The web is always changing, and sometimes, small businesses find themselves a step behind big business. Now more than ever many of us are trying to stay on track – or even better, ahead of the curve. Will HTML5 be the answer?

HTML5 is the next generation of Internet language. But it doesn’t stop there; it allows web designers and developers to create dynamic content without the use of third-party applications. This means that businesses will not have to worry if their customers have the latest version of a particular plug-in to view their website, eliminating the chance of someone wanting – but not being able to – access your site.

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FREE – a word everyone seems to enjoy. When you look at the web there are more free applications around than many of us even know of, but what is the cost of free?

That’s right, I said cost. Now more than ever there seems to be a misunderstanding of “free” as it relates to building websites.

Today you hear people talk about building a website with open-source tools like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla. These free tools can help you take your website to new levels, but when you get the bid from your web developer, there is a moment of confusion: “Why does a website cost this much money when the tools are free?”

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Do You Have Control Over Your Online Success?

Do you have the security code to your company’s alarm system? How about the master key to your company’s front office door? Of course you do, and as the business owner you should have control of what you pay for.

When it comes to technology and a company website, I am amazed at how many companies do not know who controls their success. Your website can have a few technical accounts associated to its success; here are some of the items you should have access to at all times.

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