How to Set up a Wordpress Blog for your Business CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Aug 09 2011 354 1 Web Development blog domain name web developer web host wordpress If you run a small business or any enterprise for that matter, you need a website. We're well into the 21st century by now and current and future clients and customers expect you to have some kind of web presence. A decade ago, you'd need to hire a web developer to take care of this for you. Thankfully, that's no longer the case and anyone can set up a simple website with a Content Management System. The most popular CMS for blogs and websites is Wordpress. It's easy to install and configure, and the whole process can be accomplished in a few simple steps. Read more ...
Finding Pay Per Click Management Help the Old Fashioned Way CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Jul 12 2011 267 17 Online Marketing Web Development management online search engine pay per click ppc search engine optimization seo Image via Wikipedia The funny thing about pay per click management is that as a service centered on internet-based performance, you might think that using a powerful online search engine would be an effective way to generate a list of worthwhile PPC management firms. They operate on the web, after all; shouldn’t the web be how you find them? But because many excellent PPC management firms generate a lot of their business the old-fashioned way, through networking, personal connections, and references, they don’t always have the best search rankings. This makes firing up your browser and finding the right PPC company for your online marketing needs more difficult. Read more ...
5 Awesome WordPress Plugins Every Blogger Should Have CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Jun 06 2011 575 13 Web Development Wordpress akismet commentluv facebook share tweetmeme video quicktags wordpress WordPress plugins Image via Wikipedia WordPress is blog publishing software that is used by many bloggers due to its features and no cost. One of the features that make WordPress so popular is the plugins features, which allow bloggers to add more functions to their blog for them and their readers to use. Whether you are a new or experienced WordPress blogger, here are 5 awesome WordPress plugins that you should consider adding to your blog. Read more ...
Sensible Hosting CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens May 03 2011 734 3 General Business Web Development hosting sensible hosting website hosting Image via Wikipedia Though there are more than 22,000 website hosting corporations in the United States alone, it is not easy to find the correct website hosting company. It might look easy, but even Google can’t help you. With millions of results, you need to focus your search and find the right company. Read more ...
Web Developers: On Being a Beginner CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Apr 27 2011 362 12 .Net Development Web Development beginner web designers web developers Image via Wikipedia I’ve known many web designers who started giving free service before they made it big. In a profession where everyone (including non-design degree holders) can be a web designer, launching a career to achieve a far-fetched dream always begins with a rough start. It’s hard to break into an industry full of portfolio-armed designers, especially if you’re a beginner. Read more ...
Small Business Owners - Virtual Assistants Offer Biggest Bang for Your Buck CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Apr 26 2011 536 1 Online Marketing Web Development bang for your buck small business owner virtual assistans Image by ShashiBellamkonda via Flickr If you’re a small business owner, you know the value of time and money. Unfortunately, there have probably been times when you’ve experienced a deficit in both areas. Thankfully, with the increasing popularity of the Internet, there are now professionals offering their services as virtual assistants. Small businesses virtual assistants complete much of the same tasks – sometimes even more – as the traditional executive assistant. If you’re new to the concept of virtual assistants for small businesses, you may wonder what value these 21st century professionals will provide your business. Read on to see three of the ways that virtual assistants can provide you the biggest bang for your buck. Read more ...
Is Drupal 7 Better Than Wordpress for Managing Content? CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Apr 09 2011 865 11 Online Marketing Web Development Wordpress content management drupal 7 web development wordpress There has been a constant battle between these two names in the web development industry since the beginning. Each of them has come with different solutions that revolutionized the creation of websites. But the main fact still stands: these are two most liked by users everywhere, and they respond to users’ needs accordingly. Read more ...
4 Tips To Help You Secure The Ideal Contract Job CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Mar 22 2011 1194 4 General Business Web Development contract work contract worker Ideal Contract Job Secure the Ideal Contract Job Secure the Job The decision to work in contract jobs can be a long-term career choice, or a short-term way to secure work. Contract workers are hired to perform a certain job or task, or for a specified period of time. When the terms of engagement are completed, the contract worker is free to pursue other work. This type of arrangement may appeal to people who don’t fit into the typical employee mould, who want more work options during uncertain times, or who just want to be masters of their own destiny. Read more ...
Article Marketing – A Great SEO Strategy CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Feb 18 2011 486 12 Online Marketing Web Development article marketing make money make money online online search engine optimization seo Articles have always been a big part of the world of search engine optimization. This means that whatever you do, you should never ignore them and if you decide to employ article marketing as your link building strategy, you should know a couple of things before you start. In case you don’t want to pay professionals to write the articles for you, you should write them yourself. This can be difficult especially when you have never done it before. Read more ...
Dropbox: A Great Data Backup Alternative CapturedTech - Technology - Patrick Stevens Feb 09 2011 647 6 General Business Web Development backup cloud storage dropbox Gmail blog A recent post on the Gmail blog discussed how to help prepare for a disaster with data on your local computer. The post recommended people backup their important data using Gmail and Google Docs as a measure to keep all important documents safe. However, these alternatives rely on cloud storage and Google services, which many people do not want to rely on in a bad situation. That is why Dropbox is a viable alternative. Read more ...