Posts by Lance
Is your website really secure?
The fastest way to get your email address added to spam lists is to have it intercepted by someone ‘sniffing’ insecure web data traffic.Website security comes with so much jargon it is often left to chance in the hope those hosting/looking after your site will be your defence against foul.First; consider your own circumstance:Does your…
Read MoreWhy you will love the person who told you to backup your files
As if lightning can’t strike twice another client has just found (luckily) the value of having data files backed up and why they loved heeding lessons learned by others.The cost was a couple hundred dollars by the time they factored in the specialist help. A paltry cost given what they now have.Everything had been going…
Read MoreBackup backup backup
Three words you hear time and time and time again. Such a cliché and yet we all know its importance. Here is where I pulled myself from an embarrassing situation – thanks to a backup I found safe on my remote drive.Unfortunately during a shutdown/startup I had an audio file corrupted that I was working…
Read MoreWhat to do when you get a computer virus
Today revealed a client with the CrypotoWall 3.0 virus on their computer.Computer viruses are real and a timely reminder on steps we should all have in place to safeguard against the attempts of others to interfere with our setup.It’s a necessary reality and in many ways an excellent way of ensuring we treat our data…
Read MoreThe #1 top-tip when installing software
We’ve all faced the dilemma, and sometimes it’s even out of frustration – to install a new piece of software so we can just get on with it. Along with that is a #1 golden rule that for a few seconds of attention will frequently save you hours of heartache later – especially if you…
Read MoreStaying ahead of the scammers
It may seem a little alarmist yet history proves daily the website that rests is the one that gets put to rest. Aside from being buried in the ever growing internet ‘noise’ the ever growing scammer/hacker trends require pro-active steps to keep your web presence safe.Aside from back-door Content Management System (CMS) access and bolted-door…
Read MoreThe 12 Website MUST Haves
Here are 12 items a website MUST have if it is to be of use to your target market. A domain name people remember – Your website name has to be as short as possible and as easy to spell as possible. Make it easy for your visitors! Mobile capable – You might be shocked…
Read MoreDone-for-you-websites
Here is what’s contained in our done-for-you website solution If you’re starting out or run a small website this email will give you a basic outline on the prime services we include in our done-for-you website package, where you provide the basic site contents (copy), images, branding, colour palette and any specifics you need included.…
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