How to Guides
Webmentor's How to Guides are written in plain English for non-technical business folk who want to get a website or manage a small business website more effectively.
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Will SEO increase my ranking? How is a Paid Listing different?
How keywords on your webpage affect your organic search rankings. Know the difference between a paid and an organic listing.
![SEO Paid vs Organic](/images/guides/thumbs/seoranking.webp)
Use the Keyword Planner for Better SEO
Use the Keyword Planner to optimise your webpages for relevant keywords and improve your rankings in the organic search results.
![Keyword Planner](/images/guides/thumbs/keywordplanner.webp)
How Fast is your Website?
The speed of your website is a primary factor in getting good SEO rankings. Put your website to the test!
![Website speed test](/images/guides/thumbs/speedtest.webp)
How much Bandwidth does my Website need?
Don't be duped by offers of Unlimited or Unmetered Bandwidth. Find out how to estimate your data usage and more.
![All about Bandwidth](/images/guides/thumbs/bandwidthexplainer.webp)
The Great Big Image Problem
Your website is getting bigger and it's taking forever to backup. Chances are you're suffering from the Great Big Image Problem.
![large image](/images/guides/thumbs/largeimage.webp)
What is a Domain Name?
The term Domain Name is used a lot. But what is it? And does it include the www or not?
![domain name](/images/guides/thumbs/domainname.webp)
How to choose a good Domain Name
The art and science of how to choose a good domain name. Should you choose a .com or .ie ending?
![choose a good domain name](/images/guides/thumbs/gooddomainname.webp)
Registering a Domain Name. Is it Available?
How to use a WHOIS service to find out if the domain name (.com, .ie etc) you want is available.
![WHOIS domain search](/images/guides/thumbs/domainwhois.webp)
Domain Name Account Basics - Legal Rights and Control
Before you set up a Domain Name account, understand the legal significance of the Account Holder and other WHOIS contacts.
![Domain Name Legals](/images/guides/thumbs/domainlegals.webp)
Purchase your Domain Name from an Accredited Registrar
You should purchase a Domain Name from an Accredited Registrar. Doing so ensures that you are in the driving seat.
![Accredited Registrar](/images/guides/thumbs/accreditedregistrar.webp)
How to Choose a Good Webhost
Choosing a good webhost can be tricky. Support is a priority. We'll also discuss some features you don't actually need.
![webhost support](/images/guides/thumbs/goodwebhost.webp)
How much should a Website cost?
The answer is that there's an option for every budget, including free! We look at those options and weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
![Website Cost](/images/guides/thumbs/websitecost.webp)
10 Questions before getting a Website Quotation
Ten simple things to think about before you ring a website firm and ask them: How much is a Website?
![Website Quote](/images/guides/thumbs/websitequote.webp)
Set up a Google Account to use Google Products on your Website
There are some great free Google products you can use for your website. First, let's set up a Google Account.
![free google products](/images/guides/thumbs/googleproducts.webp)
Cookies and the Law
A technical look at cookies and similar technologies, the good, the bad, and what European legislators are doing about it.
![cookie law](/images/guides/thumbs/cookielaw.webp)
How to Construct a Website Data Privacy Statement
How to construct a GDPR compliant Data Privacy statement for a European website. It's not as hard as it sounds!
![Write a Data Privacy Statement](/images/guides/thumbs/dataprivacy.webp)
Distance Selling Regulations in Ireland
If you're selling online, then get to grips with the Distance Selling Regulations and what that means for your website.
![Distance Selling Regulations](/images/guides/thumbs/distanceselling.webp)
Dealing with Email Spoofing
Email Spoofing is when people receive spam emails from YOU! We discuss how it happens and how to prevent it.
![Email Spoofing Forgery](/images/guides/thumbs/emailspoofing.webp)