News/Blog Entries http://www.infomedia.com/ Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 EST Infomedia ContentEdits http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19206 In 100 words or less... Critics are fuming over Facebook's latest privacy policy changes that are branded as "Instant Personalization" and "Connections". The features actually limit a users' ability to control Facebook's distribution of their profile information to networks beyond Facebook. Critics charge the constantly changing privacy policies are intentionally confusing - that the sheer hassle of opting out of information sharing keeps users blissfully ignorant and vulnerable.... Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19206 security technology social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19207 Spectacular Full-Page photographs of beautiful landscapes greet visitors to BlackjackHorticulture.com. The Blackjack Horticulture website, designed and managed by Infomedia, is an excellent example of how site design can be a powerful business tool. A click on the homepage inspires action and invites the site visitor to explore the Blackjack Gardens Portfolio, Maintenance, Installation/Construction and Floriculture sections of the website.... Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19207 Site News Client Profiles Web Design http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19208 Infomedia Insider New Hires - Infomedia is pleased to welcome two soon-to-be UAB graduates to the Infomedia team. Devin Joubran who is completing his studies in Computer Sciences has been named a Jr. Programmer and Taylor Peake, who's completing her senior year in MIS, has been named a Junior Account Executive.... Sun, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19208 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=19233 Infomedia’s new Online Point of Sale Catalog website application (Infomedia Business in a Box) is a new software development package that is based on the Microsoft platform and allows a store to offer their products to the world via the internet as well as walk in customers. All of this will be integrated so that inventory and accounting is always in sync, eliminating tons of double entry and customer service issues with out-of-stock items.... Sat, 1 May 2010 00:00:00 EST 19233 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18877 Eddleman Properties has long been recognized as Birmingham’s premier developer of master planned communities, so it’s not surprising Eddleman has chalked up yet another industry “first”- developing one of the most innovative social media marketing initiatives in town. With the launch of their new website, www.... Mon, 5 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST 18877 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18556 Tricia Ford has been the Executive Director of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce since October of 2008. She was previously the Executive Director of the Mountain Brook Chamber. She started and ran a company called Market Potential, a full-service advertising/public relations firm, for 17 years. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama where she received both a Bachelor and Masters degree.... Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST 18556 technology Client Profiles social media Blogging http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18291 Senior Digital Consultant Clay Conner has created a new blog that will feature local Birmingham small businesses small business leaders.  It will be a way to connect the small business community and to show what's going on in the Birmingham small business community.  He's just posted his first article.... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18291 social media Blogging http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=18299 ... Mon, 4 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST 18299 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17753 You need spend only a few seconds on www.jimmiehalemission.com to get an inside look at how this vital non-profit agency in Birmingham, Alabama is serving people and changing lives. When Jimmie Hale Mission Development Director Anthony Cooper turned to Infomedia to build the new interactive website, he had several goals in mind.... Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 17753 Site News Client Profiles Web Design http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17751 Recent article from the Birmingham Business Journal . "To capture consumers online, many firms are making Web videos,"  said Jerry Brown, Web marketing strategist at Infomedia, a local company that develops Internet hosting and marketing plans for businesses." "When local law firm Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris wants to share information about their company and cases they are working on, the company doesn't just post a press release or add a link to their Web site.... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17751 Web Marketing social media Blogging http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17752 Latest Birmingham Business Journal article is all about John Garrett, Infomedia's new director of business development. "When John Garrett first started his company, Microfit Group, earlier this year, he tried building business through traditional networking avenues. You know, shaking hands and swapping business cards with other entrepreneurs and corporate types at after-hour events.... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17752 social media Blogging http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17444 Dorm Suite Dorm is the on-line headquarters for custom designed dorm bedding, and it's a success story about how entrepreneurs are using clever web marketing to build their businesses. Company founder Sheri Corey credits a healthy dose of Search Engine Optimization ( SEO)  with helping fuel her company's growth.... Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST 17444 e-commerce Client Profiles Search Engine Optimization Web Design Web Marketing social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17474 Talk Less. Do More. SALES IN THE DIGITAL AGE Sales, Marketing and Social Media Workshop Infomedia introduces Series 200, a powerful sales and marketing series that delivers step-by-step Tools, Strategies and Tactics you can put to work immediately to build business. Space is limited to 30 seats for this event Series 200  SALES IN THE DIGITAL AGE WORKSHOP October 15th 11:00 A.... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17474 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17443 A company that calls itself Domain Registry of America is targeting domain owners with misleading letters and E-mails aimed at getting unwitting consumers to transfer their web domain registration to their company, a move that can have costly and devastating effects on their websites. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has cited the company for deceptive trade practices, but DROA is still in business, and is actively soliciting domain owners with fake "renewal notices" that are actually domain transfer contracts.... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17443 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17459 ... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 17459 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17165 Infomedia would like to invite you to a workshop on Social Media Advertising. This event is designed specifically for Non-Profits and Churches. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn provide an incredibly powerful, low cost opportunity to promote the work that you are doing. There is a huge amount of information and misinformation going around on this topic.... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17165 social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17008 August 13th 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.    ”Your website is an online store-front. Video is the TV in the window that draws a crowd out front and brings them inside.”     Scott Mauldin, Vulcan Media Team Find out why thousands of companies are turning to video to enhance their on-line marketing.... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17008 Lunch and Learn http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17007 August 5th from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The press release has always been a power tool for PR, but the Internet has changed all the rules. Join us for the inside scoop on how to build your business with Search Engine Optimized Press releases.  The press release is as important as ever, but the Internet has changed all the rules, and the August 5th Infomedia workshop brings you up to speed on everything you need to know.... Wed, 5 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17007 Web Marketing http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17047 Richter Landscape Company When John Richter turned to Infomedia to develop a website for his landscape services company, he knew he wanted to use the site to showcase his landscape installation and management projects. He wanted a clean and "user-friendly" website that customers and prospects would find easy to navigate.... Mon, 3 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST 17047 Client Profiles http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17460       Infomedia's Triathlete in Residence, Josh Brennard, completed the Ironman Half-Triathlon in Orlando in July. Safe to say Josh can run, swim and bike faster than the rest of the gang put together. His years playing offense for the Samford Bulldogs are a big help, no doubt.... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17460 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=17461     Clay Conner and wife Heather welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Turner Grace Conner into their family July 21st. She joins big brother Paul Clayton Conner III, 2 years old.             Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 17461 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16829 LinkedIn - Networking on Steroids - Register Now Find out why David Sher calls LinkedIn “Networking on Steroids” and learn how to use this powerful online marketing tool from one of the best in the business! Infomedia is pleased to present LinkedIn trainer David Sher in an exclusive two hour LinkedIn workshop July 23rd from 3-5 pm at Infomedia.... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 16829 Web Marketing social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16857 Infomedia is excited to announce that Jerry Brown and Jamie Parris will be the featured speakers at the Gardendale Chamber of Commerce Luncheon from 11:30 to 1:00 on Thursday, July 9th.  The presentation will be on "Social Media and How it can effect Your Business." This timely topic will be helpful to businesses in a wide variety of industries.... Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 16857 social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16830 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL MEDIA: ITS LIMITS AND POSSIBLITITIESInfomedia is pleased to announce a lunch and learn workshop on Social Media Advertising. There is a hugeamount of information and misinformation going around on this topic andin this session, we will cut through the clutter and provide answers tosome key questions.... Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST 16830 Lunch and Learn http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16775 The Internet has played a key role in the growth of Wellness Pharmacy® from a family owned drugstore opened as Harbin Drugs in Birmingham, Alabama into one of the leading compounding pharmacies in the nation. Outstanding service, attention to detail and leading edge industry knowledge were building blocks when the Harbin family focused the pharmacy’s service on compounding forty five years ago, and the commitment to quality and service continues with customers visiting daily from all over the United States.... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST 16775 Client Profiles http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16773 Infomedia SEO guru Jerry Brown presented a seminar on “Search Engine Optimization- What’s Legit and What’s Old News?” to the Birmingham chapter of the American Marketing Association June 17th.  SEO is known as one of the most powerful marketing tools on the Internet. Jerry is recognized as one of the pioneers in Alabama in SEO; he specializes in helping companies drive traffic and increase sales through search engine optimization, pay-per-click management, site flow design, analytics, and other strategies.... Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST 16773 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16788 We’ve all heard of them.  Many of us use them, some of us mock them, but what are these social networks anyway?  What is social media?   Social media is technology that allows people to get information from each other rather than from big corporations and marketing agents--getting user-generated content from non-traditional news and information sources like blogs, social networks and videos.... Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST 16788 social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16593 This weekend marks Memorial Day, a national observance first known as Decoration Day. It was meant to be a time to remember and honor our Civil War dead simply by decorating their graves. Over time, the holiday’s significance extended to honor all those who paid the ultimate price for our nation.... Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16593 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16507 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site from search engines such as Google or Yahoo via natural or organic search results. Search Engine Optimization has been around for over 10 years, and it has morphed into a fiercely competitive service.... Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16507 Search Engine Optimization http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16508   "Our mission is to connect the world’s professionals to accelerate their success. We believe that in a globalconnected economy, your success as a professional and your competitiveness as a company depends upon faster access to insight and resources you can trust." - LinkedIn Mission Statement Facebook.... Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16508 social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16471 A New Learning opportunity from InfomediaWhat is Linked In, and how does it affect my business? We made a bold statement during our most recent Lunch and Learn: Linked In is the most powerful social website for business. The flip side of this statement is that it is also the most under utilized.... Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16471 Web Marketing social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16466 There was a good article written by the guys over at Macworld on Twitter and its use for business (referenced at the bottom of this post) that highlighted several tips on how to communicate effectively in this new medium.  I've read a number of articles on the what to do and what to avoid when Twittering and thought I would give a quick summation for those trying to stay on top of the curve.... Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16466 Web Marketing social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16444 Building an online community around your product or organization isn't just about getting the word out, it can be a powerful way to elicit feedback and fine-tune your message.  When done correctly, community feedback not only provides free market research, it provides the best and most accurate input from actual customers and end users.... Tue, 5 May 2009 00:00:00 EST 16444 Web Marketing social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16281 Follow every thought of the Infomedia staff on Twitter.  Keep youself informed of the latest web technology, breaking news, and sometimes just what we're having for lunch.   Twitter is a great way to stay in the know--and hey, it's pretty fun too.  So look us up at twitter.com/infomediadotcom and follow us as we tweet away.... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 16281 technology social media http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16790 Changing times call for changing tactics. So says John Lovoy, CEO of Infomedia.The work is the same as ever, building robust back-end mechanisms to make commercial Web sites efficient and effective.But the pitch is different these days.“Everybody has problems with sales right now. You can’t talk about spending money to improve a Web site, but you can talk to them about increasing their business,” said Lovoy.... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 16790 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16253 We received such a tremendous response from the Lunch and Learn series we started in November that we've scheduled an additional opportunity to attend our original session and have also added a brand new session on social media.  Our focus is on helping you Drive Traffic. Generate Leads. Increase Sales, and both of these sessions will be very helpful in accomplishing this goal.... Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 16253 Search Engine Optimization Lunch and Learn http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16245 Entrepreneurs Tara and Mike Voigt launched SAS cupcakes with a progressive vision to create fabulous gourmet cupcakes through a national brand that wasn't limited by regional demographics. So it’s not surprising that e-commerce was a cornerstone of their strategy from the outset. "You're either in the big pool or the baby pool and you have to make your choice right from the start," says Tara.... Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST 16245 e-commerce Client Profiles http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16188 The Conficker worm is a computer worm that can infect your computer and spread itself to other computers across a network automatically, without human interaction.If you are an IT professional, please visit Conficker Worm: Help Protect Windows from Conficker.Click here for the rest of the story.... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 16188 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=16080 Hackers continue to abuse search engine results to lure users to malicious sites and spread malware. Security researchers at McAfee and Symantec report that the technique is on the rise. Cyber-criminals are always on the lookout for new tricks, but they are also sticking with an oldie-but-goodie-abusing search engine results.... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 16080 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15970 Hackers infiltrated popular tech business site eWeek.com yesterday using Google's DoubleClick banner ads as a vehicle. Websense caught the malicious coding and published its results, which spurred eWeek to scour its code and remove all phony advertisements.The pest, named Anti-Virus-1, is complicated and smart.... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST 15970 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15971 Phishers are targeting Google Talk users with a phishing scheme to get them to give up their user information. The scam tries to lure victims into clicking on a link that leads to a phishing site called ViddyHo.More bad news for Google – some 24 hours after a Gmail service blackout, users of Google Talk became the target of a phishing scam seeking to trick them into giving up their user credentials.... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST 15971 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15791 For an entity as integral to the fabric of the web as Google, it would seem incredulous that the site's search engine would encounter a glitch causing it to label almost every link in every search result with a warning saying, "This site may harm your computer."But that's exactly what happened Saturday morning.... Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST 15791 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15769 Search engines are the top tools that people use to find websites on the Internet. If you want your website to be successful in pulling in visitors and engaging them with your business, you must have a solid strategy for working with search engines.  Unfortunately, many companies build their web sites without putting enough thought into how potential customers will find their sites, and how they will use those sites to drive business.... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15769 Search Engine Optimization Web Design Web Marketing http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15770 Infomedia has the distinction of providing a range of website and E-commerce services for Swoozie’s, the leading contemporary gift and social paper retailer in the US. E-commerce is an integral part of Swoozie’s business, and the customer service aspect of their website is equally important, according to Amy Wilkinson, Vice President of Marketing for Swoozie’s.... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15770 e-commerce Client Profiles Search Engine Optimization Web Design Web Marketing http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15783 First Microsoft touts clickjacking protections in Internet Explorer 8, then a security researcher releases a proof of concept for a clickjacking attack targeting the Google Chrome Web browser. Clickjacking, some say, remains an issue that will require cooperation in the security community. Clickjacking is not going away.... Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15783 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15707 Jan 20, 2009 2:02 pm A payment processor responsible for handling about 100 million credit card transactions every month disclosed today that thieves had used malicious software in its network in 2008 to steal an unknown number of credit card numbers. The company's information site on the incident,http://2008breach.... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15707 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15768 The bottom line is the most important line these days. Everyone is trying to stay out of the red and maintain the black. If you think you are the only one, you are mistaken; even your customers and potential customers want to do the same. They have checkbooks too, and for their needs and services, they want you to serve them at the best cost they can find.... Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15768 Search Engine Optimization Web Marketing http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15801 Published: January 3, 2007 | Updated: January 2, 2009  Online criminals can use a virus to take control of large numbers of computers at a time, and turn them into "zombies" that can work together as a powerful "botnet" to perform malicious tasks. Botnets, which can include as many as 100,000 individual "zombie" computers, can distribute spam e-mail, spread viruses, attack other computers and servers, and commit other kinds of crime and fraud.... Fri, 2 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST 15801 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15284 Designer Dorm Bedding by Sheri Corey When Sheri Corey launched Dorm Suite Dorm, her line of designer dorm bedding, she knew she needed a high-end website design to appeal to her target market - young women going off to college. She knew the media-savvy group was likely to hit the Internet first when shopping, so she commissioned Infomedia to design the site and quickly realized that Infomedia could also provide e-commerce solutions that would save her money and time — critical elements in keeping her overhead low.... Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST 15284 e-commerce Client Profiles Search Engine Optimization Web Design Web Marketing http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15170 Infomedia e-Newsletter by Jerry Brown - Web Marketing Strategies  Do Robots Hate Your Web Site? Well, maybe "robots" is not the correct term; maybe I should say "bots and spiders." Even more confused? I'm talking about the way search engines such as Google find and look at your site.... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST 15170 Search Engine Optimization Web Design http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=15048 The Gap company's stores have hardly been the hottest spots at the mall in recent months - or even years. In a market where most retailers are posting single-digit monthly losses, its brands - Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic - had a combined double-digit drop in September, and Old Navy's sales that month were down a startlingly bad 24%.... Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST 15048 Site News e-commerce http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=14946 Microsoft (NSDQ:MSFT) issued an emergency critical update Thursday addressing a malicious Internet worm that could allow attackers to infiltrate systems remotely and take control over users' computers without any user interaction. The critical update is one of a handful of out-of-band patches released in the past few years, experts say.... Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST 14946 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=14626 Posted by Elinor Mills Hackers have broken into BusinessWeek's online site and set up an attack scenario in which visitors to a section of the site could have their own computers compromised and their data stolen, a security researcher said on Monday. It's unclear how long the site has been compromised and there is no evidence that BusinessWeek.... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST 14626 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=14317 Microsoft sends e-mail messages to subscribers of our security communications when we release information about a security software update or security incident. Unfortunately, malicious individuals can and have sent fake security communications that appear to be from Microsoft. This tactic is known as spoofing.... Sat, 9 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST 14317 security email technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=13935 Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will upgrade Windows' update mechanism later this month, a warning that comes nearly a year after the company issued a similar upgrade without informing users. Click here for full article. Source: PC World Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST 13935 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=13870 A group of researches on Tuesday said 637 million Web users are surfing with outdated Internet browsers and therefore at greater risk of Web-based attacks. Click here for full article. Source: CNET.com Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST 13870 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=13783 Security researchers are reporting a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Word that could potentially allow for remote execution by hackers or malware. Detailed in a security report distributed by training specialist organization The SANS Institute and tagged with a "critical" rating in the published summary, the list handling memory corruption flaw in Word specifically affects users of Microsoft Office 2000 and Office 2003, and is related to the function in those programs through which Word documents can be opened upon receipt without a user first being prompted to do so.... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST 13783 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=13948 All of the contents on a laptop can now be searched without wrongdoing or suspicion from U.S. Customs agents according to a recent federal appeals court ruling (PDF). Click here for full article. Source: PC World Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST 13948 technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=12402 If you accidentally type the wrong Internet address into your Web browser, you could end up on a site where you might be tricked into entering personal information that could be used to steal your identity or commit other kinds of fraud. Click here for full story. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST 12402 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=12403 Gadgets are easy-to-use mini programs that provide information at a glance and offer simple desktop access to tools you use most often. For example, you can use gadgets to display business data, weather information, news updates, traffic maps, Internet radio streams, and even slide shows of online photo albums on your desktop.... Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST 12403 security technology http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=10979 Warning--that cheerful e-mail greeting card notice could harbor a nasty payload. Read more... Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EST 10979 security email http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=10353 Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:59 AM PT Posted by Erik LarkinFake e-mails that appear to warn about an Outlook zero-day security threat but instead attempt to install malware are making the rounds, according to the Internet Storm Center.According to an example in the ISC's post, the e-mails are personalized with at least the first name of the intended victim and appear to come from "Microsoft Corp update@microsoft.... Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST 10353 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9890 Source: FDIC.gov Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States, and has ranked as one of the top consumer concerns for the past several years. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has produced a multimedia presentation to help consumers protect themselves from identity theft.... Mon, 7 May 2007 00:00:00 EST 9890 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9637 The latest variant is dangerous because it's encrypted to hide from antivirus programs and uses a hard-to-squash peer-to-peer network. By Sharon GaudinInformationWeek Apr 13, 2007 06:05 AM The virulent Storm worm that blasted its way across the Internet in January has reared its ugly head again. A variant of the Storm worm hit hard in a widespread spam campaign on Thursday.... Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST 9637 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9625 Microsoft is urging Windows users to be very careful when opening ".hlp" attachments. The warning follows the release of exploit code for possible new zero-day bug in the Microsoft Help subsystem, which is used to display files with the ".hlp" extension. The proof-of-concept code, posted at Milw0rm.... Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST 9625 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9543 There's a new Microsoft Windows vulnerability being exploited across the Internet on over 150 Web sites. The vulnerability is caused by an unspecified error in the way Windows 2000, XP, and Vista handles animated cursors. Animated cursors allow a mouse pointer to appear animated on a Web site.... Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST 9543 security http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9531  Watch out for e-mails with a new virus disguised as a test version of Microsoft's current Web browser. James Niccolai, IDG News Service Friday, March 30, 2007 06:00 AM GMT-08:00 If you receive an e-mail offering a download of Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2, delete it. A new virus is making the rounds that comes disguised as a test version of Microsoft Corp.... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST 9531 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9532 A serious new Internet attack affecting Internet Explorer 6 and 7, and Outlook 2002 and later on Windows XP SP2 is underway. If you simply view a Web site or HTML e-mail that's been laced with a poisoned animated cursor file (.ani), an attacker can take over your computer. IE7 under Vista, Firefox and Outlook 2007 are not currently affected.... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST 9532 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9327 You know you need to update your web site's content. You know all the reasons why it's so important. And yet, it just doesn't happen, or not very often, anyway. The search engines love content and the only thing they love more than content is new content. They reward sites that regularly update their content with higher rankings.... Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST 9327 Search Engine Optimization http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=9692 4th Q, 2006 Internet Marketing Newsletter by Alli Denning > download and print this How-To as a PDF Definition: Link Popularity - the number of other web sites linking to yours or the number of inbound links to your site. There’s no way around it. Developing and growing your web site’s link popularity is a must for any comprehensive Internet marketing plan.... Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST 9692 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8905 Infomedia launches new Metavante Regulatory Services Site at www.metavanteregulatoryservices.com with dynamic log in services that tie to company’s private database. Mon, 2 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST 8905 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8907 Infomedia launches new Jewelers 3 web site at http://www.jewelers3.com/ that has live inventory control and  online Point of Sale functionality. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST 8907 e-commerce technology Web Design Web Applications http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8948 Birmingham AL— Infomedia, an Internet solutions and web development firm, has opened new corporate headquarters at 201 Summit Parkway in Homewood. “Our new location provides the additional space needed as our company grows, and it puts us next door to Teklinks, a technology company we partner with on a number of projects”, said Infomedia President John Lovoy.... Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST 8948 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8900 Infomedia launches new Briarwood Christian School site at www.briarwoodchristianschool.org  that allows teachers to stay in touch with students and parents over the web site through a private log in and password.   Site has Athletic section that allows school to post information about every sport. Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST 8900 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8901 Infomedia launches new Judson College at http://www.judson.edu/ with multiple calendars and excellent content. Sat, 20 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EST 8901 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8783 Infomedia is listed #2 Among Birmingham's Largest Web Developers again in 2005  Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 EST 8783 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8908 Infomedia launches new website for Worktopia at www.worktopia.com that is the “Travelocity” of the Meeting Room market.   Worktopia is the only company that provides a service which completely automates the process to search, compare and book room space for small, simple meetings, order catering, specify amenities, AV equipment and book overnight group accommodations in one single online session.... Wed, 16 Feb 2005 00:00:00 EST 8908 Site News technology Web Design Web Applications http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8784 Infomedia is listed #2 Among Birmingham's Largest Web Developers again in 2004  Fri, 14 May 2004 00:00:00 EST 8784 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8785 Infomedia is listed #2 Among Birmingham's Largest Web Developers again in 2003  Fri, 16 May 2003 00:00:00 EST 8785 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8782 http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2002/09/09/list.html Fri, 6 Sep 2002 00:00:00 EST 8782 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8780 http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2001/10/01/list.html Fri, 28 Sep 2001 00:00:00 EST 8780 Site News http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8779 Birmingham, Ala. (August 6, 2001) - Infomedia Inc., a web design, application and maintenance company headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., announces the launch of www.contentedits.com, an application program that enables the editing of any web site hosted on any server anywhere in the world. The web interface of www.... Mon, 6 Aug 2001 00:00:00 EST 8779 Site News technology Web Applications http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8781 www.birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2000/10/02/list.html Fri, 29 Sep 2000 00:00:00 EST 8781 http://www.infomedia.com//newsblog.asp?action=ind&pub_id=8715 Infomedia teaches companies how to use Internet as money-making tool Birmingham Business Journal - June 16, 2000 by Matthew Solan Special John Lovoy's job -- in a nutshell -- is showing companies how to use trendy new technology. He launched Computer Package Systems (CPS) Inc. in 1982 to integrate personal computers into businesses' day-to-day operations.... 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