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Website mobile friendly? Google still hates it…

Recently, we shared how Google’s big search algorithm changes would begin to strongly favor “mobile friendly” Websites – and conversely, punish the non-mobile friendly sites. If you missed that, check out “Why Google is about to bury your Website”.

But for many businesses with a local focus, getting their Websites mobile-friendly isn’t enough.

Why Google is about to bury your Website

As the dominant force in online search, Google makes the rules for how easy it is to find your Website. Recognizing that over half of all search now occurs on mobile devices, Google has been hinting for some time that they would change how they rank and display Websites, giving preference to sites that are “mobile-friendly”. The hints are about to become fact – and in a big way.

Low-tech ways to protect your business

Pop quiz: what’s a simple thing you can do to improve your business’ IT security? Update your antivirus software? Use secure passwords? Here’s one that many small- and medium-sized businesses rarely think about: enhance your physical security.

While often an afterthought, physical IT security is no small matter.

My Cat Wrote This Column…

…or at least, he tried to, last year. This is an updated article from last February’s newsletter. Given that the weather is similar (sadly), the cat is still “helping,” and it contained some useful tips, I’m sharing it again.

Our cats are normally outdoors, in the barn or garage during the winter.

When your wi-fi isn’t working…

These days, a notebook without an internet connection is like a bicycle without pedals. You can still use it, but you won’t get very far. That’s why it’s all the more frustrating when you lose your wireless internet connection and your IT department or helpful officemate aren’t there to provide a quick fix.

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