How to tell if your VPN is trustworthy

How to tell if your VPN is trustworthy by Shruti Gupta.  Available from < http://www.tgdaily.com/technology/how-to-tell-if-your-vpn-is-trustworthy> [30th November 2017 ]

Worried about your online security? You should be. 2017’s shaping up to be the worst year in history when it comes to data breaches. From the Wanna Cry ransomware attack in May to the Equifax hack last month to ride-sharing app Uber’s recent privacy fiasco, there’s never been a better time to use a VPN.

However, with new VPN providers cropping up every day, choosing the right service can be tricky. While most VPNs pride themselves on being anonymous, some are anything but. At best, these fly-by-night VPN companies provide a mediocre browsing experience; at worst, they record and sell your data.

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How to Make Site Building Easy

How to Make Site Building Easy by L. White.  Available from <https://newswire.net/newsroom/blog-post/00098853-how-to-make-site-building-easy.html> [November 29, 2017]  Photo:  Article Source

To many entrepreneurs, the idea of creating their own website can be fairly daunting. The following tips can help make building your website an easy task.

If you’re considering starting your own business, then you’ll probably already know that having a website is an essential. Even if you’re not planning to make your money online or haven’t got around to adding an e-commerce store just yet, having some kind of online presence is important for reaching out to your customers and gaining more exposure for your brand.

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13 New Video Tools in Social Media

13 New Video Tools in Social Media by Sig Ueland.  Available from <https://www.practicalecommerce.com/13-new-video-tools-social-media> [November 27, 2017]

Social media platforms continue releasing tools to generate and distribute videos, to help users reach new followers and build their communities.

Here is a list of new and updated video tools for social media. There are tools for live streaming, collaborating with others, distributing content, editing, and shooting 360 degree video.

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Action Fraud’s top tips for staying safe online this Christmas

Action Fraud’s top tips for staying safe online this Christmas by Rachel Stretton.  Available from <http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/NEWS/15683404.Going_online_to_do_Christmas_shopping____take_this_advice_and_stay_safe/> [November 28, 2017]  Photo Credit:  Article Source

Going online to do your Christmas shopping this year?

Dorset Police have shared advice from national organisation Action Fraud to help residents stay cyber safe in the run up to the festive season.

The tips include:

Check the web address
Always check you’re on the correct website. Criminals can set up fake websites that have a similar design and web address to the genuine site.

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How to Create Standout Content and Drive Traffic to Your Website

How to Create Standout Content and Drive Traffic to Your Website by Daniel Smilansky.  Available from <https://www.business.com/articles/how-to-create-standout-content/> [Nov 20, 2017]

Follow these four steps to create exceptional content and drive more traffic to their website.

To no one’s surprise, Google still cites links from authority websites as one of the top three factors (the other two being content and RankBrain, Google’s AI program that processes search results) that influence your ranking. Attracting traffic to your website without providing interesting content is analogous to driving a car without fuel; it simply won’t work.

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