Is Your Password 'password'? 01/29/2010
 SmartPlanet has named the top 20 most common passwords... numero uno is '123456', with the more creative password of '654321' coming in at number 19. If any of your passwords appear in this top 20, change them! If they don't, I advise checking them against some simple guidelines to see how they measure up. I admit I had to change a few of mine once I started auditing my accounts. Microsoft's tips for a solid password - DON'T use your name, or personal information - DON'T use any part of your email - DON'T use any of the passwords from the list I just mentioned! - DO use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols - DO make your password longer than 8 characters - at least! - DO test your password with a password checker These suggestions are in place for a reason - in December 32 million usernames and passwords were breached on photo sharing site RockYou.com. Read the Imperva summary for findings and recommendations. Getting Online - Keep It Simple 09/05/2009
Looking for a basic web presence but don't know where to start? These days it is much easier than it used to be, and you don't need to rely on expensive web developers to get your business up and running on the web. I opt for simple content management systems like Weebly or Wordpress, which can be setup and online quickly for a very low price. These CMS tools allow you to update your site from anywhere through a web browser, as well as including many additional features which can be added to increase the value of your website. Once you are up and running, you can learn quickly what your visitors are interested in by using great tracking tools such as Google's Analytics. This will allow you to make regular adjustments and best direct your marketing budget to operate to it's full potential. Don't know how to get started? Contact ERC Marketing about getting online today. |
