What is a zero-day attack?

In an increasingly hyper-connected, ever-evolving digital age, cyber security has never been more important — and if you’re a small- to medium-sized business owner, this applies to you, too. That said, one of the most prevalent and threatening of all cyber violations is something called a zero-day attack. To put …

Sell anywhere — Tips for selling digitally

Within the world of retail, businesses are typically divided into two categories: brick-and-mortar or ecommerce. However, with the rapid changes occurring within the retail sector due to evolving consumer habits, the lines between these types of businesses are beginning to blur. Small businesses in particular are realizing the increasing importance …

7 hacking prevention methods for lodging and travel websites

Having a perfectly running reservation website and management system is key to providing the kind of guest experience that helps a hotel or B&B business grow exponentially over time. In fact, most everyone makes their travel plans online, and it’s expected that your online systems are responsive and secured with the …

What is SSL?

Editor’s note: This SSL article was originally published on September 5, 2013, and was updated on July 25, 2018. What is SSL? You might have heard the term SSL, or maybe someone said your website needs an SSL certificate but you aren’t sure what one is. That’s OK. By the …

14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the great

Whether you are a mentor, mentee or interested in getting involved in this type of relationship, it’s important to understand the qualities that make for a great mentor. A high-quality, motivated mentor makes the experience a winning endeavor for everyone involved. 14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the …

Setting up WordPress: Configuring settings, changing admin username and more

WordPress is installed and ready to go — what’s next? Setting up your new website! In this article, we’ll show you the basics of setting up WordPress. Here’s what we’ll cover: WordPress General Settings that you need to get in place. How to change your WordPress admin username and why …