I remember starting my first business. I was going to UCSB, in a rock band, and working at Sears selling washers and dryers. My plate was full, but the deep-seated need for my own business was never stronger. The trick was doing a business that could fit into my schedule and have little blowback if…
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How to report a fraud or phishing website.
The fight against Internet fraud is getting harder and harder for web hosts to handle on their own. Internet criminals now use temporally credit cards and PayPal accounts, so as a host we can’t detect fraud at the billing level. With proper billing details, all we have left is the customer details like a phone number, locations,…
Here are the top social networks for business and what to post on them
Whether you are promoting a personal blog or a Fortune 500 company, social media marketing has become a crucial part of connecting with your audience. If you are new to the process, we can help. After over 15 years in business, Web Host Pro has been marketed in just about every funnel known to Internet…
What is the best way to build a website? (2016)
If you are about to start your journey into a new website or want to improve a website you already have, then you are probably researching the best way to do this. I thought I would go over the ways it can be done and what the pros and cons of each way are. I will…
What does a dedicated IP do?
In most cases, website owners do not pay attention to the IP their site uses. Google has made it clear that there is no marketing benefit to a dedicated IP. So if a dedicated IP does not help SEO what benefits does a dedicated IP have? Actually, there are still a few. I will go…
8 quick tips to help your customers purchase from your website.
With the thousands of options on the Internet, it can be complicated for customers to find the products and services they are looking for. Optimizing your website to show the customers the important things they need to make a decision will keep your visitors from quickly looking to other places to find what they want to purchase. Here are eight helpful tips…
A perfect landing page
A “landing page” is a page on your website made just for a specific campaign. Most landing pages are made to close the sale in one shot, so it’s vital that they are done well. Here is 5 tips and 1 big secret to get more conversions.
How to Buy a Domain
Buying a domain is relatively simple but can be confusing at first. Here are the basics you will need to know: 1. Choosing a domain registerTo own a domain you need to purchase it from a domain registrar commonly known as a domain register. A domain register is a company that is accredited by ICANN (Internet Corporation for…