By Buffy Cranford
Whether you specialize in litigation, finances or family law, building your business and solidifying your reputation can be challenging. Even with year-round clientele and referrals, many potential clients are tech savvy and research attorneys using popular law websites. For promoting your business online, the following websites are worth consideration. (more…)
By Samantha Gluck
Adware and spyware have become increasingly aggressive intruders for PCs over the past decade or more. Consumers have fought the intrusions and security breaches with free or retail protection/removal software. However, the problem of adware and spyware has now spilled over into the business community and is affecting entire networks of businesses both large and small. Allowing these programs to invade your PCs and business network not only exposes sensitive data to malicious use, but can slow down computers and entire networks to the point of rendering them useless. (more…)
By Melissa Luther
Google Earth is a popular desktop application that allows users to see the Earth in amazing, 3D detail. Users can fly to their chosen location, then zoom, pan and tilt to view it from all angles. Now some of those same features are available in Maps, via Earth view. (more…)
By Gail Seymour
In this series, we’re looking at the Windows operating system (OS) as a Web hosting platform. In the series overview, we looked at how Windows was developed and at its popularity. We’ve also looked at the scripting languages used on the Windows OS platform for serving Web pages, SQL Server and MSADO database software. In this article, we’re focusing on Microsoft's current position in the Server OS market and its plans for the future. (more…)
By Melissa J Luther
If you’ve been around the Internet for any length of time, you know about the importance of keywords, backlinks and meta tags to search engine optimization efforts. Content and code are not the only things that matter, though. Site speed is also important. (more…)
By Emele Maisy
When it comes to taking, creating and indeed saving images for online use, it can be difficult to know which file format to save in. Not all file formats are suitable for all images, and choosing the wrong one can result in unnecessarily large file sizes. (more…)
By Jen Brister
When you have a small business, it is essential to have a Web site that your customers can consult for new items, prices, business information and more. One of the best ways to monetize your business Web site is to create a retail store that your customers can use to make online purchases from your company. (more…)
By Janet Pieterse
It can come as a bit of a shock to find out that your antivirus program does not remove viruses from your computer. Instead, it puts them into quarantine — which means they are still on your computer! Much as you trust your antivirus program, you may wonder if this is safe. If it is safe, do you have to do anything about these quarantined viruses? (more…)
By Gail Seymour
In this series, we’re looking at the Windows operating system (OS) as a Web hosting platform. In the series overview, we looked at how Windows was developed and at its popularity. We’ve also looked at the scripting languages used on the Windows OS platform for serving Web pages. Later we will look at, Microsoft's current position in the Server OS market and its plans for the future. In this article, we’re focusing on SQL Server and MSADO database software. (more…)
By Buffy Cranford
Whether consumers are purchasing new computer equipment, making dinner reservations for clients, or seeking a new public relations firm, a high percentage take a few minutes and browse online reviews before making a final decision. The power of the online reviewer has increased dramatically with online review Web sites like Yelp, Metromix and PowerReviews. In fact, according to Forrester Research Inc., an independent research company specializing in marketing and technology, over 70 percent of online consumers read online reviews. Now, businesses are seeking innovative marketing methods for motivating customers to write a review. (more…)