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Keyword stuffing is the practice of loading a web site with hidden keywords or "metatags" to increase the site's ranking in search engine results. While the practice may have been effective in the past, it will most likely harm a site's ranking since most search engines have modified their analysis of keywords in search results. Additionally, if the keywords happen to be someone else's trademarks or service marks, keyword stuffing can lead to claims like trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising.
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The “Cloud” has started to look a lot more inviting in recent months, but before signing up to use one of these services, there are some key pieces of information you’ll want to gather. Here are four important questions you need to answer before wading into these new and pricey waters:
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Every small business owner knows that new technology can be pricey. But technology can also pay in the form of significant savings-particularly over the long haul. Savings from technology isn't just a matter of plugging in a new gizmo and watching the cash roll in. You have to evaluate your priorities and choose the right technology that meets your operating and budgetary requirements. With that approach in mind, here are seven ways that technology can save your small business money:
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Most great ideas were not thought up sitting in the loving glow of a computer monitor, talking on a cell phone or checking in on a blackberry. Taking time to think leads to new ideas, boosted productivity, solutions to problems and a better outlook. So are you thinking enough?
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Most people don't realize that computer security starts with them. An easy way to hold off trouble is to use strong passwords that you change every so often. What is a strong Password? It is a password that is easily remembered by you, contains uppercase letters, lower case letters, a number or two, a special character and is at least 8 characters in length. Sounds hard, but it's really easy when you use things you are familiar with.
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Security is the biggest concern when it comes to designing a telecommuting program. But a recent survey shows that many teleworkers aren’t even aware of their employers’ security policies. Allowing some telecommuting can be a big boost to employee morale, recruitment and retention. But one of the biggest obstacles is security: According to a report on telecommuting by CDW Government, Inc., that’s the most pressing issue for 42% of government IT departments and 27% of departments at private employers. Most departments (88% in the private sector, 84% for governments) said they have...
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Whether you're leaving the office for the holidays, going on vacation, or taking a business trip, there are a number of things you can do to prepare your computer for your time away. Canceling appointments and letting people know you'll be gone are just a few of the things you can do to make sure your responsibilities are covered and people aren't trying to meet with you. Here are some best practices to make sure your work goes on smoothly, even when you're gone.
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