Tips, by First Wave
Welcome to the First Wave blog, here you will find helpful tips, answers to frequently asked questions and pertinent information that has been gleaned from the web. We update it often, and this is a searchable area, where you can pull information on many topics. For more information please contact First Wave.
Lynn Riel – Van Bolderen
Owner First Wave Website Management Ltd.
What is reCAPTCHA? Webform Security
Do you have web forms? You should know what reCAPTCHA is. The primary goal of reCAPTCHA is to provide a practical and effective means of website security by leveraging human cognitive abilities to defeat automated bots. It is an excellent security tool to keep your...
What is Google Follow? How can my business benefit from it? Is it good for organic search engine optimization SEO? YES!
Last year, Google began significant changes in how businesses are listed, shifting from old systems to new ones. These updates affect many businesses globally and are rolled out gradually. At First Wave, we closely monitor these changes and deadlines to keep our...
Gmail: Ungroup or Group Email Threads by Turning Conversation View On and Off
Whether you want threads on or off this is a great overview of how conversation email settings work and how to adjust them to your liking. Check out this very simple, short, to the point, excellently presented video below....
Tips on How to Organize Your Gmail and Outlook Inboxes
Below are some great videos about organizing and keeping your Gmail and Outlook inboxes clean and clutter free. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLdHnWLbn4A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqv3Ea1K6MU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DTI-9DnV_g #gmail #outlook #inbox...
2024 Google Business Profile Setup. Note about BING Places for Business and Apple Business Connect. You should create them all.
There is so much new here, check out these videos on how to set up yours. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNqIt7n0D1A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U71txGAumVE https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z9bx3HOoYSs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qio1E7FW6ek
Sharing Folders on Google Drive
Often our customers have google drive and want to share information with us. Here are some short tutorials on how to go about doing that. It can be a real timesaver and email bandwidth saver too 🙂 The first video is a bit newer but they are both helpful, short and to...
Google Profile, Google my Business (GMB) Posting
Below are some great videos showing you how to update your business google listing and offering information on those updates. First Wave Website Management Ltd. does offer this service exclusively to our hosting customers, there are many price points and packages...
How to Setup a YouTube Channel and Upload Your First Video
Below are some great videos on how to create a new YouTube channel using a Gmail account, and how to post your first YouTube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmwCSZeGAII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEqKzEUYv-Q #youtube #howto Contact Us: First Wave – Website...
How to link your Facebook Business & Instagram Accounts to share Meta Business Suite
Excellent Video Below on Connecting Facebook Business and Instagram Profiles In this video the creator gives excellent instructions on how to do this. And he shows how to link the accounts on both mobile and desktop, plus he does mention some pitfalls you can run...
Why should I regularly check my online forms?
By checking your online forms regularly (once or twice a month), you can proactively address issues, enhance user experience, and ensure that your website functions optimally to achieve your business goals. Regularly checking your online forms is essential for several...
