Thanks for supporting the demonstration regarding the pending SOPA and PIPA legislation. So far it appears that we were successful in changing the opinions of key members of Congress. As always we must remain vigilant to keep our freedom. Below is an informational video regarding the proposed legislation for reference:

If you have not already, please take a moment and take action to keep the Internet FREE.

Note: This assumes that apache has been installed.
For more details see HTTPD - Apache2 Web Server

Edit hosts file

sudo gedit /etc/hosts

Add an entry for the new website. For example:

127.0.0.1 cooltestsite.local

I’ve just set up Windows Live Writer to edit my blog posts. Despite what I have read in various postings this desktop blog editing software integrated seamlessly with my Drupal blog (including photo uploads). This worked with both Windows 7 Starter on my Acer AspireOne netbook and in Windows XP Pro on my Dell 390 workstation.

This seems obvious now, but as I first began using Drupal I was incredibly confused by the taxonomy system. I guess it is because the word "taxonomy" brings to mind a labyrinthine system of classification as used in biology or an intricate nomenclature like that of organic chemistry. But it is really simple.

Content Management Systems (CMS) allow users to add or edit content on their websites. Open source CMS platforms such as Drupal that are freely available allow these systems to be deployed at a low cost. Other than cost there are many advantages to deploying even very small websites using a CMS, including scalability of content and functionality.

Putting together compelling content is challenging for the typical small business owner, but providing great content gets you noticed in search results and helps visitors establish a relationship with you. Avoid marketing hype and provide your visitors with information that is timely, useful, and helps build trust. Whatever you provide make it original and fun.

Here are some basics to get you going:

You need to get your work done and at the same time stay up to date with the latest technology and trends, but these days who wants to spend big money upgrading their office software?

Fortunately you can now set up your office with all of the software you need to stay productive without spending any money.

Sounds like a gimmick? Not at all. Today high quality open source, free software, maintained by communities of software developers and companies from around the world is available that can seamlessly replace all of the high cost applications that you need for your small business or home office. Below are the essential free software packages that I use daily and would recommend for any small business or home office user.

Why it is better to use free software as a platform for your small business web site.

If you are rebuilding or redesigning your web site it is important that you provide a means for the search engines to find your pages at their new addresses.

There are many high quality, free tools and applications available for small business web site owners. One of the best and most essential of these applications is Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a powerful tool that  helps you understand and improve your online marketing efforts.