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About DJ Montauk

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The Business Benefits of Google’s SSL Push

Google and HTTPS encryption

SSL is the Twenty-First Century’s answer to digital spies and their evolving strategies. SSL encryption essentially assists in keeping spies and hackers from breaching in to a website. It doesn’t matter if the source is a teenager hiding in a basement, or an NSA technician spying for the government.  Unfortunately, Google has been having problems with their security lately. Even though the issues have been patched and the company continues moving forward, they now expect the websites they index in their search engine to assist in contributing to security. Continue reading

Free Blog Sites Vs. Self Hosted Sites

self hosted blog

In addition to their original role as online journals, blogs have become the go-to method for businesses to improve their SEO rankings. Helpful articles also draw the eye of potential customers. Blog site hosts are in high demand, so it’s little wonder free blog sites are so popular. However, if you plan to start a blog, you need to know your options. Continue reading