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Web Hosting News - Archive for November 2009

	30 November 2009 IT spending 'to recover in 2010'
	IT spending is set for modest growth, as firms look to invest in virtualization technologies, according to a new report.
	30 November 2009 Domain news: Indian characters to be used in web addresses
	A government of India spokesperson says domain names are to include Indian language characters from the middle of next year.
	30 November 2009 Joomla hosting 'is easy to use'
	Firms can use Joomla hosting to create attractive and easy-to-manage websites, it has been reported.
	30 November 2009 Managed hosting providers 'offer expert IT support'
	Small businesses can gain access to specialist IT support through a managed hosting provider, it has been claimed.
	30 November 2009 Email marketing messages 'must be relevant'
	Irrelevant email marketing messages are leading many consumers to unsubscribe from mailing lists, it has been suggested.
	30 November 2009 Industry recognition for WordPress hosting
	Popular blog publishing platform and content management system WordPress has won a major industry award.
	27 November 2009 Good website design vital to success of email marketing
	Email marketing campaigns need to be backed up by solid website design.
	27 November 2009 European study points to strong cloud computing sector
	A new study commissioned by the European Commission points to strong growth in the cloud computing sector.
	25 November 2009 COI to standardise marketing metrics
	The Central Office of Information is hoping to standardise the public sector's digital marketing metrics.
	25 November 2009 Mobile marketing to account for 11.7% of ad spend
	Mobile marketing will account for an estimated 11.7 per cent of digital advertising spend by 2014.
	23 November 2009 'No disadvantages' to server virtualisation
	There are no disadvantages to investing in server virtualisation, it has been claimed.
	23 November 2009 'No threat' to email marketing medium
	Email marketing is alive and well despite the advent of social marketing websites, a study has indicated.
	23 November 2009 Joomla used to construct campaign website
	An election candidate has used Joomla hosting to help construct a new campaign website, it has been announced.
	20 November 2009 Online marketing migration 'to continue'
	Businesses will continue to migrate to online marketing over the course of the next year, it has been claimed.
	20 November 2009 Business owners warned of data loss risks
	Data leaks can occur as a result of both malice and unintentional acts, it has been claimed.
	20 November 2009 IDC highlights benefits of managed hosting
	Managed hosting may offer a better IT option for small firms than using in-house infrastructure, it has been reported.
	19 November 2009 Magento hosting helps bakery make online sales
	Magento hosting has helped a bakery turn website traffic into online sales, according to its owners.
	19 November 2009 Man charged with domain name theft
	A man has been charged with illegally transferring and then selling a domain name in the US.
	18 November 2009 Firms 'set to invest in online marketing'
	A new study has predicted a significant increase in online marketing spend during 2010.
	18 November 2009 SEO ranking 'boosted by optimised video content'
	Web hosting users can improve the profile of their websites by using optimised video content, it has been claimed.
	18 November 2009 Email marketing flexibility 'explains its popularity'
	The adaptability of email marketing is a major reason for its success, according to the European Interactive Advertising Association.
	17 November 2009 Websites 'crucial to growing businesses'
	All companies need a website in the modern business environment, while an appropriate domain name is also important, it has been claimed.
	17 November 2009 Email 'the preferred content sharing platform'
	Email is still proving to be a more popular channel than social media and instant messaging for content sharing, according to a new study.
	17 November 2009 Study finds WordPress to be most popular blog platform
	WordPress has been named as the most popular blog publishing platform in a recent study.
	16 November 2009 Egypt applies for domain name in Arabic
	Egypt looks set to become the first nation to take advantage of the decision to allow non-Latin domain names, it has been reported.
	16 November 2009 'Reputation key' for virtual private server providers'
	Virtual private servers should only ever be purchased from firms with an excellent business reputation, it has been suggested.
	16 November 2009 Email marketing 'can be passed on by customers'
	Existing customers can help maximise the coverage gained by particular email marketing messages, it has been reported.
	13 November 2009 Review articles 'can drive traffic to business websites'
	Hosted media content such as online reviews can help improve email marketing click-through rates, it has been suggested.
	13 November 2009 Dedicated servers 'offer simple pay structures and support'
	For businesses wanting a high level of IT support, dedicated servers may be a more helpful solution than cloud computing.
	13 November 2009 Domain name consultancy sued for unjust enrichment
	A domain name vendor is being sued after entering its own web address auctions in order to artificially boost prices.
	13 November 2009 Market forces drive domain name pricing
	The value of any particular domain name is simply what the highest bidder is willing to pay, it has been reported.
	12 November 2009 Domain address change 'to have little impact in China'
	Chinese firms may not derive great commercial benefits from the decision to allow non-Latin characters in domain names, according to one website.
	12 November 2009 Online retail growth 'shows no sign of slowing'
	Kelkoo reports that online sales are set to continue growing, after a profitable 2009.
	12 November 2009 Transactional email marketing 'has loyalty benefits'
	Transactional email marketing can help customers fulfil obligations while also building brand loyalty, it has been claimed.
	11 November 2009 Consumers urged to avoid mistrusted websites
	Web hosting customers have been reminded of the potential need to prove the security of the websites they visit.
	11 November 2009 Email storage plan 'to be further delayed'
	The government's plan for a centralised communications database has been put on hold, although not shelved completely.
	11 November 2009 Symantec warning over junk mail
	The majority of email correspondence sent over the internet carries spam-related information, Symantec has warned.
	10 November 2009 Warning issued over spam email
	Computer users should be able to spot the signs of spam emails, it has been claimed.
	10 November 2009 UK2.net downtime 'costly for its customers'
	Web hosting provider UK2.net has been unable to provide full web and email services to its customers for a week, according to reports.
	9 November 2009 Planning 'crucial' for email marketing promotions
	Firms must take care when planning their email marketing campaigns, it has been claimed.
	9 November 2009 Domain news: Hamleys oversight causes website downtime
	The Hamleys website remained out of action for more than a day after the toy firm failed to renew its domain name.
	6 November 2009 Expert highlights video and social media as email marketing trends
	Businesses are using social media and video content to complement their email marketing campaigns, it has been reported.
	6 November 2009 Recession 'has not damaged domain name trade'
	The domain name consultancy market has not suffered significantly as a result of the recession, it has been claimed.
	6 November 2009 Expertise 'helps maximise benefits of WordPress hosting'
	Firms may be able to get the most out of their blog publishing platform using a specialist WordPress hosting provider, it has been claimed.
	5 November 2009 'Advice crucial' before moving to the cloud
	Businesses moving to the cloud should seek expert advice before purchasing such services, it has been claimed.
	5 November 2009 Simple email construction 'the safest policy'
	Firms should attempt to keep things simple when designing marketing messages and HTML email newsletters, it has been claimed.
	5 November 2009 Email 'no longer an alien concept'
	Most businesses are fully aware of the benefits of email web hosting, it has been reported.
	4 November 2009 Non-Latin domain characters 'may pose security risks'
	Western internet users need to be aware of the potential security risks posed by allowing non-Latin characters in domain names, it has been claimed.
	4 November 2009 Growing firms 'embracing email marketing'
	Growing businesses especially are using email marketing as they prepare for a market turnaround, a new study has found.
	4 November 2009 Linux dedicated servers 'offer business benefits'
	Businesses can benefit from the use of Linux servers, it has been claimed.
	3 November 2009 Business continuity 'essential for all firms'
	Businesses cannot afford to neglect disaster recovery planning, it has been claimed.
	3 November 2009 Email marketing 'an increasingly scientific process'
	Email marketing has moved away from spam to become an increasingly credible channel, it has been claimed.
	3 November 2009 Professional email addresses 'important for businesses'
	Businesspeople may wish to enlist the help of a domain name consultancy to help them find a professional, customised email address, it has been claimed.
	2 November 2009 Expert urges digital strategy integration
	Firms should be using integrated digital strategies to connect with their customers, it has been reported.
	2 November 2009 Firms instructed to change dedicated server passwords
	Dedicated server users should change the default password as soon as possible, it has been claimed.
	2 November 2009 Joomla hosting 'helps firms get online easily'
	Firms looking to set up a website with the minimum of fuss should consider using Joomla hosting, it has been claimed.