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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
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
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An out-of-date WordPress site is an open door to hackers.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