Newsletter Feb/Mar 2011 Issue 78

Newsletter Feb/Mar 2011 Issue 78

Wed 06, April 2011

We are expanding…

Dear Subscriber,

I am pleased to announce that Sure Communication has just completed the acquisition of a telecoms provider offering web based telephony services. Further information will be available in future news updates and on our website.

If you are looking for informed advice, proven and reliable mission critical web development, hosting, & support for your online presence then look no further.

Please also refer to ‘Essential tools’ below and our Blog.

I hope you enjoy this update and welcome any feedback you may have.

Regards

David Morgan

David Morgan (Managing Director)

Don’t put your business at risk with inferior hosting & support! If you do not receive this level of service and proactive support from your existing web developers then you need to talk to us FREE on 0800 074 8575 or contact us online

Essential Tools – Our CMS just gets better

Gain more business from natural search – Soon to be launched is our SEO page checker which will allow quick automated checking of how friendly a webpage is before you publish it. Watch this space!

Following our last news update, we are pleased to advise that the image identification function within our CMS (asked for by some customers) has been developed and applied. This offers better image management – easily identify unused images, list files in which images are used, and more.

A NEW support ticket system is to be launched shortly – with easy online tracking of support issues raised together with better ProMan integration – easier interfacing to our Project Management software allowing easy tracking of current projects

Thank you to our customers who give us ongoing feedback, we all benefit so please keep it coming.

Search Engine News – Google is dancing again!

On Feb 24 2011 Google made a big change to their search algorithm which now impacts what sites get pushed to the topic of organic results.

The bottom line is that the change will benefit information rich sites but hurt those without original content, so it is more important than ever to keep websites and blogs up to date with original content which can only be a good thing.

Read more Here

Latest Virus News – Check live virus info here

Ensure you keep up to speed with the necessary updates right here!

Brought to you in conjunction with Sophos Anti Virus – Click Here for live info on the latest viruses and hoaxes

If you use a computer whether it be standalone or on a network, you need to protect your system! Good protection is achieved by having a security policy which incorporates regular Operating System updates, deploying Anti Virus software and installing a Firewall.

OS updates can be obtained from Microsoft and affordable Anti Virus and firewall software/hardware is available from various suppliers so there really are no excuses for being caught out.

Please ensure you take the necessary steps to guard against compromising your network.

Read more Here

Fast Fact – Virtual High Street is growing and the cheque is dead

Consumers are increasingly shopping on a “Virtual High Street” with cards rather than cash, industry figures have suggested.

Also, the cheque will be phased out by 2018.

Read more Here

Source: BBC

FREE & Other useful Software

We have selected the best FREE and other useful online software used by us and our clients.

Featured this month is Teamviewer for Remote Access and Support over the Internet.

Thanks to Barrie at www.insure4aday.co.uk for this contribution.

For further info/download click Here

Online Marketing

All the latest information is available from eMail Marketing to Social Media and what is hot on the Sure Communication and eConsultancy Blogs.

Hot this time round are the FREE article submission sites

Get it Here

Services, Updates & Upgrades

Network

No problems reported.

CMS enhancements

As mentioned above, Spring will see the development of our SEO ‘on page’ checking option and we have also applied the image identification function following popular request of such.

Read more about these enhancements via your CMS login.

Third party partner services

PayPoint.net (online merchants only) – SECURE ONLINE PAYMENTS

Accept all major Credit and Debit cards online, securely, quickly and for just a few pence per transaction.

Online Help & Support

We offer a higher level of support with the use of GoToMeeting allowing us remote access to your PC, Workstation or Laptop or granting you access to our network.

This is particularly useful for online support, training and presentations. This facility will be utilised when appropriate so you can now benefit from such immediately. Read more Here

Further support tours are being developed which show you how to get the most from the online systems we have developed on your behalf. Take a tour Here