Log into your WordPress dashboard right now and open the Plugins page. Count how many say “update available.” Then ask yourself the harder question: how long has that update actually been sitting there? Most people expect the worst case to be something embarrassing. A funder spots an old page. A form goes quiet. On 9 […]
Category: Security
How we use Termageddon for Australian organisations
It’s the sort of thing that comes up mid-project all the time. A client starts running Facebook ads, or switches booking systems, or adds a members’ area, and asks: “does that change anything with our privacy policy?” Fair question, and one that’s hard to answer if you don’t actually know what’s sitting behind the policy […]
Does My Website Need a Cookie Policy?
A client rang me last month after spotting a cookie pop-up on a partner organisation’s website. “Do we need one of those too?” Good question, and one I get more often than you’d think. The honest answer is: probably not that exact pop-up. But almost certainly something. Cookie consent banners are one of the most […]
Will Australia’s Privacy Act Soon Apply to Small Businesses?
A board member asked me a version of this question last month. “Are we actually covered by the Privacy Act, or are we one of the small ones that’s exempt?” I gave her an honest answer, which was also an unsatisfying one. Right now, almost certainly not. But that answer comes with an expiry date […]
Do I Really Need a Privacy Policy on My Website?
It’s a question that comes up almost every time we get close to finishing a website build. “Do I actually need a Privacy Policy?” For a lot of the community organisations and regional businesses I work with, it’s not really an abstract question. It’s a board member asking, right before a funding acquittal, whether the […]
The Ultimate Website Maintenance Checklist for Small Businesses & Community Organisations
A practical guide to keeping your website secure, up to date and working for your organisation. Whether you’re running a small business, managing a community organisation or coordinating a not-for-profit, your website is one of your most valuable assets. It’s often the first impression people have of your organisation. It helps customers make enquiries, members […]
LastPass: How to implement a password manager in your business
If you’re like most people the keys to your business are stored online. Bank accounts, employee details, supplier contracts, vehicle information and so much more. If you’re still like most people the passwords that protect these records are OK at best. In fact according to TeleSign 73% of adults use the ONE password for multiple websites […]
