WordPress have launched their latest version on the 25th January 2022, WordPress 5.9 Joséphine.  Did you know that the WordPress code name is derived from the name of a jazz musician?  The previous three updates were called WordPress 5.8 Tatum (Code name Tatum, after Art Tatum), WordPress 5.7 Esperanza (Code name Esperanza after Esperanza Spalding)… Continue reading WordPress 5.9 Joséphine is out now!

We’re pleased to announce that the latest and greatest version of PHP – 8.1 – is now available on all our currently available web hosting plans. PHP is the language behind millions of websites, powering WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento and loads more off-the-shelf and custom web applications. The improvements and new features include: Enumerations Readonly… Continue reading PHP 8.1 is out now! Available on all our hosting plans

We’re pleased to announce that the latest and greatest version of PHP – 8.0 – is now available on all our currently available web hosting plans. PHP is the language behind millions of websites, powering WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Magento and loads more off-the-shelf and custom web applications. The improvements and new features include: Union Types… Continue reading PHP 8.0 is here! Available on all our hosting plans

As you may be aware, Nominet is the UK’s main domain registry. They run the .uk domain space. We’re pleased to announce that Enbecom is now a Nominet Accredited Channel Partner as well as being a full Nominet Member, meaning that we now connect directly with Nominet’s systems for .uk domain registrations. This includes .co.uk,… Continue reading Nominet Accredited Channel Partner status

We’ve been asked about the possibility of keeping ownership of .eu domains after the Brexit transition period.  At the time of writing, the situation is that after 31 December 2020, .eu domains registered to a UK resident business or individual will stop working. A domain can be retained if it’s registered or transferred to an… Continue reading Keeping your .eu domains after Brexit transition

A very warm welcome to the brand new Enbecom website.   Over 16 and a half years, the website has been through a number of incarnations and this is the latest one. This time, it’s not just the website frontend that has been updated.  We have a brand new account control panel and billing system to… Continue reading Welcome to the new Enbecom website

We’re pleased to let you know that you can now sync your webmail contacts and calendars between your smartphone, tablet and desktop through your Enbecom Hosting Plan.  This includes iOS based devices.  You can also see your Contacts and Calendars online with just your web browser.  What’s more, there’s no extra charge for this service.… Continue reading Synced Calendars & Contacts with Hosting Plans

The WordPress team’s recent work has massively paid off with their latest update – 4.3. The latest release has been nicknamed “Billie” in honour of jazz singer Billie Holiday, it’s available for download or update in the usual way and offers a wealth of new features: Menus in the Customizer Formatting shortcuts Much better system… Continue reading WordPress 4.3 Billie is out now!

There’s been a number of high profile website compromises in the last couple of weeks.  One in particular appears to have seen thousands of pieces of very sensitive personal information taken and then published for anyone to see on the web. So, it’s quite timely to be writing about this. No matter what the size… Continue reading Website hosting – keeping site software up to date