Blog commenting – should you or not?
Apparently, my one of my blog’s has attracted a huge Russian following with some thoughtful comments, but more so with comments like these. I have my doubts about the …
Why you should opt for a dedicated server at a data center
First, what are dedicated servers and how do they compare to shared hosting and virtual private server services? Essentially, a dedicated server is a very much like your personal …
Why your business should be value-add
What I mean by value-add is your company’s unique blend of products and services, and how those are perceived by your prospects and clients. You may be the absolute …
Are your visitors turned on or off by your website?
Everywhere you look, there’s advice on what works and what doesn’t work in web design (including coding for SEO). While the intent of websites is to convey information, the …
From shared web hosting to VPS to dedicated servers
Virtual private servers (VPS) – have historically offered some middle ground between shared web hosting services and dedicated hosting services, both in control and cost, but recently the gap in …
Customer Fallout – How Do You Handle Churn?
I’ve thought about this many times even on things not web hosting industry related. Other than poor customer service or repeated outages, I think high customer churn results from …
Beyond Bitcoin
I’ve written a number of times about the perils of ransomware and Bitcoin payments, but as we usher in the New Year, tracking down nefarious activities of cybercriminals is …
eCommerce buying guidelines in 2021
Know, like and trust are terms relative to – sales, and not just in face-to-face meetings with a sales representative, but also on the Internet. Billions of dollars are spent …
Blogging in 2021
My first experience with hyperlinks was ages ago – when I first trained to repair Apple computers in the early 80’s. I thought to myself then, “Can you imagine if …
How Long Will You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution?
New Year resolutions come and go, and some go a lot faster than others, like getting in shape. It just seems that our intentions are always good at the …