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Tips and Information November 2010 
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Your computer should always have some type of anti-virus software running to keep your computer clean.  We recommend Eset NOD32 for virus protection but Kapersky is fine too.  If you are a Comcast Internet customer, you can get anti-virus software for free.   
 
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Greetings!

Thank you for being a great customer!  I posted some important information about our social media management service below.  Please take a look especially if you are thinking about hiring us to maintain your social media accounts. 

The holidays are creeping up.  We all know how frustrating things get that time of year.  Take some time for yourself - your business will be there when you get back. 
I hope you all have a great holiday season.

Enjoy your week!  Thank you for your customer support!   - Tammy


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Quick Internet Tips

I know I've written about this software in the past but thought I would mention it again.  Screenhunter! It's a great tool for capturing images.  The nice thing is, you can crop right on the picture. I've used this program for many years and it sure is handy. 

While we are talking software, how about Google Alerts?  People still have not heard of it! Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or topic. I like to search for my name, company name and request for proposals.  You get up to the minute data with relevant results.  Try it out - it's free! 

Speaking of Google, are you listed locally?  If you are an SEO customer, you are but if not, you can do this yourself by going to Google Places.  The price is right (free) and you can get your business listed and mapped. 
 
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Computer Tips

Do you ever wonder how you get a virus when you have anti-virus software?  The software is just there to help.  Keeping your programs updated is a good way to ward off those pesky viruses.  When you see that little bubble pop up wanting you to update your programs, don't ignore it.  virus

If you are on the internet, please watch the websites you visit.  Hovering over a link will show you where you are going.  People tend to be click happy and often times are not careful about what sites they visit.  It's important to pay attention because some of these websites can redirect you to a virus waiting to infect your computer.

Do you use Facebook applications like Farmville and Mafia Wars?  Make sure your JAVA program is updated.   To check this go to Start, Control Panel, JAVA and update.  Check the box that says check automatically for updates.

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New Social Media / SEO Info 

Thank you for being a great customer!  As you may know, Ashley and I maintain social media for several clients with great results.  From market research we have found we are not charging enough for this service.  Never fear, we will not raise your prices.  In fact, we are extending this price ($25 per month for 3 social networks) to everyone until the end of the year. 

Those who are already on board are locked into this rate.
  So, if you have been thinking about hiring us for your social media management, now is the time! The 3 for $25 per month rate is good to WTS customers until the end of the year.  After that, we will charge NEW customers $25 per month for each social media account.  I will put more info and details on my website and start promoting it to others in January.

Surprisingly, Twitter is the most effective in regards to website traffic.  Who knew!?  I take
back my "useless" comments that I used to say about that little birdie. 

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