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Block bad bots on cPanel globally with Apache Here at DigitalFlare we see a lot of traffic from 'bad robots', these bots cause problems such as high server load, server instability and can even lead to Apache crashing. If you run cPanel on your server firstly you should use mod_security, but if you wish to block specific bots globally at Apache...Read more...
Blocking wp-login and xmlrpc Brute Force attacks with CSF / cPanel Our servers are subjected to brute force attacks daily. Since we do not host Wordpress websites we decided to simply block any requests for the wp-login.php and also xmlrpc.php. Here is a great way to block abusers with CSF firewall... First, create a custom log from which CSF will be able to searc...Read more...
New website launch - Deestone Tyres UK New Website Launch - We are proud to announce the launch of the new Deestone Tyres UK - Commercial Lorry and Truck Tyre website: www.deestonetyres.co.uk - Deestone Tyres UK distributes HGV / Commerical Lorry tyres across the UK on a next-day service. The website showcases their range of 22.5" ...Read more...
COVID-19 and unprecedented times These are unprecedented times and we understand a new website / graphic design work etc may not sit at the top of your priority list. But we want to let you know that we're still here, ready to help our customers put their best foot forward. We’re still open for business and we are operating...Read more...
Illustrator gives free drawing lessons to inspire kids during the Coronavirus isolation period Following the closure of the schools and with children now stuck at home in the UK, parents will be wondering how to keep them busy over the coming weeks. That's why our friends at 'Creative Bloq' and illustrator Rob Biddulph is taking to Twitter to offer a series of draw-along videos for kids... Us...Read more...
Link Up TV Now Online! We have recently switched on the all-new 'Link Up TV' website: www.thelinkup.com Link Up TV over the years has established itself as a leading broadcaster of music and entertainment, the team of videographers, editors and writers have created and developed a brand; a brand which is now recognised...Read more...
Responsive YouTube Embed Have you ever tried to make a YouTube video responsive? Surprisingly, YouTube does not provide a responsive embed function. All the embed options only offer a fixed width/height. Which can be problematic on tablets/mobiles etc. Since all our website builds are now responsive - we have found a solut...Read more...
Sans-serif logo design revolution Whilst working on a new logo design for a client - we were asked to keep the logo simple and text-based (typographic), yet with a luxury feel. Whilst researching it quickly became apparent that many luxury brands (in particular - fashion houses) have all started to converge... They have been swappin...Read more...
Open Graph: How to Drive More Social Media Traffic to Your Website Social media networks can be a major traffic driver to a website, so it is always in your best interest to optimise your presence on them by adding Open Graph tags to your pages. So what is Open Graph? "Open Graph enables any web page to become a rich object in a social graph." - This is how the O...Read more...
Embedding Music and Video on your Website We look at a selection of embed scripts to allow you to place video, audio and other content into your website... But importantly the below examples are all responsive versions of embed scripts which are not always the 'default'. In addition to the scripts, there are often customisation parameters w...Read more...