Jonathan Thomas

2 months ago | blacknight.blog | Jonathan Thomas

The latest .ie Domain Profile Report reveals that Irish businesses continue to value owned websites as their digital home base, even as social media platforms expand their eCommerce capabilities. The report, released this week by .ie, shows that Ireland’s national domain registry maintains its dominant position with 54.2% market share of hosted domains in Ireland, followed by .com (29.43%) and .uk (7.33%).

Dec 11, 2024 | blacknight.blog | Jonathan Thomas

As WordPress continues to evolve, page builders have become essential tools for creating websites without diving into code. WordPress itself even has its own page builder built into itself (Gutenberg). But as the saying goes, your mileage will vary depending on the page builder. Each one does things differently and in quirky ways. Some work fine, and some are bloated messes. In the last year in the course of some freelance web work, I’ve had to work with almost all of them.

Oct 4, 2024 | blacknight.blog | Jonathan Thomas

We’re excited to continue our long-standing partnership with IndieCork, one of Ireland’s premier showcases for independent film, as the festival returns from October 6th to 13th, 2024. This year, Blacknight is especially proud to sponsor a new accolade—the Blacknight Award for Best Irish Short Film—to celebrate and support emerging Irish filmmakers. Over 300 Irish short films have been submitted for consideration, demonstrating the creative depth and talent of the Irish film industry.

Sep 25, 2024 | blacknight.blog | Jonathan Thomas

We’re thrilled to announce that Blacknight has been named a finalist in the prestigious Carlow Business Awards 2024! Sponsored by Carlow Credit Union, the awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of businesses across County Carlow, and we’re honoured to be recognised alongside so many innovative and successful local companies. This year, over 400 businesses were nominated, with 116 finalists representing 94 different businesses.

Sep 18, 2024 | blacknight.blog | Jonathan Thomas

Launching your new WordPress website on Blacknight’s WordPress hosting is an exciting step for any business or individual looking to establish an online presence. But to get the most out of your site—whether it’s for performance, security, or ease of use—it’s crucial to equip it with the right tools. WordPress plugins can enhance your site’s functionality, speed, and security. Here are five essential plugins you should install on your new WordPress website to get it off to a great start.