• Guidance on creating accessible content

    Creating content for the web that is accessible to all is something that should always be considered at the inception of the content. You should think about the user, and how they will primarily consume it. You should then think about alternative methods to consume it. We call this “Read,…

  • The Pre-flight Phase: The Final Countdown to Your Website Launch

    In the world of website development, the final step before launching a new website is often referred to as the “Pre-flight” phase. This crucial stage is the last opportunity to make final changes, conduct checks, and ensure everything is in order before the website goes public. It’s the moment when…

  • How to prepare a successful Merge Request

    If you have Git Mirroring enabled on your HappyPress subscription, then you can submit your own code for review. When successful, your code will be deployed to the production servers. This article outlines what you should do to create a Merge Request that we will accept. We’re here to maintain…

  • Adding a cookie banner without a Cookie Management Platform

    Cookie Management Platforms (CMPs) take the hassle out of understanding the cookies used on your websites and offer systems of obtaining consent. We recommend OneTrust, and have a guide for basic integration. But CMPs come at a cost. If you run multiple websites, they can be expensive. You can create…

  • What is a Customer Success Manager?

    The customer experience is central to the success of SMILE. We succeed, when they succeed. And that experience doesn’t stop once we’ve closed a deal, or won a project. We must continue to demonstrate to our clients, that our products and services are valuable. Whether we succeed or fail is…

  • What is Git Mirroring?

    Git Mirroring is an additional service offered by HappyPress allowing you to contribute external changes to your website, with deployment support from SMILEs engineers.

  • Leaving Evolve

    Leaving Evolve, you’ll be losing access to: Priority Access to our team Guaranteed monthly availability to our team The lowest cost per hour that we offer Monthly check-ins with our experts for planning and analysis Asana access At the end of your subscription (if you don’t renew): You’ll lose your…

  • How to require data capture before viewing a post

    You may wish to restrict access to a post to only those who have completed a data capture form. A practical example can be found on the SMILE website. We publish roundups from our webinars which include a recording, slides, links, questions etc. But we require that you be signed…

  • Using the SMILE Logo

    If you’re working with or featuring SMILE, you may want to use our logo. Here you can download some web-ready versions. There are 4 different pre-approved versions available. Higher-resolution versions in a variety of formats are available on request. Please respect the boundaries and padding added into these files. You…

  • Things to consider when leaving HappyPress

    In moving provider there are some things you will lose in addition to the obvious changes in responsibility for hosting: You will lose access to SMILE support (and the associated SLA) for advice or help with your website. These channels include: Live Chat Email Ticketed Service Desk SMS Telephone support Your…