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Internet Security
Safe and Secure
By now we’ve seen that there’s a lot that goes into getting an e-commerce store online. And we’ve only just started scratching the surface! Before we close the book on this crash course, there’s one more thing we have left to address: the security of your payment processing system. Anyone who places an order on… Read more
Oil Changes for Your Web Site
Last week we painted a word picture comparing a Web site to a car. You can drive your site well enough if it’s built on a content management system, but most business owners (like car owners) lack the technical know-how to handle the required upkeep. Oil changes, tune-ups, tire rotations, all those little things that… Read more
You’re Not Too Small to Fight Back
Last week we noted that small business Web sites are more and more often coming under attack. This week, a look at the objectives these hackers have, and ways to fight back. There are three main strategies the hackers are pursuing: going after customer data, credit card details, and bank account information (especially on e-commerce… Read more
You’re Not Too Small to Be Targeted
Hello, small business owners! Do you think that, because you’re small, no one’s ever going to hack your site? Think again. The reality is that your small size makes you even more likely to be attacked. According to a recent report by Symantec (the company behind Norton Anti-Virus and other security products), targeted attacks rose… Read more
Calling for Backup
Last week we looked at the benefits, indeed the necessity, of making regular backups of your site. This week we cover some more detailed advice on the whens and hows involved. Where Should I Keep My Backups? There are three basic choices for where you might store your backed-up site; some are better than others:… Read more
Beep… Beep… Beep… Look Out, He’s Backing Up!
It’s Sunday night. All is quiet on the Web front. Your site is humming along, bringing you business and making you money. But then suddenly, your business partner calls in a panic. The site is down, and no one can place any orders. Your customers are going elsewhere, and your business is losing thousands of… Read more
Spam Be Gone!
Over the past three weeks we’ve seen a lot of examples of what a spam comment looks like. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they generally have one or more of these traits in common: Links to suspicious-looking sites Generic commentary that may or may not have anything to do with your post… Read more
Spam Hunting
The last two weeks we’ve dealt with the whys and wherefores of blog comment spam, and some common tactics those sneaky little devils use to try and get themselves published on your blog. For a refresher, visit the Spam Post Part 1 and Spam Post Part 2. This week, we have a continued look at… Read more
How to Recognize a Spam Comment From Quite a Long Way Away
Last week we took a look at the logic behind why people (and robots) leave spam comments on blog posts. This week we take a look at some common red flags that will tip you off to a spam comment, even if it looks legitimate on the surface. Why take the time to do this?… Read more
Spam on Your Blog!
By now you’re blogging regularly on your business site. Right? Of course right! Now that you are, you’ll be getting comments on your blog. Hopefully those comments form a useful discussion, coming from people who are genuinely interested in what you’re saying. Alas, not all comments are from legitimate readers of your wonderful content. Especially… Read more