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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Web Design Trends In 2013

March 5, 2013 By

Seven Web Design Trends of 2013

2012 Web design trends saw a lot of changes in the way people access websites and what they expect from a design. New technology emerged as well, giving designers more powerful tools to create unique and beautiful sites.

Mobile Phone Usage Forcast [Read more...]

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Web Design Trends in 2012

February 4, 2013 By

Eight web design trends of 2012

web design | website trends in 2012It’s fun on occasion to sit and look at what has come before and how that has formed the current designs we’re seeing on new websites – not only for custom sites but with templates and base themes.

How the web looks changes about as often (and to the same extremes) as hairstyles, clothing and the gaudiness of a pair of shoes. So, let’s take a look back at which trends made 2012 unique and how they might continue (or not) into the future.

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Major WordPress Update Around the Corner

December 3, 2012 By

WordPress 3.5 is nearly here.

Portland WordPress 3.5 design help.It’s that time again – every 6 months or so a major WordPress update is released that simultaneously fixes a handful of security and stability issues and advances the platform with new features and upgrades.

I attended an informational meeting a couple days ago and got a first look at some of the admittedly impressive new features on the way in WordPress 3.5, due out December 5th, 2012. Here’s a quick look at what’s on the way: [Read more...]

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What to Read Into a Web Designer’s Testimonials

June 14, 2011 By

Testimonials for Blue Rose Design PDX Looking over different web designers’ sites and testimonials, it would be easy to come away thinking that every single one of us is the best creative person and business mind in the world. After all, it’s right there in print, and dozens of other clients like you have already said so!

Obviously, the high number of samples and testimonials to be found on web designers’ pages means that you have to take each one with at least a little grain of salt. But how much, and what to pay attention to? Here are three quick tips on what to read into any web designer’s former client testimonials:

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WordPress 3 – What’s new?

May 16, 2011 By

(*Note – this article was written about WordPress 3.0.1. – although precautionary steps still apply for any WordPress update) My suggestion – give it a few weeks for the next revision. Why, you ask? With every new release of software there are always a few bugs. Let the pros send in their feedback and wait for the next revised release. Secondarily – waiting a few weeks will give widget and theme providers time to resolve any new conflicts with the software upgrade.

If you must upgrade now I’d suggest that you take a few precautionary steps.

  1. Check with your hosting provider
  2. Backup your site
  3. Disable all plug-ins and widgets

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