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WebP Support

WebP is Google's alternative smaller image format to that of PNG or JPEG. There has been a lot of confusion lately over WebP support and just exactly what you can and cannot use it with, such as browser and CMS support. Today we want to clear up any…

What Is a DNS Server?

You may have come across the term "DNS server" before but weren't sure what it referred to. This article aims to answer the question what is a DNS server as well as explain how they work. First of all, let's define what DNS stands for. A…

Lossy vs Lossless Compression

In our increasingly digital age, where vast amounts of data are generated and transmitted daily, the importance of efficient compression techniques cannot be overstated. When it comes to reducing the size of your images for the web there are…

Difference Between Static and Dynamic Websites

When creating a website you can decide whether the site should be static or dynamic. There are pros and cons to both methods which should be addressed before making a decision. This article aims to focus on the difference between static and dynamic…

Difference Between JPG and JPEG

If you work with images and photographs online, you've probably seen both JPG and JPEG extensions floating around. This can sometimes be confusing when choosing the suitable image file format because you don't know which file format to use. Using the…

What Is MIME Sniffing?

In today's digital age, the internet is an essential part of our lives. We rely on it for communication, entertainment, shopping, and much more. However, as we spend more time online, we expose ourselves to various security and privacy risks. One of…

Comparing URI vs URL

All URLs can be considered URIs, but not all URIs can be regarded as URLs. Confusing, isn't it? Read this article for clarity. The URL full form, which is Uniform Resource Locator, is a widely used term across the Internet to define a particular web…

PNG to WebP - Comparing Compression Sizes

Using Google's WebP image format can be a great way to speed up your website by decreasing the size of your number one asset, your images. In today's post we decided to run a little comparison, on a larger scale, of the final compression sizes when…

What Is Hotlinking?

Have you ever heard of the term "hotlinking"? If not, don't worry, you're not alone. Hotlinking is a term that refers to the practice of using images or other media that are hosted on someone else's website without their permission. This…

What Is Cache Busting?

Imagine you're browsing the internet, and you come across a website that looks like it hasn't been updated in years. The fonts are outdated, the images are pixelated, and the layout is just plain ugly. It's frustrating, right? You wonder why the…

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