Internet Articles

Internet | By Jim Pretin @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 4:56 PM

The advent of wireless internet access has made web design a very complicated matter. Previously, all web browsers were created equal. HTML was the only language used to create web sites, and it was only possible to go online with a desktop PC. Since the turn of the century, cyberspace has changed. It is now possible to surf the world wide web using a wide variety of wireless gadgets, such as cell phones, palm tops, laptops, computer screens in automobiles, etc. As a result, new programmi... more...

Internet | By Adam Goldberg @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 7:25 PM

Before I discuss why you should build a data warehouse, let's make sure we are clear what a data warehouse is. I spent several years at Oracle, so I was very familiar with databases and building data warehouses. Essentially, a data warehouse is a big database. It's a place where all your data can be stored for years and years and years. Then, once your data is stored there, and you have enough of it, you have the ability to mine that data. So, let's take a step back a... more...

Internet | By Jim Pretin @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 7:08 PM

Internet casinos and sportsbooks have grown immensely in popularity over the past several years. From playing cards to betting on the Super Bowl to playing roulette, you can literally have Las Vegas in the comfort of your own home. However, is it legal to gamble online? The answer is, yes and no. Currently, the law stipulates that online gambling is illegal, but given the fact that most online casinos continue to operate unfettered, it might seem that it is in fact legal to run an online ... more...

Internet | By Jim Pretin @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 3:47 PM

If you are new to ecommerce and need a payment processing solution for your website, then this article will be of interest to you. There are several different ways to process payments for your internet business. We will outline each of the avenues available to you so you can select one that is right for your particular business. If you own a store and are simply setting up a website to give your customers the ability to purchase your products online, then you probably already have a merch... more...

Internet | By Shaun Parker @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 1:58 AM

Well this is a topic that provokes much dissention in the world of SEO and is probably one of the most misunderstood factors in the world of optimisation. In fact every popular forum is guaranteed to have at least one current thread that addresses this subject in one way or another. Well what is true and what is myth? It is true that Page rank is important but it is a myth that you should chase it. It is true that you should pursue the activity that will improve it but false tha... more...

Internet | By Daniel Trainor @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 6:33 PM

There are literally thousands of web hosting companies that are more than happy to let you host your website with them. So how do choose the best one. In this article we will look at a few things to consider before you start hosting. 1. What is your website going to be used for? If this is a personal website to keep your friends and family up to date on what you are doing, your hosting needs are different than a person who is trying to make money with theirs. For this reason you must hav... more...

Internet | By Daniel Trainor @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 6:21 PM

Are you familiar with the term Web 2.0? If you have an internet business it is important to not only understand it, but to get on board and start using it. Here are several things on how to use Web 2.0 to help your online business. Web 2.0 is all about getting your visitors involved. Making them feel like they are part of the process and not just another visitor to your site. If they can add comments, links, vote on polls, watch videos, listen to audio, offer feedback, and just about any... more...

Internet | By Derek Both @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:35 PM

A website is an important part of any businesses but how you maintain it is even more important. There is no point in having a website if search engines don't pick them up and people can't find them. However, not everyone knows about search engine optimisation and unless you know what you're doing its best to leave it to the professionals. For this reason many companies will employ a search engine consultant. They are trained to provide search engine optimisation and intern... more...

Internet | By Derek Both @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:31 PM

As the majority of people will find a website through sites such as Google and Yahoo, search engine optimisation (SEO) is incredibly important. There are certain tricks you can follow in order to improve your rankings and achieve maximum search engine optimisation. The first thing you should do is research to find out what the key phrases that you should be targeting for your website are. There are several tools available that you can use to find out what phrases people are typing in to ... more...

Internet | By Linda Waters @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:18 PM

Online books for kids are available in every language, style and genre. Best of all many of them are free. Thousands of free stories for kids of every age are added every day. So, the stories are always new, fresh and keep the children captivated by the variety and number of stories. Introduce your kids to world of the books through - audio books for kids. They will love you for it. All you need is an Internet connection and a computer and a whole world of online books for kids opens up. ... more...

Internet | By Daniel Trainor @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 10:35 AM

Blogging is no longer a new topic on the internet. Things move quickly online and so it is with blogging. What I have found is that many people have heard of it, but very few people really understand it. So here are 4 blogging tips anyone can use regardless of their level of experience. 1. When you start out choose a theme for your blog that you have an interest in. Maybe it is an area that you have knowledge in from work or a hobby. Anything that will make it easier for you is a plus to... more...

Internet | By Daniel Trainor @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 5:02 AM

Social bookmarking is a very simple step that you must do after you post an article in your blog. In this article we will discuss 5 benefits and tips that will help you increase your traffic and they are directly related to social bookmarking. 1. When you make a post in your blog get your keyword phrase as close to the beginning of the title of the post as possible. When you tag your post use the keyword as a tag. Then when you bookmark the post be sure to use the title of the post and a... more...

Internet | By Jim Pretin @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 2:50 AM

The advent of wireless internet access has made web design a very complicated matter. Previously, all web browsers were created equal. HTML was the only language used to create web sites, and it was only possible to go online with a desktop PC. Since the turn of the century, cyberspace has changed. It is now possible to surf the world wide web using a wide variety of wireless gadgets, such as cell phones, palm tops, laptops, computer screens in automobiles, etc. As a result, new programmi... more...

Internet | By Steven Gwillim @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 12:42 AM

Considering all the criminal behavior going on in 2007, it's only natural to be concerned with online security. We really do invest a great deal in how secure web transactions and websites are. When was the last time you slapped your credit card number on a web page to place an order? Or even worse, your debit card number, expiration date and three-digit code on the back. If someone were to get their hands on this information, you could really end up broke and hurting financially. N... more...

Internet | By Derek Both @ Wednesday, 10th October 2007 @ 7:42 PM

So, we all know that you need a decent website to attract customers, good key phrases to get noticed on search engine pages and about search engine optimisation. However, what exactly makes a good website and what should you do to get people coming back? The most important thing about having a website is to make sure that search engines recognise it as this is where most of your customers are going to come from. With billions of websites on the net it can be very difficult to get noticed ... more...

Internet | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:11 PM

As MySpace has evolved into an all-around social gathering on the web, it has developed an interesting system of etiquette. It's not what you would expect, but since it has evolved in such a way, you must learn to catch on quickly. Comments are difficult to understand for a newcomer, so here are some of the basics. Comments are small bits of content that you leave on a friend's MySpace page. By the default MySpace settings, comments are visible to everyone who visits your friend... more...

Internet | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 6:57 PM

One of the primary attractions of the MySpace network is the way users are able to customize their individual pages, making each MySpace page as unique or standard as the user wants it to be. If you're looking to attract visitors to your MySpace profile, a layout that stands out from the crowd can go a long way. The usual MySpace aesthetic tends to be a busy page with overbearing backgrounds, loud music tracks, distracting animations and a general free-for-all that gives little thou... more...

Internet | By Jim Pretin @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 12:44 PM

I receive approximately 5,000 emails containing spam each and every day. Well, maybe not that many, but it sure seems like it. Spam is spiraling out of control and shows no signs of stopping. The question is, where does spam come from, and can you do anything about it? Most of the spam I receive in my inbox is sexually explicit, but I still like to look at it because some of this junk is actually quite entertaining. My personal favorites are offers to purchase discounted Canadian Viagra, ... more...

Internet | By Richard Bliss @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 5:13 PM

A chat room is a place online that essentially allows people to carry on a conversation, in a group, through typing. The minute you hit 'enter,' your message is seen by everyone that is logged in to the room. While these can be great places to find intriguing conversation, they also pose some very real risks, for both adults and children alike. When thinking Internet safety, it is also important to consider chat room safety for the whole family. Before you begin chatting away... more...

Internet | By Terry Parker @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:16 PM

In the wake of growing concerns about internet security, Google announced recently that they will be implementing a new policy of data retention, which will involve the deletion of all search engine queries after a period of 18 to 24 months. Google is the first major search engine to set such a time limit for information retention, and has pledged to begin this process before the end of 2007. Search engine query information can reveal much about an individual user, based on the number o... more...