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How a 1970s Manual Shaped Our Website Design

How a 1970s Manual Shaped Our Website Design

If you have landed on the Meridian Press homepage, you might have noticed it doesn't look like your typical tech agency website. There are no abstract blue gradients or stock photos of people shaking hands in glass meeting rooms. Instead, there is a bold, industrial red background and a grainy, grey machine.

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Why You Won't Find a Cookie Banner on This Website

Why You Won't Find a Cookie Banner on This Website

We’ve all done it. You land on a new website, and before you can read a single headline, the screen goes dark. A giant pop-up slides into view, demanding you "ACCEPT ALL," "MANAGE PREFERENCES," or read a 4,000-word legal document just to find a phone number.

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Choosing a domain name

Choosing a domain name

Your domain name is important, but probably not as important as you think. The perfect domain won't make your business successful, and a less-than-perfect one won't break it...

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Web hosting basics

Web hosting basics

Hosting is where your website lives on the internet. Think of it like renting space on a computer that's always connected, always on, and accessible to anyone who visits your domain name. Here's what you need to know.

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