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short-reads
Why you should be using a VPN when working from home
2 min read Are you using a VPN whilst you work from home? No? Well, you should definitely get reading this over your tea break; internet safety has never been so important and this is one thing that is quick, easy and effective to use!
StatusCake Team
August 31, 2021
Engineering
The Top Visual Studio Code shortcuts to make your life easier
6 min read Calling all developers! We’ve got all the best Visual Studio Code shortcuts you could need, with step-by-step gifs showing you EXACTLY how to do it. Save time, look at them now!
Christopher Long
August 24, 2021
short-reads
The 8 questions people always ask about uptime monitoring
5 min read We get asked questions about uptime monitoring all the time, and we know that Google does too. So we’ve compiled the top 8 questions that are consistently asked so you can get all of your uptime answers, all in one place!
Dorian Hasani
August 3, 2021
In The News
What is Amazon mesh and how will it change the tech space?
4 min read Amazon is rarely out of the news, and the recent news has focused on how valuable the company is, the large market cap and Jeff Bezos stepping down as CEO last month to be replaced by Andy Jassy. This time, however, the big news is Amazon mesh, a network to connect users and their devices.
StatusCake Team
July 29, 2021
Engineering
Top 10 Visual Studio Code Extensions for Developers in 2021
7 min read Are you a developer? Yes? Great! You’re going to NEED to read this blog. It’s a high-level run through of the top extensions that you should be using in Visual Studio Code. You’re welcome!
Christopher Long
July 23, 2021
How To
Core Web Vitals Explained: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Improve Them
4 min read Calling all developers and website owners! Do you know what Google’s Core Web Vitals are? Do you know which elements of your website LCP, FID and CLS relate to? No? Read everything you need to know about them right here, and start ranking better in Google and driving revenue.
James Barnes
July 15, 2021
short-reads
HTTP Error Codes Explained: Common 4xx & 5xx Errors, Root Causes, and Fixes
3 min read 400. 401. 404. 500. 503. What are all of these website error codes we keep seeing? Whether you’re a website visitor or a website owner, get to grips with exactly what they mean, and what you can do about them to smooth out your online experience.
StatusCake Team
July 5, 2021
How To
Become an affiliate marketer with these easy steps
6 min read New to affiliate marketing? Want to become a successful affiliate marketer but don’t know how to? We’ve got you. Use this handy step-by-step guide to help you start an affiliate website that drives traffic and conversions!
Mario
June 30, 2021
Engineering
DNS Lookup Explained
3 min read Do you know or understand the importance of DNS? Shaking your head? So few people know the answer, don’t worry. That’s why we’ve gone through it all right here in this blog.
StatusCake Team
June 24, 2021
How To
5 website metrics to monitor since Google’s algorithm update
4 min read Since Google updated its algorithm this month, there’s been plenty of talk about what you should do to make sure your website is abiding by the new rules. But no one is talking about which website metrics you should be monitoring to make sure that you’re constantly ahead of the game. NEWS FLASH – we’ve just put them together for you. You can thanks us later.
StatusCake Team
June 23, 2021
In The News
What happened to Fastly and why did so many websites experience downtime?
8 min read Heard the media storm surrounding Fastly? Thousands of some of the most-used and well-known websites including Amazon and PayPal went down on the 8th June. Find out why, how it happened and how you can stop it from happening to your website!
StatusCake Team
June 18, 2021
short-reads
The ultimate guide to picking the right CMS
4 min read Wanting to pick a new CMS platform but don’t know where to start? We’ve put together the best tips for picking the one that will cater best to your needs. The best part? You don’t need a big budget!
Dorian Hasani
June 14, 2021