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Should I use Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) or Outlook/Office 365?

By Kent @ Host Local January 10, 2020Email Hosting

Are there any alternatives? If so, what are they? When looking for a good quality email solution, most people will have heard of Gmail (Google Workspace/G-Suite) and Outlook (Office 365).…

How to choose a website hosting provider

By Kent @ Host Local October 30, 2019Getting Started, Website Hosting

Choosing a web hosting provider doesn't usually spring to mind when a small business decides they need a website. Most of the time they will go with one of the…

Where to find cool images for your website

By Kent @ Host Local January 10, 2019Design, Getting Started

One of the most common questions we're asked is: Where can I find awesome royalty free images for my website? We understand where this question comes from as we're not…

My “go to” themes for different WordPress needs

By Kent @ Host Local December 20, 2018Beginning WordPress, Getting Started

Depending on the use case for your website, it's not always easy to choose a WordPress theme to go with, and picking the wrong one can set you back a…

How to choose a domain name

By Kent @ Host Local October 12, 2018Beginning WordPress, Getting Started

Choosing a Domain Name can be an intensely personal process but it's important to remember that, to get the best result from your web site, it may be better to…

My top 5 plugins for every new WordPress website

By Kent @ Host Local September 22, 2018Beginning WordPress, Getting Started

In my experience, there are a lot of bloated plugins which probably do exactly what they advertise, however, they can add a lot of overhead to your website if left unchecked.…

Where to get started with your new website

By Kent @ Host Local August 12, 2018Getting Started

One of the biggest challenges we see facing small businesses is how to get a website and email addresses. All while not having to become an expert in all the…