Web FAQs
One of my main goals at QW Consulting is to demystify the world of web development. If you know more about how websites work, you will be able to better manage your website.
From security concerns to technologies that can help you market your website - the articles listed below will attempt to answer some of my client's basic questions about web development.
If you have a question, please contact QW Consulting today.
Website Solutions and Tools
CMS FAQ
Do you need to change content on your website? Add images to your photo gallery? Update the products in your catalog? If so, you probably need a content management system.
Contact Forms: The CAPTCHA Field
What are those funny characters you see on forms that are usually on a warped background or that have letters heading in different directions? More importantly, why should you have one on your website.
XML Sitemaps?
XML sitemaps share information about your website with search engines and, as a result, can help improve your rankings in search engines.
RSS Feeds?
RSS feeds are a great tool to let your visitors stay updated with your business and your website. Despite that, a lot of people don't know what RSS feeds are and don't understand how RSS feeds can help market your website.
Website Security
Contact Forms: Verify the Data
Almost every website has a contact form. When the form is submitted though, you want to make sure the contact form results are verified. Why? Find out!
Secure My Site!
If you have a secure area on your website, you need an SSL certificate to keep that area of your website, and the data shared while on that area of the website, secure. That is great - but what exactly is an SSL certificate and how does an SSL certificate work?
What is an XSS attack?
If you have read anything about website security, you probably have heard about Cross Site Scripting or XSS attacks. What exactly are they and what do you need to do to prevent an XSS attack on your website? Find out!
Don't Inject My SQL
What is a SQL injection attack? More importantly, how can you prevent a SQL injection attack on your website? (Hint: hire a professional web development firm to develop your website.)
Password Protection
Usernames and passwords are a widely used system to keep your member area security. However, do you know if the passwords for your member area are being stored in the most secure way possible?
Website Process
Website Planning Makes Sense
Why should you plan your website? Like with anything else, planning can help you avoid mistakes and will get you the highest quality website.
What is the website development process?
What is QW Consulting's process to deliver high quality website solutions?
Can I get a free website?
There are a lot of offers for cheap or free websites - but the quality of those sites usually reflects the cost. At QW Consulting we have high quality packages that get you a great website, but at reasonable prices.
General Website Questions
The Numbers to Know: Response Status Codes
Every visit to a website results in a status code and those status codes can help you understand more about what is happening on your website. Learn more about 404s, 301s and other status codes.
Why do I need 301's?
When updating your website, you'll want to add in 301 redirects to make sure your website visitors can find what they need to find.
Handling a 404 Error
What is the best way to handle a page not found error on your website?
Gecko vs. Trident: Browser Issues
Why does your design look different in different browsers? Find out the differences between the major browsers.
Hosting and Registration?
What is domain registration and what is hosting? QW Consulting helps explain these two key parts of every website.
Can the Spam in Your Email Newsletter
What is the CAN SPAM act and how does it apply to your email newsletters?
Featured Projects
Client: National Ledger
Website: http://www.nationalledger.com
Overview: Ongoing website maintenance, including creating new site features (such as RSS feeds and top tags), managing the on page ads, managing updates to the content management system and ongoing search engine (and social media) marketing.
