Ever wondered how to set up automated, scheduled backups of your Drupal 6 database and files to Rackspace Cloud Files for safe storage? The process requires a bit of upfront time setting up the modules and configuring the backups, but once set up the backups will run automatically…

The digital cloud is purported as being the solution for technology users worldwide. Offering users the ability to access data from any web enabled location and reducing the need for external storage drives, the digital cloud seems to be the end all be all of file storage…

You know the feeling. You just finished the last several pages of your report, and you nailed all of the information and sentences perfectly. Just as you are about to save the file to your hard disc and print…. ZAP! The power re-sets, and all of your work is absolutely gone. Or worse, the flower pot next to your computer has been leaking unbeknownst to you, and suddenly your entire hard drive with all of your programs, music, photos, and files on it is fried beyond repair…

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Emeric Ernoult traded his career as an attorney in Washington, DC for the entrepreneurial life by creating AgoraPulse, one of the industry’s leading social media management tools. As the co-founder and CEO of a tech startup, Emeric has built a successful product that competes with some of the biggest players in the market, yet keeps a humble perspective and a lean team. Learn more about his journey, including how the idea for AgoraPulse came about, how he maintains a work/life balance, his advice based on what he’s learned along the way and more in our exclusive interview with Emeric…

Before we begin, you must have access to your database. If you don’t, pass these instructions on to someone that does. It’s also a good idea to backup your database before making changes, just in case something goes awry…

Whether it’s a commercial with NASCAR front-woman Danica Patrick, or any other Superbowl-showcased ad on TV, GoDaddy.com has become the face of online domain registration. But since the site launched in 1997, GoDaddy.com has built itself into one of the Internet’s most prominent and multi-functional products but do they live up to the hype…

In Chapter Two of our How To Make Your Own Website Series we explore choosing a website hosting provider, a web platform, and discuss website templates and layout elements. Get acquainted with the process and read reviews to choose the best company for each step along the way…

With any new social media tool, I try to be one of the early adopters and was on the Instagram bandwagon right when it was released in October 2010. As a person who loves taking photos and documenting life, I was instantly hooked. Apparently they were on to a good thing and the rest of the world is now hooked too. In its largest acquisition deal to date, Facebook made an offer to purchase the company (with its 13 employees) for approximately $1 billion in cash and stock in April 2012…

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So, you’ve had an amazing idea for a new business, formed your company and built and optimized your website. Well, if you build it then they will come, right!? Not necessarily. It takes time, patience and a lot of spreading the word to the world. There are a number of relatively easy and cost-effective ways to get the word out about your site to help your traffic numbers grow…

So, you just launched your new website? How exciting!! The site looks amazing and it is apparent that your team has put in a great deal of work for this successful redesign! Congratulations, what a wonderful accomplishment. Everyone who has labored over this project should be proud and praised for their excellent and diligent work…

Now that you’ve got your website up and running using the steps outlined in Chapter 2 of our How to Create a Website series, you’ll want to make sure it stays online, loads quickly, looks the same regardless of browser or device, and doesn’t get hacked. In this chapter we’ll look at security considerations, backup services, website speed, user experience, responsive design (mobile), browser compatibility testing, and more. This may sound like a lot of big words, but these are crucial elements to making your visitors happy and we will break it down into easy to understand bites…

A generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) is the part of the web address that follows the dot that is located to the right of the specific address. For instance, .com, .org, .net and .gov are all used to designate specific domains so that when you do a search for information, you get it from the source you need. Indiana.gov will take you to a government website about Indiana, where as Indiana.org might take you to a charity site for Indiana or some other user generated site that is not a government site. This helps users to get their information from the right source on a particular topic…

Starting your own website from scratch may seem like a daunting task at first, but we’re going to break it down with a step-by-step approach that will make it much more approachable for you. If you follow our guide and make the necessary preparations, you’ll save yourself a lot of pain down the road. We’re going to cover naming your business, securing a domain name, some legal aspects such as incorporating and financial structuring, and branding element such as logo design. Once you’ve completed this chapter, you’ll be ready to set up hosting, choose your website platform, and work on your design/layout. But, first things first…