How AI Crawlers Are Slowing Down Websites & What You Can Do

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how we use the internet, but this is coming at a cost for some website owners. AI crawlers are flooding some sites with a huge number of requests to scrape as much data as possible for model training. The problem comes down to the number of requests and “traffic” they can generate. This can have a seriously damaging effect on your server resources, bandwidth allocation and website’s performance as they struggle to keep up. In this guide, we show yo… Read More

The Truth About Browsing In Incognito Mode: Is It Really Private & Safe?

Switching to incognito mode often feels like an instant privacy upgrade, with most people assuming it keeps all their browsing activity hidden, anonymous, and safe. But does it really make you invisible or leave you wide open? In this guide, you will find out all about incognito mode, what it does and doesn’t do, and of course, how safe it really is. You’ll also learn when it makes sense to go incognito, common misconceptions around it, and how to keep your data private and safe with better… Read More

Reddit vs Perplexity: The AI Crawler Data Scraping Lawsuit

Recently, Reddit filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging that the company had unlawfully scraped content from the site. While it may seem on the surface that two tech companies are going to court over bot activity, it raises an important question: where is the line between open and fair content gathering and unauthorized data access? The court’s decision in the Reddit vs Perplexity case could have a direct impact on how website owners and Web Hosting providers manage and protect propr… Read More

Automattic Vs WP Engine: Revenge Of The Claims

Well, it’s only been “a minute”, but here we are again: Automattic vs WP engine and Matt Mullenweg, and this time it’s all about the claims. Since we last covered the ongoing legal back-and-forth, things have, as you could have guessed, escalated. In one corner, WP Engine had claims go through and filed a second round of revised ones, while Automattic has had a few wins of its own. With no end in sight yet, we’ll do a catch up on the latest court rulings and how both sides have responde… Read More

Prompt Injection Attack: How It Works And What You Need To Know

Artificial Intelligence is now powering almost everything from chatbots and automation to customer support and even personal assistants. But as with all new technology, as it gets more advanced, so do the cyber threats; it’s a tale as old as time, well, the internet at any rate. One of the biggest is the prompt injection attack, where malicious instructions are hidden inside normal-looking inputs or documents to manipulate and trick an AI model into leaking data, bypassing safety co… Read More

Big Data, AI & Data Analysis Tools: How To Make Them Work For Your Business

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) aren’t just for the tech giants anymore. In fact, more and more people are using them to help with running their online business. But while they offer great potential, using them correctly can be complicated, especially since it’s relatively new for most people. This blog will take you through the “what and how” of big data analytics, the challenges of using AI tools for managing and wrangling the data it processes, so you can get the best possibl… Read More

A New WordPress Version Is Being Released In 2025 After All

For much of 2025, it looked like WordPress would break tradition and release only one major new version, 6.8. But in a surprise comeback, it has been announced that 6.9 is officially back on the menu and set to launch this year. At first, it was announced that it would be cancelled due to restructuring, fewer hours being contributed, and a pretty nasty legal battle. It now looks like we’ll be getting a new WordPress version (fingers crossed) after all, bringing a whole bunch of new features wit… Read More

ChatGPT vs Google SEO: Which To Optimize For?

Online businesses may soon have a pretty big decision to make, choosing between ChatGPT vs Google. Google search algorithms have, up to now, dictated how we optimize for better rankings and more clicks; however, with ChatGPT and other AI tools, the way people find information online is changing. This begs the question: which one should you optimize for? In this blog post, we explain how ChatGPT and Google find and provide results and answers to search queries, why each is important, and how to … Read More

Deepfake Detection: How To Spot Fakes In 2025 Explained

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution and integration into our daily lives, we are finding people using it for less than savoury purposes. AI has made it even easier to create fake videos, images, and audio. The technology has reached a staggering level of sophistication, and unlike the media it makes, the threat is real. In this guide, we discuss deepfake technology, how deepfake detection works, and how you can spot them. We’ll also cover new laws and how your Web Host… Read More

Giving AI Access To Your Personal Data? The Risks Of Agentic AI

Imagine a virtual assistant that does the work of a PA. It opens your calendar, scans email threads, even uses your credit card to purchase items, all on its own. We are seeing the rise of autonomous AI agents, so understanding their data demands and implications is essential. These tools request extreme levels of AI access to your browser history, passwords, contacts, and more, all under the guise of enhanced functionality and efficiency. Here we explain why this matters, covering the types of… Read More