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CISPA, Enough Already

We at HostGator have always vehemently opposed any piece of legislation that contradicts the idea of a free and open Internet.  If you haven’t read our prior blog posts about CISPA and it’s earlier incarnation SOPA, then please do so now in order to bring yourself up to speed: CISPA Must Die! SOPA Must Die! The problem with legislation such as these is not what it appears to do on the front end, rather it’s the back end implications that make it frightening.  Cyber security is serious business, and it is a realm that could use some tightening up.  However, this tightening up cannot come at the expense of your privacy due to a circumvention of existing privacy laws. Continue reading

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How to start to create an online website

I have never once imagined myself creating something as complicated as a website until I discovered BlueVoda website builder. You see, I was never good in building anything, so when a friend told me about BlueVoda website builder and how … Continue reading → Continue reading

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Measuring the ROI of Your Social Media Campaigns

Social media marketing can be a great tool for promoting your brand and engaging directly with customers and potential buyers.  But at the end of the day, you should be getting more from your marketing efforts than simply being a part of “the conversation.”  If you want your actions on popular social platforms to translate into increased sales and profits, you need to learn how to measure the ROI of your social media campaigns. So, without further ado, here’s a simple process that any business can implement, using the free Google Analytics program:   Step #1 – Set your social media campaign goals The first step to measuring ROI in any situation is to determine the specific goals you’ll be tracking. Continue reading

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Content Website Success – Part 2 (SEO, Link Building and More)

My Thoughts on Free Websites – 0:31 Registering Your Domain and Hosting – 1:21 How to Start With WordPress – 2:00 Site Build It! Site Update – 4:27 Search En… Continue reading → Continue reading

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April 2013 Newsletter

It has been quite a while since our last official Newsletter.  The truth is that although we’ve been incredibly busy, and constantly growing, there hasn’t been much news to share; its just been nose to the grindstone around the offices. Having said that, we wanted to take a moment to share with you some account security tips, news about our ever-growing social media presence, and first-up the fact that we’re now hiring!   HostGator is Hiring! The truth is that HostGator virtually never stops hiring.  We are a constantly-growing company in an ever-expanding industry; we are always on the look out for qualified individuals to join us in our myriad of available positions.  From front-line Technical Support, to System Administrators, Billing Administrators, Account Managers, and Verifications Agents… entry-level through industry veterans, we are now hiring for all positions!  To apply, please visit http://hostgator.com/jobs or email us, jobs@hostgator.com Continue reading

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