In May 2008 I wrote “We’ve Got a Web Hostage Crisis!” to explain how businesses can get locked out of their own websites. Recently I was reminded of these lockdowns by two other situations that reared their head in the past and continue to haunt web clients even today. Scenario Three: News Flash! It’s the …
TIP: Free and Exposed Online
by Vanessa WoodDesign to Spec LLC – Darien, CT “Free and Exposed” sounds like a tabloid headline or a great deal at a nude beach. Unfortunately its a trap website owners can fall prey to when they opt for web hosting that sounds too good to be true. Free with Strings Attached. Read the fine …
TIP: “We’ve Got a Web Hostage Crisis!”
A “Web Hostage Crisis” sounds pretty silly until it happens to you. Here are a couple examples of how the drama plays out and two important tips to prevent your website from being held hostage. Scenario One: Held for Ransom – You get the website of your dreams but it all becomes a management nightmare because you can’t get into your …
TIP: Watch Those Expiration Notices!
by Vanessa Wood Design to Spec LLC – Darien, CT The letter says, “Your domain name registration is due to expire.” Your thoughts rush, “Hold on, that can’t happen– I want to keep my website up and running!” Recently I received a letter in the mail. Its ominous title: Domain Name Expiration Notice. It came …