The Hive

Where the work gets done!

Take a peek inside the hive and see how we’re making life sweeter for our clients.

What we’re swarming on. The questions our clients are asking. The problems they are asking us to solve, and sometimes some observations we have for them.

Maybe what’s on their minds is on your mind too.

How do I know which word to use?

How do I know which word to use?

Someone asked me recently "Is it ecommerce or e-commerce?" What a timely question! There can be more than one way to spell a word. Yes, I said it. Before you reel in horror, let me tell you I'm also a word nerd. Picky at best. Pedantic at worst. But hear me out....

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Why do I need a sitemap on my website?

Why do I need a sitemap on my website?

  What is a sitemap? It's a blueprint of your website that helps search engines understand how your site is structured, and how to find all the pages on it. Why do I need one on my website? A well-organized sitemap can improve the search engine optimization (SEO)...

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How do I disable comments on a WordPress blog?

How do I disable comments on a WordPress blog?

WordPress has a great system that lets your readers comment on your blog posts, offering their opinions and suggestions, and in many cases creating discussion. But this can sometimes get out of hand and potentially create a headache for you. Why disable comments?...

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How to link an external page in the WordPress menu

How to link an external page in the WordPress menu

When you create a menu for your site, there may be times when you need to include a link to an external website. Examples I can think of off the top of my head are linking out to PayPal for donations, or to an offsite registration form. Maybe you have a sister company...

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Do I need a blog on my website?

Do I need a blog on my website?

A blog is a great marketing tool if you follow a few guidelines! Does everyone need a blog? Short answer: no. Need is a strong word. A blog can enhance a business website by keeping it fresh and adding interest, but it’s not critical that you have a blog. If you...

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How do I back up my website?

How do I back up my website?

Before you make any changes to your website, especially when changing themes or updating plugins, you need to make sure you back up the current version. Why it’s important to back up your site We’ve all been there. We edit a Word...

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Is my PHP up to date?

Is my PHP up to date?

What is PHP? PHP is the code that your WordPress site is built on – both the back end of your site and the templates that keep it looking good. It’s an open source coding language, and the good news is that you don’t need to know PHP to build or maintain your website....

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