10 things to do after launching a new WordPress website
Well done for launching a new WordPress website! Now the real work begins. “What? I thought I’d done the hard yards!” Whilst a lot of time and effort inevitably went into building your website, there is never really a final product. These days, it’s fundamental to have a website that…
Do I need WordPress hosting for my WordPress website?
Clients often ask us if they need WP-specific hosting for their WordPress website, or if a general web hosting solution will suffice. When you’re in the business of creating custom-built WordPress websites like we are, we usually recommend hosting that has been specifically made for the platform. WordPress hosting providers…
Do I need a website maintenance package?
Launching a new website is exciting. But it’s just like a new car. As the months go by, your website will inevitably require maintenance and care. In fact, it is as important to invest in a website care package for your website as it is to have a service plan…
Basic guide to understanding SEO
So you’ve built a great website, and now you’re looking at it wondering where all the traffic is. That’s where understanding SEO (search engine optimisation) can come in handy. While development and design are the main building blocks to building any website, you can think of SEO as the concrete…
Do I have to update content on my website?
We often get asked, “Do I have to update content on my website?” The short answer is, “Yes! Absolutely!” Let’s delve into the long answer to understand why it’s so important to keep your website content (that includes copy and media) fresh and exciting. It just takes a bit of…
Top 10 design trends of 2022
A new year always brings new trends. But it's hard to keep up to date with all that's new. We get that. So we've put together a list of the top 10 design trends of 2022. Take a read and let us know if you've seen any of these trends…
December 2021 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
Download a FREE December 2021 wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Things have changed. But one thing that hasn't changed is our desire to bring you some funky wallpaper designs for your desktops and phones. The Flicker Leap creative team looks forward to designing a new wallpaper each month.…
The history of Black Friday and why you must catch the train
Oh! The joys of Black Friday – the day when shopaholics and your average Joe can’t help but celebrate all those sweet deals! But Black Friday wasn’t originally known as the day of great savings. The term “Black Friday” was created not by shoppers, but by some unexpected protectors. Let’s…
November 2021 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
Download a FREE November 2021 wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Things have changed. But one thing that hasn't changed is our desire to bring you some funky wallpaper designs for your desktops and phones. The Flicker Leap creative team looks forward to designing a new wallpaper each month.…
What is GitHub and why is it used?
Perhaps you have heard the term GitHub come up a few times in web development discussions, and you’re curious to understand what exactly it is and why it is used. Consider this a basic introduction to something that the Flicker Leap team (and many others around the world) can’t live…
Build an online presence in South Africa
Building an online presence is vital if you want to rank on Google – a place someone will find you, that is. I’m sure you have heard the joke that the best place to hide a dead body is on the second page of Google search results. So you definitely…
October 2021 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
Download a FREE October 2021 wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Things have changed. But one thing that hasn't changed is our desire to bring you some funky wallpaper designs for your desktops and phones. The Flicker Leap creative team looks forward to designing a new wallpaper each month.…
Lazy SEO and how Google’s “Titlepocalypse” should not have you scrambling
“Titlepocalypse” is the nickname given to Google’s latest update, which has caused quite an uproar in the SEO world. What is Titlepocalypse? The page title is the blue link you see on a search result. In the past, this was dictated by the website, through the on-page SEO. This is…
September 2021 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
Download a FREE September 2021 wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Things have changed. But one thing that hasn't changed is our desire to bring you some funky wallpaper designs for your desktops and phones. The Flicker Leap creative team looks forward to designing a new wallpaper each month.…
Content needed for websites: what’s important?
When it comes to building websites, content is a necessity! Without content, your website is like a blank piece of paper or an empty toolbox – there is nothing to help or equip your visitors. The challenge is often putting together all the right content needed for websites. Let’s take…
Strategic digital marketing: steps to success
In today’s generation, people have grown up embracing the world of digital consumption. It is the future of marketing and has proved more effective than traditional methods. Digital marketing methods are faster, practical, streamlined and versatile. The great thing is that it offers as much potential to marketers as it…
August 2021 wallpaper for desktop and mobile
Download a FREE August 2021 wallpaper for your desktop or mobile device. Things have changed. But one thing that hasn't changed is our desire to bring you some funky wallpaper designs for your desktops and phones. The Flicker Leap creative team looks forward to designing a new wallpaper each month.…
WordPress security: preventing a website from being hacked
If you are new to WordPress security this article will touch on the importance of security and how you can protect your WordPress website. It’s important to note that WordPress is not an inherently insecure platform. It is simply a very popular platform and has a huge number of themes…
How to get more Instagram followers
The Instagram game has changed from what it used to be. Getting new followers is more difficult than a few years ago. Everyone is getting fewer likes and less reach. If you want to get more Instagram followers, you’re going to need to relook your approach and strategy. Business accounts…
Why updating plugins is so important
If you have a WordPress website then you will be familiar with the word “Plugins”, which is a key item on the WordPress backend. It is easy to add plugins to websites – almost like adding apps to your phone. But, like apps, plugins are frequently updated and we are…