IStock Photo provides a variety of sizes for you to select from, but which size is right for you and if you are selling images how do you know what size to make them? When browsing IStock photo size options, it becomes rather difficult to understand which sizes are Small Medium or Large, as they [...]
The Importance of Checking Your Website in Multiple Browsers
January 11, 2010 Leave a Comment
Don’t get caught off guard and blow the big pitch! First impressions can be everything – use multiple browsers! First impressions can be everything when you are trying to sell products and services. That’s why it’s so important that you ensure your website looks good to any potential client. For example both Google Chrome and [...]
Don’t Let SEO Kill Your Content!
December 24, 2009 1 Comment
If you have ever read forums about SEO, you will probably have come across complaints of SEO killing content on the internet. What people are referring to in making complaints of this nature is the type of websites that have been set up purely for SEO benefit. You have probably come across such sites, even [...]
How to Escape Google Sandbox
December 23, 2009 Leave a Comment
So what is the Google Sandbox Theory? The Google Sandbox is a filter on the search engine’s algorithm that has a dampening influence on websites. It is a common notion in the industry that the Google Sandbox effect decreases after a certain period of time due to website aging. However this is far from true. Actually, the effects reduce over time not on the basis of website aging, but on link aging.
Key Ingredients to a Website that is top ranked by Search Engines
December 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
Getting your website listed at the top of the search results for a competitive search phrase is a dream for most marketers, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re willing to do what it takes and are consistent with your efforts. This article is going to reveal the techniques you can use to get [...]
Simple Passwords are Simple to Crack
December 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
A client contacted us to ask for help recently. Aparently when people went to his website, anti-virus warnings were poping up. After a few minutes it became clear what had happened; a cialis spammer had hacked into the site, uploaded files and folders and coded a ton of spam junk into each page of the [...]
New Type of Domain Scam from China
November 10, 2009 1 Comment
We recieved this official looking email today, which at first glance, looked legitimate. But upon further review it turns out to be a scam designed to get the recipent to buy the Chinese version of their domain name. So if you get one of these messages, just ignore it. Dear Manager: We are the domain [...]
Domain Extensions by Country
November 9, 2009 1 Comment
Ever wonder why some Web address don’t end in .com, .org, or .edu? Most likely, the Web site is hosted on a server in another country, or, the origin of business is in another country. Here’s a list of different country domain extensions and their corresponding countries sorted alphabetically according to the file extension.
Lost your website? Use the Wayback Machine
October 19, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Internet Archive, is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, they provide free access to researchers, historians, scholars, and the general public. One of their coolest features for webmasters is the Wayback Machine, aptly named for the WABAC machine used by Mr. Peabody [...]
Even Students Can Dress Smart On A Budget
August 30, 2009 Leave a Comment
Running or starting a small business can put a substantial strain on the pocket book, but with a little stewardship your small business can thrive on limited cash flow. Remember not everything needs to be new or brand name. Often with a little bit of research, you can find the supplies, clothing and tools you need at [...]
Stop websites from stealing your images
July 27, 2009 Leave a Comment
I was reviewing my website statistics and noticed a website was referring a lot of traffic, so I clicked on the link and saw it was a political website that looked like mine, and even included my own company logo! Obviously this needed to be stoped, but how? If you use a company like HostGator with [...]
Back Up Your Websites!
May 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
By Jason Saeler Your-Propeller-head.com If there is one point I can’t stress enough, it’s Backup your website! I know you have probably heard this before, but have you heard the horror stories? Recently, I have come across a number of scenarios where my clients have found themselves in a world of hurt. Luckily, none of [...]
Spamhaus is Protecting Internet Networks Worldwide
May 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
The Spamhaus Project is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to track the Internet’s spam operations, to provide dependable realtime anti-spam protection for Internet networks, to work with Law Enforcement Agencies to identify and pursue spammers worldwide, and to lobby governments for effective anti-spam legislation. Founded in 1998, Spamhaus is based in Geneva, Switzerland [...]
Domain Registry of America
May 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
Beware scams to get you to transfer your domain names to another registrar. A great example of this not so ethical practice is Domain Registry of America. Domain Registry of America will send you a written notice of gloom and doom about your impending domain name renewal. The catch is, they probably aren’t your registrar. [...]