Category: Website Performance

Ever wondered how much traffic your competitors receive and/or where it comes from? Ever thought about which organic keywords they rank for that could be implemented in your own SEO strategy? Fortunately, you can keep an eye on your rivals’ website traffic using free and paid tools. This way, you’ll be able to discover valuable […]

One of the best ways to optimize your website is to know exactly where your traffic comes from. In Google Analytics (and similar platforms), you might come across the term “direct traffic”. But what does it actually mean? In simple terms, direct traffic describes website traffic that lacks referral data. It doesn’t come from social […]

Localhost enables you to test programs and websites that are still under development. It also offers a safe way to install and update software. However, you might encounter a “Localhost Refused to Connect” error while working with it. When you see this error message, it means that your browser can’t establish a connection with the […]

The HTTP error 504 or gateway timeout error stops you from accessing your website. When you see an error 504 while browsing, it means that the origin server tried to get a timely response from another server but it took too long. Without that response, the page can’t load, and the connection times out. There […]

The Upstream Request Timeout error typically occurs when there’s a breakdown in communication between the upstream server and the origin server. However, it’s one of the most difficult errors to solve because the message doesn’t explain what happened. The good news is that there are a handful of tried-and-tested methods that can help you fix […]

You’ve sent an important email, only to have it bounce back with a cryptic message. What does ‘error 550’ even mean, and more importantly, how can you resolve it? A 550 error message is a common email problem that can disrupt your work and leave you wondering what went wrong. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll […]

Nothing disrupts your workflow quite like a browser error message. Apple’s Safari browser is renowned for being the best browser for MAC users, but even the best can sometimes stumble.  One common Safari error is the “Safari Can’t Find Server” error. This error can lead to a lot of frustration and annoyance for both users […]

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve been hit with the pesky “ERR_NETWORK_CHANGED” error message. This error code means that your internet connection settings have been accidentally modified. I know it is annoying to deal with browser errors (such as this one), but don’t worry; this is a common issue with multiple quick fixes. This […]

While the ‘Aw, Snap!’ error might look less daunting than seeing, say, something like ‘err_ssl_version_or_cipher_mismatch‘ on your screen, it doesn’t mean it’s in any way less annoying to deal with as a browser error.  We’ve all had that extremely frustrating experience, loading a site only for it to crash with the dreaded ‘Aw, Snap!’ error […]

As a Microsoft Edge user, have you ever seen the ‘INET_E_RESOURCE_NOT_FOUND’ error pop up on your screen? This error typically means a website’s resources (such as images or videos) cannot load on your browser. It’s a standard browser error that many Microsoft Edge users have reported encountering. The good news is that users can fix […]