When you’re designing or updating a website, one of the most important considerations is images. There are a large number of reasons why having images on your website could prove to be the key to success. Images matter to your customers. Photograph-based social media sites such as Pinterest and Tumblr all but taken over, and …
At the end of last year, we did are annual survey but we have been rather busy so have only just got round to posting about it. We thought we would let you know the results and also the next steps. 97% of all respondents considered the overall experience with catalyst2 to good, very good or …
Everyone at catalyst2 is delighted to win the ISPA for Best Consumer Customer Service, we were up against some big names but the judges praised us for our: ‘hassle-free service and for helping guide consumers through the minefield of choosing a hosting service.’ Jacob and I collected the award at the ceremony on Tuesday, and …
In a world where nearly everybody uses the Internet on a daily basis, both personal and business websites are popping up by the day, bringing a need for quality web hosting services to make the most of the high volume of web users. There are several elements that make up a hosting package, with several …
What is managed hosting? Before discussing the potential gains of managed hosting, it is worth examining what its function is. If you opt for a managed hosting environment, your provider will be responsible for the components of the hosting including the data centre, network, operating system, devices and applications. This ensures a more stable operating …
On the 1st October Facebook have mandated that all external content hosted on fanpages or in applications must be secured over an SSL. If your fanpage or app uses externally hosted content it but be referred to using https rather than http from this date. If you use your catalyst2 account to host content for …
You have built you website, you naturally have it hosted with catalyst2. Now you need to make sure people find your website. There are lots of ways of marketing your website. As far as search engines go there are 2 main ways. Pay per click (PPC) – where you pay for each user that clicks …
One of the great things about the internet is the ability for your site to available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week so no matter when people want to browse and buy, they can. There are no staffing costs and generally very low overheads. It is therefore no surprise that e-commerce is rapidly …
A headline on the BBC news this morning states “Web Primed for domain name surge”. What is happening to generate this surge in domain name purchases? Are they giving them away for free? Are they going to make it compulsory for all businesses to have a domain name? No, the global internet body ICANN has …
With Google reporting this week that they from August 1st they are no longer going to be supporting IE7, Safari 3 and Firefox 3.5 and their predecessors (news article) and the Mozilla Foundation annoucing recently that they are going to be forcing people to upgrade from Firefox 3.5 (article) are we seeing a major shift …
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 …
We really rate catalyst2. We get a great response from the team… really happy with the service.
