Why Website Security is Important for Your Business


Why Website Security is Important for Your Business

Two years ago, Google announced that more than 50 million websites worldwide are infected with malicious code. Last year, there was a 212% increase in that number. What does that mean? It means your website has to protect itself. Did you know that another site can infect yours and make it vulnerable to attack?

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Successful Social Media Marketing Requires Strategy

Successful Social Media Marketing Requires Strategy

No one can deny that social media is one of the best ways to market your business to the world. Unfortunately, chances are good that your competitors probably know this as well.

So, how do you find your way through the tangle of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and all the other social media platforms that are out there? It takes a lot of strategic planning to become a major player in the social media marketing world.

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Common Web Hosting Definitions and What They Mean

Starting a web-based business means running into technical terms that aren’t always explained well: server types, content management systems, performance metrics, and the features that separate one hosting plan from another. This glossary defines the web hosting terms you’ll see most often, grouped into hosting types, hosting features, and hosting software, so you can read a plan’s specs and decide what actually fits your site.

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Best Practices for Social Media Marketing in the Upcoming Year

Best Practices for Social Media Marketing in the Upcoming Year

These days, having a strong social media presence is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. According to research, 40% of young adults follow their favorite brands via social media. One in four of those users follows a brand from which they might make a purchase. With numbers like that, you just can’t afford to miss out.

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Your Website Speed Matters This Holiday Season


Your Website Speed Matters This Holiday Season

The holiday rush is nearly upon us. Have you ensured that your site is up-to-speed and ready to face the biggest shopping season of the year? Speed and reliability are essential parts of a successful eCommerce site. As more and more people shop online, and do so from mobile devices all over the world, it’s imperative that you make your site as efficient as possible.

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Blogging is the Key to Influencer Marketing


Blogging is the Key to Influencer Marketing

You may have heard the term “influencer marketing” and wondered what it meant. Influencer marketing is a type of marketing that uses key leaders to drive a brand message to a larger audience. Those key leaders have a large amount of “influence” on their fans following on social media and blog. It builds a bridge of trust with people who might otherwise not consider your brand or product.

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How Secure is Your Website

There’s an old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This goes for websites as well. Do you know just how strong and secure your website truly is?

There are several things you can do to make sure that your website is as secure as possible. Many small businesses report that their websites get attacked a few times every single day. Hackers are poking and prodding their defenses looking for any opening that will give them a foothold to do some serious damage.

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