Do I need an SSL Certificate for my website?

Do I need an SSL Certificate for my website?

Updated 25 July 2018 The short answer is “Yes” if you have, or wish to have, an enquiry form or any other form on your website that takes personal data, such as visitor name, email address etc. The new GDPR legislation is now enforceable, and any sites that have a form that doesn’t have an…

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Does Adding Extra Domains Help SEO?

Micro Sites to aid search engine optimisation

We’ve noticed an increase in emails from our website owners, asking the question whether they should purchase additional website addresses that contain a good search phrase eg selfcateringrentaltorbay.co.uk The simple answer is “No”, not if they plan to simply point this domain at their existing site. Google counts unique web addresses (including domains) as being…

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We received Orkney Fudge!

We received Orkney Fudge!

One of our favourite things is to hear positive comments from our customers, and we received a great and unexpected surprise today from a lovely couple whose second website with us recently went live…they sent us some lovely Orkney fudge and card – which has quite made our week! If you would like to see…

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When is it time to get a website (or Revamp an old one?!)

When is it time to get a website (or Revamp an old one?!)

When is the time to get a website, or re-vamp an older website?  Having your own website will reduce your reliance on large booking sites… as seen in the case of a recent customer of ours, who up until now received the majority of his bookings via HomeAway.  Recent changes in HomeAways policies has had…

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Free Website Check Up – The Web Doctor’s In The House!

Free Website Check Up - The Web Doctor's In The House!

Is your website a bit off colour?  Not feeling it’s best?  We can tell you what ails your website; how you can improve functionality or appearance, and also to let you know how you can improve the marketing of your website and accommodation. Simply fill in our online form, and one of our team will…

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“Our new website is amazing”

"Our new website is amazing"

We just wanted to share this lovely review we received today! “Our new website is amazing. The whole process from our initial enquiry was smooth flowing and our website is even better than we imagined. Communication with Web Design for Accommodation was excellent. Our ideas for colour schemes, layout, function and material for every part…

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An easy way YOU can SUCCEED on Twitter…and grow your website too!

An easy way YOU can SUCCEED on Twitter...and grow your website too!

Introducing our amazing new Twitter & Blog Service!  The new service (which is only available to our customers) includes the following: “Just Follow & Direct Message” – follows targetted followers for your account; and sends new followers a direct message + a photo. Also unfollows anyone who hasn’t followed you back within a certain timeframe.…

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The Risk Posed By Malware & 5 Steps To Protect Your Website

The Risk Posed By Malware & 5 Steps To Protect Your Website

After recent news events regarding hacking, malware and ransomware I thought it would be prudent to write a short article on making sure your accommodation website is as secure as possible. In this post, I am going to cover the security updates that need to be applied to ensure better security for your website. But…

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4 reasons you may need a new site

4 reasons you may need a new site

My website is fine! Why would I want to waste the money on a new one? Is this how you feel about your website? If so, now may be the best time to invest in a new website. Many of our site owners thought the same, but once they had a new site made, they…

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