After 14 years of powering websites worldwide, Drupal 7 officially reached its end of life (EOL) on 5 January 2025. This marks the end of an era for this version of a content management system (CMS) that has been a staple for businesses, organisations, and developers for over a decade. At Enbecom, we want to… Continue reading Drupal 7 reaches end of life: what site owners need to do now

Long before the advent of the internet and online shopping, retail innovations shaped the way people shopped, especially during the festive Christmas season. This article explores the milestones and innovations in retail and shopping from around the world, prior to the digital revolution brought about by the web in the late 20th century. Self-Service Stores… Continue reading Christmas Shopping Innovations Before The Web

As the festive season approaches, e-commerce websites experience a substantial increase in traffic and sales. For many retailers, the Christmas period can be the most lucrative time of the year. Preparing your website in advance for the Christmas rush is crucial to maximise revenue, enhance user experience, and avoid any last-minute hitches. Here are the… Continue reading Preparing Your E-Commerce Website for Christmas 2024

In today’s digital age, the speed and efficiency of a website can significantly influence user engagement and satisfaction. One crucial aspect of optimising web performance is the compression and minification of CSS and JavaScript files, along with strategic script management. These techniques are not just about reducing file sizes; they enhance the user experience, improve… Continue reading Optimising Web Performance: The Benefits of Compressing and Minifying CSS & JavaScript

PHP, short for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor”, is a popular server-side scripting language that is integral to web development. Designed to generate dynamic page content, it can create, open, read, write, and close files on the server, collect form data, and send and receive cookies. PHP scripts are executed on the server, and the result is… Continue reading The Evolution of PHP: From Simple Scripting to Robust Web Development

HTML, or HyperText Markup Language, is the cornerstone of the World Wide Web. Serving as the standard language for creating web pages and web applications, HTML is a tool through which text can be structured and linked to other information, anywhere on the Internet. This vital technology underpins every website you visit, shaping the way… Continue reading The Evolution of HTML: Tracing Its Journey Through the Web

The dominance of Linux in the web hosting industry is a fascinating study of technology’s evolution, efficiency, and economics. The choice of an operating system (OS) for web servers is pivotal to the infrastructure of the internet. In 2024, Linux-based environments continue to hold sway over a significant majority of the web server market share,… Continue reading Why the Web (Mostly) Runs on Linux in 2024

In the digital age, the importance of building a strong online reputation through customer reviews has never been more pronounced. As we navigate through 2024, reviews continue to be a pivotal aspect of business strategy, influencing consumer behaviour and brand perception at an unprecedented scale. This article explores the significance of reviews, the multifaceted benefits… Continue reading Harnessing Your Reputation – Why Reviews Are So Important in 2024

The team behind WordPress have launched their latest version on the 26th March 2024, WordPress 6.5 Regina, an award-winning artist and storied jazz educator. The previous three updates were called WordPress 6.4 Shirley (derived from the name of a jazz pianist), WordPress 6.3 Lionel (named after the celebrated American jazz artist Lionel Hampton), and WordPress 6.2… Continue reading WordPress 6.5 is now here!