If you have a website, you almost certainly want it to function at its best. In today's digital age, having a website is essential to each company, from a small business to a big corporation — and it is just as important to maintain those sites.

In this day in age, businesses rely heavily upon their website as a means of driving sales and reaching customers. It is usually the first point of contact between a potential customer and the business, and thus, it commands a level of investment. Because of this, it can be frustrating and upsetting to have one’s web page hacked and rendered useless. Such an event is becoming a growing concern, as hackers become more sophisticated with their methods of gaining unauthorized access to a webpage or server.

There is so much to think about when it comes to building a website. And in this case, you can certainly learn from the mistakes of others. What are the common mistakes when planning a website, and how can you play it safe? Having analyzed dozens of websites, we've come up with the ten most common mistakes to avoid before starting your website. Make sure to tune in, and let's get started.

2024 might be the year that we get mainstream adoption of folding cell phones and 5G connectivity, but some things don't change, and SMS usage appears to be one of them. This reliable technology is still widely used by businesses, professionals, and consumers daily, even as social media dominates our lives. SMS messaging is just convenient and quick.

The end of TLS v1.0 and v1.1 is near – the most popular browsers will either display a warning message when you visit a TLS 1.0/1.1 site or require user intervention and confirmation to connect to the website.