Why Website Software Updates are Needed

Website software updates over time have become more and more necessary.  Websites run off of software, and software is the code that makes websites function. Historically, websites were more straightforward or simple, and it was more likely that there was just one in-house developer or group of people developing the website. Website software was more simple, controlled and straightforward, and …

Your brand and website software updates

A brand is the reputation of an organization, product or service. It’s the gut feeling people have. An example of this is think about Nike or McDonalds, and you have a gut feeling about them. This all is part of their branding. An organization’s website, logo and messaging are all part of their overall brand. These are all tools to …

Why is my website not secure?

If your website is not secure like any of these pictures: …then it’s an issue that Search Engines take seriously, and it can greatly affect your brand. Throughout the history of the internet, websites have been used for malicious activity, and tactics have evolved over time. One major historical problem was websites not transferring user-inputted data securely. This meant that …

How Often Does a Website Need Maintenance?

The short answer is it depends on your business, but most of our clients receive maintenance on a monthly schedule. In order to answer this question more fully, let’s take a brief look at the history of website maintenance and security. In the past, most websites did not need maintenance because they were not built on open-source platforms like WordPress. …

Technical reasons for website maintenance

Why does website maintenance matter? Think about your car needing maintenance. It won’t work without regular oil changes, tire rotation, replacing parts that break through wear and tear, and even putting gas in the gas tank (or charging your electric car). All of these things are maintenance, and it turns out websites need this too. But I used to have …