Bad Panda! Google has changed ranking again: Panda 4.0 and PDL 2.0.

4GHadmin | 03 June 2014
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Millions of websites have began lost their rankings after the update. Has your website affected? Perhaps your ranking went up as others float down?

What can you do to avoid new ranking problems?

According to several recent reports, major sites such as ask.com (competition to google), ebay.com, biography.com and aceshowbiz.com have lost as much as 70% of their rankings on Google. It seems that the content (often automatically server generated) of these web pages is not appetizing for Google’s new ranking algorithms.

How does this affect your web pages?

If your website mainly consists of quite similar pages, it’s likely that your site will be affected by Google’s new ranking manipulations and similarly if the content/structure of your pages has been created automatically or ‘dynamically’.

These algorithms now additionally target webpage spam. If you do not get too spammy with your pages, you shouldn’t have to worry much.

If you want to get long-term results, do not use spammy methods to promote your website. Use ‘white-hat’ methods and play by the rules. Your website’s Google rankings will be much more stable then.

Please contact us for more information: http://4goodhosting.com/seo-services.html

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Design Concepts that You should Consider When Designing or Redesigning Your Website

4GHadmin | 27 May 2014
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Are you planning to bring a new design to your website? Or for redesigning and worried of how to start? If so, you need to read this article. In this article, we’ll discuss concepts that you should consider before you design or redesign your website.

When thinking about your website design, sketch regularly

The benefits of sketching is you can note your clients’ requirements accurately.

Sketching helps you organize the content, you can structure the concepts that the client requires and some other aspects related to web designing.

Make a brief blueprint or the algorithm before you start designing the website. It’ll cost nothing and it is very easy – just you need to have the basic knowledge of sketching.

Making a blueprint of web designing is also one of the finest approaches to convey your ideas about the layouts.

By making a blueprint before you start web designing process will give you new ideas.

Sketching also helps you get new ideas instantly and by this, you can save time.

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Because Net Neutrality is currently a very important topic…

4GHadmin | 20 May 2014
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Net Neutrality is an Important Topic Today

 

‘Net Neutrality’ is a widely discussed topic today. Therefore, we feel it’s right explain to our customers for more clarity.

 

We found http://www.theopeninter.net/ to be useful. It helps you grasp complex issues easily.

 

Network neutrality implies websites and services should be able to generate equal satisfaction among users across devices: cable, cellular, or via phone connection.

 

Companies such as AT&T, Verizon and Comcast intend to consider each site and service differently so that they can sell their services at different prices to different users.

 

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a law to frame limits for Internet Service Providers (ISPs). This is likely to result in keeping the Internet accessible to all – without discriminating any websites or services.

 

If the Internet is offered via cable connections and bills, it might become hard to restore as it’s today. We should build completely an independent Internet service. Make sure to inform your friends and family.

 

 

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Those who are vigilant and informed strive to Hold Net Neutrality in place during Government Negotiations

4GHadmin | 13 May 2014
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100+ major tech companies have voiced some opposition in defense from a new proposal from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler that would make concessions to a “pay to play” model of network management; which would allow ISPs to charge companies for preferential treatment.

These new rules, which are supposed to be voted on May 15, are anticipated to make a major stand against “net neutrality,” which is the idea of a level playing field for all: ISPs should treat all data that travels over their networks equally.

The good principled proposal by Wheeler, a former government lobbyist has been opposed in writing by the likes of Google, Reddit, Facebook, Amazon, and others. The proposal reads that the FCC should *not* permit “individualized bargaining and discrimination.”

The Open Internet Order, a prior attempt by the FCC to set forth regulations in favor of net neutrality, was shot down in January by a federal court that stated that it exceeded the FCC’s authority.

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Companies to Let You Know When Government Requests for Your Data

4GHadmin | 06 May 2014
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Date posted: May 6th , 2014

An increased number of big tech companies are denying compliance with government with regard to personal data by updating their terms and conditions and other policies.

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News that raises concern

Washington Post has published that many businesses such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft will be notifying their users when their personal data will be asked by the government. They are changing their company policies to suit this. They would comply with such requests only if a judge or other agencies to do so secretly.

 

Many of the protectors of law are concerned that these moves of the company will intimate the criminals before hand and they will try to destroy the evidence of the crimes committed. The government can loose important information on the case. But they need to know that it is criminal and not just on the part of the government to spy on their citizens seeking their personal information.

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Even Homeland Security Says Not to Use Internet Explorer

4GHadmin | 29 April 2014
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Homeland Security Advises Not to Use Internet Explorer

It’s very tremendous to come to know about Internet Explorer. Even the government of the United States do not like to use IE until they get a new browser that does not have any problem.

The version that brings the problem is version 6 and beyond. These versions enable people with malicious intentions to get into a PC through a bad website. The security firm that deals with these issues is known as “Operation Clandestine Fox” by the Fireeye. The threat is true and is dangerous.

The department of Homeland Security in the United States issued security alerts to computer software many times. But this time they acted differently. Multiple number of agencies of the government use IE versions.

We advise users to use another internet browser until a new official update is available.

Microsoft’s schedule will be available until May 13. The company may release an unscheduled update before this date. If you use an unsupported form of Windows such as Windows XP, you’ll not get any update.

And, if you’re looking for hassle free things, choosing Mozilla Firefox could be an optimal solution.

 

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Google claims not to change the search results to make more money

4GHadmin | 22 April 2014
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Google claims not to change the search results to make more money

According to Matt Cutts, buying or not buying Google AdWords ads has no positive or negative impact on the rankings of your website. He also says that Google does not make changes to the organic algorithms to encourage people to buy ads.

Given the fact that Google’s result often only show paid ads in the visible area of the search results (i.e. you have to scroll to see the regular results), it seems that this statement of Matt Cutts is not entirely true.

There is no secret way to get in the search results

Matt Cutts says that there is a pattern that he often sees in SEO forums: Someone suggests a specific tactic will lead to high rankings on Google and then everyone follows.

For example, someone says that it is easy to get high rankings through article directories. Half a year later, people will move on from article directories to guest blogging, then to link wheels, and so on.

Matt Cutts says that someone who found a loophole wouldn’t post it in a forum. Instead, he would exploit it to make as much money of it as possible.

You can view the full video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ9Xt5PohgU

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How to get your website in Google’s search results

Getting in Google’s search results isn’t rocket science. You don’t need special tricks or secrets to get your website ranked. You also don’t have to hire ‘experts’ who will charge you thousands of dollar per month.

For PPC or SEM (Pay Per Click or Search Engine Marketing) Contact 4GoodHosting. More information at this link:

http://4goodhosting.com/seo-services.html

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Why SEO is often better than paid search marketing

4GHadmin | 15 April 2014
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Paid search marketing is a quick and easy way to get listed on Google and other search engines for keywords that are related to your business. Unfortunately, paid search marketing is also very expensive. Search engine optimization (SEO) can help you to save money while getting more targeted visitors at the same time.


What is the difference between SEO and paid search marketing?

SEO (search engine optimization) concentrates on the regular “organic” results on Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other search engines. If your website is listed in the regular results, you don’t have to pay for each click.

If you use paid search marketing to advertise your website on search engines, you pay for every click. Your website will appear in the “sponsored results” section of the search results page.

First SEO advantage: it provides lasting results

Paid search marketing is great because it provides quick results. You will get the first visitors minutes after the launch of your paid search campaign. Unfortunately, you won’t get any more visitors as soon as you stop paying.

To achieve high rankings in the organic search results, you have to develop good web pages and good links that point to your site. It takes much longer to get high rankings with SEO. Fortunately, most websites keep their rankings for a long time.

In the long run, SEO is a much better value than paid search marketing. If you have a business that is meant to stay, SEO is the way to go.

Second SEO advantage: you’re forced to improve your website

If you use paid search marketing, your website will get visitors because you pay for them. With SEO, you get website visitors because your website is good.

If you use SEO to promote your website, you are forced to optimize your web pages: the content, the usability, etc. Although this requires more work, your website and your revenue will benefit greatly from these changes.

Third SEO advantage: it integrates with social media

Social media plays an integral role in off page SEO services, serving as a pivotal channel for enhancing the website’s visibility and authority. Creating a new page on your website and promoting it on platforms like Facebook or Twitter can significantly increase the number of backlinks from other sites, leading to higher rankings in Google’s regular results.

On page SEO service, on the other hand, is crucial for optimizing individual pages on your website, ensuring that each element, from content to HTML source code, is meticulously refined to enhance its relevance and performance in search engine rankings. A balanced synergy between on-page and off-page SEO amplifies the efficacy of your overall SEO strategy.

When your new page is mentioned on social media, it doesn’t just boost your off-page SEO but also draws in new visitors through these platforms. Some of these visitors will, in turn, link to your website, casting a positive influence on your SEO campaigns. This blend of on-page and off-page strategies ensures that your website is optimized both internally and externally, striking a harmonious balance that search engines favor.

Paid search marketing is another avenue, particularly beneficial if immediate traffic influx is a priority and budget constraints are not a pressing issue. It’s an immediate solution to drive visitors, although it’s essential to also focus on organic strategies for sustainable online growth.

For an encompassing SEO solution that meticulously integrates on page SEO service and off page SEO services, ensuring each aspect of your website is optimized for superior performance and enhanced visibility, explore the offerings at 4GoodHosting’s SEO optimization service, please visit SEO Services .

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Heartbleed Bug: A Vulnerability in OpenSSL Cryptographic Software Library

4GHadmin | 08 April 2014
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What is Heartbleed bug?

A heartbleed bug is one of the biggest and serious threats on the Internet. It’s a vulnerability in popular OpenSSL cryptographic library. OpenSSL is a widely used execution of suite of security protocols known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) that helps in encrypting the traffic when surfing the Web.

Each time when you send and receive data online or do online an transaction, there will be chance of sending your data through an SSL. You can check if your sending your data through SSL by a “https” with a green indicator or a lock icon in address bar. Some VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and email, chat programs will also use the systems that are tied to OpenSSL for transmitting communications and data in a secured way.

Heartbleed bug is terrifying and unique because it allows anyone to access a computer system memory and read all data (including confidential data), which is protected by vulnerable version of OpenSSL software.

 

What effect it causes?

As per, Sam Kottler, a software engineer has worked on numerous open source security and systems management projects (and once worked at Digg), “Anything that you wouldn’t want an ‘Internet bad guy’ to see is Cityfied vulnerable on sites using unpatched versions of OpenSSL.”

Things like banking information, credit card data, passwords and titillating personal photos are possibly vulnerable. Essentially, everything that you do on the Internet.

 

Is my data compromised?

It is purely on site-by-site basis and we can’t say whether your data are compromised or not. Responsible organizations or sites will inform you if they believe that any of your data has been compromised.

From your end, be very careful while opening emails and look out for phishing scams. Keep close attention to notifications from credit card companies, internet services and banks and follow security requests if they make any.

 

Do, I need to change passwords? If it is so, when?

As far as 4GoodHosting servers are concerned, we have fixed the problem. As the software is widespread, it will take some time for fixing the roll out across web.

If you have any queries, you can always easily open a support ticket at support@4GoodHosting.com

 

If you have any questions, you can always easily open a support ticket at support@4GoodHosting.com

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Four reasons why SEO seems hard (although it isn’t)

4GHadmin | 01 April 2014
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All website owners need more traffic and more sales. Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the best ways to reach these goals. Many people lose a lot of money because they don’t invest as much in SEO as they should.

They are afraid that SEO is too difficult or not suitable for their company. Here are four reasons why SEO seems hard to some people although it isn’t.

Reason 1: ” I don’t know how to optimize my website “

Search engine optimization seems complex when you start. It’s normal that beginners are confused and uncertain.

Fortunately, SEO isn’t rocket science. Reading a step-by-step SEO tutorial will familiarize you with the basic concepts of search engine optimization.

Even if you plan to hire an SEO agency you should read such a tutorial. If you have a better knowledge, you can judge the level of expertise of the agency that you hire.

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