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Google has just launched some great information for those with a hacked website.  If you’ve ever had a website hacked, you understand how horrible the experience can be.  If you have a business website, this hacking my virtually put you out of business until it is corrected.  Once the site is “cleaned” you’ll have to file to get Google to lift the warning from it’s index that your site is dangerous.  Here is some of the information from Google on how to avoid your website getting hacked.  To get the complete info, Click Here to go to Google’s “Webmasters Help For Hacked Sites” website.

 

How to avoid ever needing Help for hacked sites

Just as you focus on making a site that’s good for users and search-engine friendly, keeping your site secure — for you and your visitors — is also paramount. When site owners fail to keep their site secure, hackers may exploit the vulnerability. If a hacker exploits a vulnerability, then you might need Help for hacked sites. So, to potentially avoid this scenario:

  • Be vigilant about keeping software updated
  • Understand the security practices of all applications, plugins, third-party software, etc., before you install them on your server. A security vulnerability in one software application can affect the safety of your entire site
  • Remove unnecessary or unused software
  • Enforce creation of strong passwords
  • Keep all devices used to log in to your servers secure (updated operating system and browser)
  • Make regular, automated backups of your site

request for quote formIn the industrial & manufacturing sector, one thing that many businesses want on their website is a Request For Quote form (RFQ).  The idea behind this form is to allow a visitor to request a quote for a particular product or service.  Since many products & services that manufacturing businesses offer are not cookie cutter type items, and can be very specific to a customers needs, the RFQ form is a way to gather information for an accurate quote.  Unfortunately, many times this RFQ offers a roadblock to potential customers.  Let’s examine the reasons why a poorly built RFQ form can actually cost you business.

Forgetting The Customer Experience

Just like any element on a website, an RFQ must be user-centric. We must focus on the user experience and what the user wants. We have to keep in mind that the person filling out the form may be a buyer, secretary, or someone that has limited knowledge as to what is actually required.  Ask yourself one question; would my form be easy for an average customer without an engineering background to complete? If your answer is no, or even maybe, than we DO NOT want to do it. Many businesses spend a great deal of time and money to get potential customers to their website only to shoot themselves in the foot when there is a perfect opportunity to get a great lead.

Too Long & Too Complicated RFQs

Some clients I’ve had want to ask the customer every question necessary to create an accurate quote on their RFQ form.  As many of us know, …This is really getting good, READ MORE»