For any business operating online, one of the first steps is finding a company to host the business’s website. Most companies rely on existing services called “website hosts” to provide server space and features to host a website. In general, this is not a big concern. However, if chosen improperly, a web host can cause nightmares for any business.
As the popularity of cloud computing increases, so do the number of common tasks that the cloud’s resources must support. Likewise, so has the number of tools designed to support such tasks. Since the birth of the personal computer, one of the most powerful capabilities of the technology has been to allow people to work collaboratively on tasks such as document creation and editing, project management and database maintenance.
Developers and regular users alike learned all the key points necessary for online security back in the 1990s, when email first became dangerous, right? Well...maybe not. Recent attacks on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and others have left users exposed to having their accounts hacked into, or worse. Keep reading for an overview of the phenomenon, and some hints for protecting yourself.
Looking for a web host, but can't afford to spend a lot of money? You're not doomed to simply making do; there are many budget web hosts that offer affordable options. But which one is right for you? We're not going to make specific recommendations; we're going to do something better than that. In this article, we'll walk you through a five-step process that will show you how to choose the budget web host that is right for you.
When you stop to think about it, there is something deeply ironic about the fact that one of the biggest sectors of the IT industry – an industry that is supposed to make our working lives so much simpler and faster – is dedicated to protecting it from itself. And with an ever-increasing number and variety of threats to our technology, it should be no surprise that some of those threats should arrive disguised as the very tools that are supposed to provide protection. Keep reading as we take a close look at the fake security industry.
When deciding to build a website, there are many factors that come into play. Aside from the look, feel and content of your site -- which is surely the bulk of the work -- there’s also the tricky issue of obtaining a domain name. In this article we'll discuss the purposes of a domain name, how to acquire one, why you might want to get a premium name, and how and why to use an escrow service. Discuss (1)
When you deal with the world of the web, especially when you do so professionally, it is not at all easy to forget that that you will be facing a bevy of new security challenges. After all, the Internet is a place that was founded on the principle of innovation, and it is highly unlikely that its innovation will stop any time soon. For the most part, the changes that occur are apt to be good things that help to improve sites. Some, on the other hand, turn out to be bad things done to help those trying to engage in illegal, unethical and downright destructive actions against your site.
When you run a website, whether it be an active blog or a large static site, keeping on top of everything can be more than a little bit of a challenge. There are a lot of aspects to be managed if you want your site to be successful. Fortunately, there are plenty of tools out there to make your job a little easier. Discuss (1)
According to Wikipedia, phishing “is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information.” If you are unfamiliar with the epidemic of phishing, it is high time that you educate yourself on the matter. Unfortunately, ignorance will not keep the danger of those who want your information at bay. Rather, if you are not educated about the dangers of phishing, you are even more vulnerable to it than most people. Discuss (1)
Not all web hosting review sites are reliable, as anyone who has tried to find truthful reviews of web hosts has discovered. Clickfire, however, is determined to be different. If you're looking for a web host, and not sure where to turn, keep reading. Clickfire may not recommend one host over another, but they just might give you the information you need to make up your mind.
If you think that the hardest part of getting your web site online will be getting appropriate hosting services, think again. You can find web hosts now that fit every budget and need. Keep reading for a look at the current options.
You’re ready to put your business online. You’ve come up with your web design and content. There's just one more detail you have to take care of, even before choosing a hosting company. That's deciding what kind of hosting you want. There are a number of aspects to this, but there are two options that stand out in stark contrast: Linux and Windows. Discuss (5)
If you are new to the field of web marketing, website design, or search engine optimization, you may have only briefly encountered the term “page rank.” It is time that you become more familiar with the concept, because it is integral to just about any kind of money generation that you will find on the Internet.
If you're considering using Flash on your web site, you'll want to read this article first. Whether you want to go all out with a totally Flash-based site or use it in a more limited way, Flash comes with certain advantages and serious disadvantages. You will want to be aware of the pros and cons to using Flash before you employ it on your web site. Keep reading to learn whether Flash can work for you. Discuss (3)
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