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Web Hosting News - Archive for March 2009

	31 March 2009 Joomla downloads pass 9m mark
	More than nine million downloads of the Joomla platform have been recorded to date, it has emerged.
	31 March 2009 European firms 'looking to IT process automation'
	IT process automation is one initiative that European companies are considering to save money during the downturn, it has been found.
	31 March 2009 Magento 1.3.0 launched
	Version 1.3.0 of the Magento platform has been made available for download.
	31 March 2009 Email non-responses 'may point to value issues'
	Marketers should consider whether their campaigns hold any value for subscribers who seem to ignore their promotional emails, it has been advised.
	30 March 2009 Pingdom offers uptime chart for web hosting users
	Pingdom has developed a 'cheat sheet' to help web hosting users convert uptime percentages to downtime.
	30 March 2009 Google helps web hosts to provide marketing services to customers
	An expanded version of Google Services for Websites could help members of the web hosting community provide marketing services.
	26 March 2009 SMEs look to IT investment to beat the downturn
	Small businesses are increasingly looking to investments in IT to boost their bottom line during the recession, according to a new Microsoft survey.
	26 March 2009 'Look at web hosting to improve SEO'
	E-commerce businesses have been advised to ensure their web hosting package can perform the basics to help them improve their search engine optimisation.
	25 March 2009 Domain names 'do not need keywords for SEO success'
	Website owners do not have to acquire domain names containing popular keywords in order to boost their search engine rankings, it has been suggested.
	25 March 2009 Web hosting firms get to grips with IE8
	Web hosting providers are having to adapt their operations to accommodate the release of the latest version of Internet Explorer, it has been reported.
	25 March 2009 WordPress among most reliable blogging platforms
	WordPress has been named as one of the top three blogging platforms in terms of reliability.
	24 March 2009 Blogging on the rise among businesses
	A growing number of businesses are turning to blogs as part of their online marketing initiatives, according to a new survey.
	24 March 2009 IP holders urged to enforce their domain name rights
	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.
	24 March 2009 More firms looking to managed services, report says
	New research has suggested that an increasing number of businesses are looking to managed services to help them with their IT security efforts.
	23 March 2009 Poll: Email marketing rated highly in UK
	A new survey has revealed that email marketing is seen as generating sound returns by most UK businesses.
	23 March 2009 Magento launches Twitter Q&A service
	E-commerce platform Magento has launched a service allowing users to ask others questions about the product via Twitter.
	23 March 2009 Domain name company launches .tel iPhone app
	The company behind the new .tel domain name has launched an iPhone application for the management of information hosted by the domain.
	20 March 2009 SEO guide for Magento users launched
	A new guide to Magento search engine optimisation has been launched.
	20 March 2009 Microsoft Web Platform components released
	A number of components of the new Microsoft Web Platform have been launched.
	20 March 2009 Blogs 'can boost e-commerce during the downturn'
	Businesses can enhance their e-commerce offerings during the recession with Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, it has been suggested.
	20 March 2009 Firms offered advice on choosing a web hosting company
	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.
	20 March 2009 SEO guide for WordPress blogs launched
	A new search engine optimisation guide has been launched for those with WordPress blogs.
	20 March 2009 Auction.com sells for $1.7m
	The Auction.com domain name has been sold for $1.7 million (£1.2 million) to a property auction company.
	18 March 2009 New .tel domains 'will make info more search-friendly'
	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.
	18 March 2009 Directories 'can help to promote WordPress blogs'
	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.
	17 March 2009 WIPO reveals record cybersquatting numbers for 2008
	Instances of domain name cybersquatting reached a record high in 2008, it has been revealed.
	17 March 2009 Global web traffic continues to grow
	Worldwide web traffic continued to grow in 2008, according to new figures from the AT Internet Institute.
	17 March 2009 Report: Using analytics can boost email marketing returns
	Web analytics can help businesses to significantly boost their email marketing returns, according to a new study.
	16 March 2009 Environmental domain names 'are a good idea'
	An initiative to launch a top-level domain for environmental websites and companies has been praised by BusinessGreen.com.
	16 March 2009 Microsoft-IIS makes gains in March server survey
	Microsoft-IIS has made significant gains in server share during March, according to new Netcraft figures.
	16 March 2009 SaaS 'to be used more for online back-up'
	Businesses will increasingly use software-as-a-service technologies for online back-up purposes, it has been predicted.
	13 March 2009 Joomla 'must not be ignored'
	Website owners should not overlook the potential offered by Joomla when looking for a new content management system, according to one writer.
	13 March 2009 Linux server usage 'on the rise'
	Most IT managers expect to rely more on Linux servers this year, according to a new survey.
	12 March 2009 New data feed extension unveiled for Magento
	A new extension for the Magento platform enabling the creation of high quality data feeds has been launched.
	12 March 2009 US domain dispute trends revealed
	New statistics have revealed that the majority of domain name disputes in the US involved top domains such as .com and .org last year.
	12 March 2009 CMS platforms 'offer numerous benefits'
	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.
	11 March 2009 Microsoft exec hints at future Windows Server innovations
	Firms may soon be able to use Windows Server to provide virtualised applications through the internet, according to a Microsoft executive.
	11 March 2009 Welcome email marketing 'could be improved'
	Emails welcoming users to a marketing list could be used more effectively by businesses, it has been suggested.
	11 March 2009 Data 'should be backed up from desktops and servers'
	Businesses must make sure they back up data from both their desktops and servers, an expert has advised.
	11 March 2009 Joomla 'favoured by small firms'
	Joomla is something of a favourite among small businesses and individuals, it has been suggested.
	10 March 2009 Magento praised for innovation
	Those looking for an open source e-commerce platform may be interested in Magento's "innovative" functionality and design, it has been suggested.
	10 March 2009 ICANN addresses trademark issues for new gTLDs
	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.
	10 March 2009 How home businesses can get started with the web
	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.
	9 March 2009 Domain name cybersquatting on the rise
	A new report has revealed that instances of domain name cybersquatting are continuing to rise globally.
	9 March 2009 Al Gore declares support for .eco domain name
	Former US vice-president Al Gore is supporting efforts to launch a new .eco domain for environmental websites.
	9 March 2009 Joomla 'good for multi-site management'
	Joomla can be a useful platform when it comes to using content management systems to administer multiple sites, it has been suggested.
	9 March 2009 Blogs 'can boost e-commerce sites'
	Retailers should consider adding a blog to their e-commerce operations to improve their online presence, it has been suggested.
	9 March 2009 Toys R Us buys toys.com domain name for Â£3.6m
	Retailer Toys R Us has purchased the toys.com domain name for $5.1 million (£3.6 million), it has emerged.
	6 March 2009 Microsoft to unveil new tools for web hosting companies
	Microsoft will announce a number of new initiatives for web hosting firms at this week's Microsoft Hosting Summit 2009.
	6 March 2009 Expert: New gTLDs good for consumers
	A new report has suggested that the new generic top-level domain names will offer significant benefits for consumers.
	6 March 2009 SMEs 'should be paranoid about data backup'
	Small and medium-sized businesses need to prioritise the backup of their data if they are to ensure continuous operations, it has been suggested.
	4 March 2009 Magento gets another update
	A new version of Magento has followed hot on the heels of last week's update.
	4 March 2009 Search marketers 'should look out for domain name advances'
	Search engine marketers should ensure they keep a lookout for advances in the domain name sector, according to one lawyer.
	4 March 2009 First two-character .mobi domain assigned
	The first two-character .mobi domain name has been allocated to a US bank, it has been announced.
	3 March 2009 Canonical 'should get praise for new cloud focus'
	Canonical should be praised rather than criticised for looking to move its Linux Ubuntu platform into the cloud, it has been claimed.
	3 March 2009 Technology 'could help firms to boost recession marketing'
	Technology may play a role in enhancing marketing campaigns during the downturn, it has been suggested.
	3 March 2009 Plug-ins, Twitter advised for WordPress promotion
	Bloggers using WordPress should take advantage of plug-ins and Twitter to drive traffic to their websites, it has been advised.
	3 March 2009 Email marketing to be fifth biggest focus in 2009
	Email marketing is the fifth most popular channel for businesses to focus on this year, according to a new survey.
	2 March 2009 HP remains number one for server shipments
	New figures show that HP retained its position at the top of the server shipment rankings during the fourth quarter of 2008.