I’ve been looking at using multiple networks recently here, as I have high speed mobile broadband, ADSL and soon will have a leased line too. It’s handy to be able to assign traffic to different connections to help spread the load when downloading lots of large files or updating...
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CSS Art No Images!
I didn’t even know this was a thing until someone mentioned it on twitter, so I did a bit of digging and found the following links it’s quite cool https://www.pixelartcss.com I had a quick go myself and made a little monster Some funky rotating blog CSS art going on...
Business should adapt to survive Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Many small businesses are wondering how to survive these difficult times, and one simple message is being repeated by experts everywhere which is to get your business online and start selling via e-commerce. The uncertainty of it all has businesses of all types on edge, but not everyone sees...
Learning Laravel 6
I have been Learning Laravel 6 as part of my training for a new position I have started in 2020. I have worked with Laravel very briefly before when I was asked by a company to take a look at an existing application and make some alterations to it,...
Music Host
I’ve been working on a wordpress multisite over Christmas to let people share and sell their own music they create online, in a fashion a bit like beatport.com, mixcloud.com, and soundcloud.com does. It’s still a good way off being finished but you can see it yourself at https://music.stephenphillips.co.uk/7r4nc3mu51c/ My...
Video Sharing Website
I started work on a new personal project the other day aimed at making a website which allows people to upload video straight from their mobile or desktop camera to share on the web via a link, https://sharemy.video I wanted to make something which was quick and easy to use...
How to define your social media strategy – in six simple steps
Social media is an immensely powerful tool that, when used correctly, can increase brand awareness and perception, grow a loyal customer base and demonstrate an ‘always on’ customer service. However, in order to have an established, consistent and successful presence online, there must firstly be a strong strategy in...
Three ways you can use Google’s tools to dominate local search
Often, when companies think about search engine optimisation, it’s largely focused on determining where their business shows up on a search results page. While this is, of course, an important part of the equation, it also assumes that all search is the same. In truth, search results are not...
Eight ways to make potential customers feel safer browsing your site
Shoppers going to brick-and-mortar stores have clear signals that the environment they’re in is safe and secure: manicured storefronts, security guards or cameras, helpful employees, well-ordered check out stations and other intuitive cues all create a sense of comfort and safety, helping put shoppers at ease. But when shopping...
Why voice search is where the puck is going for digital
Continually riding the wave of the next ‘big thing’ in social media is certainly a roller coaster ride, and we are now on the cusp of another major change. Voice search has been growing in popularity and is starting to have a transformational impact on the way marketers can...