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Writings, Musings, Ponderings, and Other (th)ings ... looking up at the world around us.
Transform Your Social Media Strategy for Maximum Impact
The social media landscape is shifting drastically due to platform instability, evolving user preferences, and regulatory challenges. Businesses should diversify content across multiple platforms, prioritize authentic engagement, and explore emerging networks like Bluesky and Mastodon to maintain effective audience connections.
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The Top Emerging Social Media Platforms
Social media marketing is no longer Facebook, Twitter and TikTok. Users are looking for alternatives to the older traditional platforms. New platforms are here, reshaping how businesses reach and engage their customers.
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Social Media Trends for 2025 Every Business Should Know About
The rules of social media are changing... fast! TikTok's future is uncertain, Facebook use is dropping, X's engagement is dropping, and new platforms are picking up steam.
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Debunking Website Security Myths: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, small businesses are prime targets for cyberattacks. You need a comprehensive security strategy including user role management, software updates, and firewalls, and even with these measures, a backup and recovery plan is essential in case of a breach.
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3 Ways to Protect Your Website From Today's Most Common Security Threats
Small and medium-sized businesses are vulnerable to website attacks. Implementing strong password policies, enforcing user access controls, and regularly updating software are the baseline. Utilizing security measures like two-factor authentication, firewalls, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) is crucial for bolstering defenses.
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Why Website Security?
2 The Point: A deep dive into website security, a critical but often overlooked aspect for small and medium businesses (SMBs). The episode highlights the importance of utilizing security measures like two-factor authentication, firewalls, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) to protect your website from cyber threats.
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Your Website's Looks Matter... More Than You Think
In today's digital age, a visually appealing website is more than just a pretty face. It's a powerful tool that can significantly impact your brand's success. This blog post explores the importance of website aesthetics, highlighting how they influence user perception, build trust, and enhance user experience.
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What Does "End of Life" Mean for Your Software?
Just like bridges need regular maintenance, your website platform requires ongoing updates to remain secure and effective. Ignoring end-of-life software can lead to serious consequences, including security vulnerabilities and data breaches. This article explores the risks associated with using outdated software and outlines key considerations for successful platform upgrades or migrations. Discover how proactive planning can help you avoid costly disruptions and ensure your digital infrastructure continues to support your business goals.
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Drupal 7 End of Life
2 The Point: A deep dive into Drupal 7's end of life in January, and the critical risks software's end of life poses. The episode also details the three options website owners have to mitigate the risk of running on Drupal 7, which becomes riskier with each passing day.
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Drupal 7 End of Life: Should I Upgrade or Migrate?
The transition away from Drupal 7 is more than just a simple update. And even though end of life doesn't mean software death, you must act as quickly as possible to prevent the inevitability of hackers finding security holes to exploit.
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How Bad is it When Your Website is Hacked?
Website hacks go far beyond data breaches. This article explores the wide-ranging consequences, from reputational damage and financial losses to disrupted operations and strained customer relationships. Learn how to identify common attack vectors, build robust defenses, and develop a comprehensive recovery plan.
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Sitting Ducks: Website Vulnerability with Drupal 7's End-of-life in January 2025
As Drupal 7 approaches its end-of-life in January 2025, website owners are faced with a critical decision: upgrade to a newer version, such as Drupal 10, migrate to a new CMS, such as WordPress, or risk inevitable security vulnerabilities.
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