By Neil Caruana on January 11, 2026
Website performance is a growth lever: faster pages improve perceived quality, reduce drop-offs, and support better user experience signals. This guide starts with the business case and then moves into a practical engineering checklist covering measurement, caching/CDNs, the critical rendering path, asset optimization, and Core Web Vitals fixes.
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By Neil Caruana on January 11, 2026
There’s a huge selection of “free” artwork online, but the rules around attribution, rights, and commercial use can be confusing—especially for monetized websites. This guide explains common licensing models (Creative Commons and custom stock licenses), what attribution really requires, and a practical workflow to safely source and publish visuals at scale.
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By Neil Caruana on January 5, 2026
Modern website security is no longer just about installing an SSL certificate and calling it a day. It is a layered discipline that combines HTTPS encryption, carefully configured server directives, and powerful browser security headers to protect both site owners and visitors. By enforcing strict policies with mechanisms like HSTS and Content Security Policy, blocking dangerous legacy features, and hardening server behavior, website operators can significantly reduce the risk of data theft, code injection, and user tracking abuse while building long-term trust with their audience.
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By Neil Caruana on January 3, 2026
Learn what IP addresses are, how UPv4 and IPv6 work, and the difference between public, private, statuc, and dynamic IPs. Understand subnets, NAT, and why IP addressing matters for networking.
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By Neil Caruana on December 28, 2025
Understanding DNS and how Dynamic DNS keeps your domain pointing to changing IP addresses.
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