Your Domain Name - Keeping It Secure

Dec 19

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

Your domain name and its registration are arguably the most important part of any website. I mean, without a domain name, you don’t have a website - at least not one that people could easily find.
So why would you leave this very important item in the hands of someone who might be unscrupulous or […]

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Broadcast Your Message With Podcasting

Nov 9

Friday, November 9th, 2007 | posted by: Steve Adams

Blogging is a great way to quickly deliver content to an audience but it’s so 2006. If you want to expand your reach beyond the computer-tethered audience of today, podcasting is the way to go.
Podcasting is a method of publishing and distributing audio files throughout the Internet using RSS. It gives publishers […]

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The Myth Of A Guaranteed Search Engine Ranking

Aug 31

Friday, August 31st, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

If you have been involved in the process of hiring a company to design and manage your website, you’ve probably seen the ads Guaranteed #1 Ranking! Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in search engine marketing and website promotion. If anyone tells you different, grab your wallet and run.
Let me explain.
Suppose you sell widgets. You […]

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This Is Not An Invoice

Aug 22

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

It never fails to amaze me the type of mail solicitations that work.
The latest one I received was from a “Payment Processing Center” and included a check for $3.50. Before I ran down to cash this unexpected windfall, I took a closer look at the disclaimer on the back of […]

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Really Simple Syndication…Really

Aug 15

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 | posted by: Steve Adams

Really Simple Syndication or RSS is an XML-based format for digital distribution of content on the web. Think of it as your very own personal news agency reporting the latest news or information on your website or blog. Since 1997, RSS has grown in popularity a great deal and is being used by […]

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Getting The Most From Your Internet Browser

Jul 12

Thursday, July 12th, 2007 | posted by: Steve Adams

Your Internet browser is what enables you to view websites on the Internet. Over time, all browsers will become obsolete – even the best ones. If you are using a Windows based PC, your default browser is probably Internet Explorer. If you are using a Mac, it’s most likely Safari or Firefox. […]

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Blogging For Business

Jun 6

Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

Blogs (web logs) have taken websites into the new era of publishing information. When I first started developing websites, the web was very similar to traditional print media. You put up a website with information for people to read. That was it; it was a one way communication avenue. Today, the […]

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The New Spam

May 15

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

Spammers are some of the most irritating and annoying people on earth. They, along with telemarketers, just have a way rubbing me the wrong way. They waste my time and yours by directing our attention to non-revenue producing tasks.
A recent telephone survey of 1,000 adults by the National Technology Readiness Survey produced by Rockbridge […]

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Cheap Web Hosting Can Cost Plenty

May 15

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

Click here for your free iPod Nano!
I’ve been tempted as you probably have. Although a new iPod Nano runs about $150, the idea of getting something for free appeals to everyone. If you are over the age of 30, you have most likely learned from life experiences that there is nothing for free. […]

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Working On The New Site

May 9

Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 | posted by: Jonathan Clark

After a couple of years with the old site design, we are finally getting the new site up and running. The new site is built around our new management software which we are finding more useful everyday.
Getting all the new content has given me a whole new appreciation for what we ask our […]

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