Elmnet Blog
Welcome to our blog, full of simple, practical guidance on creating and managing websites that work well and reach everyone. Ideal for business owners and anyone keen to learn more about the web.
Why does my email account have a storage limit?
Email accounts have storage limits for a reason, so here’s why you shouldn’t treat your mailbox as a permanent filing cabinet – and what to do when your quota starts filling up.
A Plain English Guide to SEO
How do you get good Google rankings, and what does it actually take to get on the first page? This guide explains what really influences your search rankings, how long it genuinely takes, and what you can do to help.
Splitting a Domain Out of a Shared Microsoft 365 Tenant
If two domains live in the same Microsoft 365 tenant, separating them isn’t a settings change, it’s a full tenant-to-tenant migration. Here’s what’s actually involved, and what commonly gets missed.
When a Non-Existent Domain Ends Up on the Wrong Website
What happens when a domain or subdomain that doesn’t actually exist ends up pointing at your WHM server? Wildcard DNS and Apache’s default virtual host can combine to send traffic to a completely unrelated website.
Do You Really Need a Cookie Consent Popup on Your Website?
You’ve probably been told every website needs a cookie consent popup, but under UK PECR and the ICO’s updated guidance, that’s simply not true.
I Didn’t Need Project Management. I Needed a Task List That Worked.
Commercial task management plugins often do far more than I need, while simple task lists don’t do quite enough. So I built something in between, designed around the way I actually work.
When Something Doesn’t Look Right, Investigate!
An unexpected AWS bill led to the discovery of a compromised website. Here’s what happened and why every website owner should pay attention.
AI Isn’t Replacing Developers. It’s Changing What Developers Do.
AI is transforming software development, but it isn’t replacing the people behind it. The real value has never been writing code, it’s knowing what should be built and taking responsibility for the result.
Converting a WordPress Multisite Back to a Standard WordPress Website
A legacy WordPress Multisite had been reduced to a single website but still carried unnecessary complexity. Here’s how we safely converted it back to a standard WordPress installation and cleaned up old network remnants.
Why Every Email Marketing Strategy Needs a Preference Centre
Give subscribers control over the emails they receive and improve engagement with a well-designed preference centre. It helps deliver more relevant content while reducing unsubscribes.
WordPress 7.0 Has Arrived
WordPress 7.0 has arrived, bringing major improvements to performance, editing workflows and site management tools. While the update introduces some exciting new features, Elmnet customers don’t need to rush into updating themselves – we’ll handle the process safely.
Common Website Terms Explained
A simple guide to common website, hosting and WordPress terms explained in plain English. Understand the technology behind your website without all the confusing technical jargon.
The Security Benefits of Fully Managed Website Hosting
Our hosting platform is designed to protect websites through controlled access, proactive security management, and modern best practices.
The Dark Side of AI – And Why Human Cyber Security Still Matters
AI now powers both cyber attacks and defence – but skilled human expertise still matters most in protecting modern businesses online.
Facebook Competition Rules: What You Can and Can’t Ask People to Do
Thinking of running a competition on Facebook? Before you ask people to like, share or tag friends, make sure you know what Meta’s rules actually allow. Here’s a simple guide to running Facebook competitions the right way.