July 28th, 2009
Put simply, a content delivery network (CDN) is a system of computers networked together that cooperate to deliver content to end users. While not every online business thinks it has a need for a CDN, effectively leveraging one can improve performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Tags: CDN, Content Delivery Network, e-commerce, EC Suite
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July 10th, 2009
Looking to bring more traffic to your Web site? There are few simple strategies that, when implemented consistently, can bring more visitors and help drive more revenue.
Tags: e-commerce, SEO, Web site traffic
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July 2nd, 2009
Online businesses are facing the same economy as everyone else. So how can you maximize your revenues without investing in drastic operational changes? The answer is easy. Take full advantage of the systems you are currently using.
Tags: Customer Retention, EC Suite, Managed Payment Services, Merchant Accounts
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June 26th, 2009
One of the most important decisions business owners make is where they house Web and database servers for their business. But are all factors considered in these decisions? Selecting the right facility boils down to more than just determining if it has the necessary space.
Tags: data center, datacenter
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June 17th, 2009
To what extent are you prepared to protect your investment from the myriad of vulnerabilities today’s businesses have to deal with? Understanding how the security puzzle is structured is the first step to knowing how to apply a holistic approach. Given that the implementation of this approach does take time, not addressing any one part is guaranteed to have a negative effect on the overall running of your business.
Tags: Data Security, Enterprise Security, IT Security
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May 21st, 2009
Keeping consumers happy is paramount to running a successful business. And while no two consumers are the same, there are some simple methods and strategies to ensure their happiness. Having strong consumer support practices in place is a good place to start.
Tags: Consumer support, EC Suite
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May 13th, 2009
PCI DSS requirements are a popular topic with many online merchants. And staying compliant is an important aspect of any business, IPSPs included. In this short video, EC Suite Director of Security William Bell talks about how his team is meeting requirements and staying ahead of the threats.
Tags: Anti-Virus, Lumension, PCI, White-List
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May 13th, 2009
Vendor relationships are an integral part of operating a business, so what can you do maximize your relationships while simultaneously finding ways to do more with less?
Tags: Strategic partnerships, vendors
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May 12th, 2009
Welcome to the official EC Suite blog. Your source for e-commerce, hosting, CDN and IT security information.
Tags: EC Suite, EC Suite blog
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