Business Insights and Technology Tips – March 2012

Business Insights And Technology Tips

For Small And Midsized Enterprises (SMEs)


CIOs Must Fit The Cloud Into IT Strategy

Do you want to take your business in new directions faster than ever before? If so, then you need to consider Cloud Computing. “Cloud computing is quickly going from promise and potential to practical applications, and CIOs who haven’t already considered what cloud means for their business better step up. ”

See: CIO.com – CIOs Must Fit the Cloud Into IT Strategy

For business Cloud Computing advice please call the Tampa corporate office of Cornerstone Consulting Inc. at 813-321-1300.

Google Allows ‘Do-Not-Track’ Browser Button

The ‘Do Not Track’ option will let users restrict the amount of information that can be collected about them. The world’s most popular search engine is joining other Web companies to support the anti-tracking initiative, which prevents an individual’s browsing history from being used to tailor ads, according to an e-mailed statement, “We’re pleased to join a broad industry agreement to respect the “do-not-track” header in a consistent and meaningful way,”said Susan Wojcicki, Google’s senior VP-advertising.

See: AdAge.com – Google Track Browser Button

For business website search engine information and optimization please call the Tampa corporate office of Cornerstone Consulting Inc. at 813-321-1300.


Major Changes In Google’s Search Ranking Algorithms

“Recent changes to Google’s search ranking algorithms and highly publicized search penalization of well-known brands, have caused much angst in the search engine optimization (SEO) community. However, Google’s changes to its algorithms aren’t new. Seasoned SEOs have experienced major algorithm changes over the last decade. In fact, Google has confirmed making on average at least one change per day to its search algorithms. Clearly change is here to stay.

How do you minimize the impact of these inevitable changes? Focus your efforts on the durable elements of SEO. These are the cardinal elements of SEO that will stay true regardless of Google’s ongoing improvements to its algorithms. These eight durable elements will withstand the test of time because they are aligned with Google’s explicit statements and implicit motivations.” The site linked below provides “”¦a rundown of these elements and practical steps you can take to align your website with them.”

See: SearchEngineWatch.com – 8 Durable SEO Elements

For business SEO advice please call the Tampa corporate office of Cornerstone Consulting Inc. at 813-321-1300.

 

Mobile Apps Saving Businesses Time And Money

Small businesses that use mobile apps to help manage their operations are saving more than 370 million of their own hours and over 725 million employee hours annually, according to a study by the Small Business and Entrepreneur Council.

See: CNBC.com – Mobile Apps Save Businesses Time and Money

For business mobile apps advice and development please call the Tampa corporate office of Cornerstone Consulting Inc. at 813-321-1300.

 

 

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About Cornerstone Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Consulting, Inc. is a top value added reseller (VAR) of business software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems consultants. Cornerstone is a trusted partner which provides SAP Business One ERP, SAP Business ByDesign, Sage Pro ERP and Comgine e-Commerce software to small and midsized businesses.  Services include Website & Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Custom Programming & Web Application Development, EDI, Barcodes/Scanning and Cloud Hosting Services.  Our products and services support accounting, operations, customer relationship management, e-commerce, and the specific needs of the Wholesale Distribution, Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical, Online Retail and Manufacturing Industries.  Founded in 1983, Cornerstone is a privately-owned company that provides a full suite of information technology for numerous small and midsize business clients in North America, Europe, South America, the Caribbean and Canada.  Headquartered in Tampa, FL at 5550 West Executive Drive, Suite 240.  For answers to questions about this newsletter, please call us directly at 813-321-1300.

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