Lowthian Design Blog

Yes, the blog is back. Sorry it has been so long. AI has allowed for the creation of well-written and comprehensive posts. Rest assured, however, that every word is read, and edits are made to assure that the post provides the most useful information for our clients and others who are interested in learning more about web design and maintenance, among other topics

The Importance of Backlinks for Website SEO
Backlinks, also known as inbound links or incoming links, are a crucial component of a website’s search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. Backlinks are links that point to your website from another website, serving as a vote of confidence in the eyes of search engines like Google. The more high-quality backlinks you have pointing to your […]
Does your website look broken? It might be your cache.
Have you ever visited a website and noticed that it loads much faster the second time you visit it? This is because your browser has stored a copy of the website’s files in its cache. In this blog post, we’ll explain what a cache is, why it’s important, and how to clear it on your […]
Coffee, a little fun from ChatGPT
Attention all coffee lovers and website warriors! Are you ready to take your productivity to the next level? Then you need to hear about the power of fair trade organic coffee. You see, regular coffee is like a cover band, sure, it gets the job done, but it’s just not the real deal. But fair […]
Person using black laptop computer
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems in the world, powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. However, with its widespread popularity comes a greater risk of security threats, as hackers target WordPress sites in search of vulnerabilities to exploit. In this blog post, we’ll examine the different ways that […]
Image file size is very important to maintain website performance.
Resizing and optimizing photos before uploading them to your website is an essential aspect of website design. The process ensures that your photos are the right size and quality to provide the best user experience, which can impact your website’s visibility, ranking, and overall user engagement. One of the primary reasons to resize and optimize […]
Green black and yellow plastic toy
In today’s digital age, securing our online accounts with strong passwords has become a crucial aspect of protecting our personal and financial information. Unfortunately, many individuals still make the mistake of using easily guessable passwords, such as “123456” or “password”. This puts them at risk of falling victim to cyber attacks, which can result in […]
Peace Pilgrim near Topeka, Kan., in the late 1970s. She had walked 25,000 miles by 1964, and continued for almost two more decades. She carried only a pen, a comb, a toothbrush and a map.
Peace Pilgrim (1908-1981) was an American spiritual teacher, mystic, and peace activist who dedicated her life to promoting peace and spreading messages of love and understanding. Born Mildred Lisette Norman, she changed her name to Peace Pilgrim in 1952 after embarking on a pilgrimage for peace, vowing to walk until she was given food, shelter, […]
1 us dollar bill
A payment gateway is an online service that enables businesses to process credit card and electronic check payments. These gateways act as a bridge between the website and the acquiring bank, allowing customers to make secure online transactions. There are many payment gateways available on the market, each with their own set of features and […]
Brown and silver padlock on white laptop computer
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in use today, powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. While it is a powerful and flexible platform, it also requires regular maintenance and security updates to keep it safe from hackers and malware. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some best […]
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