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How do we know if a website has gone offline?

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Hosting is out of sight, out of mind for most. But it can and does go wrong, so how do we know about it when it does, and how do we respond? Andrew Armitage shares details of our process to ensure your site is always available.

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Andrew Armitage meets Website Planet

Website Planet sat down with Andrew Armitage to chat about why he started an agency and some of the challenges facing the industry.

By Andrew on — A Digital , Opinion
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Reflecting on Turing Fest 2023

Turing Fest is described as a cross-functional tech conference that takes place in Edinburgh. Now in its 8th year, Andrew Armitage shares his experience from his first time attending the 2 day event.

By Andrew on — Events , Opinion
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Measuring Scoreapp Events using Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager

Scoreapp is a fantastic quiz funnel marketing app that can be used to attract marketing leads. But like all marketing, it needs to be measured. This article covers setting GA4 with Scoreapp to measure how effective your scorecard marketing is.

By Andrew on — Marketing
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Common Questions asked about migrating to GA4 (Google Analytics 4)

The deadline for migrating to GA4 is fast approaching. Here we answer common questions about the difference between Universal Analytics and Google Analytics 4.

By Andrew on — Marketing , Strategy
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How your eCommerce website can reduce supply chain friction

With consumer expectations higher than ever, and brands increasingly wanting to own the eCommerce experience and customer journey, how can your website smooth out an uncertain supply chain?

By Andrew on — eCommerce
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The importance of a website brief: how to begin creating a 'roadmap to success'

Understanding the context of a new website project is just as important as defining the expected outcomes and that all starts with an effective brief. Briefing is often a collaborative process in itself and allows you to find the ideal fitting agency for your project.

By Andrew on — Strategy
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The importance of a website brief: The most common pitfalls

A project brief is the most important document for an agency. Every project begins with a brief of sorts, but what should those involved with commissioning agencies and running website projects include to write an effective brief?

By Andrew on — Strategy
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Could podcasting be 2023's next post-pandemic tech casualty?

After some notable declines in new podcasts being published, Prolific North asks if Podcasting is the next casualty for the tech industry.

By Andrew on — Marketing , Opinion
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Opinion: Time for the Travel Industry to ‘check-in’ on cart abandonment

The travel industry has one of the highest cart abandonment rates. After hunting down the best deals, is it any wonder that consumers feel slightly nervous about double checking dates, cancellation policies and flight schedules.

By Andrew on — Opinion
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Opinon: The past can’t be changed: review it, learn, reset and move on

In another column written for MediaCat Magazine, A Digital founder Andrew Armitage shares his thoughts on what we should banish to the past, and what we should take with us into 2023.

By Andrew on — Opinion