The Blink Web blog
Practical guidance on websites, hosting and cyber security, plus a look at projects we've delivered for clients across the UK.
The UK's cyber security agency has published its yearly report card. Fewer major incidents, more reports overall and a clear message: most attacks still get in through the basics. Here's what to act on.
Attackers are now going after a flaw in the way WordPress installs its own updates. Here's how to check your site, close the gap and get on to 7.1.4 without opening the door while you do it.
Home Farm Holdings had an AI-built website they couldn't get into, hosted overseas. We rebuilt it with the same look and feel, proper SEO, their own easy CMS and UK hosting.
Google plans to start showing ads inside AI Mode in the UK before the end of the year. If you run Google Ads, your campaigns could appear there automatically. Here's what to check first.
Attackers are encrypting files on Synology NAS boxes that have missed their DSM updates. Here's how to tell if yours is at risk, and how to make sure a locked NAS doesn't mean lost data.
We've replaced Ultra Spray South's old WordPress site with a fast, secure new website built to win commercial spraying work. Here's how we built it and the security behind it.
Google Chrome now pauses and asks visitors for permission before it opens a page over plain HTTP. Here's who that affects, how to tell if your website is one of them and how to fix it.
A stolen credential for a popular Microsoft 365 backup app let attackers sign in to business accounts and paused backups for days. Here's what happened and the checks every business using Microsoft 365 should make.
We've launched a new website for Your Window Cleaner, an Eastleigh window cleaning company. Here's how we built it, the security we added and how it helps them win and manage customers.
Updated 21 October: PHP has released 8.5.12, 8.4.27, 8.3.36 and 8.2.35 to fix two critical flaws that let attackers run code on a server without logging in. Here's who's at risk and how to update.
Is SEO dead now people ask ChatGPT and Google's AI? No, but it has changed. Here's how to get your website found and cited by AI search, backed by what Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and others actually say.
Google is putting more website links inside its AI answers and testing a spot for official sites at the top. Here's what that means for your enquiries and the groundwork that gives you the best chance.
Plenty of business laptops running Windows 11 Pro stopped getting security fixes this week, even though they look perfectly up to date. Here's how to spot them and get them moving again.
DJI has launched Dock 4, its first dock with battery swapping, alongside the new Matrice 5TD. Here's what's new, the key specs and what it means for UK operators.
Over 30 costumed fun runners took on a hilly course in Thornes Park to raise money for Theatre Royal Wakefield. We kept the event team connected with 11 hired two-way radios, delivered next day.
Google's latest spam clean-up took nearly two weeks to finish. If your enquiries or traffic have dipped since late September, here's how to tell whether it's linked and what to fix.
Business cover for Windows 10 rolls into its second paid year this week, at twice the price. Here's how to work out which PCs to renew, upgrade or replace.
Microsoft has started switching off an old connection that some email apps, backup tools and add-ons still rely on. Here's how to tell if your business uses it and what to change.
Bought Office 2021 as a one-off purchase? Microsoft stops patching it next Tuesday. Here's how to check which PCs are affected and the sensible ways to move on.
WordPress has patched seven security flaws in its latest release. Here's what they mean in plain English for a small business website and a quick check to make sure you're covered.
Ten practical, up-to-date cyber security tips for UK small businesses, from backups and two-step logins to AI-powered phishing, email spoofing and old devices.
PHP 8.2 stops receiving security updates on 31 December 2026. Here's what that means for your website, which version to move to and how to upgrade safely.
Why so many UK small businesses run their email and files on Microsoft 365, from Teams and UK data centres to built-in security and working from anywhere.
AI can build a website in minutes. But a website is more than the pages you see. Here's what still needs doing once the AI has finished: hosting, security, updates and the technical debt you take on.
We've rebuilt blinkweb.co.uk from the ground up. Here's what's new, what's improved and what it means for you as a Blink Web client.
Ofcom's Wireless Telegraphy Register holds more than 200,000 UK radio licence records. We built WTR Browser to make it fast and friendly to search.
How 60+ Hytera PD785 handsets linked three school campuses, with departmental channels and emergency alerts that keep working through local outages.
The NCSC has advised UK organisations to review their cyber readiness. Here's what the risk looks like for small businesses and where to start.
Shared hosting suits many websites, but growing traffic and technical needs can call for a VPS. The signs it's time to upgrade and what to expect.
A member of the Blink Web team took part in a major UK-led multinational cyber exercise. What we learnt and why collaboration matters for resilience.
How we redesigned the website for Aqua Blue Designs, an award-winning swimming pool design and build specialist, from a blank page to launch.
Seeing a spike in direct traffic from China and Singapore in Google Analytics? What is causing it, whether it is harmful and how to filter it out.
Key takeaways from a police-led business cyber security event, with practical reminders UK organisations can act on today to reduce their risk.
Cheap hosting, no backups and ignored updates can quietly undo your website's success. These are the most common hosting mistakes and how to avoid them.
The NCSC has issued fresh spyware advice for UK smartphone users. What the warnings mean and the simple steps to protect iPhone and Android devices.
Attackers are using outdated WordPress sites and plugins to trick visitors into installing malware. How it works and how to keep your site safe.
AI can speed up writing website content, but it has limits. The benefits, the risks for SEO and accuracy and how to use AI tools sensibly.
Online shopping peaks at Christmas and so do cyber attacks. Simple steps to protect your website and customers during the festive season.
Microsoft's IndexNow plugin for WordPress tells Bing and other search engines the moment your content changes. How it works and how to set it up.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring more shoppers and more hackers. Essential security checks for your online shop before the busy season.
A critical vulnerability was found in WooCommerce and WooCommerce Blocks in July 2021. What it means for your online shop and how to make sure you are patched.
Ahrefs Webmaster Tools gives website owners free SEO data on backlinks, keywords and site health. Here's what it offers and how to get started.
Earn £10 for every customer you refer to Blink Web hosting. Find out how our affiliate scheme works and how to sign up.
One cyber attack can undo years of reputation. How ransomware works and the simple steps small businesses can take to stay secure online.
Google Assistant can now read web pages aloud, improving access for people with visual impairments. What it means for your website and content.
Elegant Themes released an urgent patch for a code injection vulnerability in the Divi WordPress theme. What was affected and how to update.
Five simple SEO tips to help your website climb Google rankings, including HTTPS, mobile-friendly design, page speed, page titles and regular blogging.
HTTP security headers are a simple, often missed way to protect your website. What they do, how to check your site and how to add them.
Using a free Gmail or Hotmail address could cost you enquiries. Our poll results and why a professional email on your own domain matters.
WordPress, Wix or Squarespace? A straightforward comparison to help new businesses choose the right platform for their first website.
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