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Heating costs are an expensive part of most of our lives, unfortunately. I remember my first winter in my own apartment. My utilities jumped up to $150.00 a month. That was a hard pill to swallow, especially since my rent was only $275.00 a month!
It's interesting running an ecommerce business. I think it is very impressive to see a small business that can do an excellent job in brick and mortar retail spaces and then dominate in the ecommerce world as well.
I thought that title might grab your attention. Wouldn't we all like a simple solution to that problem? We've been working on SEO (search engine optimization) for quite some time at The Plan Collection; well right from the beginning 7 or 8 years ago.
Years ago when I was in school I had the same art teacher for several different classes throughout the day. He taught us a principle that I have heard over and over through the years in different settings. It is the KISS rule wich means: Keep It Simple Stupid. Some of you may have heard this same rule and hopefully try to implement it where you can.
Make sure your site is ready for the holiday home-stretch by knowing exactly what to expect from your hosting provider.
To stay competitive, Web shops need to extend shipping deadlines and use catalog marketing as study shows more e-tailers doing so for success.
You can think of XHTML as the transition from XML (how the data is to be defined) to HTML (how the data will be displayed). Guest author David Jenkins provides a quick preview and introduction to XHTML basics and its advantages.
The few new improvements and features in QuickBooks 2008 don't merit an upgrade for most people. But if you’re trying to get by with an older version, Intuit’s new policy may make your upgrade decision a foregone conclusion.
Intuit Online Payroll is a Web-based service designed for new employers and other small businesses that aren't QuickBooks customers.
How much does a free, open source shopping cart really cost? We outline all of the expenses associated with running an e-tail business using open source commerce.
The free tool for measuring video viewership means e-tailers can better target their video ads, and hopefully start seeing a return on their investment.
The wiki-style comparision-shopping engine adds a Video Review service to provide potential buyers with a virtual hands-on experience.
Simply stated, using CSS for page layout is — once you get the hang of it — much more powerful and much simpler than using tables.
You can increase profits with affiliate programs, but if you don't know where to begin, we show you how to research candidates and offer resources for finding the perfect partner.
Verio's new eStorefront hosting plans, which are intergrated with the ShopSite cart system, offer lots of flexibility with room to grow, at an affordable price.
What are viewers looking for in online videos? A new categorization system at ClipBlast offers a surprising answer: "How To" videos are especially popular.
There's Buy It Now, Add to Cart and now a new button that you may begin seeing on e-commerce sites around the Web: Remind Me.
Hit the road with your computer without ever taking it off your desk. SanDisk's Cruzer Titanium flash drive stores your files and desktop settings and lets you turn any PC into your PC by simply plugging Cruzer into the USB drive. And you won't leave a trace behind when you go.
Our resident net guru warns why to beware of ad-hoc networks in public places.
All servers are not created equal. In this two-part article, we look at what makes a storage server a storage server. Hint: It's not just the hard drives.
E-tail expert Lauren Freedman outlines strategies broken down by month that you can employ to boost sales during the holiday rush.
The desire to find something more cost effective than Windows has grown from a growl to a roar. Once you understand the strengths of using the Linux desktop, you might find it makes sense for you, too.
Thinking about using ASP? Still looking to be convinced? Author Alan Mendelevich provides a personal top 10 list of reasons to make the leap. From the Webreference Update newsletter.
Kick off 2008 by improving your search engine rankings. We show you how in 10 steps covering everything from keyword placement to a list of directories you can use to help boost results.
For the beginning Internet business entrepreneur, here are 10 unwritten rules that may well prevent you from 'skidding into the ditch'. Make a point of reading through them regularly to remain focused on the road ahead!
An SEO guru reveals the best ways to get premium search engine rankings and offers sound advice for storeowners.
Sony's esteemed professional editing app has just been upgraded, but how can you get the most out of it? With this batch of useful tips for Vegas's new features, brought to you by your friends at Web Video Universe, naturally.
Adobe announces two new versions of its Flash Media Server, due in January, including one that makes serving much less expensive, and also releases Flash Player 9 Update 3, which brings streaming HD to the desktop.
WVU readers love getting information they can use in their own work, and that's why we hunt down the best online video tips. We spoke to a renowned Telestream Episode instructor to get his favorite tips for new users.
Analysts predict the big market-movers for e-commerce this year, with mergers, specialized search and customer-driven marketing leading the way.
It's true: wireless monitors are coming. DisplayLink announced today that it will demonstrate the first working models at CES next month.
What are the best new features in Apple's recently released Final Cut Studio 2? We spoke with a working director and editor to find out what he considers the most welcome improvements to this powerhouse suite.
Users can search for and retrieve 3-D data stored in DWF files using familiar Google and Microsoft Live Search terms
Symantec has repackaged its security features and PC utilities into a consumer-friendly product that protects your PCs and backs up important data online. While Norton 360 doesn't do everything that Symantec's standalone packages can, it offers a good security mix for home networks.
New easy-to-deploy infrastructure for the small and mid-tier markets round out VoIP line.
There are free Flash video encoding options and there are easy Flash video encoding options, but a new open source tool from Editopia aims to combine the two. nCode lets people create user-generated video sites at a fraction of the cost.
If you want to grab hold of the still-popular user-generated video trend for your site, there are a few things you should know before offering them. A new report spells out the obstacles and offers sterling advice.
In today's online video, gritty is authentic and professional is way too slick. User-generated creations have been some of the hottest viral successes, and that's the look viewers enjoy. Here are ways that you can create that amateur look in your own work.
If you're put off by P2P's history and certain that large-scale video distribution with P2P wouldn't work for your company, then these five facts might surprise you. P2P technology holds more promise for video than you might realize.
For people entering the online video world from a traditional video background, encoding for the Web can be their biggest challenge. That's why we're presenting five tips for using Telestream Episode like a pro.
What kind of video looks best on a portable device? And how can you tailor your work for the small screen? To find out, we spoke to Erika Lewis, vice president of content and programming for GoTV, about shooting small and creating a cross-platform strategy.
Companies often create identity videos to tell about themselves, but some send the wrong message with poorly thought-out work. To discover the best formula for successful corporate identity videos, we spoke to a master of the form
The growth of mobile video is an inevitability, and the only question about its rise is "when," not "if." If you're wondering when cell phone video will finally find a mass audience, read this list of five trends to watch.
Creating a video podcast is an ideal, personal way to reach your company's clients (or potential clients). To learn how to create effective and entertaining podcasts, we spoke with Steve Mack, author of The Podcasting Bible.
A good compression tool like the freeware 7-Zip can be a helpful friend that saves storage space and reduces upload and download file transfer times. The real question is how 7-Zip stacks up against its well-entrenched competition, WinZip and PKZip.
You can use the Toshiba M400 as a notebook or flip and rotate the display to use it as a tablet. But fair warning: 98-pound weaklings need not apply.
Don't know a megapixel from a memory card? You're not alone. The technology and jargon can be a bit intimidating to someone approaching the digital photography for the first time. This three-part guide is an attempt at demystification.
Part 2 of our digital photography series examines the types of cameras, price ranges, features and accessories.
Our third and final installment on digital photography asks questions to help you narrow down the type of digital camera that's right for you.
A camera with stereo speakers? A camera that survives half-hour swims or comes with one year of WiFi hotspot service? Digital camera vendors are revving up for the back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons, and we're ready with a look at 18 new models that move high-end features - ultra-high resolution, image stabilization, and more - into the mainstream.
Pricing for portable business projectors continues to decline, while brightness and features continue to improve. Whether you're buying for a projector for the first time or the fourth, here’s what you need to know.
30 Boxes, a remarkably powerful, flexible and easy-to-use calendar and schedule application is as close and accessible as the nearest browser.
Though it has an odd name, Spiceworks is a piquant tool for inventory and management of small-business networks.
Logitech's ingenious LCD keyboard set boasts a touchpad to control volume and a dashboard that displays everything from the time and temperature to your MP3 play lists. Can the $150 bundle overcome one puzzling problem?
Ximeta's NetDisk offers SMBs a different approach to traditional NAS as a way to add shared storage to a network. Does its fast performance outweigh its shortcomings?
Even inkjet shoppers would be smart to take a look at Xerox's new laser: If its standard Ethernet as well as USB and choice of PCL or fancier PostScript driver doesn't impress you, there's a little thing called performance — 20 color pages per minute for $499.
You didn't backup? You're running out of excuses. One company is out to offer unlimited backup and storage for $5 a month or less.
With the right set of tools, diagnosing and customizing your PC, doesn't have to be scary. Fresh Devices offers a pair of tools just right for the job, and even better, they're both free.
HP's latest business notebook features function over flash, along with a generous helping of security.
This article reviews the average web user's navigation behavior, and how website creators should capitalize on this behavior in optimizing their keywords.
There are two kinds of people: Those who have switched to voice over IP service and those who are thinking about it. If you fall into the latter category, these frequently asked questions will help you make your decision.
Hopping between headsets for Skype and your regular phone is a pain in the brain. Face the problem head on with GN Netcom's good, if pricey, solution.
Canadian cable provider Vidéotron launches intriguing, feature-rich hybrid phone service that travels with you.
The Dell Latitude D820 has everything a businessperson could want in a laptop PC. But the pleasure doesn't stop when the workday is done.
The lack of networking capability limits this printer's use to a single person, and HP offers a slightly older but more versatile model for the same low price.
It comes without fanfare in a package along with other software, but it's a shining example of how software should be written. Want to know more? Read on!
Want better quality and speed than you get with a low-end laser? Can't wrap your wallet around a four-figure price tag? This may be the printer you've been looking for.
Gateway latest thin and light Tablet PC features everything from Core 2 Duo power and an onboard optical drive to a two-way touch screen on a two-way hinge. We give it the hands- and teeth-on treatment.
Deskloops — free software from Xilokit — organizes access to numerous open windows and apps in a way that is both easy and fun to work with.
Brand X usually refers to cheap, no-name products, but brand Xerox dares to charge $150 more than some rival color-laser printers. A bad deal? Not if you care about networking, monochrome print speed and accurate color capability.
How did they fit all those features into such a slim and sexy package?
Microsoft's latest wireless mouse for notebooks offers a straightforward design and precise tracking at a low price.
With a portable GPS, you can get there from here. We look at various devices, features and prices to keep you driving in the right direction.
Feeling watched? Teleworking professionals are the newest targets and attackers are getting unexpected help in zeroing in.
Strapped for storage? It might be time to consider a dedicated spare room for all your business bits and bytes. Our guide covers the gamut from affordable to high-powered network-attached storage options.