Tag: Physical Location
Vlans
Posted on Jul.01, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
In order to implement VLANs in a network environment, you’ll need a Layer 2 switch that supports them. Almost all switches sold today that are described as “managed” switches provide the ability to make ports members of different VLANs. However, switches that don’t provide any configuration function (such as many basic, lower-end switches) don’t provide the ability to configure VLANs. Almost any Cisco Catalyst switch that you’ll come across today provides the ability to make ports part of different VLANs.
Before [...]
If You Build It, They Will Come?
Posted on Jun.09, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments
Many of you will remember the line from the movie Field of Dreams, “If you build it, they will come.” Many businesses apply this methodology to their business model. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come across this misnomer in dealing with hosting and web design customers. They figure, “I’ve got a website now. The customers will start to buy my stuff. I can wait for the orders to start coming in.” A few months later they call [...]
How To Appear in Googles Local Search Results
Posted on May.14, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments
Google doesn’t only exist at http://google.com/ – Google also has local versions, such as http://google.ca/, http://google.com.au/ and http://google.co.uk/. Each of these has a selection below the query entry field that allows the user to select either ’search the web’ or ’search pages from ‘. If the visitor selects ’search pages from ‘ they will only see results which Google judges as being local to the country in question.
Many webmasters are unaware of what is required to be listed as being [...]
Tracking Your Visitors
Posted on Apr.09, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
Once you’ve got some visitors, the chances are that you want to
know more about them. How many are there? Where are they from?
What web browser do they use? Luckily for you, there are plenty
of ways to find out.
Server Log Analysis
Most web servers keep a log of every file they send, with
information about the request they received. These request
headers contain all the information a user’s web browser sends
to the server when it asks for pages, images or other files. The
information includes [...]
10 Quick Tips – Web Marketing for Trade Show Exhibitors
Posted on Jan.30, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
Are you a stealth exhibitor? One who just shows up, passes
out a few brochures, leaves, and then complains it was a
lousy show. JULIA SAYS – “Wrong! Take the show seriously
and get your moneys worth for your company.”
How will people find you? One of the best ways is to utilize
your web site in simple, creative ways. These are 10 Quick
Web Tips for Trade Show Exhibitors -
1. LIST ALL YOUR SHOWS - Add all shows to your web [...]
How Credible Are You On The Web?
Posted on Jan.27, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
Over 40% of Internet users believe that only half the information on the web is accurate. Government websites are trusted by over 70% of people while fewer than 10% find pages posted by individuals to be credible. These are results from a survey carried out by the Center for the Digital Future of the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California.
The message here is loud and clear: your website has to overcome a lot of suspicion and cynicism. [...]
Web Hosting – A Guide for Beginners
Posted on Oct.11, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
Web Hosting – A Guide for Beginners
So you’re looking to learn about web hosting and what it has to
offer or you may not know much about web hosting? There is no
shame in not knowing this information. Everyone has to start at
the beginning at some point. On that note, lets begin learning
about web hosting.
First off, what is web hosting and how does it work?
Web hosting is the business practice of providing space and
bandwidth on a high-powered computer server that is connected [...]
