Archive for April 2009

Branding 'vital' when choosing domain names

30 April 2009 Branding considerations represent one of the most important factors to bear in mind when choosing a new domain name, according to one expert.
New WordPress plug-in offers multilingual features

30 April 2009 A new plug-in allowing WordPress users to turn the blog platform into a content management system for multilingual sites has been launched.
Swine flu 'could put strain on the internet'

30 April 2009 The recent outbreak of swine flu could lead to extra pressure being put on the internet, it has been claimed.
Wired.com blogs head to WordPress

30 April 2009 Wired.com has moved its blogs to the WordPress platform, it has emerged.
Web popularity 'resulting in high data growth'

30 April 2009 The explosion in the web's popularity for carrying out a variety of tasks is one of the main reasons why the amount of data in existence has grown significantly in recent times, an expert has said.
Microsoft unveils new IT management services

30 April 2009 Microsoft has launched a new range of services and software for managing various IT processes.
Apache Tomcat enterprise edition launched

30 April 2009 SpringSource has announced the launch of an enterprise version of the Apache Tomcat server.
Male web users 'want speedy websites'

30 April 2009 New research has revealed that men are more likely to require websites to have fast response times than women.
Internet 'particularly beneficial in the recession'

30 April 2009 Online marketing is more useful to businesses during a downturn than when the economy is performing well, an expert has stated.
Sub-domains 'can measure print ad effectiveness'

30 April 2009 Retailers that use print ads to drive online traffic may do well to use sub-domains to measure the effectiveness of these ads, according to one expert.
Almost two-thirds of airline sites 'are unreliable'

28 April 2009 New research has suggested that nearly two-thirds of airline websites offer an unacceptable level of uptime.
Microsoft launches BizTalk Server 2009

28 April 2009 Microsoft has announced the launch of the latest version of its BizTalk server product for companies.
Internet demand 'to soar'

28 April 2009 Demand for websites and bandwidth-heavy online services could see a 100 per cent increase this year, it has been suggested.
Data 'becoming more important to businesses'

27 April 2009 Data is becoming increasingly crucial to businesses and as such it is vital they are able to adequately back it up, according to one expert.
Corporate website design standards 'increasing'

27 April 2009 A new report from Investis IQ has highlighted increasing web design standards on corporate sites.
Microsoft hosting most active US sites

24 April 2009 New figures from Netcraft have revealed that Microsoft was responsible for hosting the highest number of active sites in the US during February.
Overhauling expired domain names 'may be best option'

24 April 2009 Those acquiring an expired domain name might benefit the most from overhauling the site attached to it and operating it independently from their main site, an expert has suggested.
WordPress launches comment reply via email feature

24 April 2009 WordPress has launched a new feature allowing users to reply to comments directly from an email.
Businesses urged to enter blog space

23 April 2009 Marketers should consider setting up a blog or taking part in other online journals to ramp up their promotional efforts, according to a new report.
SaaS, cloud computing 'should be considered for data backup'

23 April 2009 Small and medium-sized businesses should think about using software-as-a-service or cloud computing technology as a way of backing up vital data, according to one expert.
Joomla codebase 'worth $9.5m'

23 April 2009 It is likely that the codebase for open source content management system Joomla cost about $9.5 million (£6.5 million) to develop, according to new figures.
VPS praised for cost-effectiveness

22 April 2009 Setting up a virtual private server can help companies to benefit from the capabilities of top-end hardware at a low cost, according to one expert.
Firms 'need to do more to boost data security'

22 April 2009 Many businesses appear to be failing to adequately secure their data, according to a new survey.
Data storage tips for small businesses offered

22 April 2009 Small businesses have been offered advice on best practice data storage procedures.
Good web hosting 'a must' for online business success

21 April 2009 Having a sound web hosting strategy in place is a key element of online success for small businesses, it has been suggested.
WordPress founder says blogging is evolving

21 April 2009 The practice of blogging is starting to change in the wake of the launch of services such as Twitter, according to one of the co-founders of WordPress.
Domain name transfers 'can affect SEO'

21 April 2009 The transfer of domain names between different owners can have an effect on link equity and search optimisation strategies depending on the circumstances, Google has confirmed.
New update for Magento

20 April 2009 Magento users can now download the latest version of the open source platform.
Britain's Got Talent 'should have registered Boyle domains'

20 April 2009 The producers of Britain's Got Talent should have been quick to register domain names relating to star performer Susan Boyle, it has been claimed.
Joomla recommended for Linux users

20 April 2009 Website owners using the Linux platform would do well to use Joomla for their content management needs, it has been suggested.
Dynamic email marketing 'presents opportunities'

17 April 2009 The use of dynamic images within email marketing messages could hold the key to generating urgency and persuading recipients to click through to the retailer's site, it has been suggested.
HP asks ICANN for domain name rule change

17 April 2009 HP has asked the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers to change a rule for its new generic top-level domains so it can register two-character domains.
Data backup 'needed for both big and small problems'

17 April 2009 Businesses need to have a data backup plan in place to cover both major disasters and small everyday problems, it has been advised.
Valuable domain names 'can still be registered'

16 April 2009 It is still possible for businesses and individuals to register valuable domain names that many assume are already taken, it has been claimed.
Magento launches Enterprise Edition

16 April 2009 Magento has launched a new premium version of its e-commerce platform.
WordPress business blogging 'easy and cost-effective'

16 April 2009 Businesses considering setting up a blog may do well to opt for the WordPress platform, according to one expert.
New report offers beginner's tips for Joomla

15 April 2009 A new report written by experienced programmers is offering advice to Joomla users on how to best use the content management system to build their own site.
Poll: Most businesses to increase IT investment

15 April 2009 Many businesses intend to spend more on IT initiatives in the next year, new research has found.
Linux 'to do comparatively well in recession'

15 April 2009 The Linux platform will perform better than its rivals during the downturn, according to a new report from IDC.
Virtual server software market 'growing'

14 April 2009 New research has predicted that the virtual server management software market will expand by 21.3 per cent annually until 2013.
Firms 'should look to charities for email marketing ideas'

14 April 2009 Companies may do well to follow the example of certain charities when it comes to refining their email marketing strategies, it has been suggested.
Agencies look to WordPress for new sites

14 April 2009 A growing number of digital agencies are turning to WordPress as a platform for their new websites, it has emerged.
Microsoft unveils first service pack for SQL Server 2008

9 April 2009 Microsoft has launched the first service pack for its SQL Server 2008 product.
Website numbers on the increase, says Netcraft

9 April 2009 The number of websites on the internet is up by six million compared with last month, according to new figures.
Top tips offered on choosing the best domain name

9 April 2009 There are a number of factors businesses should take into account when choosing a domain name, according to one expert.
Poll: SMEs see web as crucial to operations

8 April 2009 The internet is seen as a crucial tool by most small and medium-sized businesses, a new survey has found.
Expert: Firms must engage in responsible email marketing

8 April 2009 Companies need to consider whether their email marketing strategies are responsible when it comes to consumer trust, according to one expert.
Morgan Stanley reveals love of Linux

8 April 2009 Banking company Morgan Stanley has revealed that it has been relying on Linux as part of its IT processes for the last eight years.
New TLDs 'could boost branding'

7 April 2009 The new top-level domain names to be launched next year could signify one of the biggest branding opportunities for businesses in history, it has been claimed.
Web start-ups 'do not need to spend much on CMS'

7 April 2009 New internet businesses do not need to splash out on expensive content management systems to get the most from their websites, an expert has said.
SMEs 'use a variety of sources in IT research'

7 April 2009 New research has shown that small and medium-sized businesses tend to use a range of sources when looking for information on new IT products.
Google victorious in domain name disputes

6 April 2009 Google has won two international disputes over domain names which it claimed misled internet users.
3m .eu domain names registered

6 April 2009 There are now over three million .eu domain names registered across Europe, according to new figures from the European commission.
Blogs growing in popularity

6 April 2009 New figures from comScore have revealed that blogging sites are becoming more popular among Canadian web users.
Magento 'frees up money for marketing'

6 April 2009 Using a free open source e-commerce platform like Magento can help retailers save money that could be used for other purposes, it has been suggested.
Managed hosting 'a promising technology'

3 April 2009 Managed hosting has been named as one of the most promising technologies to help firms weather the recession and increasingly globalised competition.
Businesses 'should re-assess' hosting provider

3 April 2009 An E-consultancy writer has suggested that businesses may wish to re-assess how much they are paying for web hosting in the current economic climate.
Cloud-based data back-up 'good for remote offices'

2 April 2009 Businesses with remote offices may do well to take advantage of cloud-based data back-up, according to one expert.
Microsoft officially launches new SME server software

2 April 2009 Microsoft has officially launched its new Windows Server 2008 Foundation product for small businesses.
Domain name monitoring 'can cut costs'

2 April 2009 Deploying a brand protection tool to monitor misuse of domain names can hep search marketers to cut costs, it has been suggested.
Google in ventures domain name dispute

1 April 2009 Google has filed a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy over a ventures-related domain containing its own name.
New Microsoft Server product details revealed

1 April 2009 Details of Microsoft's new Server Foundation product for small businesses have emerged, according to eWeek Microsoft Watch.
Magento marks first anniversary

1 April 2009 Magento is celebrating the first anniversary of the first production release of the open source e-commerce platform.

Hosting news

Archive for April 2009