Why Every Business Website Needs a WordPress Care Plan in 2026

Canadian business owner managing her WordPress website with a Silentblast care plan

Launching a business website is only the beginning. What happens after your WordPress site goes live is what determines whether it becomes a powerful sales engine or a liability that slows your business down. Every WordPress website relies on dozens of moving parts, including core software, plugins, themes, security layers, hosting infrastructure, and backups. When…

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Why Choosing a Cheap Web Designer Can Cost You More

In today’s digital age, a strong online presence is vital for businesses. Your website is often the first point of contact with potential customers, making it a critical aspect of your brand identity and marketing strategy. However, the temptation to opt for a cheap web designer can be alluring. After all, who doesn’t want to…

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Five Online Business Investments Your Business Shouldn’t Miss Out On

Small businesses come and go. During difficult economic times, some companies seem to thrive, while others flounder. How can you know where to invest your money to see the most growth? How can you measure the results of any particular tool?  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail in…

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The Cookie Law Explained

Ok, we’re not talking about those delicious things….we’re referring to website cookies. NOTE: This law pertains to all EU countries, and if you do business in the EU. Canada and the USA have no cookie laws currently.  It started as an EU Directive that was adopted by all EU countries in May 2011. The Directive gave individuals…

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Chrome looks to flag all HTTP sites as NOT SECURE

Starting in July, any website not using HTTPS will be identified as “not secure” in Chrome. Google is on a mission to get web developers to use HTTPS encryption on their websites. Those who don’t will see their sites labeled as “not secure” in an upcoming Chrome browser build due out in July. In the…

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Email Client Market Share 2018

Have you wondered what email client your customer is using? In this post, we will dig into what what Litmus Email Analytics has taught us about email clients so far in 2017 and beyond. The rise of webmail In 2016, mobile steadily dominated email client market share, beginning and ending the year at 54%. While…

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Should you switch from Chrome to Firefox?

Since it’s debut Chrome has grown tremendously in popularity, and although it’s reputation has since taken a hit as of late, we can’t help but notice it’s been a massive memory hog slowing down our computers as we tend to open tons of tabs. Its almost reminding us of the days of Internet Explorer in…

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Google My Business Listing – 2 New Features

Google My Business Toronto

There are a couple of new features in your Google Business Listing Adding Posts. Posting through Google My Business lets you publish your events, products, and services directly to Google Search and Maps. By creating posts, you can place your timely content in front of customers when they find your business listing on Google. SMS…

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Effectively Emulate Your Core Values on Your Website

Effective Website Communication

When a customer comes to your website, you want them to automatically know who you are and what you’re all about. Being able to accurately portray your brand through your website increases your ability to connect with your customers, helping you make a long-lasting connection with your target audience. But simply listing your values on…

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Google Chrome continues to rise in market share

Last month, NetMarketShare’s report indicated that the desktop market share of browsers had remained relatively unchanged. The latest statistic show a different story, once again establishing Google Chrome as one of the fastest-growing browsers, while Microsoft Edge continues to crawl forward at a snail’s pace. According to the latest statistics shared by NetMarketShare, Google Chrome…

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