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Internet Security
Own Your Own Domain Name
Last week we talked about the necessity of trust between clients and their Web firms. While it’s essential that you be able to trust your Web provider, there is still one area where we always recommend that the client retain complete control and ownership. That is in the registration of your domain name. (example: www.mwdwebdenver.com)… Read more
Count On It
There is trust involved in any kind of transaction. When you buy something online, you trust that the vendor will fulfill your order promptly and accurately. Say you ordered a purple, XL size shirt: you trust that the shirt you receive will be both purple and size XL. You also trust that your credit card… Read more
Your Web Site’s Immune System
Flu season is nearly upon us, and with that come the ubiquitous GET YOUR FLU SHOTS HERE TODAY! signs at your local grocery store and pharmacy. And let’s not forget the age-old “wash your hands” advice, or the more recent suggestion to sneeze into your elbow or down your shirt, to prevent getting your hands… Read more
Hackers Happen – Minimize Your Risk
Internet giant GoDaddy experienced a massive outage on Monday this week. The site itself, as well as several million sites who use their hosting, were down for a period of hours. GD maintains that the problems were purely internal and not caused by an outside attack. A Twitter user purporting to be the leader of… Read more
Don’t Leave Your Site Open to Hackers!
An out-of-date WordPress site is an open door to hackers. If you want to keep your site from becoming a hive of viruses, trojan horses, and all sorts of other nastiness, read on. Many times, when the Automattic team releases a new version of WordPress, it’s due chiefly to a security fix. You see this frequently… Read more