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Website Security

PHP2Shell: What the Big PHP Security Flaw Means for Your Small Business Website

Critical flaws in PHP, the software behind most small business websites, were fixed on 21 October and are now being exploited. Here's what it means in plain English, and the three things to do this week.

2026-10-285 min read
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Website Security

Small Business Website Security Checklist: 12 Checks You Can Do This Week

A plain-English checklist for UK small business owners: the settings, logins and updates that stop most website attacks, and how to check each one without a developer.

2026-10-287 min read
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Phone & Calls

AI Receptionists for UK Trades: What They Cost and Whether They're Worth It (2026)

Missed calls are missed jobs. We compare voicemail, a part-time receptionist and AI receptionists from IONOS and Robust AI, with real UK prices including VAT.

2026-10-287 min read
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Email Security

Stop Scammers Sending Email as Your Business: SPF, DKIM and DMARC in Plain English

Anyone can put your email address in the 'From' line. Three DNS records stop them, and help your real emails stay out of spam. Here's what they do and how to set them up.

2026-10-287 min read
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