There are a lot of ingredients in a recipe for web development. One question we often get here at SPARKS! is, what is PHP? PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor, technically) is a widely-used open-source scripting language that is used in web development. Like an engine powers a car, PHP is used to create dynamic web pages and […]
The Importance of Data Privacy
January 28th is Data Privacy Day! Data privacy is an issue that impacts just about everyone, whether you’re the CEO of a large company or simply someone who uses their phone and the internet like the average person. We all want to protect our data, but it’s easy to become a victim of the dark […]
Prevent Hacking and Frustration with a Password Manager
Chances are you have more logins and accounts to keep track of than ever, and with that comes the inevitable irritation of not being able to remember a password you swore you’d remember. Or worse, you’re still using the same password you used in middle school, leaving yourself or your business vulnerable to getting hacked. […]
The Battle for User Privacy
People are more cynical than ever about how their privacy is being protected when they’re online these days, and with good reason. It’s impossible not to leave a digital footprint in 2019, and search engines can end up mining your data even when you use features like incognito browsing. Keeping your browsing history private has never […]
WordPress Requiring PHP Upgrade
If your WordPress platform is used to manage and maintain your website, it may be time for a PHP upgrade. Don’t know what PHP is? You’ve come to the right place. PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) is a popular open source general-purpose scripting language that is easily embedded into HTML and used for web development. When a […]
Fighting Back Against Domain Hijacking
Has your company gotten a letter in the mail recently informing you that your domain name is expiring and asking you to switch to the domain name service that they’re providing? If so, you’re likely the target of an attempted domain hijacking. This is serious business, so it’s important that you be able to successfully […]
What Can Google Analytics Do for You? Part 2
This is part 2 of our series on Google Analytics. Click here for part 1. Now that you have a basic understanding of what Google Analytics can do for you, it’s important to know what to look for when you’re going over your data. It can be difficult to make sense of all the information […]
What Can Google Analytics Do for You? Part 1
It seems like analytics become a bigger part of how people make decisions every day. Their use has never been more present in sports, so why should business be any different? Companies are realizing that in order to optimize their outreach efforts, they need to be able to use reliable data that tells them how […]
Privacy Changes Coming to Facebook
Are you one of the 1 in 4 Americans who have deleted the Facebook app from your phone? Are privacy concerns the reason you pulled the trigger? If so, the social media platform is taking steps to try and win you back. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to make the most popular social media […]
Social Seniors
Think social media is exclusively for millennials? Think again. More seniors than ever are using platforms like Facebook for a variety of reasons, and that number is only going to rise in the coming years. Love it or hate it, social media has never been more essential to daily life. Want to keep in touch […]
