06Dec 2018

How to Prepare your Website for WordPress 5.0

The furore over the release of WordPress 5.0 has intensified with the sudden announcement that the latest version will be released today. While industry complaints pile up regarding the launch time and short notice period, accessibility issues - particularly for users with disabilities, as well as outstanding bugs that have not been...

20Feb 2018

A word (or two) about our SLA Retainers

Author : Lee Stuttaford

So, having a website is much like having a car – you quickly realise that management and maintenance is necessary, but very often, you’re not the expert and would rather just have someone knowledgeable take care of it for you.

30Jun 2017

New Service Offering : Xero Setups, Migrations & eCommerce Integrations

Author : Lee Stuttaford

Since Xero launched a few years ago we’re constantly asked for advice on migration of customers’ accounts from their existing accounting packages to Xero, or to do Xero integrations with WooCommerce.

28Mar 2017

The Art of (Search Advertising) War

Author : Jessica Hannah

If you compare your AdWords account to a war, with search advertising as your battlefield, then your ads are your army on the front line.If you launch keyword missiles that are not perfectly targeted and highly optimised, they may land in range of your target, however, they will not have an impact.

Now imagine...

17Mar 2017

Why you want to use WooCommerce for your e-commerce

Author : Jessica Hannah

Business intelligence technology provider Similar Tech reports that while Magento is the undisputed leader when it comes to e-commerce software, there are players within the industry that are growing at a much faster rate, meaning that the current ranking could look very different at the end of 2017. Read more

24Feb 2017

Why Gmail Ads are a must have in your paid advertising arsenal!

Author : Jessica Hannah

While Gmail adverts are not a new development, if you are not making use of them in your paid advertising arsenal, you should be. Gmail ads are run through AdWords, they are expandable and appear at the top of tabs in Gmail. These interactive ads can expand into email-sized ads that...

10Feb 2017

The World Wide Encrypted Web and the role of HTTPS

Author : Jessica Hannah

You may have noticed green lock keys next to the URL of your online search results. The green lock marks pages that make use of HTTPS, which is the web’s secure protocol compared to the older HTTP version.

26Jan 2017

Have you heard about Google’s call tracking changes to AdWords?

Author : Jessica Hannah

If you currently use both call extensions and location extensions in your AdWords campaigns, then these changes apply to you.From 19 January 2017, location extensions began using the same phone number from your Google My Business listing and all automated call extensions from mobile search ads use the phone number featured on your website landing...

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29Nov 2016

Datafin recruits Semantica to optimise its website

Author : Jessica Hannah

Technical recruitment company Datafin recently refreshed their website to improve the sites search engine optimisation (SEO) performance and capabilities. At Semantica, we know the importance of SEO and the effect that an optimised website has on your Google rankings, and ultimately, on your business. The site, which went live on 31 October,...

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20Oct 2016

15 Years of Mothers to Mothers

Author : Jessica Hannah

Semantica Digital launched the Mothers 2 Mothers (m2m) microsite on 4 October to celebrate their 15th Anniversary.[caption id="attachment_7746" align="alignright" width="300"] 15 Years of Mothers to Mothers[/caption]m2m is a charity that helps to prevent the spread of HIV from mothers to...

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26Sep 2016

Wanted : Senior Web Developers – Cape Town

Author : Lee Stuttaford

We’re looking for creative, passionate developers who enjoy producing quality code in WordPress and more specifically, WooCommerce.

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21Dec 2015

Google AMP

Author : Lee Stuttaford

The introduction of Google AMP

February 2016 is the month the mobile web as we know it changes for the better!After testing it in private companies, Google recently announced that in February 2016 it will introduce its AMP technology to the rest of the world.Google’s AMP technology (short for Accelerated...

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14Dec 2015

Latest News, News, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Water Cooler, Web
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Instagram Ad Campaigns

Author : Lee Stuttaford

The past years have seen Instagram grow rapidly and become one of the most used photo sharing apps not only in South Africa but the world.This has forced social-savvy brands to step up their game, creatively and strategically. Brands like AirBnB, Lenovo, and Bacardi! Limon have featured campaigns catered specifically for Instagram, showing us that...

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13Oct 2015

Friday fun, Latest News, News, Social Media Marketing, WordPress Development, Workshops
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We hosted 5 COSAT students via Code 4 CT

Author : Lee Stuttaford

What will they be working on during their time with you?Each group from Code 4 CT has been assigned a client (for example BookDash, Mama Mimi’s Bakery, Espinaca) which is a real business or organization that either needs a website or an ecommerce store. They have started work on this project and will be continuing...

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09Jun 2015

BBR joins our client list

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Brazil Business Reports and Brazil Business Education (a.k.a. BBR) are the latest additions to Semantica’s ever growing client list. We reworked both their South Florida Business Report site as well as their new Benelux report, to great success.
About BBR
Boasting over 500 clients globally, BBR focuses on bringing all things Brazilian to a wider audience.BBR partners...

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28May 2015

Custom PHP Development, Design, Develop, Friday fun, Latest News, News, WordPress Development
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Introducing Puremix

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Puremix joins Semantica

Semantica is proud to announce a new addition to our esteemed client list- online bottle store and pre-mixed cocktail creators Puremix.
What is Puremix?
Puremix is an ultra-convenient online bottle store that stocks a wide variety of beers, wines and spirits. They also offer hand crafted premixed...

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26Nov 2014

SSL soon to be free and easy

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SSL to be made free in 2015

The Electronic Frontier Foundation recently announced plans to make SSL completely free in 2015. The EFF have partnered up with Mozilla, the University of Michigan, Cisco, Akamai and Identrust, to commence a non-profit organization known as the Internet Security Research Group (ISRG). The ISRG will launch a project...

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06Nov 2014

Design, Latest News, News, Web, Webdesign
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Candy Wasted brings happiness

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Candy Wasted has launched!

Semantica Digital is proud to announce the addition of Candy Wasted to our client list. Candy Wasted is an online confectionery store owned by a young couple with a passion for the sweeter side of life. With a wealth of tasty and colorful products, they aspire...

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04Nov 2014

Design, Latest News, News, Web, Webdesign
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STBB launches new site

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STBB’s new site

Semantica Digital is proud to announce the launch of STBB’s brand new website. The site was rebuilt from scratch, resulting in improved performance. All the content from STBB’s previous site has been migrated to their new site, as well as a preserved site index (SEO...

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28Oct 2014

Design, Develop, Latest News, News, Web, Webdesign
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MiRO launches new site

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MiRO’s new site

Semantica Digital is proud to announce the launch of MiRO’s new site.Customers will now be able to place order requests directly on site, allowing easier access to MiRO’s amazing range of products. MiRO site administrators will be able to blog about new products and to promote training...

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03Oct 2014

Wi-Fi spots in South Africa

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The big Wi-Fi

For those visiting the beautiful country of South Africa, finding a Wi-Fi hot spot is often not the first priority. However, we live in the digital age, and natural wonders can only captivate us for so long. Sooner or later, email must be checked and holiday pics must be shared. This is where...

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26Sep 2014

Design, Friday fun, Latest News, Webdesign
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Best new design tools 2014

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What’s new for design?
The world of design is constantly evolving. What’s hot one week, might be considerably cooled down the next. With the only constant being change, it’s easy to miss out on useful new design tools. What if the answer to all your woes exists, but you have no clue where to look?Lucky for...

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12Sep 2014

Facebook, Latest News, News, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Twitter
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Twitter filters timelines

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Twitter will use an algorithm similar to that of Facebook

Strange tweets on your timeline?

If you’re seeing tweets on your Twitter timeline from people you don’t know, it’s no accident. It seems Twitter has started to make some integral changes to the way its timeline is filtered and displayed. Users are complaining about the changes, with many long term fans threatening to abandon...

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15Aug 2014

Facebook, Friday fun, Latest News, News
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Going offline costs Facebook

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Facebook hits a snag

Last week, for about 20 minutes, Facebook went offline. Though it might not seem like a long time, experts are speculating that going offline meant a great loss in revenue. Recently, we posted about Facebook’s astounding revenue increase. Now it seems the hitch may have cost...

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How to Prepare your Website for WordPress 5.0

A word (or two) about our SLA Retainers

New Service Offering : Xero Setups, Migrations & eCommerce Integrations

The Art of (Search Advertising) War

Why you want to use WooCommerce for your e-commerce

Why Gmail Ads are a must have in your paid advertising arsenal!

The World Wide Encrypted Web and the role of HTTPS

Have you heard about Google’s call tracking changes to AdWords?

Datafin recruits Semantica to optimise its website

15 Years of Mothers to Mothers

Wanted : Senior Web Developers – Cape Town

Google AMP

The introduction of Google AMP

BBR joins our client list

About BBR

Introducing Puremix

Puremix joins Semantica

What is Puremix?

SSL soon to be free and easy

SSL to be made free in 2015

Candy Wasted brings happiness

Candy Wasted has launched!

STBB launches new site

STBB’s new site

MiRO launches new site

MiRO’s new site

Wi-Fi spots in South Africa

The big Wi-Fi

Best new design tools 2014

What’s new for design?

Going offline costs Facebook

Facebook hits a snag

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