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How to add an “Add to calendar” button to a website or email
Technology • 6 min read

How to add an “Add to calendar” button to a website or email

An .ics file can work as a simple “Add to calendar” button on a website, in a newsletter, or in a confirmation email. Create the event, upload the file, and link to it.

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How to create an .ics file and send a calendar invitation
Technology • 6 min read

How to create an .ics file and send a calendar invitation

An .ics file lets you send a meeting, webinar, booking, or event so the recipient can save it directly to their own calendar.

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Website launch checklist: 12 things to check before you go live
Technology • 8 min read

Website launch checklist: 12 things to check before you go live

Before you launch a website, check more than the design. Review copy, links, forms, mobile layout, speed, HTTPS, analytics, legal details, and forgotten Lorem Ipsum.

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What is a random string generator for?
Technology • 6 min read

What is a random string generator for?

Random strings are useful for testing, temporary identifiers, tokens, file names, and technical notes. Learn when to use them and when to choose a password or UUID instead.

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URL encoding: why spaces become %20
Technology • 7 min read

URL encoding: why spaces become %20

A URL cannot contain every character as plain text. Learn what percent-encoding is, why a space becomes %20, and when to use a URL encoder.

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