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What is GDPR and how it will affect your website?

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On 02/11/2018
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General Data Protection Regulation is a set of rules that applies to organisations in all EU member-states and has implications for businesses and individuals across Europe, and beyond.

Within the framework of the new general data protection regulations (GDPR), the emyspot team has made some important changes regarding the personal data of the entire emyspot community.

Google Maps API: Payment charges for third-party applications

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On 22/07/2018
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Following the launch of Google Maps Platform and changes to its products, Google has announced its developments for Maps service for professionals, as well as an application of pricing based on Javascript API "calls" effective since 16th of July 2018.

Since 11th June, Google has been implementing this plan by making Google Maps API only accessible to application developers and publishers that have activated credit card billing and have an API key.

If you use this service on your website, to display a map or a route, then you are affected by this change.

HTTPS required to use PayPal

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On 02/07/2018
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If you use the PayPal feature to sell online through your website, some developments are to be expected due to a major change at PayPal.
In fact, PayPal will require its users to have an SSL certificate to continue using its online payment services. And this change is effective since 30th June 2018.

Google My Business: New options to optimize your Local SEO

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On 26/06/2018
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Google My Business is Google's dedicated tool for the local positioning of businesses. You can use it to provide your customers with information about your business directly from Google and Maps or on Google+ via a description page.

As with all the services of the Californian brand, it is continuing to evolve. My Business has diversified and now offers new functions which can enhance your company's description page.

The changes offered to My Business Users include writing and editing an activity description and displaying a list of services.

SSL this Spring for a reduced price!

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On 26/05/2017
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Still need to get SSL certification on your website? We have good news, emyspot is offering a special deal to get your website up to SSL security. An SSL connection has become the new standard in website creation.

Google and Firefox decide "everything" is unsafe

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On 21/03/2017
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We have been warning you since early 2016 that SSL security and HTTPS encryption was a must. The day has now come where Google and Firefox are marking websites as unsafe if you do not have an HTTPS encryption. emyspot has given you all the tools to ensure that your website is secure and displays as safe when you have subscribed to the domain name subscription and the pack SSL. And we strongly encourage you to invest as changes are coming fast and hard.

Chrome and Firefox prompt you to have https

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On 06/02/2017
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Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, the two web giants have announced that they have started tagging sites as "unsafe" if they are not in HTTPS.

A new year for excellence: A newsletter dedicated to improving your website

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On 28/12/2016
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The end of a surprising year is upon us. Start the New Year with a fresh resolution towards excellence. Each day of January get an idea to improve your website explained by the emyspot team straight to your inbox. Enjoy the preview below.

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VersionPLUS Giveaway! Participate now and win

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On 26/08/2016
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Let’s start this year off right. No the year didn’t start the 1st of January contrary to common belief ;) Here at emyspot we wanted to do a giveaway as Hanna, our wonderful intern, will be leaving us at the end of the month, and she wanted to leave off her year with giveaway. Of course, we said yes!

Attention Google map users get your API Key now!

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On 18/07/2016
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After Google Maps has changed their Terms of Sale, you will now need to indicate an API key in order to display Google maps on your site. Let's see how easy it is to integrate your API key and help your site visitors find out where you are with all the advantages of Google maps !