Kinetik IT:Moving people, information & technology

Kinetik I.T. is a full service information technology & internet services provider, offering technology & web services since the inception of Microsoft Windows & the start of the internet era.

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X Marks the Spot: Where User Experience and SEO Meet

User experience—relating to all that your users experience when they interact with your organization online, primarily via your website—has become a buzzword when considering both site design and SEO. By improving the overall online experience, the most successful have learned to leverage the time potential customers spend on their site, which leads to greater satisfaction for the customers, and increased sales for the business. However, creating a good user experience is sometimes compromised if SEO becomes the primary consideration.  http://goo.gl/Az7ch9 

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Safer Online

There are more reasons than ever to think before you post: in addition to cyber-thievery, hacking and identity theft, a growing number of recruiters and employers check social media to assess potential candidates. In a global survey, however, Microsoft found that only a small percentage of respondents said they actively manage their online reputation, such as editing or deleting information, writes Jacqueline Beauchere, Microsoft Chief Online Safety Officer, in a blog post.  http://goo.gl/GM4g3C 

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Increase Your Efficiency Using Desktop Apps

In the past several years, productivity has become a huge sector of web-based, mobile, and desktop applications. And it’s no wonder: with more work coming at us, and the same 24 hours in a day, we need a way to list, prioritize, and track our own accomplishments, as well as those of our colleagues, third-party vendors, freelancers and contractors. The challenge can be finding an application that is robust and versatile, but that also suits the needs of your business. This is especially true in the instance of job-tracking applications.  http://goo.gl/L3Ai3z  Whether you need an enhanced for a product currently in use, or you’d like to develop a complete custom software solution from the ground up, learn more by visiting us at www.Kinetik-IT.com.

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What Story is Your Company Telling?

As a child, we all loved hearing stories at bedtime, and, even adults without their own children are familiar with the pleas for “just one more!” As adults, we also love a good story—just look to the success of social media and the prevalence of click-bait headlines.In order for a company to be seen, heard and known, it’s imperative to create a great corporate identity to brand your company and start building familiarity and trust.  http://goo.gl/nBCOQ7 To learn more about branding, and a wide array of other services and products, visit www.Kinetik-IT.com.

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Is Your Website Ready for e-Commerce?

It’s a simple question, but not so easy to answer: is your website scaled to your company’s needs? In a world where online giants offer one-click checkout and where nearly everything under the sun is available for purchase, mere mortals must find a way to compete. The key is in creating an enjoyable, efficient customer experience.  http://goo.gl/eqiE00

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Using Multiple Devices to Boost Focus

With all the information we’re confronted with on a daily basis, maintaining clear focus can prove challenging. To combat this mindless time waste, developers have come up with multiple strategies to help maintain focus and productivity. Still, simple solutions can sometimes be the best solutions. Workers who consume massive amounts of media every day out of necessity are beginning to train themselves to perform tasks using dedicated equipment. http://goo.gl/wJieCS

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The Basics of Copyright Infringement

Infringement has become a big problem. The most common types of infringement concern images, music, and videos; however, a fair amount of intellectual property is also copied. And copyright, patents, designs and trademarks are all constitute a means of protection. Learn how to register various types of materials and property, monitor your brand’s online presence, and file a complaint in accordance with DMCA.  http://goo.gl/Ti8ZPv

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Offering Simple Solutions to Common IT Problems

At Kinetik I.T., we’ve been in the business of helping people and businesses, and making great things happen for almost 25 years. Basically, we love what we do, and it shows. And in all those years of perfecting our Digital Superhero status, we’ve learned a few things about the problems our clients face. Here’s a run-down of the problems we see most often. http://goo.gl/be0YxW

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A School in the Cloud

In a recent TED Talk, Educational researcher Dr. Sugata Mitra shared an idea whose time had come: that in the absence of supervision or formal teaching, children can teach themselves and each other. At Kinetik I.T., we know how to help you when your idea’s time has come. Whether it’s custom website design, web application development, custom software development, or mobile app development, you’re looking for, we can help make your dream a reality. http://goo.gl/99Aj3W

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Calling All Digital Superheroes—We’re Hiring!

After nearly 25 years in the biz, we’ve developed a bit of a reputation—for excellence, a great company culture, for volunteer work and charitable giving. And now, we’re looking to expand our tribe! Think you’ve got what it takes? Don't waste another minute—we want to hear from you! All digital superheroes can submit a resume to [email protected], or contact by phone at 602-957-0058. http://goo.gl/oRGWMT

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New and Upcoming PC Technologies

A recently-released book goes in-depth about a topic many of us think about on a regular basis: our predilection for staying connected. While there may be things we’ve lost in our world of constant connection, there’s also much to be gained, and how we use it can make all the difference.  Finding the value and usefulness in this technology to positively enhance the world we live in is the only way we want to do business. We strive to do inspiring work for the companies and individuals who entrust their own inspiring work to us. http://goo.gl/yagxEm

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Are You Ready? It's Time for Big Data.

Big data. While the term is thrown around a lot these days, the gist of the term is uncertain, often meaning different things to different people. Whether you think you’re in for a big data project or you’re just looking at something a bit smaller, we can help. Contact Kinetik IT today to learn more about how we can help you do more with your business, no matter how big it is. http://goo.gl/U4Efgm

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Hacking Webcams

When whistleblower Edward Snowden released classified NSA documents in May 2013, the world suddenly became acutely aware of government surveillance of civilians—even of those who posed no threat to national security.

According to the Guardian, GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters, the UK version of the NSA) “files dating between 2008 and 2010 explicitly state that a surveillance program code-named Optic Nerve collected still images of Yahoo webcam chats in bulk and saved them to agency databases, regardless of whether individual users were an intelligence target or not.” Disturbingly, many of these images, it is reported, are explicit in nature. And, of course, it’s not just the government: hackers have also figured out ways to spy via webcam.

Unlike many viruses, Mac webcams are just as vulnerable as those installed in PCs. Most laptops with built-in cameras come with an important privacy feature: a light that activates when the camera is in use, with seemingly no way to be deactivated. Information to the contrary has come to light, however. As quoted in the Washington Post, “Marcus Thomas, former assistant director of the FBI’s Operational Technology Division in Quantico, said in a recent story in The Washington Post that the FBI has been able to covertly activate a computer’s camera — without triggering the light that lets users know it is recording — for several years.”

Since the release of the Snowden documents and what’s come to light in their aftermath, we’ve learned much more about the extent to which monitoring occurs, and have become more vigilant about online and network security, as well as the processes our computers employ while in use. 

While technical fixes exist to remedy this situation, sometimes an easy, old-fashioned approach is the most effective: physically obstructing the webcam while not in use. This can be accomplished by simply placing a post-it note over the lens, though more creative options are readily available on Etsy, including puffy felt stickers, snap-on plastic covers, and, of course, hand-crocheted ghost cozies.

To learn more about services and products – including Computer Network Managed Services & Remote Monitoring– visit www.Kinetik-IT.com or follow Kinetik on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

   Source: http://blog.kinetik-it.com/post/2014/07/08/Hacking-Webcams.aspx

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Don’t Let Ecommerce Changes Damage Your SEO

Whether you’re migrating to a new platform, building a new store, or simply upgrading the one you have, shifting ecommerce platforms or making changes to your current system could actually do your company more harm than good. Unfortunately, the little things have the potential to kill your current optimization strategy, and a big shift in your site could mean a shift in your ranking. What can you do to implement your changes while preserving your rank? These tips can help.

Keep an eye on the information architecture during migration as well as the URL structure.

If you have an established site, the search engines know what to expect. The better your information architecture and URL structure, the stronger your SEO program. That could change as you work on your store, so be aware of the fact that you don’t want your pages competing against each other and you want everything you do to strengthen your site as a whole.

Look out for duplicate content!

There is no faster way to get your site in trouble from an SEO perspective than to have duplicate content on the site. Proper planning on the part of absolutely everyone involved can help you avoid this problem, though.

Don’t lose sight of traditional SEO tactics.

Ignoring standard SEO simply because you’re dealing with ecommerce isn’t necessarily a good idea. While there are some practices that may not be perfect for those with an ecommerce site, others, like solid text, are just the gold standard no matter what kind of site you happen to have.

When you’re looking for help optimizing your business’s ecommerce platform, call Kinetik I.T. We can develop a customized solution without compromising your overall SEO efforts, ensuring you get the services you need without losing any page rank in the process.

Source: http://blog.kinetik-it.com/post/2014/07/29/Don%E2%80%99t-Let-Ecommerce-Changes-Damage-Your-SEO.aspx

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What is the Cost of Web Hosting

Oftentimes, the rule of thumb for managed web hosting is the higher the price tag, the better the technical support. At Kinetik I.T., we don’t think it should cost a fortune to safely and securely maintain your website. To learn more about web hosting, and a wide array of other services and products, visit www.Kinetik-IT.com or follow Kinetik I.T. on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter. http://goo.gl/IOEDDg

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It Is a Good Idea To Use QR Codes?

Today, QR codes can be found everywhere from magazines to corner benches, directing consumers to sites ranging from real estate to women’s fragrance and everywhere in between. But are they safe? Learn the basics before scanning, or developing your own code. With a bit of knowledge and the right tools, QR codes can work for you, your business, and your customers. http://goo.gl/NtKFMe

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Advantages of Choosing a Company to Build Your Website

Should you go with a professional for your site design or handle it on your own? We offer tips on what to consider before making the decision.  While the build your own website ads can be tempting, the advantages of using a website company like Kinetik I.T. far outweigh that temptation. A company can be more cost effective in the long run and create the website of your dreams. To learn more, contact Kinetik IT today. http://goo.gl/hgA5wT