By Joanna Fletcher
What ever happened to the revolutionary floating data center that won Time Magazine's most innovative invention for 2008 for Google? This fascinating patent was filed two years ago — so will Google be dominating the waves any time soon? (more…)
By Debbie Everson
2009 saw a lot of exciting changes and additions to the world of online marketing and search engine optimization. Some important events that took place were the launch of Bing, announcement of Google Caffeine and the merger of Yahoo and Microsoft search. 2010 will see real time Web emerging which will become more popular than the traditional methods of optimization.
Following is the list of pointers to get your Web site on top, reach out to potential customers and ensure brand visibility in 2010. (more…)
By Gail Seymour
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync is the part of Exchange Server that enables users to synchronize contacts, email, calendars and tasks between the server and compatible mobile devices. It enables users to connect to the same mailbox on their mobile and PC and have information on either device update the other. Users can also use Outlook Web Access to connect to the mailbox via any Internet enable device with browsing capability. (more…)
By Joanna Fletcher
It's truly a horrible moment when you lose your cell phone or your hard drive crashes. There's the device itself, which is not an inconsiderable investment, but the real loss is the contact information stored within that device. Contact information is one of those things that builds up slowly into an invaluable resource. (more…)
By Monique Martin
Lean and mean isn’t just the smart way to run a business, it’s the smart way to run a Web site. The more cluttered and bloated your code, the slower your site, and the less attractive it is to both users and Googlebot. Luckily, Google has some tools that can help. Google’s Webmaster Tools gives you insight into where your site is bogging down and how to clean it up. (more…)
By Janet Attard
How do you come up with a great business idea? And, how do you grow that business in a slow economy?
Ask Morris Tabush those questions, and he’ll tell you one answer is to solve a problem you, yourself, have and then sell that solution to others who have the problem, too. (more…)
By Joanna Fletcher
Just as Google has become a first point of call when searching for information on the Internet, Wikipedia has become a trusted name for information. It is aggressively current because anyone can update it; and it can be a serious business liability for the same reason. (more…)
By Samantha Gluck
Small businesses are especially vulnerable to intrusions and security breaches from outside their local area networks via the Internet. Hackers know that small businesses are on tight budgets and often do not have high-level security systems in place. In many instances, a firewall may not provide the level of security necessary to prevent or detect an attack. (more…)
By Meredith Barnhill
Web hosting can require a lot of resources, particularly in energy costs. Not only does this increase emissions by energy companies, but it also takes a considerable amount of energy off the public grid. The Internet industries' environmental footprint is growing at an estimated 10 percent every year due to rising demands. To reduce the impact on the environment, Web hosting companies are finding ways to "go green." (more…)
By Winmark Business Solutions
Text ads are the most popular format for Internet advertising. They are easy-to-create, offer good click-thru rates and contribute to your company's unaided brand awareness. Although less immediate than click-thrus, unaided brand awareness is important to marketers because it contributes to future sales when Web surfers remember their ads. (more…)