I've briefly covered email set-up and connection before for mail programs and users but did you know your website should also be using a secure connection?

Understanding TTL: What It Is and How It Can Work for You

When managing your domain name settings—especially during things like IP changes, email setups, or DNS validation—you might come across a setting called TTL, or Time to Live.

Secure Website Connections and SSL Encryption

Whenever a user loads a secure website (one using HTTPS), their browser and the web server engage in an encrypted communication process using SSL/TLS protocols. This encryption ensures that data transmitted between the user and the website remains confidential and tamper-proof.

The Australian Government’s New Social Media Legislation: Is It the Best Solution?

The Australian Government’s recent proposal to restrict underage users from accessing platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram has sparked a significant debate.

An important notice regarding email services

Keeping Healthy in the Office

Having an office job is bound to equal a lot of time sitting at a desk, and everyone knows that long periods of being sedentary aren't healthy. So what can you do to ensure that you're not putting unnecessary strain on your body at work?

How to be productive on the internet.

Having a strong online presence is vital for any 21st century company. As your client base increasingly rely on the internet for communication, you too have to keep up to date with what's being posted about you online, and ensure that the lines of communication between you and your customers are well maintained.  

Swiper no Swiping

A lot of businesses seem to have trouble coming to terms with the idea that just because someone has posted their work online, it does not mean that it's there for anyone to use, free of charge. Here's a few facts for you to remember if your clients ever start pressuring you to use un-sourced material in the design of their sites. 

Two is always better than one.

We've made a few news articles about the importance of backing up your websites, so we thought it only fitting that Back Ups get their own section at Rhye Smile. Do you have a secure, complete back up of your own site, or of any sites you host?

Artwork approved and it’s time to print, your job is done?

Every designer will experience the issue of what the word “approved” means with a client. It seems like a pretty straight forward process...

Quoting for creating a website.

This is something that doesn’t get any easier and is something that you should always review for each job. One size doesn’t fit all!

There are lots of variables to consider...

Set-up for a website design.

When starting your website design you should set up your artboard or canvas to the following specifications; between 2,000px and 1,400px wide. The optimum height varies depending on your content, but anywhere at or above 768px is fine. 

Search Engine Optimisation. (SEO)

The important thing to note is that SEO is a mathematical equation and you need to ensure your site contains the right information to improve the final search result.

Would you be reluctant to hire someone that had their own business?

Firstly, is the position full-time? An employer will want 100% of your skills and effort dedicated towards their business, and may be (misguidedly) wary of you poaching clients or work from them for yourself.