It’s fair to say that the internet has revolutionised the way that customers shop and businesses sell their products. Although the High Street is still a fixture, more and more people are choosing online shopping, and as such many more businesses have the opportunity of selling than ever before. Not only has this created an …
We are thrilled to appear in the Irish Deloitte Technology Top Fast 50 for the second year running. We will find out our exact position on 7th November, fingers crossed we can beat last years position! The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is one of Ireland’s foremost technology award programmes. Now in its seventeenth successful year, it …
So you may well have heard about the fact the you can not get much more than than just .com, .co.uk domain names but now it is actually here and you can register them through catalyst2. We are now registering a whole range of new domain names, these include: .London .Website .Company Want one? No …
With 22% of the top 10 million visited sites being built in WordPress, there is no doubt that WordPress is a popular platform and where there is a popular platform, it is an attractive target for hackers, script kiddies and the other unsavoury characters on the internet. We see attacks on WordPress sites all too …
In the week where we all wonder whether our baby photos, food photos and selfies are going to be stolen and leaked onto the internet and subsequently go viral (I would be surprised), we thought it would be useful to look at how a lot of phone hacking / iCloud hacking actually occurs and what …
A few years ago, we increased our limits on our web hosting packages and we have just done it again. It is a substantial increase and has affected all the the web hosting packages that we offer this includes: Windows Shared Hosting Linux Shared Hosting Premium Hosting Reseller Hosting On our shared hosting packages the diskspace …
Last week, a number of ISPs and large sites had issues with connectivity. This was caused by these ISPs having a core part of their connectivity infrastructure (their routers) getting full. This issue did not effect catalyst2 as we have spent a significant amount of money and time investing and ensuring that our infrastructure is fully …
Last week we upgraded the VPN (Virtual Private Network) element of our infrastructure. This brings with a number of benefits including better support for the latest operating systems e.g. Windows 8.1 and improved performance and security with the latest software. So what is a VPN? A VPN or virtual private network provides users who are …
Google has announced that it is going now factor if a site is using an SSL / HTTPS into search engine rankings. This is a very positive step for the industry to push forwards the security agenda and work to ensure that users data is protected. Whilst this is only a small step it is …
catalyst2 is very pleased to have won Best Consumer Customer Service and the Customer Choice Award at this years ISPAs. The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) was established in 1995 and is the voice of the UK internet industry to Government, parliament, regulators and the media. This year, catalyst2 won the Customer Choice Award with …
In the digital age, getting a website is more than just a way to build an online presence, it’s a vital business investment. Not only do large retail businesses need a website, but smaller local businesses can also benefit from taking their business online. Recognising this importance, many businesses are now dedicating significant resources towards …
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, having a reliable website is an essential factor in success. Whether you also have a brick-and-mortar store or solely a digital shop, ensuring your website is performing at its best can have a direct impact on your bottom line. Factors such as website uptime, ease of navigation and speed …
Designing a website requires careful consideration and several reviews during the development stages to ensure everything is perfect. Once live, it can be easy to assume that no further updates are needed and your website will continue to perform well, however, this isn’t always the case. Regularly reviewing your website is essential to ensure its …
More so than ever before, businesses heavily depend on their websites to improve brand awareness and attract new customers, so the importance of server maintenance shouldn’t be overlooked. Ultimately, the backbone of online business success lies in the reliability and efficiency of servers. For website owners, ensuring the seamless operation of their servers is essential …
In the digital world, first impressions are crucial, especially when it comes to your website. It only takes a few seconds for a visitor to form an opinion about your business based on your website. This short window of time highlights the importance of ensuring your website is not only visually appealing but also fast, …
As 2024 quickly approaches, it’s an opportune time for businesses to review and evaluate the success of their online presence. The end of the year is perfect to reflect on what has worked, what hasn’t and what changes might be needed moving forward. An essential aspect of this review is your website and, in particular, …
Businesses are continually searching for new ways to streamline their operations and optimise their application deployment processes. Kubernetes, a powerful container orchestration platform, has become the go-to solution for managing containerised applications. Its ability to automate deployment, scaling and management of applications makes it ideal for any business currently running applications on multiple virtual machines …
When reviewing website performance and the success of digital marketing campaigns, there are several important metrics that business owners will compare. One of these metrics is the ‘bounce rate’ and a high bounce rate can be an indication that something isn’t working. Understanding what’s causing visitors to bounce off your website is key to making …
Different times of the year present different challenges for retailers and e-commerce businesses. The lead-up to the holiday season is known for being busy and Black Friday, in particular, is a monumental day where shopping activity reaches a peak. With more businesses now offering Black Friday deals online for a few days or even a …
When trying to reach a wider audience, having a good online presence is crucial. A website can help to increase brand awareness and get more people talking about your products or services. The importance of a website extends beyond brand visibility though, it will become a platform for customer engagement and business transactions. However, simply …
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