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Network Security Webinar Presented by WatchGuard
Posted in Company News, SecurityEmerging Network Security Threats Stopped: How secure is your network?
Join Adhost and WatchGuard for a fast paced webinar where you will learn about the power of Unified Threat Management (UTM) for protecting your essential employee, customer and business data.
When: Thursday, November 12, 11 am – 12:30 pm PST
Topics to be covered include:
* Today’s security landscape
* Inspecting the applications we use
* Bots malware review
* Egress filtering and data loss
* Definition
* Strategies
Who should attend:
* Adhost clients with colocated and dedicated servers
* Businesses looking to safeguard their internal networks
The presenter will be WatchGuard Senior Sales Engineer Peter McNaull. As a WatchGuard Expert Partner, Adhost offers WatchGuard firewall products and services.
permalink | digg this | technoratiSocial Media Events with the PSAMA
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsThe Puget Sound American Marketing Association (PSAMA) is hosting two lunches focused on Social Media. Check out these opportunities to network in person and learn more about online networking:
1. Thursday, Oct. 29, 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Social Media at ‘the Hutch’
We’ll cover the practical and applied-side of social media – including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube – at a large non-profit cancer research center. You’ll hear about what we’ve done and why, lessons we’ve learned and what we’re considering for the future. The discussion will also include metrics, ROI (return on intangibles), and advice to those getting started. Register.
2. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm: Building Brand with Social Media: How Starbucks Does It and What They’ll do Next
Are you ready to take your social media presence beyond the occasional Tweet and Facebook post? Find out how to step up your social media strategy from a company that’s thriving in the social media space: Starbucks. By moving from experimenting with social media to actively incorporating it into the company’s brand marketing plans, Starbucks has become the most popular brand on Facebook, with more than 4.1 million fans. Starbucks’ Official Tweeter Brad Nelson will reveal how the company’s social media initiatives are intimately coordinated with traditional media. Learn more and register.
permalink | digg this | technoratiAdhost Joins Microsoft WebsiteSpark Program
Posted in Company NewsAdhost is an approved Hosting Partner for Microsoft’s new WebsiteSpark program. The program is aimed at small Web development and design companies (Web Pros) who want to gain expertise on the Microsoft platform.
Benefits for Web Pros include:
- Design and development software: Visual Studio, Expression Studio, Expression Web, Windows Web Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 Web
- Production and deployment software: Windows Web Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Web
- Support and training
- New business opportunities
We can approve existing Adhost clients looking to use Microsoft technology for new sites or Web Pros looking for an experienced Windows host – we are a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with over 12 years of Windows hosting experience.
Adhost is offering dedicated Windows server packages with free Windows and SQL licenses starting at $149/month for WebsiteSpark Web Pros. All of our dedicated servers include 24×7 tech support, 24×7 remove hands, offsite monitoring, 100% uptime SLA and much more.
To learn about Web Pro qualifications and apply for the program, visit our WebsiteSpark page.
permalink | digg this | technoratiMobile Marketing Events in October
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsThis month there are two Mobile Marketing events in Seattle – on the same day even. On Wednesday October 14 you can spend lunch and dinner learning about mobile marketing and networking with fellow Seattle marketers.
1. Puget Sound American Marketing Association: “The Next Big Thing – Mobile Marketing and How iPhone Applications Can Build Your Company’s Brand” 11:30-1:30 at the Washington Athletic Club.
John SanGiaovanni, VP in charge of product development at Zumobi, shares his insights on how mobile applications are the new frontier in marketing and why marketing professionals should care. Learn more.
2. Seattle Direct Marketing Association: “Get your brands into play. Mobile Marketing. Too big to ignore.” 5:30-8 PM at the World Trade Center West Building.
Come learn specifically how to start or better integrate mobile into your marketing mix from seasoned expert Jeff Hasen, CMO of HipCricket. Learn more.
permalink | digg this | technoratiSecrets for Creating Great Landing Pages Event
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsJoin the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) for the October Marketing SIG. Frank Coyle from Point It!, Inc. and Howard Sewell from Connect Direct will discuss tips, techniques, and strategies for improving landing page conversion rates, with a special emphasis on optimizing landing pages for search. They will review and dissect landing pages submitted by attendees and offer key principles to ensure click-throughs turn into leads.
You’ll learn how to improve conversions, reduce abandonment, and increase ROI from search, email, lead nurturing, and any other campaign that relies on landing page effectiveness.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5:30-7:30
Where: Point It, 3131 Western Ave, Suite 428, Seattle
Register: washingtontechnology.org
permalink | digg this | technoratiWatchGuard Security Lunch Seminar
Posted in Seattle Internet Events, SecurityJoin network security pioneer WatchGuard Technologies for a luncheon seminar covering today’s security threats. Quickly strengthen the security of your network, while saving money doing so. Learn how next generation extensible threat management (XTM) solutions will protect your business against emerging threats while reducing your network costs and complexity. All attendees receive a 20% Discount Coupon for use on your next WatchGuard appliance purchase.
Date: October 14, 2009 – Tukwila, WA
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Lunch provided, free parking
Location: Great American Casino in Tukwila, WA
Register: Online at WatchGuard’s Web site
We’re also parterning with WatchGuard for a Security Webinar on Thursday, November 12 at 11 am. Register online.
Adhost is a WatchGuard Expert Partner, offering WatchGuard firewall products and services for our server colocation and dedicated server clients. As a partner, we have the training to recommend the best solution for your business. Learn more.
permalink | digg this | technoratiReduced Price on Geotrust True BusinessID with Extended Validation SSL Certificates
Posted in Company News, SecurityIf you’re in the market for an SSL certificate, now is a great time to purchase a Geotrust True BusinessID with Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificate. These certificates are 50% off their regular price.
Only Extended Validation SSL Certificates trigger the green bar in high-security web browsers like the graphic below.
Learn more about SSL certificates and order one today at our SSL Certificates page.
Social Media for Biz and Buzz Webinar
Posted in Seattle Internet EventsJoin Seattle-based search marketing firm, Point It, for their Social Media for Biz and Buzz Webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 11 am.
Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, oh my. Seems like everyone’s doing it, but what’s in it for you? In this webinar you’ll learn:
- Building social media relationships that translate to business
- Strategies for taming Twitter: what works, what doesn’t
- The top 5 do’s and don’ts
- Benchmarking tactics to gauge effectiveness
- Finding out which networks are right for your business
- And as always a Question and Answer session that will allow you to get free advice from the experts
The Webinar has past, but you can view the presentation plus other past webinars at: pointit.com
permalink | digg this | technoratiAdhost Partners with WatchGuard for Managed Firewall Services
Posted in Company News, Security
Adhost is partnering with WatchGuard to offer managed firewall services for Adhost’s server colocation and dedicated server clients. Also located in the Seattle area, WatchGuard specializes in unified threat management (UTM) solutions that combine firewall, VPN and security devices to protect networks.
As a partner, we have the training to recommend the best solution for your business, plus we receive discounts on WatchGuard products which we pass on to you. Learn more about WatchGuard devices and special deals at: www.adhost.com/watchguard.
Ecommerce Case Study for Boma Sterling Silver Jewelry
Posted in Company News, Web developmentA Shiny New Web Site for Boma Sterling Silver Jewelry
Boma Sterling Silver has a reputation for being the leader in the sterling-silver industry based on their quality product, first-class customer service and trendy designs. However, they needed new Web site to match their reputation. Boma came to the Adhost Development team with a basket of big goals for their new Web site, and we worked with them to find an affordable, flexible solution. The new site…
- Functions as both a retail catalog and a wholesale shopping cart
- Integrates with Boma’s proprietary back-office system using XML
- Allows wholesalers to customize and buy many different products from the same page
- Includes product pages which show detailed views of all stone options – with the design differing for retail catalog shoppers and wholesale shoppers
- Uses AJAX on the product pages to quickly switch product names and detail images when a stone color is clicked
Read about the rest of the cool features on our Boma Ecommerce case study.
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