Internet Advisor - Web Development & Internet Marketing

A quote in this article mirrors something we've been telling clients for more than 20 years: "... that reliance on a platform they have no control over a 'dangerous game'.”

The platforms may change over the years, but the rule is the same. Social media and search engines are channels, not business models. Your own website, that you own and control, should always be the "authoritative source" for information related to your business or organization. Any posts or listings should point back to that source!

Suspended by Google, a Hamilton-area arborist is learning a ‘scary’ business lesson Tech giant flags Westwood Tree Care for suspicious activity, shutting down its business profile for a month

Make sure you're protected from the WannaCry ransomware attack:

If you are running a Windows computer with anything other than Windows 10, the necessary security patch can be installed by clicking on the applicable link for your system found at the bottom of this page: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/msrc/2017/05/12/customer-guidance-for-wannacrypt-attacks/ If your computer automatically installs Windows updates you should already be protected, but with something this nasty it is better to make sure.

More info on the WannaCry attack: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/global-ransomware-cyberattack-1.4115065

And if you don't have a reliable backup routine for your system(s), this is a good excuse to put that at the top of your to-do list!

Chaos from ransomware attack spreads with new workweek Global cyber chaos spreads as companies boot up computers at work following the weekend's worldwide ransomware cyberattack.

Sophisticated phishing attack targeting Gmail accounts ...

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/01/gmail-phishing-data-uri/

Wide Impact: Highly Effective Gmail Phishing Technique Being Exploited A new phishing technique that affects GMail and other services and how to protect yourself.