When To Use The Public Cloud For Your Business

Proponents of the public cloud tout its reduced cost, ease of use and flexibility as benefits that increasingly make it a must for small and large businesses alike. Small businesses can use the cloud to store and back up business data, to collaborate, to grow in a cost-effective manner and to work remotely. While the public cloud… Continue reading When To Use The Public Cloud For Your Business

Designing and Using A Creative Company Logo

A recognizable logo is key to creating a brand’s reputation. Virtually every major corporation has an easily identifiable logo that consumers come to associate with the company in question. From Target’s bull’s-eye to Starbucks’ green and white siren, logos are a significant part of a marketing strategy that seeks to leave a lasting impression among consumers.… Continue reading Designing and Using A Creative Company Logo

What To Look For In A New Web Hosting Service

Looking for the right website hosting solution can be more frustrating than dining out with rowdy twin toddlers. But finding the right provider to host your site is an important part of building your brand and maintaining momentum in your strategic messaging. Here are some qualities to look for in a web hosting provider that… Continue reading What To Look For In A New Web Hosting Service

How To Avoid Vendor Lock-In

Vendor lock-in occurs when it’s difficult, expensive or impossible to switch from one service provider to another. This problem remains common in cloud computing systems, including email and database hosting. A recent survey found that 35 percent of businesses hesitate to use the cloud because of vendor lock-in. However, companies and consumers struggled with this issue long… Continue reading How To Avoid Vendor Lock-In

6 Competitive Advantages of Drupal

(1) It’s written in PHP PHP is a server-side scripting language that is used by over 244 million websites and 2.1 million web servers. It was created by Rasmus Lerdorf in 1995 and it originally stood for Personal Home Page. It now stands for PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor. A lot has been said about its security, but when… Continue reading 6 Competitive Advantages of Drupal

Mobile and Web Design: A True Partnership

It’s no big secret that web design is changing. The big changes facing web design in the coming years are directly fueled by the types of devices today’s web surfers are using to access sites. According to a recent report by NetMarketShare, as of November 2012 mobile devices accounted for over 10% of all web surfing.… Continue reading Mobile and Web Design: A True Partnership

7 Steps to Build and Manage eCommerce Website and Business

Setting up shop online can help you supplement your current income. It can also help put the bang back into your business. Developing an online website for business purposes can supply you with a long list of benefits that are too numerous to mention. Creating an ecommerce business does require a bit of devotion and… Continue reading 7 Steps to Build and Manage eCommerce Website and Business

10 Online Small Business Tools to Grow Your Business

Regardless of how much of your business comes from the internet most small businesses can help themselves gain new customers and regain old customers by using some simple online tools. In this article we will explore 10 simple tools you can use to help grow your business. 1. Website How is your web presence? Even… Continue reading 10 Online Small Business Tools to Grow Your Business