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Small businesses can leverage their size in negotiations. Being honest about your company's position often yields better deals than pretending to be bigger. Simply asking for flexible terms can lead to significant savings.
YSlow is a free Firefox plugin that identifies website speed problems. Learn how to use this Yahoo-developed tool to boost performance and keep visitors engaged before they abandon your slow-loading site.
Breaking up with your tech vendor requires careful planning, not emotional reactions. RackAid CEO Jeff Huckaby shares seven essential tips to protect your IT assets and company data during a service provider transition.
Success isn't just profit margins. Our client surveys reveal the real measure: nearly 100% would use our managed services again, and 90% would recommend us—but that last 10% holds the key to excellence.
Before hiring for sensitive positions involving financial data, smart business owners run credit checks on applicants. Learn what rackAID's CEO does to avoid hiring liabilities and protect client information.
rackAID ends Ensim support effective January 1st, 2011. With Parallels discontinuing updates since 2009, users should migrate to Plesk or cPanel. Migration tools exist but require careful planning for compatibility issues.
Emails land in spam due to three key factors: content, sender reputation, and DNS records. Avoid spam triggers, maintain good sending practices, and configure proper DNS settings to ensure deliverability.
Keep your WordPress site fast and secure by updating regularly, choosing popular plugins wisely, avoiding custom code when possible, and keeping your setup simple. Most performance issues stem from a single problematic plugin.
Phishing attacks are escalating with increasingly devious tactics. Protect yourself with 11 essential tips covering email security do's and don'ts, from avoiding suspicious links to using multiple email addresses and secure communication methods.
Cheap hosting often masks hidden costs like slow response times, poor optimization, and recurring issues. One client boosted traffic 50% after switching from budget hosting, proving that higher-priced solutions can deliver better value.
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