Tips & Tricks
WordPress vs Drupal: Which Platform is Most Suitable for Your Website?
WordPress and Drupal are both open source Content Management Systems (CMS). WordPress started in 2003 as a platform for blogs. Initially, the focus was on ease of use and democratizing content publishing. Today, the target audience includes individuals, SMEs, and large media companies. In other words, just about everyone. Drupal was […]
What is WebP? The Benefits for Your Website
WebP is a (relatively) modern file format for images on the internet. Google introduced it in 2010 to provide a more efficient alternative to existing formats like PNG and JPEG. The main objective of WebP is to increase website loading speed by compressing images more effectively without significant quality loss. […]
WordPress vs Joomla: Which is Best for Your Website?
Choosing a Content Management System (CMS) is a critical decision for your website. A CMS determines how easy your site is to maintain, what directions you can take in terms of design and functionality, and how simple it is to publish content. Additionally, switching CMSs later on can be a […]
15 Global and Dutch Brands That Use WordPress
Over 43% of all websites run on WordPress. Despite this market share, there is still a persistent misconception that the CMS is only suitable for small blogs or simple business websites. The reality in the enterprise market is different. Large multinationals, news media, and government institutions choose WordPress. They often use the platform in a…
How to Solve a White Screen in WordPress
The White Screen of Death (WSoD) is one of the more frustrating issues that can occur with your WordPress site. You see a completely white page without error messages. This can happen on the front end of the website, the admin panel (wp-admin), or both. The cause is usually a script error or a memory…
How to Create an Effective About Us Page
The ‘about us’ page is often one of the most visited pages on a website. When a visitor is interested in your product or service, they often check your about us page to see what they’re dealing with. However, many companies treat this page as a mere formality. The result is […]
14 WordPress SEO Tips to Maximize Your Site’s Visibility
WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) worldwide. It is fairly search-engine friendly out of the box. However, to truly rank high on Google, you need to roll up your sleeves and make smart choices from day one. SEO (search engine optimization) can sometimes feel overwhelming. Where do you start? Especially now, in…
9 Stunning Photography Websites and How to Build Your Own
As a photographer, your website is your digital business card. It’s the only place on the internet where you have full control over how your work is presented. Yet, it’s common to see photographers struggle to find the right balance. Either the site is stunning but painfully slow, or it works technically fine but lacks…
Kubernetes vs. Docker: this is the difference
Containers have completely changed the way we develop and deploy software. They ensure that applications run consistently, regardless of the underlying infrastructure. Two names you have undoubtedly come across in this field are Docker and Kubernetes. The problem? Many people think these are competing technologies. They are not. Docker and Kubernetes solve […]
How to Fix a 502 Bad Gateway Error
A 502 Bad Gateway error is an HTTP status code indicating that a server acting as a gateway or proxy received an invalid response from the upstream server. Simply put, there is a communication problem between different servers needed to make your website work. The main thing to know is that this is a […]
Is it still necessary to buy an SSL certificate?
“Great that I have a website, but do I need to buy an SSL certificate now?” It’s a question many new website owners ask themselves. You navigate to your site and suddenly see a red exclamation mark in your browser with the message “Not secure.” Panic ensues. A friend of mine saw this and immediately…
What is .io and what is this domain extension used for?
The .io domain extension has been rapidly increasing in popularity for years. Look at popular platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Discord, and you’ll see it everywhere. This extension has evolved from an obscure country code to the go-to domain for startups and tech companies. But what exactly is .io? Why has it become so popular,…
