News from SSIWEB

Domain Name Registry of America Scam

In the last couple of weeks an official sounding company called the Domain Name Registry of America has been sending letters to the owners of non UK domain names (.com, .org, .net etc) telling them their domains are about to expire and that they need to renew. If you're not used to de ... read more
Date - 08 September 2006
Category - SSIWeb

Net browser promises private surf

A web browser has been released that promises total privacy for its users. Browzar, as it is known, automatically deletes all traces of the pages a person has visited, and the terms that they have searched for on the web. Most web browsers, including Microsoft's Internet Explor ... read more
Date - 01 September 2006
Category - Internet News

Net supply switch 'to be easier'

Switching between broadband providers could get easier as Ofcom proposes changes to existing rules. The telecoms regulator said increasing numbers of consumers were encountering difficulties when changing from one high-speed supplier to another. Currently, those wanting to switch n ... read more
Date - 17 August 2006
Category - Internet News

Kontrolit V2.04 released

Version 2.04 of our content management system (Kontrolit) has now been released.  New features include: Directory FAQs Management Members Area For more information on Kontrolit, please use the following links: Full list of features ... read more
Date - 01 August 2006
Category - SSIWeb

Automatic rollout for net browser

PC users will be offered Microsoft's new browser as part of an automatic update programme by the software and technology giant. The update is used to ensure users get the latest patches for security loopholes found in Microsoft software. Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is due in late 2006 and t ... read more
Date - 28 July 2006
Category - Internet News

Marketing's viral goldmine

A record sum of money is expected to be spent by businesses desperate to cash in on the "pass it on" phenomenon this year. But are they the best ads yet, or something more sinister? With cheap video manipulation packages available for PCs and Macs, it does not cost a fortune to ru ... read more
Date - 19 July 2006
Category - Internet News

Microsoft shuts down Windows 98

Microsoft is urging an estimated 70 million users of Windows 98 to upgrade as it ends support for the software. From 11 July, Microsoft will no longer help users over the phone with any problems they have with the ageing operating system. The full statement from Microsoft can be found ... read more
Date - 11 July 2006
Category - Internet News

Internet Marketing Service Update

We have recently updated our Internet Marketing service.  We have sub divided our service into two areas.  The first is improving your websites Natural Listings.  This is where we take an existing site and modify it with the aim of increasing its position in the natural search ... read more
Date - 03 July 2006
Category - SSIWeb

Let Usability Studies Light The Way

The basis of a usability study is pretty simple: If you want to know if your website is easy enough to use, watch some people while they try to use it and note where they run into trouble.  Then fix it, and test it again. Recent developments with screen recording technology means cost ... read more
Date - 30 June 2006
Category - SSIWeb

Google to launch payment service

Search giant Google is set to launch an online payments system which is set to compete with auction giant eBay. Dubbed Google Checkout, the system is designed to boost Google's main source of revenue - selling advertising. The service will offer some free order processi ... read more
Date - 29 June 2006
Category - Internet News

'Poor deal' for internet shoppers

Many internet firms in Europe are not treating customers fairly, according to a report from EU consumer bodies including the UK's Citizens Advice. Late or non-delivery of items and defective goods were the most common complaints against internet traders. Europe-wide cons ... read more
Date - 23 June 2006
Category - Internet News

'Bad design' of B2B websites hits sales

Commercial websites aimed at business users are losing out through bad design, despite their potential to generate far more money than consumer sites, research has shown. Business-to-business websites offer visitors a much worse experience than consumer sites, the study by Nielsen Norman ... read more
Date - 13 June 2006
Category - Internet News

Google launches web spreadsheet

Internet search engine Google has released a web-based spreadsheet application, on a limited test basis . Spreadsheets are software applications with a grid of rows and columns and calculating capabilities, which allow users to input or organise information. California-based Googl ... read more
Date - 09 June 2006
Category - Internet News

Microsoft launches security package onecare

Users worried about staying safe online will soon be able to get software to protect their home PC direct from Microsoft. The software giant's first security product goes on sale in the US from 1 June and will become available in other countries over the next 12 months. The product, d ... read more
Date - 01 June 2006
Category - Internet News

Yahoo unveils new advert system

Internet giant Yahoo is on Monday due to launch an upgrade to its web search advertising system, as it aims to catch up with market leader Google. Yahoo's new software system aims to let advertisers target potential customers more accurately based upon the words users type into the search box ... read more
Date - 08 May 2006
Category - Internet News

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