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How Fast is Your Website?

YSlowA couple of years ago, Google made it known that site speed could be a factor in search engine page rankings. But is it? And is it worth investing a few bob to see your website loading faster? The short answer is that if speed tests put you into the "80% slower than all tested websites" category, then you will almost certainly benefit from a ranking boost, more visitors and a reduction in bounce rates.

Learn how to Test your Web Pages for Speed

13 March 2013

Payment Gateways - Realex or PayPal?

Realex or PayPalIf you’re setting up an online store you’ll need a Payment Gateway. This is the middleman that sits between your online store and your bank account and allows you to take credit card payments online. Here in Ireland 2 popular Payment Gateways are Realex and Paypal. A third player has entered the market WorldNet TPS. Which one would you choose and why?

13 March 2013