security Archives ⋆ Online Business Canada

10 Questions to Ask Your Web Host About Cyber Security

By Melody McKinnon on October 9, 2022 No Comment Canadian web-based business, security, website development

Not everyone who owns an online business is a techie, let alone a cyber security expert. In fact, most of us know two basic things; our website must be online and it must be secure. We understand we have an ethical responsibility to protect consumers, just as we expect to be protected when we shop […]

How to Spot a “Start an Online Business” Scam

By Marie A Smith on March 19, 2022 8 Comments Canadian business opportunities, Canadian web-based business, security

There are so many legit ways to make money online and it’s true that virtually anyone can start a business on the internet. It’s much easier than it was even 10 years ago, but that doesn’t mean you won’t have to put consistent effort into building and growing your business.

Canadian Website Hosts and the Legal Reasons to Use Them

By Melody McKinnon on February 20, 2022 6 Comments Canadian consumers, Canadian e-commerce, Canadian web-based business, security

Did you know you could be in violation of privacy laws, simply by hosting your website on servers that are physically located outside of Canada? Do you really know where your website and customer data is stored?

Insurance Guide for Canadian Online Businesses

By Melody McKinnon on September 1, 2021 1 Comment Canadian small business, Online Business Insurance, security

We invited Zensurance.com to share their expertise regarding online business insurance in Canada, to ensure you receive accurate information on this important topic.

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home Business from Online Threats

By Melody McKinnon on May 3, 2020 3 Comments Canadian self employment, Canadian small business, home-based business Canada, security

Most home businesses are run on personal devices, such as a computer, laptop, tablet and smartphone. They don’t have an IT department or private network. That means it’s up to you to protect your home business from online threats. Luckily, it isn’t difficult or expensive to do and the peace of mind is priceless.

8 Cloud Security Policy Issues With Easy Fixes

By Melody McKinnon on June 26, 2018 1 Comment Canadian business, security

By Ryan Tyson Security is incredibly important for any business that uses cloud services. Unfortunately, with the cloud being so easy to work with for any size company, small-business owners sometimes don’t consider security risks when they start using the internet for their operations. Watch for these cloud security vulnerabilities that are easy to address, but […]

HTTPS: The Easy Way to Implement SSL on a WordPress Blog

By Melody McKinnon on May 19, 2018 1 Comment Blogging, Canadian e-commerce, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), security

Google recently announced that the new release of their Chrome browser in July, 2018, will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure”. It’s also suspected that websites deemed “not secure” by Google will see a steady drop in rank.

Mission Critical: Protect Your Business SmartPhone

By Melody McKinnon on February 19, 2017 4 Comments Canadian entrepreneur, Canadian web-based business, security

Canadian SmartPhone users account for over 50% of all mobile phone users in this country. That number increases dramatically for professionals and business owners. SmartPhone use is almost universal among those who own an online business or who conduct business online (such as eCommerce and marketing). For most of us, it is quite literally worth […]