Archive for May 2009

WordPress plugins 'can save time for users'

29 May 2009 Many WordPress plugins have proved so popular for their time-saving abilities that they have become a permanent fixture.
Facebook marketing 'needs to be tailored'

29 May 2009 Marketers who want to use Facebook to attract new customers need to be aware of adapting their campaigns to suit their audience.
Sedo advises susanboyle.com price tag of $25,000

29 May 2009 Online domain name auctioneer Sedo has advised a Texan artist to sell her website for $25,000.
Top-Level Domains 'targeted by phishers'

29 May 2009 Top-Level Domains continue to be targeted by phishers, the latest Anti-Phishing Working Group report has revealed.
Slow websites 'push online shoppers to abandon purchases'

29 May 2009 A slow website is just one of the reasons why more than 80 per cent of shoppers leave e-commerce sites empty handed.
Server virtualisation 'reduces time required for disaster recovery'

29 May 2009 The time and money required for effective disaster recovery could be reduced by server virtualisation.
Popular domains 'cloned by cyber criminals'

29 May 2009 Web 2.0 domain names such as Facebook and Twitter are being cloned by cyber criminals who know people trust such websites.
Microsoft's move to SaaS 'reflects web hosting advantages'

29 May 2009 Microsoft's move to offer Sharepoint and Office SaaS shows how such web hosting is an increasingly popular choice for organisations.
SSL encryption 'must be in place on online banking'

29 May 2009 An increase in electronic security breaches could highlight the importance of SSL encryption.
Shared hosting 'can suit small businesses and the self-employed'

26 May 2009 Smaller businesses may appreciate the technical support that could come with a reliable shared hosting service.
Social media users 'most likely to buy brands advertised on such sites'

26 May 2009 European businesses could be failing to project their brand as widely as possible by refusing to use social media websites.
WordPress 'a popular Web 2.0 tool for businesses'

26 May 2009 An increasing number of businesses may find that Web 2.0 tool WordPress is a useful one to deploy in a recession.
WordPress Diva portfolio goes up for sale

22 May 2009 WordPress Diva's portfolio has gone up for sale and includes 31 high-quality WordPress themes.
Magento Version 1.3.1.1 'improves online customers' page'

22 May 2009 Magento Version 1.3.1.1 has been released for download and upgrade.
Virtualisation 'reduces hardware costs and power consumption'

22 May 2009 Virtualisation technology is having a significant impact on the server market.
Joomla CMS 'stands out' as a web-based Linux tool

22 May 2009 Joomla's content management system is in the top ten of web-based Linux tools, one sector commentator said.
Dedicated SSL 'can secure an entire domain'

22 May 2009 The SSL 'founder' recently told delegates that more data security management is needed.
Html email newsletter content 'has to be relevant to subscribers'

22 May 2009 Email marketing is a powerful tool but individuals need to make the content relevant to subscribers.
Windows dedicated server 'can prevent website downtime'

20 May 2009 An expanding business may want to use a Windows dedicated server to attract more traffic to their website.
Generic domain names 'can improve organic search rankings'

20 May 2009 Domain names which contain popular related search items can reduce pay-per-click advertising expenditure.
SSL servers 'can improve the confidence of potential buyers'

20 May 2009 A number of mistakes made by businesses could reduce the effectiveness of an email marketing campaign.
New Joomla Resources Directory 'soon to be launched'

20 May 2009 A new Joomla Resources Directory will require testing from the content management system community before it is launched.
Domain extension .co.uk makes firms appear 'secure and trustworthy'

20 May 2009 Companies looking to expand their brand presence in the UK may find the domain extension co.uk promotes trust among users.
Version 2.8 Beta 1 announced for testing by WordPress.com

20 May 2009 Bloggers who use WordPress.com can now download and test the platform's latest version 2.8 Beta 1.
Email marketing campaigns 'need to adapt to cultural differences'

19 May 2009 UK firms looking to reach a global audience need to tailor their email marketing newsletters to the cultures of different countries.
Joomla 'has solid plugins and themes to attract large user numbers'

19 May 2009 The solid plugins and themes of content management system Joomla have attracted a large community.
WordPress.com users 'can enjoy plugins from rival platform Six Apart'

19 May 2009 WordPress Hosting bloggers can now enjoy a variety of plugins made available by platform rival Six Apart.
Microsoft Web Platform Installer proves popular

15 May 2009 Microsoft has revealed that 1.5 million people have downloaded its Web Platform Installer since its launch in January this year.
Open source CMS product range 'expanding'

15 May 2009 The range of open source content management products available on the market is continuing to expand, a new report has shown.
JavaScript 'main offender in poor website performance'

15 May 2009 JavaScript code that is executed within the browser is one of the main factors contributing to slow website performance, according to one expert.
Domain names 'must be memorable'

15 May 2009 The most important consideration for businesses choosing a new domain name is whether it is memorable or not, an expert has said.
More firms 'looking to web hosting'

15 May 2009 The recession is forcing more companies to buy web hosting services rather than take the more expensive option of building their own data centre, it has been reported.
WordPress.com enables posts by email

13 May 2009 Bloggers using WordPress.com to host their blogs can now make text and image posts via email.
Need for cloud web hosting 'rising'

13 May 2009 There is a growing need for more cloud-based web hosting services to be established, it has been suggested.
Report: .ie domain name registrations at record high

13 May 2009 New figures have shown that .ie domain name registrations reached a new high in the first three months of this year.
Tips offered on launching a new blog

12 May 2009 Those looking to launch a new blog have been offered tips and advice to consider before making the leap.
Windows Server 2008 R2 release candidate launched

12 May 2009 Microsoft has announced the launch of the release candidate version of Windows Server 2008 R2.
Software switch advised for e-commerce success

12 May 2009 E-commerce organisations should consider switching to open source, commercial or off-the-shelf software to streamline their operations, it has been suggested.
Email marketing subject lines 'should be engaging'

12 May 2009 Businesses should make sure their email marketing campaigns make use of eye-catching subject lines to compel recipients to open their messages, it has been advised.
WordPress seeks to boost user feedback

11 May 2009 WordPress is taking steps to improve the way in which its users can offer feedback to the developers behind the blog platform.
Poll: WordPress one of the best for journaling

11 May 2009 A new poll has seen WordPress nominated as being one of the best tools for those looking to keep an electronic journal.
Energy-efficient data centres 'can cut costs'

11 May 2009 Businesses that switch to more eco-friendly data centre equipment are likely to benefit from reduced costs, it has been suggested.
SaaS adoption on the rise, says Gartner

8 May 2009 Businesses are increasingly using software-as-a-service technology for a variety of purposes, according to a new report.
ICANN says gTLD scheme is moving forward

8 May 2009 Progress is being made in preparations to launch new generic top-level domains, the body in charge of the task has said.
Joomla 'will get bigger'

8 May 2009 Usage of Joomla will rise once larger organisations become aware of the benefits of open source products, it has been suggested.
EU commissioner calls for ICANN changes

7 May 2009 A top European Union commissioner has called for changes to be made to the way in which the internet and its domain names are governed.
Two-thirds of web retailers look to email marketing

7 May 2009 A number of online retailers in the US are looking to spend more on email marketing campaigns, according to a new poll.
Top social media modules for Joomla revealed

7 May 2009 An expert has listed some of the best social media modules available for Joomla.
HTTP error 500 'is most common'

7 May 2009 The most common web server error message is the 500 error relating to internal issues, according to new research.
Domain name sales on the up

7 May 2009 New figures have revealed that domain name sales rose by 6.5 per cent in the first three months of this year.
WordPress opens up usability testing

7 May 2009 Open source blog platform WordPress has announced that it is looking for volunteers to help it test the usability of its software.
Joomla component for WordPress integration explained

5 May 2009 Details have been given on a new component for Joomla that offers WordPress integration.
Ad.com domain name sells for $1.4m

5 May 2009 A recent domain name auction saw a number of generic domains sell at significant prices.
Warning fired over power-hungry websites

5 May 2009 Experts have warned that companies need to do more to reduce the amount of energy consumed through web use.
Magento launches Enterprise Edition demos

1 May 2009 Magento has announced the launch of demonstrations of how its new Enterprise Edition works.
WordPress sister project gets full release

1 May 2009 BuddyPress, a sister project of WordPress for social networking building, has received its first full release.
Magento to support Amazon Payments

1 May 2009 Magento is one of more than 25 e-commerce platforms that is to support Amazon Payments in the near future, it has been announced.

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