Google has updated the PageSpeed Insights Tool

Google has updated the PageSpeed Insights Tool

November 29, 2021

In the middle of November, Google announced a new PageSpeed Insights upgrade. According to Google, the PageSpeed Insights upgrade makes the tool more intuitive and ‘real world’ when measuring performance. […]

Use the custom 404 page

Create a Custom 404

April 12, 2021

Use the 404  TLDR: Create a custom 404  We have spent so much time fearing the 404 page that we’ve neglected what a great opportunity this can present. A well optimized website certainly […]

The Importance of Running Security Updates for Your Website

What You Need to Know About Security Updates for Your Website

December 14, 2020

It’s no secret that running your website on a CMS (Content Management System) like WordPress or Drupal comes with the added responsibility of CMS and plugin maintenance. In this blog, I will go over what security updates are and why it’s […]

The Secret to Keeping Your WordPress Website Fast

The Secret to Keeping Your WordPress Website Fast

May 16, 2020

As the web developer at Ontario SEO, I am responsible for the ongoing site maintenance for dozens of websites and making sure that they are performing as well as they can in terms of site speed. Most of these […]

Website Not Secure

Third-Party Plugins Causing HTTP Issues

April 24, 2020

If you’ve ever used a Facebook Feed plugin on your website, you may have run into an issue with your website appearing as “unsecure”, even if you have taken the steps […]

Why is Website Maintenance Important?

Why is Website Maintenance Important?

April 13, 2020

In today’s digital landscape, most business owners know that having a website is an absolute must. Companies spend thousands on new websites to articulate their branding & key messaging, and […]

Wordpress 5.0

WordPress 5.0 – Gutenberg Editor

December 14, 2018

The month of December saw the release of the new WordPress core version 5.0. This version, nicknamed “Bebo”, is the first version of WordPress to include the brand new “Gutenberg” […]