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Don’t Cut Corners

October 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment

There is a difference between risk taking and taking stupid risks.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Small Business

Blog Content Theft

October 22, 2006 By 2 Comments

Fight copyright infringement, copyright violation, and content theft.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Blogging, Technology Trends

Developing More Secure Code

October 21, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Any web project with custom-programming (i.e. e-commerce) should follow these from the outset, or you’ll regret it later.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Open-Source, Security

Naming A Business

October 17, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Just like naming your firstborn, choosing the right name for a business is an artform.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Small Business

Critical Questions For Your Startup Co-Founders

October 5, 2006 By Leave a Comment

You may want to discuss these issues before signing on the dotted line.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Small Business

eWeek Special: Mac Security

September 23, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Apple’s Mac OS X not as safe as previously thought?

Filed Under: Best Practices, Security

21 Great SEO Tips From Google

September 19, 2006 By 5 Comments

As one of the main guys at Google, Matt Cutts must know how to optimize a site for search engines.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Blogging, Marketing

Code Reviews: Write Better Code Overnight

September 15, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Code reviews bring many advantages to a complex project – uncover bugs, encourage consistent coding standards, easier to maintain over time.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Design, Technology Trends

Practical Usability Testing

September 14, 2006 By Leave a Comment

The nuts and bolts of usability testing, and how you’ll get more out of it.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Design, Technology Trends

Building Your Own Technology Start-up

September 13, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Four part essay on starting up your own technology company. Lots of insightful checklists.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Marketing, Small Business, Technology Trends

Starting a Solo Business

September 11, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Advice on the many things you should be doing before quitting your day job.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Marketing, Small Business

Is Your Website Search Engine Friendly?

September 8, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Your personal checklist if your site meets the basic requirements for search engine friendliness.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Design, E-Commerce, Marketing, Technology Trends

Fire Drill Practice for Small Business Managers

September 3, 2006 By 1 Comment

Feature on why drills, dry-runs, and simulations are critical before launching.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Technology Trends

IT Pros Say They Can’t Stop Data Breaches

September 2, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Can corporate IT infrastructure be secured at a reasonable ROI?

Filed Under: Best Practices, Security, Technology Trends

Identity Theft Resources for Businesses

August 28, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Great set of resources to protect your customers’ security & privacy

Filed Under: Best Practices, Security

26 Safeguards Against Identity Theft

August 27, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Comprehensive set of strategies to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and fraud.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Security

Avoiding Identity Theft

August 26, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Is your company leaking customer’s privacy? Find out how to minimize your exposure.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Security

Website Promotion Crash Course

August 17, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Fantastic list of suggestions on how to get more traffic, sell more, and make money.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Blogging, Design, Marketing

Get the Bug: Viral Marketing Unmasked

August 16, 2006 By Leave a Comment

Enhance your understanding of this cheap – yet powerful – marketing technique, and learn how to apply its lessons.

Filed Under: Best Practices, Blogging, Marketing

Solve the Payment Processing Problem

August 13, 2006 By Leave a Comment

These calculators will help you choose between a merchant account or a third-party processor.

Filed Under: Best Practices, E-Commerce