Developing websites for 21 years in Williamsburg, VA.
CYBERSECURITY FRIDAY - We hope that Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has a system in place to train school employees on how to safeguard information of students. If teachers and administrative staff are allowed to take home laptops or ipads, there should be an official training class each year to remind all employees how vulnerable the system could be to a cyberattack. Also, with the scanning of driver's licenses in order to enter each school building, there should be a privacy statement available how that data is stored. Most parents aren't aware that the information from their license is stored in Amazon cloud storage for a minimum of three years and can be kept by the district indefinitely.
Syracuse cyber attack: Experts say schools easy prey for ransomware
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Many schools not serious enough about cyber security.Of all places, you would think that the United States District Court Eastern District of Virginia would have a Secure Certificate installed for their web site. Does your web site need one?
Before downloading that face age app that’s making the rounds again, check out their privacy terms. They may surprise you.
PSA: You Might Want to Read FaceApp’s Legal Terms Before Using It
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FaceApp old-age filter app use grants its developers the right to use your selfies, name, likeness, voice, or persona for commercial purposes.Congratulations to our Summer intern for getting accepted to Longwood University! Dream big, work hard! The art department is #whylongwood
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Instituting a cybersecurity protocol isn't just for local government, but small business as well. Make sure you establish an offsite backup of your critical business systems. If you are unsure of the best method, hire a cybersecurity professional.
DOJ Says Local Governments Need To Prepare For Ransomware Attacks
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The Department of Justice says ransomware attacks on small and mid-sized local governments by criminal groups are becoming more sophisticated. The agency is warning municipalities to be ready.Amazon Prime Day - boost your computer speed with these deals!
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Speed up your laptop, backup your desktop or quickly transfer files to and from computers, phones and tablets with these storage deals.Tech Friday -
WiFi extenders: How to pick (and set up) the right one
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Trouble streaming? This could be the answer.Client spotlight - Chauvin Mechanical AC / Heating repair and installation in Williamsburg, VA. We use Joe Chauvin to maintain our business and personal HVAC equipment and recommend him highly!
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We caution people to never use "FREE" public Wifi.
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How to protect yourself from cyber thefts while traveling
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Before hitting the road this holiday week, security pros advise travelers to heed caution of cyber thieves threatening your cell phone information. NBC’s Tom Costello has tips to protect yourself from hackers and crooks.No where to hide from ads -
Cybersecurity Monday - Ditch Google Chrome
Review | Goodbye, Chrome: Google’s web browser has become spy software
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Our latest privacy experiment found Chrome ushered more than 11,000 tracker cookies into our browser — in a single week.Will you embrace customers paying with "Libra"? While the company is labeling it a cryto currency, the big difference between Libra and Bitcoin is that it will be backed by the U.S. Dollar.
Facebook reveals digital currency details
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Users will be able make payments with the currency via Facebook's apps and WhatsApp.One reason to call wdtp.com when you need web site help? We have a physical office located in town! No meeting at a Starbucks or shared office space. We've been in the Williamsburg Office Park for most of our 21+ years in business and love face-to-face meetings, so give us a call! 757-258-WDTP
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Web Development Technology Partners has been developing custom websites for over 21 years in Williamsburg, with face-to-face, personal service.Congrats!
20 years-Congrats on a fabulous milestone!!!!
Save the date and buy your tickets!
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Guests will enjoy unlimited samples of beef brisket, pulled pork and sides from the area's top BBQ purveyors. General Admission tickets will get entry to the event and two drink tickets which are good for beer, hard cider, or bottled water. VIP guests will get early entry to the event (11:00 AM), re...Sometimes small business owners' social media strategy can fall short due to the demands of staying current and engaging with customers on various social media platforms along with running the business. How does your daily social media planning stack up to this infographic?
Workweek Of A Social Media Manager Divided Up By Hours [Infographic]
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Properly maintaining a brand's social media presence is a big job. I know that from doing it here at Bit Rebels. We share the responsibility, and even that is still a lot. I'm not complaining of course. I'm very grateful for all the people who follow us on each site, and I've met some lifelong frien...Seriously . . . it doesn't have to be if you contact us! We have been developing sites for 21 years and have a five step process that will make creating your business web site a breeze.
It’s super simple but only if you work with WDTP!
Use Instagram for Business? Here's info on stickers -
How to Use Instagram Questions Stickers to Market Your Business
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Instagram Questions Stickers are a powerful way to engage your audience on Instagram. Discover the top ways of using Instagram Question Stickers to market your business.WDTP.com is a sponsor of this year's Williamsburg Pro Am BBQ Cookoff and we would love to see you out at Jamestown Beach on June 30th - Save the date!
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Guests will enjoy unlimited samples of beef brisket, pulled pork and sides from the area's top BBQ purveyors. General Admission tickets will get entry to the event and two drink tickets which are good for beer, hard cider, or bottled water. VIP guests will get early entry to the event (11:00 AM), re...We love getting notes from our clients! If you haven't heard of Blooms that Brighten, check them out. Such a great group of dedicated volunteers doing amazing work in our community. bloomsthatbrighten.org/
Get ready for the new Facebook design -
Facebook redesign will give website a new, cleaner look
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The social network says the redesigned desktop layout will be released in a few months.How would this potential new feature affect your business on Instagram?
The Worst Thing About Instagram Might Be Going Away
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The only good social network is evidently toying with the idea of purging the worst thing about social media—and I, for one, couldn’t be more on board.The office park is looking beautiful this time of year! Glad we have a nice view🌸🌷🌼☀️
Remember when it used to be easy to advertise your business with just one ad in the Yellow Pages? Those days are long gone, and navigating Internet advertising can be tricky. If you need help starting a Google Ads campaign, contact us! We are Google Ads certified.
Fourteen years ago this week we put in a contract on our own office space after renting for years. One of the best decisions we made was to purchase in the Williamsburg Office Park! Here's a look at what some of the office looked like during our first tour, and today.
Even when people know they are being testing for hacking schemes, they still fall for the scams.
We invited professional hackers to attack us: Here's what happened
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Even when you anticipate a cyberattack, email phishing remains one of the most effective methods used by hackers to access private accounts.If someone says they can fully protect your business from a cyber attack, be cautious. Most small businesses don't have the resources of Anthem, Target, and Equifax, and all of these companies have had significant data breaches. But doing something is always better than doing nothing. Start today by educating your employees!
Vulnerable to attack: Businesses should boost cyber defenses
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NEW YORK (AP) — When cyberthieves attacked Empire Industries' computer network, technology manager Rich Shemanskis could see files in the process of being infected by malicious software. "We...How much does Google know about you?
How Much Does Google Really Know About You? A lot.
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All eyes have been on Facebook lately when it comes to data and privacy, and for good reason. But Google seems to be slipping under the radar when it comes to privacy questions, when in fact Google knows more about you than Facebook does. So how much information does Google really know about you?Is your business retargeting?
What Is Retargeting in Marketing?
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Are you interested in using retargeting in your marketing but not sure exactly how it works? Discover what retargeting is and how you can convert more visitors into sales.Interested in a side hustle? WDTP.com can set you up with your own WordPress site along with training then the sky's the limit!
How to Make Money with WordPress
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Want to make money with a WordPress blog but not sure how to get started? Discover the best ways to make money with WordPress and get traffic to your site.It's getting harder to be noticed if you're a small business on social media. These tips may help-
10 Best Social Media Advertising Tips for Content Marketers
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Let's start with the bad news first. It's tougher than ever to get your content noticed.Changes to Google's search results pages have further obscured content organically, especially on...Hootsuite is a great platform for managing your company's social media. Here are a few tips for creating a marketing strategy -
How to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 8 Easy Steps
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Creating your social media marketing strategy doesn’t need to be painful. Here's an eight-step guide on how to create an effective plan for your business.Easy steps to make your life more secure. We'd add a number 8 to this list: Don't answer online quizzes about your old high school days because mixed in to those questions are usually password worthy answers.
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These quick tips on data security from Consumer Reports will help you stay safe from identity theft and other digital dangers.Privacy? What's that?
Apple turned off group FaceTime after discovery of eavesdropping bug
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The bug affects calls to iPhones and reportedly impacts calls to Macs, potentially turning any device into a hot mic.Fun Friday! Here's a list of the best tech from this year's Consumer Electronic Showcase .
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Here are Mashable's picks for the top tech products from CES 2019.New Year, new scam. Don’t fall for this one.
If you're stuck at the airport or in traffic this holiday season and Cybersecurity interests you, here's some light reading -
60 Cybersecurity Predictions For 2019
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60 predictions for cybersecurity in 2019 reveal the state-of-mind of key industry participants from artificial intelligence (AI) helping both attackers and defenders to data privacy, the cloud, IoT, and the emerging global cyber war conducted by terrorists, criminals, and nation-states.Which web site design trends for 2019 catch your eye?
Web Design Trends in 2019: What’s Next?
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I will explore the creative trends we were loving this past year. I will also try to make predictions about how these trends evolve or change for 2019. #webdesigntrendsA big thank you to Eva @ Harvey Lindsay Development for the fabulous TASTE gift delivery. You are one of our absolute favorite clients and we can't wait to dive into these goodies!
Not web related, but the idea of spending some time away from the computer over the Christmas holiday sounds good to us! Check out these modern board games that will bring your family together - batteries not included or needed!
The best tabletop and board game gifts for analog gamers
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From dungeon crawling to zombies to Prohibition-era ghostbusting, these tabletop games combine traditional real-world cards and dice with companion apps and video game themes.Friday Facebook Fail
Facebook discloses bug that exposed 6.8 million people’s photos
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More than 1,500 apps had access to people’s unposted pictures, the social network said.In case you were wondering where Google+ went . . .
Google to kill Google+ early after exposing personal data of more than 50 million
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It's almost time to say goodbye to Google+.Websites for unique gift giving this season!
11 Best Websites to Find Unique & Unusual Christmas Gifts - Dodo Burd
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It can be hard finding gifts that are out-of-the-box and just unique enough to be special. If you know which sites to visit, you can be presented with dozens and even hundreds of great gifts that not everyone in the world has. This means they won’t be expecting this gift, but they sure will be …It's Cyber Monday! Make sure the web sites you are visiting today have an SSL certificate.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private.
An SSL certificate encrypts sensitive Information, adds a layer of protection from cybercriminals, and builds trust with your customers.
Contact us to get an SSL Certificate installed on your web site today!
We are so thankful for all of our fantastic clients over the past 20 years and look forward to the next 20!
If you're out of ideas for presents this year, ask for an external backup drive . . . and use it!
What’s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?
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Everyone loses data at some point in their lives. Your computer’s hard drive could fail tomorrow, ransomware could hold your files hostage, or a software bug could delete your important files. If you’re not regularly backing up your computer, you could lose those files forever.Tip of the day!
How to See Which Facebook Advertisers Have Your Private Info
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It’s widely known that Facebook allows advertisers to specifically target groups of people, but did you know that you can see which advertisers are actively targeting you? You can—and it may blow your mind.
