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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, WordPress websites have become frequent targets for malicious actors. A recent incident underscores the importance of vigilant website maintenance and security.

In the world of online business, your website is often the first point of contact with your customers. But what if your site becomes a liability rather than an asset? A recent discovery highlights just how crucial it is to keep your WordPress website—and its plugins—up to date.

The European Union's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) (EU) 2023/988 is a significant update to consumer product safety laws, replacing the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD) 2001/95/EC. Effective from 13 December 2024, the GPSR aims to enhance consumer protection by addressing challenges posed by digitalisation and online marketplaces.

WordPress powers approximately 43.5% of all websites, making it the most popular content management system globally. This widespread use, while advantageous for its flexibility and user-friendliness, also makes WordPress a prime target for cyberattacks. Recently, a sophisticated PHP reinfector and backdoor malware has been identified by Sucuri, targeting WordPress sites by embedding malicious code into plugins and critical database tables like wp_posts and wp_options.

From May 2021, Google is updating its algorithm to include Core Web Vitals which use user experience as a ranking signal for websites. We explain what this update means and what you can do to improve your website. 

Your Brand MattersThe idea of the brand is central to marketing, That is why many of our clients ask us to work with them to get their branding right.Most of us use the term ‘brand’ in everyday conversation.But it can be misdefined. Many companies also find it difficult to pin down the nuts and bolts of their own brands

Star Platforms is an exciting new powered access company that wanted to make a bold entrance to the plant hire world.The company, based in Hertfordshire, wanted a strong, instantly-recognisable brand to help them establish their profile in a highly competitive market.Star Platforms’ management team turned to matm, which has a great deal of experience in the plant hire market, to create its brand identity.

As the year draws to a close, we thought we'd revisit our regular web browser stats infographic and see how the battle of the browsers is doing.

Google webmaster and trends analyst Gary Illyes has said Google is going to split its search index in two. In future, it will have a rapidly updated mobile index and a less frequently updated desktop one.This could have potentially big implications for your website, if it isn’t optimised for mobile searches.

The GB Olympics 2016 team returned from Rio to the UK today - welcomed with the enthusiasm of Caeser

In the world of music and performance, Coldplay appearing at Glastonbury is a big deal. But with clever use of digital marketing, it can become a global phenomenon.

The strong possibility that Leicester City will win the English Premier League title is one of the biggest stories in world sport.Around the globe, journalists and sports fans are marvelling at the team's achievements.The furore around their success is also a lesson in the power of storytelling - and how people and organisations can gain much more recognition if they can tell stories about their achievments.

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