DaystarConcepts

QR codes

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:28:26 -0700

A QR code (short for Quick Response) is a little image you can have printed on your business cards, posters, flyers or any print material, that embeds information readable by dedicated QR barcode readers and camera phones. It can display display text, contact information, open a web page, or other possibilities.

What is a Favicon Ico?

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:27:55 -0700

A Favicon Ico is the little image you see in the browser address bar. It is helpful when it appears in tabbed browsers or in your bookmarks or favourites to locate a web page. If you do not have a favicon ico created and configured by your webmaster, contact us!

What is a 404 Page?

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:27:22 -0700

404 - Not Found, is the code given for a page that is not there when you click on a link. 404 pages are a generic page configured on the Apache or Microsoft web server unless a customized, helpful 404 page is created.

Why Website Maintenance?

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:51 -0700

Websites require some degree of upkeep, especially popular, dynamic sites like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla, because important new versions containing security patches are released. Other database applications such as e-commerce, forums, photo galleries, or memberships should also be monitored for security risk.

The code that makes your website possible is invisible to most visitors, but it is not invisible to malicious programmers and bots probing sites for weaknesses. If code is neglected it can create security issues, just like software running on your computer. It is important to make sure that everything runs smoothly "under the hood" as well as in the browser.

Tips on Choosing the Right Webmaster

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:26:21 -0700

You need a website and don't know where to start. You ask friends with websites, look on-line at web design companies, scan Kijiji or Craigslist for freelancers, maybe even place an ad yourself. Choosing the right person to create your website will either be a great experience, or you will end up feeling ripped off, frustrated and still looking for a site that you are happy with.

Do I Really Need a Website?

Tue, 17 May 2011 10:25:08 -0700

The short answer is YES you do. Would your business do well without a phone number? It IS the same with a website.

Did you know over 83% of Canadians use the internet and that number keeps growing?

I have the same frustrations as other users when I search for a specific product or service using a site like yellowpages.ca to find the related businesses. Of course, the results show almost every business because they all have phone numbers, but when I want to explore further, I find many businesses still do not have a website. I visit the ones that do, and usually buy what I need from one of them. It is not just me, so many web savvy people do the same, so if you do not have a website, YOU ARE LOSING BUSINESS!!!