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How to Protect Against Brute Bot Attacks

April 24, 2013 By

WordPress website security measures again Botnets

Brute Bot attacks again WordPress websites.In recent weeks, news has started to circulate about ongoing attacks against WordPress sites using a Botnet – a network of virus or malware infested computers. Basically, a hacker or group of hackers is using computers they have already infiltrated to crack passwords into WordPress websites around the globe. Being as there are more than 150 million such websites, it is an extensive effort.

There are quite a few articles written on this topic. This one in particular goes into great depth on what the attack means, how you can make it harder for your site to be hijacked, and what weaknesses those individuals are looking for [Read more...]

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The True Cost of Website Design

April 20, 2013 By

Web Design – or – Website Marketing Development?

Website Marketing PlanI’m often asked what it costs to have a website developed and built. It’s a fair question, but also a very broad one. It’s easy to associate the cost of website design and development to marketing – that this is just a tool you will use to drive prospects to your products or services.

But a website is more than just another marketing tool. It’s a part of the company the same as your brick and mortar location or any one of your products. [Read more...]

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The Missed Opportunities of Online Business Listings

April 10, 2013 By

Missed Directory Listing Opportunities:

Local Business DirectoriesAsk any small business owner whether they’d like to get more web traffic through higher search rankings and the answer will be simple – “of course!”

But, when it comes to how they will do this, most small businesses don’t know where to start. Technology and the value of high rankings online have become a regular concern for nearly 85% of small business owners according to a recent survey, [Read more...]

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Responsive Websites Done Right

March 18, 2013 By

What Is Responsive Web Design?

Responsive web design work in Portland.Responsive web design is a phrase you see being thrown around a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Why is it so important and what kind of impact can it have for your website if implemented properly?

In short, a responsive web design is one that automatically adjusts various components based on the size and type of device being used by the visitor. Meaning someone viewing your website on a desktop computer will see and experience the same website that someone using an iPhone or iPad will. [Read more...]

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