Technology Guide

Technology Guide: Synopsis

Short on time? This summary highlights the key concepts of online Internet technology.

Getting Connected

There are many ways to access the Internet. This guide examines the benefits and drawbacks of these different options so that your company can make an informed decision.

Email Communication

Electronic-mail (email) is the most popular Internet technology. It is least expensive to implement while being easy to use, fast and reliable.

Mailing Lists

Mailing lists are an inexpensive way to distribute corporate information to clients, customers and business partners. They can also help you stay up to date with events in your industry.

Internet Search Tools

Understanding how search engines work can assist a business in learning how to use them to not only find products and services, but also to drive potential customers to their own sites.

Public Discussion Technologies

Important resources to communicate, ask technical questions, offer solutions, gather leads and forge new contacts.

Domain Names

Find out how domain names work and what is required to register one.

Web Site Development Process

The development of a Web site is a multi-step process. For the person assigned to implement the Web site, it is valuable to understand each of the steps in the process and how they fit together. This section describes each step of the process.

Web Site Visibility

Learn how to improve your Web site's ranking by using meta tags and submitting your site to search engines and directories.

Internet Publishing

The Internet extends the power of publishing, making it possible to reach audiences quickly, accurately and inexpensively.

e-Payments and Selling Online

VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a communications solution. Learn about Internet Telephony services, providers and technology.

Stay Current with Web Journals and News Feeds: Exploring Blogs, RSS and Podcasting

Blogs, RSS and podcasting have quickly become growing trends around the world and present yet another opportunity for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses to exploit the power of the Internet.