WordPress installations for vulnerabilities—not just within WordPress itself but in the myriad of plugins you’ve installed. Fortunately, WordPress makes it easy…
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New Email Sending Guidelines: What Small Businesses Need to Know
In the evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of changes is vital for seamless and compliant operations. At Privatenode LLC, we’re committed to keeping our clients informed and prepared. Therefore, we’d like to share some critical updates regarding email sending guidelines set by two major email service providers, Google and Yahoo, that will come into effect…
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Why you should never use Private Domain Registration for your business domains
When you decide to set up a website for your business or organization, one of the first steps you’ll likely take is registering a domain name. Private domain registration services, sometimes called “Whois privacy” or “domain privacy,” have become increasingly popular in recent years. They act as a protective barrier, preventing the public from accessing…
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Beyond Autopilot: The Benefits of Active WordPress Management for Your Small Business
Ever thought of your WordPress website as a pet? No, we don’t mean the goldfish kind of pet. We mean more like a Siberian husky puppy – energetic, requiring attention, and absolutely adorable when at its best. If you’ve been treating your website like a pet rock, then friends, we need to chat. Let’s dive…
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Privatenode’s Latest Client: Vote Jenny Jones Campaign
Jenny decided she was going to run for councillor in the town of High River, and she came to us for help with her campaign branding, promotional materials and overall political campaign strategy. In less than a week, we were able to provide her with a simple but effective campaign website, managed WordPress hosting, a…
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Privatenode Records a New 5-Star Rated Review on Clutch
There are a lot of articles about web development as being the cornerstone of a business, but having a website is more than just building an online presence. Having a website is about advertising and presenting the best your business has to offer. Your website highlights your business’ strengths and focuses attention on what sets…
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De-platforming and your business
What if you woke up one day and when attempting to log into any one (or all) of your online services (hosting, social media, etc), you are presented with the dreaded “FILE NOT FOUND” error, or “ACCOUNT HAS BEEN SUSPENDED” notice. After racking your brain trying to understand why this has happened, you start to…
