Encryption is fundamental part of using the Internet securely, but it is mostly invisible to the user. This video explains the basic idea of encryption and specifically the two types of keys that are used online: symmetric and public. It teaches: • Why encryption matters on the Web • An example of encryption used in […]
[wpmudev-video video=”add-image-from-pc”] This video will show you how you can add an image to your WordPress site, that you have stored on your computer.
A quick video on how to create a .csv file from your mySQL database. You can then open this file in your spreadsheet software (like Excel). This is a good way to get a dump of, for example, your customers’ details. [svpVideo v=1]
The debate on Net Neutrality is about the future of the Internet and the outcomes that could impact every internet user. This video explains what net neutrality is and why it matters, by focusing first on the idea of neutrality. It teaches: • What neutrality means outside of the Internet • Why utilities, like providers […]
Right now, there are once again fires raging in South Australia and Victoria. Every year, hundreds of homes are burnt out around Australia, or floods or other natural disasters pretty much ruin peoples’ lives and businesses. Those of us who are lucky enough to be not affected by the disasters are often feeling like there […]
1 – Content, Content, Content! Adding new material to your internet sites is essential to getting social traffic, organic traffic and encouraging your visitors to purchase. In a WordPress blog site you can include short articles in a structured method (with categories), you can arrange them to appear at a date in the future and […]
Web browsers are among the most frequently used software on any personal computer or device, yet they are often misunderstood. This video covers the basics of web browsers and explores features and tools that may be new to many users. It teaches: The concept of the browser as software that makes web pages easy to […]
Want to learn How to Double Your Email Open Rate? [svpVideo v=1] What is an open rate? Open rate is a measure of how many individuals on an e-mail list open (or view) a particular e-mail campaign. The open rate is usually expressed as a percentage, and we determine it as follows: Total emails opened […]
There is a cool little thing that has been added to WordPress – snow! Now (well, after 1 December anyway) you can add snow to your WordPress site. Have a look in Settings->General in your admin menu. Scroll right now to the bottom. Do you see this? Yes? Cool. Tick it then click Save Changes […]
In brief, SEO means doing magic stuff both on and off your web site to get it found on Google. [svpGlobalVideo v=1] Click here to see a transcript of this video Click here to see this video in another language A couple of examples of great SEO The best way to explain something is to […]
One question I am often asked by beginner users of WordPress is What is the difference between a Page and a Post. A post is like a newspaper. They have a date, and appear (usually) with the latest one first. They should be used for information that might become outdated. A page, however, is for […]
WordPress is the world’s most popular publishing platforms: as of August 2011 it’s been used by 22 per cent of all new websites. It’s highly customisable, very easy to use and, probably the best part, it’s completely free. Because of its enormous popularity, there’s a wealth of WordPress tutorials online to help you get to […]
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