How do I get a UPC?

If you are in the UK and would like to trade on Amazon, you can get a UPC by registering with GS1 UK. GS1 UK will generate a number of unique product codes for you, which are then accessible by other entities, machines and devices using the GS1 database. GS1 UK will provide you with regular …

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Ensuring Business Security Despite Laptop Ban and Border Password Requests

Many of the electronics restrictions imposed during 2017 have now been lifted. Read more about the 2017 laptop ban here. How to ensure your business information is secure while employees and contractors travel. Whether travelling to conferences, or checking-in on work whilst holidaying, travel restrictions imposed during 2017 in the US, Europe and elsewhere provided …

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How to add pictures to Flickr and put them into an album

On a project many moons ago, we used Flickr to display a variety of subject specific image galleries which fed into WordPress based on the contents of a particular Flickr album. When Flickr can be advantageous We did this for 2 reasons: So that it was very easy for this business to upload images into …

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How to setup WordPress & WooCommerce on AWS using Cloudways

This guide is intended to show how to setup a WordPress and WooCommerce installation on Cloudways (a managed cloud hosting panel, which does most of the “heavy lifting” when it comes to setting up all the necessary components to run a cloud hosted web application). It contains our Cloudways referal link and also there’s our …

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Save £75 on Jetpack Pro with our Holidays Voucher Code!

Silicon Dales have partnered with Automattic in relation to WordPress.com, Jetpack and WooCommerce. This means we are affiliates for the products and services provided – please note, for full disclosure, this does mean we are paid commissions for referring sales to Jetpack, WordPress.com and WooCommerce. Jetpack (and also WordPress.com) have provided an awesome special offer …

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How to Set Out-of-Office Replies in Google Workspace

At this time of year, at least in the Northern Hemisphere, many companies are beginning to plan holiday breaks and cover. There are lots of tools available within Google’s Google Workspace which can help businesses to manage holiday breaks without interrupting workflow.  One of these is straight forward: out-of-office replies for the email component of …

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How to fill your WordPress website with compelling content

Fresh and relevant writing on your website is an essential way to reach customers, business partners and search engines. But where do you start? The guide below will help you to put together a content strategy and fill your WordPress website with the words you need. Devise a strategy A good plan will help you …

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