HARNESS THE POWER OF ADVANCED SEARCHING

Part of the joy of our work is seeing the visible difference new technology can make. Recently, we helped energize.uk.net harness the power of a new advanced searching tool called Algolia. We were pretty excited by the results.

16 July 2019

Beat the hackers with these 5 simple tips

At Worthers we always strive to keep our security systems a few steps ahead of the hackers. But even the most impenetrable servers can’t save you if security is compromised elsewhere. The good news is, there are some simple ways to protect yourself and keep even the most seasoned hackers out of your life.

13 June 2019

WHY WORDPRESS ISN’T ALWAYS THE ANSWER

Clients often start their conversation with us like this: “We’d like a website that can do such and such… and we’d like it built on WordPress.” After which we say, “Why WordPress?” The reply is often along the lines of, “Well, we’ve heard it’s good.”

14 May 2019

HOW TO BRIEF YOUR SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

New software projects have the power to unlock opportunities for businesses, churches and charities. But getting it delivered without delays or other difficulties can prove tricky at times. Here we present the Worthers guide for helping you to ensure your project arrives on time, on budget and is all that it is meant to be.

10 April 2019

Is your payment provider costing your charity money?

The really really simple answer is yes. Yes it is. But there’s a lot more behind the question. Payment providers are on your website to take credit details and process transactions. If you’re not familiar with the concept you’ve probably seen them around - PayPal, Worldpay, Sage Pay, Stripe. They all offer a similar service to your charity but the cost can vary wildly without you realising.

25 March 2019

HOW TO RUN A TEAM MEETING VOLUNTEERS ACTUALLY WANT TO ATTEND

It’s team meeting time. The volunteers have arrived, free tea and coffee has been served, everyone has taken their seats. How do you make the next hour the exciting, enthused exchange it is meant to be? The potential is there, you just need to tap into it.

7 March 2019

Why integrating your data is a waste of money

All the information you need in one place. Sounds good right? Data integration combines data stored in several locations, displaying it in one place, in a form that makes it useful to those examining it. It can be a powerful tool that saves you time and give you a vantage point from which to make strategic decisions. But if you’re not careful, it can eat the lion’s share of your budget without paying for itself.

25 February 2019

5 questions to ask before choosing a website hosting company

Beneath the surface of these commonly-asked questions lie a few hidden ones you may not have considered yet. Here we map out the things you should contemplate before embarking for the hosting high seas.

11 February 2019
 

HOW TO CONNECT TO YOUNG PEOPLE USING TECHNOLOGY

Young people really want to connect. There’s a growing desire in teenagers for community and to be a part of something that matters.

22 January 2019
 

TECH TRENDS ALL CHARITIES AND CHURCHES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IN 2019

A new year is a chance to put fresh wind in the sails of long-held visions. New technology is a fresh breeze, a chance to put a bigger engine under the bonnet of an idea. Opportunities are everywhere this year.

10 January 2019