We have all been hearing the hype about online business–proponents declare that it’s the way of the future; detractors claim that it will never replace brick-and-mortar business…which is reality? The truth falls somewhere in the middle: Online business will never replace brick-and-mortar, but an online presence will be integral to the business model of any successful business. Already, e-commerce revenues are in the billions, and experiencing exponential growth. Any business that wishes to be competitive in this new marketplace–including your business–cannot ignore the power of e-commerce. Read the rest of this entry »

So you’ve decided that you would like to start accepting credit card payments for products and/or services offered on your Web site. Traditionally, you have two basic choices — set up your own merchant account with a bank or sign an agreement with a third-party credit card payment facility. Read the rest of this entry »

Website owners face a unique challenge. Making an email address public to communicate with your visitors also makes that address a magnet for spam. Learn how to minimize your risk and still provide that important email contact. Read the rest of this entry »

Tech support is there to help, right? The reality is, it depends. Learn some common misconceptions about tech support’s responsibilities. Read the rest of this entry »

When you decide that the time is right to get a website online, one of the first things you will require is a web hosting company. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hosting a website is not as easy a task as it may first appear. A little foreknowledge can help both when shopping for a new site, and when administering it once the purchase is made. Read the rest of this entry »

What does it mean to be an ethical web host? And why is this an area in which so many web hosts falter? Keep reading to find out why being an ethical web host makes good business sense. Read the rest of this entry »

Ultimately, the true test of a web host comes from your own experiences with them. Read the rest of this entry »

When a site has outgrown its web host on all counts or when a web host does not keep its promises, moving web hosts becomes imperative. If a web host fails to provide much needed expansion requirements or technical support you need to upgrade to one that can meet your growth needs. Read the rest of this entry »