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Brevity in navigation: why fewer choices lead to better decisions

Decisions are a battle between intuition and logic. It’s estimated we make between 2,000 and 10,000 decisions every day. Most of them are near-instantaneous. In his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, psychologist Daniel Kahneman describes two systems of decision-making:System 1: fast, automatic, intuitive System 2: slow, deliberate, logical [1]  50 Milliseconds. That’s all you getThat's...

Content Delivery Network

What is a content delivery network (CDN) and why is it important?

A content delivery network (CDN) is a globally distributed network of servers designed to deliver content (such as websites, images, videos, and scripts) efficiently and reliably. By caching content closer to users, a CDN reduces load times, improves website performance, and enhances security. What is latency? Latency, in terms of page load, is the delay between a user...

WordPress takes control of ACF: a risky precedent for popular plugins?

WordPress takes control of ACF: a risky precedent for popular plugins?

WordPress recently made waves by forcibly taking control of Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), a widely used plugin that allows users to add custom fields to WordPress sites hosted by WP Engine. This move marks the first time WordPress has taken ownership of a third-party plugin and sets a potentially risky precedent.While there are no immediate changes...

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The Impact of colour choices on users’ first impressions and perception of a website

When visiting a website for the first time, users form quick and lasting impressions based on various factors. One crucial aspect that significantly influences their perception is the choice of colours used in web design. The strategic selection and thoughtful application of colours can evoke specific emotions, shape user experiences, and leave a lasting impression. In...

ACF Vulnerability

Almost 2 million WordPress sites at risk due to ACF plugin vulnerability

A vulnerability in "Advanced Custom Fields" exposes almost 2 million WordPress sites to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.A critical security flaw has been discovered in the popular WordPress ACF plugin, exposing over a million websites to malicious Cross-site Scripting (XSS) code injection attacks. Our WordPress support team summarises the technical details of this vulnerability and provides advice...

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