Archive for March 2009

Joomla downloads pass 9m mark

31 March 2009 More than nine million downloads of the Joomla platform have been recorded to date, it has emerged.
European firms 'looking to IT process automation'

31 March 2009 IT process automation is one initiative that European companies are considering to save money during the downturn, it has been found.
Magento 1.3.0 launched

31 March 2009 Version 1.3.0 of the Magento platform has been made available for download.
Email non-responses 'may point to value issues'

31 March 2009 Marketers should consider whether their campaigns hold any value for subscribers who seem to ignore their promotional emails, it has been advised.
Pingdom offers uptime chart for web hosting users

30 March 2009 Pingdom has developed a 'cheat sheet' to help web hosting users convert uptime percentages to downtime.
Google helps web hosts to provide marketing services to customers

30 March 2009 An expanded version of Google Services for Websites could help members of the web hosting community provide marketing services.
SMEs look to IT investment to beat the downturn

26 March 2009 Small businesses are increasingly looking to investments in IT to boost their bottom line during the recession, according to a new Microsoft survey.
'Look at web hosting to improve SEO'

26 March 2009 E-commerce businesses have been advised to ensure their web hosting package can perform the basics to help them improve their search engine optimisation.
Domain names 'do not need keywords for SEO success'

25 March 2009 Website owners do not have to acquire domain names containing popular keywords in order to boost their search engine rankings, it has been suggested.
Web hosting firms get to grips with IE8

25 March 2009 Web hosting providers are having to adapt their operations to accommodate the release of the latest version of Internet Explorer, it has been reported.
WordPress among most reliable blogging platforms

25 March 2009 WordPress has been named as one of the top three blogging platforms in terms of reliability.
Blogging on the rise among businesses

24 March 2009 A growing number of businesses are turning to blogs as part of their online marketing initiatives, according to a new survey.
IP holders urged to enforce their domain name rights

24 March 2009 Companies that have identified and protected their domain name-related intellectual property should not be afraid to enforce their rights should an infringement occur, it has been suggested.
More firms looking to managed services, report says

24 March 2009 New research has suggested that an increasing number of businesses are looking to managed services to help them with their IT security efforts.
Poll: Email marketing rated highly in UK

23 March 2009 A new survey has revealed that email marketing is seen as generating sound returns by most UK businesses.
Magento launches Twitter Q&A service

23 March 2009 E-commerce platform Magento has launched a service allowing users to ask others questions about the product via Twitter.
Domain name company launches .tel iPhone app

23 March 2009 The company behind the new .tel domain name has launched an iPhone application for the management of information hosted by the domain.
SEO guide for Magento users launched

20 March 2009 A new guide to Magento search engine optimisation has been launched.
Microsoft Web Platform components released

20 March 2009 A number of components of the new Microsoft Web Platform have been launched.
Blogs 'can boost e-commerce during the downturn'

20 March 2009 Businesses can enhance their e-commerce offerings during the recession with Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, it has been suggested.
Firms offered advice on choosing a web hosting company

20 March 2009 Businesses looking for reliable web hosting should hunt for companies offering at least 99 per cent uptime and a full satisfaction guarantee, according to one expert.
SEO guide for WordPress blogs launched

20 March 2009 A new search engine optimisation guide has been launched for those with WordPress blogs.
Auction.com sells for $1.7m

20 March 2009 The Auction.com domain name has been sold for $1.7 million (£1.2 million) to a property auction company.
New .tel domains 'will make info more search-friendly'

18 March 2009 The new .tel domain names will help businesses to make their contact information easier to find for those using search engines, it has been suggested.
Directories 'can help to promote WordPress blogs'

18 March 2009 Businesses with a WordPress blog might want to consider submitting their online journal to a blog directory to expand its reach, an expert has suggested.
WIPO reveals record cybersquatting numbers for 2008

17 March 2009 Instances of domain name cybersquatting reached a record high in 2008, it has been revealed.
Global web traffic continues to grow

17 March 2009 Worldwide web traffic continued to grow in 2008, according to new figures from the AT Internet Institute.
Report: Using analytics can boost email marketing returns

17 March 2009 Web analytics can help businesses to significantly boost their email marketing returns, according to a new study.
Environmental domain names 'are a good idea'

16 March 2009 An initiative to launch a top-level domain for environmental websites and companies has been praised by BusinessGreen.com.
Microsoft-IIS makes gains in March server survey

16 March 2009 Microsoft-IIS has made significant gains in server share during March, according to new Netcraft figures.
SaaS 'to be used more for online back-up'

16 March 2009 Businesses will increasingly use software-as-a-service technologies for online back-up purposes, it has been predicted.
Joomla 'must not be ignored'

13 March 2009 Website owners should not overlook the potential offered by Joomla when looking for a new content management system, according to one writer.
Linux server usage 'on the rise'

13 March 2009 Most IT managers expect to rely more on Linux servers this year, according to a new survey.
New data feed extension unveiled for Magento

12 March 2009 A new extension for the Magento platform enabling the creation of high quality data feeds has been launched.
US domain dispute trends revealed

12 March 2009 New statistics have revealed that the majority of domain name disputes in the US involved top domains such as .com and .org last year.
CMS platforms 'offer numerous benefits'

12 March 2009 Those setting up a new website may do well to make use of a content management system instead of using the old-fashioned FTP method, it has been suggested.
Microsoft exec hints at future Windows Server innovations

11 March 2009 Firms may soon be able to use Windows Server to provide virtualised applications through the internet, according to a Microsoft executive.
Welcome email marketing 'could be improved'

11 March 2009 Emails welcoming users to a marketing list could be used more effectively by businesses, it has been suggested.
Data 'should be backed up from desktops and servers'

11 March 2009 Businesses must make sure they back up data from both their desktops and servers, an expert has advised.
Joomla 'favoured by small firms'

11 March 2009 Joomla is something of a favourite among small businesses and individuals, it has been suggested.
Magento praised for innovation

10 March 2009 Those looking for an open source e-commerce platform may be interested in Magento's "innovative" functionality and design, it has been suggested.
ICANN addresses trademark issues for new gTLDs

10 March 2009 The Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers has taken steps to address the issue of trademark protection ahead of the launch of its new generic top-level domains.
How home businesses can get started with the web

10 March 2009 An expert has offered web hosting and domain name advice to those looking to start their own business from home and set up their own website.
Domain name cybersquatting on the rise

9 March 2009 A new report has revealed that instances of domain name cybersquatting are continuing to rise globally.
Al Gore declares support for .eco domain name

9 March 2009 Former US vice-president Al Gore is supporting efforts to launch a new .eco domain for environmental websites.
Joomla 'good for multi-site management'

9 March 2009 Joomla can be a useful platform when it comes to using content management systems to administer multiple sites, it has been suggested.
Blogs 'can boost e-commerce sites'

9 March 2009 Retailers should consider adding a blog to their e-commerce operations to improve their online presence, it has been suggested.
Toys R Us buys toys.com domain name for £3.6m

9 March 2009 Retailer Toys R Us has purchased the toys.com domain name for $5.1 million (£3.6 million), it has emerged.
Microsoft to unveil new tools for web hosting companies

6 March 2009 Microsoft will announce a number of new initiatives for web hosting firms at this week's Microsoft Hosting Summit 2009.
Expert: New gTLDs good for consumers

6 March 2009 A new report has suggested that the new generic top-level domain names will offer significant benefits for consumers.
SMEs 'should be paranoid about data backup'

6 March 2009 Small and medium-sized businesses need to prioritise the backup of their data if they are to ensure continuous operations, it has been suggested.
Magento gets another update

4 March 2009 A new version of Magento has followed hot on the heels of last week's update.
Search marketers 'should look out for domain name advances'

4 March 2009 Search engine marketers should ensure they keep a lookout for advances in the domain name sector, according to one lawyer.
First two-character .mobi domain assigned

4 March 2009 The first two-character .mobi domain name has been allocated to a US bank, it has been announced.
Canonical 'should get praise for new cloud focus'

3 March 2009 Canonical should be praised rather than criticised for looking to move its Linux Ubuntu platform into the cloud, it has been claimed.
Technology 'could help firms to boost recession marketing'

3 March 2009 Technology may play a role in enhancing marketing campaigns during the downturn, it has been suggested.
Plug-ins, Twitter advised for WordPress promotion

3 March 2009 Bloggers using WordPress should take advantage of plug-ins and Twitter to drive traffic to their websites, it has been advised.
Email marketing to be fifth biggest focus in 2009

3 March 2009 Email marketing is the fifth most popular channel for businesses to focus on this year, according to a new survey.
HP remains number one for server shipments

2 March 2009 New figures show that HP retained its position at the top of the server shipment rankings during the fourth quarter of 2008.

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