Whether your organization is large, small or in between, you can probably benefit from a secure company intranet for sharing information on an ongoing basis among management, employees, representatives, etc. One of the big advantages of a properly configured intranet is that authorized users can get what they need from anywhere at anytime, with just an internet connection (or even …
Is it Time to Update/Upgrade Your Website Software?
Software updates and upgrades have become commonplace and are typically no longer to be feared, as they once may have been. Most of us think of updates or upgrades in relation to the software that’s loaded on our pc, laptop, tablet, or smart phone. We may perform the update ourselves or sometimes we wake up to find that an automatic …
What Goes Into an Effective Online Dashboard?
Coming up with a recipe for a really effective online member/customer dashboard is sort of like creating a new and tasty desert. As the head chef, you need to execute your vision. Do you layer it in gooey goodness, riddled with valuable nuggets to be discovered in its depths? Or do you present a modest display of wholesome ingredients that …
Where to Start When Creating a Member Dashboard
Once you understand the potential for your company or organization in taking your website to the next level, building a community of users via a Member Dashboard, what’s next? What’s your plan of action? There are three main areas your plan should cover: Technical/Platform Content/Data Access/Flow #1 – Technical/Platform: Determine the eventual size and scope of your dashboard so that …
How a Dashboard Can Help Connect You and Your Customers
Odds are, if your business is like ours, your customers don’t realize everything you do for them. It’s certainly true for some of the little things you do every day, but it can sometimes even be true when you go above and beyond the call of duty, when you go the extra mile. So, just how do you forge that …
Backing Up Your Blog Content
It’s not enough to back up your blog template because it is not the look and feel of your blog site that matters. It is what you have to say that counts. If you have a separate corporate blog that links to your corporate website, then it’s important to think about backing up your blog content. Your blog site is …
New Website Firm? 3 Things to Check For
Here are three important things to check for when searching for a new website designer. 1. Legitimate Experience Just because someone has done something before it does not give them the credentials to achieve the best results or to be called an expert. Your chances of success improve by finding a company with a dedicated team. This team should have …
Asset or Expense?
Your website can be a valuable asset or just another expense. Your website must be both useful by design and used by those searching for what you offer to be a true business asset. The best, most useful websites utilize both proven and cutting-edge technologies to grab the attention of the visitor, perform critical business functions and generally provide an …