Archive for July, 2011

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Have a Dropbox account? Backup your WordPress blog to it!

There have been a lot of discussions about Dropbox lately, and their  terms of service and privacy policy updates on July 1st. Not as much because they got worse for consumers, but because people hadn't actually read the terms before. Keeping privacy terms ...

The Twit Cleaner

Twitter is not for broadcasting

A lot (!) of Twitter users treat the social network as a channel to distribute their news and marketing messages. What they don't understand, is that a social network is for interaction, not broadcasting. Enter the Twit Cleaner (first seen on ...

WordPress 3.2.1 released

Wordpress version 3.2.1 was released yesterday, with a few small updates. One issue with server compatibility, in addition to cosmetic changes to the dashboard and the new Twenty Eleven theme. Remember to backup your Wordpress installation before upgrading. If you're uncertain ...

Do you need to be on Google+?

If you have read online news or social media the past week, you've probably come across the news about Google+. Google+ is the new social networking service from Google, available for invitation only until July 31st. A lot of articles discuss ...

5 Tips for Retaining Loyal Employees

Job security is hard to come by these days, and employees know that. This puts employers at an advantage, and also creates a certain amount of tension in the workforce. It seems that it should be all too easy to ...

Good readings about websites for small Businesses

Running a micro or small business is a very specific job. And the same goes for websites for micro and small businesses. There are some specific rules to respect due to the nature of those businesses. Here is compilation of some ...

Do I need a blog on my business website?

1- As a micro or small business owner, my schedule is really tight and I really have to optimize my time. So I wonder if having a blog is necessary on my website? Yes. If your blog is part of your ...

WordPress 3.2 available

The latest version of Wordpress, 3.2, was released yesterday, on USA's Independence Day. Remember to make a backup of your Wordpress installation before upgrading to the latest version of Wordpress. Use the Update function in your Wordpress admin or download from ...

The 8 things to consider before designing a website

No matter the size of your business or its line, in today's internet savvy world every business needs a good website. Content of a website is vital. But a good design can also do a lot for a professional website. ...

The 7 DONTs on your professional website

In order to get a professional looking website, there are a few rules to follow. And some things you should never do! Let’s start with what you should avoid: 1- Huge paragraphs of text on the main site pages When visitors find ...