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Development Platforms for Building Mobile Apps
For anyone who has ever dreamed of building their own app, it has never been easier! But do mobile development platforms really allow businesses to create successful apps? We look at the top platforms and discuss why we always recommend using a trusted development agency.
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Whitehat SEO vs Blackhat SEO: What’s the Difference?
You've most likely heard of SEO techniques, and you probably incorporate them into your own websites and content. But, you may not know black hat SEO techniques or white hat SEO techniques, and it's essential to know the differences between the two as well. Knowing what they are can help you perfect your SEO technique and avoid getting penalised by Google.
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How to Generate Leads with Social Media
When you think about lead generation, lead generation through social media usually isn't the first thing that comes to mind for most people. However, companies that use social media lead generation tools have great success when it comes to building brand awareness, generating leads, and creating a sense of community among your followers and potential clients. We're going to outline several ways you can generate leads through social media below.
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The 3 Most Effective Types of Social Media Advertising in 2019
While there are arguably hundreds of marketing tactics available for companies to utilise, advertising through social media is one of the few that can bring you consistent sales starting from the first day you use it.
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How to UX Your Site in 4 Steps
There’s a lot of talk these days about user experience (UX) design as it relates to website building, and with good reason. Your website’s user experience can single-handedly make or break its ability to do the job intended for it. With that in mind, there are certain UX design best practices that all websites should follow; read on to find out whether your site conforms to them, or whether it may be time for an update.
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Web Design or Web Development: What’s the Difference?
Web design and web development are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they certainly aren’t the same thing. While the terms are related, there are some major elements that distinguish one from the other. So what exactly is the difference between web design and web development? Read on to find out.
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Magento & X-Cart SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Magento and X-cart ecommerce platforms have both recently released patches for serious known security issues. Both platforms have identified flaws which could allow hackers to access and even destroy your website database via an SQL injection. Continue reading to find out if this affects you and if so, how you can patch your ecommerce website.
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Debug Framework
Over the past week I've been in two situations which have encouraged me to think about the way I 'debug' or problem solve. After reflection, I thought I'd share an unconscious framework I seem to follow, whether it be for solving problems in life or in code. Having a simple pattern to follow may empower you to solve problems in a more timely manner with less anxiety.
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