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Using PDF files – Pros and Cons

PDF files: pros and cons

I have been working on a project recently where the customer has requested the use of PDF files in the content. This actually happens frequently, especially when the customer is not that web savvy. It usually also involves a lengthy discussion on the use of PDF files and the impact to the visitor.

But it has caused me to sit back and make an attempt to understand the perspective of the customer.

Using a PDF file or two is not necessarily a web design sin. In fact, there are points to defend the use of a PDF file. So I thought it might be beneficial to highlight the pros and cons of using PDF files in your website content.

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First Steps: Choosing a Domain Name

What is in a domain name

If you are rebuilding your current website, choosing a domain name may not seem as important as it is for those starting fresh. But there are some important points for consideration in either case. If you are starting a new website, it is critical that this task be performed as one of the first steps. It will set the stage for many of the other decisions that must be made as the project progresses. The domain name is the primary means that your customers will use to find you. No matter if your customers search for you in a search […]

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Cool WordPress Hacks You Can Do Without Plugins

Top hacks for Wordpress

The thing we like the most about WordPress here at Siamcomm is how easy it is to empower the platform with endless new features, all thanks to the plugins that are available. There are around 38,000+ free plugins available and thousands more premium ones available. There is practically a plugin available for everyone’s needs as well as budget. If you decide to take a look online for tricks, tips or hacks relating to WordPress, you will no doubt end up on an article which covers a list showing popular plugins which will give you exactly what you are looking for.

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The Pros and Cons of Managed WordPress Hosting

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Are you new to WordPress and want to know if managed WordPress hosting is beneficial for you? The answer to this is Yes and No as there are both advantages and disadvantages. One of the main disadvantages is the price. Shared hosting can be purchased for as little as $3.95 per month, but with managed WordPress hosting, the price is usually much higher! So, why is the pricing so different? Is managed hosting really that much better? And do you need managed hosting for your website?

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WooCommerce: User Registration Spam

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Here is a quick tip for WordPress web site owners that use WooCommerce. Have you ever noticed that you are receiving dozens of user registrations on your WooCommerce web site? In the early times, I would dedicate one day a week to cleaning up and deleting the user registration spam accounts. They are easy to spot in a WooCommerce website because the user registration spam accounts are marked as “Subscribers”. Whereas, valid user accounts are marked as “Customers”. Needless to say, I got tired of deleting these user registration spam accounts weekly and decided instead to install a CAPTCHA on […]

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Benefits and Risks: Outsourcing Web Development to Foreign Countries

Outsourcing Web Development

Outsourcing is a common buzzword in the business world today allowing many companies to become more competitive and efficient in doing their businesses. One of the most common strategies being adopted by companies is outsourcing web development. In this article, we will be discussing the benefits of outsourcing your web development project. We will examine the risks and pitfalls you need to be aware of when selecting an outsourcing partner. First of all, you need to understand what outsourcing is before rushing out and hiring an outsourcing company. Outsourcing is hiring other companies to handle tasks normally completed by someone […]

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