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Acute security vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin
Acute security vulnerability in the Post SMTP plugin: Is your WordPress site affected?
Over 400,000 WordPress websites rely on the popular Post SMTP…

Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG): Does it apply to you?
On June 28, 2025, the Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG) came into force.
Since it implements the EU Directive 2019/882 on the accessibility of…

How a New Website Can Change Everything!
The Website Relaunch of Cross Cult: A Real Gamechanger! Modern design, better performance, and a thoughtful SEO strategy – the numbers speak for…

The Latest Google Core Update: What You Should Know
The latest Google Core Update is here – and it’s significant!

The topics for 2025 (2/3) in design and strategy
It is important to send clear signals. This is particularly true in turbulent times, but also at other times.

The topics for 2025 (1/3) in IT and development
The sea is rough and dark clouds are gathering on the horizon: 2025 will be tough and challenging. What issues and tasks will be important in 2025 and…

TYPO3 v13.4 LTS Release
On October 15, 2024, the latest version TYPO3 v13.4 LTS was released!

What’s Changing with Germany’s New Digital Services Act (DDG)
Germany’s Digital Services Act (Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz, or DDG) significantly changes the regulatory landscape for digital platforms within the…

MIKROTRENDS 2024 - THREE WAYS TO ACHIEVE PERFECTION IN YOUR NEXT DESIGN PROJECT
World Graphic Design Day is a great opportunity to talk about current trends and developments in web design. But are there still such things as…

Unleashing the power of TYPO3 v13.0
An insight into the first sprint release

Google is releasing another major core update in August 2023
Following the core update in March 2023, Google announced another major core update in August that will significantly affect search results.

PIM and the multiverse of product data
If all your product data is stored in different sources within your company...

1,000 tips on how to achieve more growth with AI
The smoke is clearing. A new study shows that many experts now view AI positively. Why is this the case, what are the possible applications, and are…

Important changes to Cookiebot
On July 1, 2023, changes will be made to the free Cookiebot package for new and existing customers.

Oh, dear digital Germany
About opportunities for young people that even the elderly cannot prevent.

Illegal data transfer to the US: Record fine imposed on Meta
The European Union imposes record-breaking fine on Meta

How to get rid of Google Analytics!
Want to integrate a new statistics tool? Here's how!

Google Analytics 4: Adjust by July 1, or opt out completely!
Big Brother from California is sending warning emails to everyone who uses Google Analytics.

The time has finally come – the new TYPO3 release is here, and there's reason to celebrate!
TYPO3 v12.4 LTS release - happy release day!

AI in development
New and groundbreaking, or actually old hat?

Data Protection Day 2023
Every day is Data Protection Day – tips on passwords

TYPO3 – Important security update available!
Security: Update older TYPO3 versions NOW!

Summer clean-up of the website: is everything SEO-optimized?
Tips for using meta descriptions in page descriptions

A spectre is haunting Europe: GA4 and its alternatives
Google has announced that it will permanently discontinue Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023. Users will then have to switch to the new Google…

Why speed is so important
How DIGITAL differs from TRADITIONAL brand communication.

The eternal topic: security!
We constantly remind our clients about security. But why do we do this, and why is it so important that you act quickly?

Tips for your career page: More direct applications via Google
Updated content guidelines and new “DirectApply” markup property on Google

TTDSG: Is Google Analytics now prohibited?
Shortly before Christmas, a data protection conference of independent supervisory authorities updated its guidance—does this mean that the use of…

Cookie banners in 2022 – what you need to know
The past year brought us many new regulations and laws regarding cookies, tracking, and data protection. We have summarized the most important changes…

Cookie banner change you
Just in time for the holiday season, a new law will come into effect on December 1, 2021, which (once again) will turn everything that was previously…

Cookiebot under attack!
The Administrative Court of Wiesbaden has granted an urgent application prohibiting RheinMain University of Applied Sciences from using the…

Hey, ALEXA! The Art of Voice Assistants
“J.A.R.V.I.S.” from Iron Man or “Cortana” from Halo – voice assistants are great! And they offer lots of communication options!

The future of retail
... is not stationary, but everywhere. So long, brick-and-mortar stores? Not necessarily.

FINALLY! Release TYPO3 v11 LTS
What can the new TYPO3 version do? An initial overview...

Cookieless! The future? Definitely!
The big topic of “cookies” is still on everyone's lips. Why?

Accessibility in web design
Methods, checklists, tools, and practical experience at DRIVE for accessible web design, conception, and development