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Increasing Security On Your Blog’s Ecommerce Store

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If you run a blog with an eCommerce store then you may be looking to increase your security for the blog, especially in this day and age when fraud and online security is under risk from so many things. Here are a few things you can do to keep your details and your customers details secure.

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Security software

To stop unauthorised login to your blog you can install software for identity verification which will make sure that only authorised users are using the login. With identity software like Jumio it has 3 stages of verification where it will require ID, facial recognition and ID documentation which means it is pretty water tight when it comes to security, it also uses Netverify – Netverify can support a wide range of document types. These sorts of steps in security will be beneficial for you and your customers as it will reduce fraud with this identity verification service. Because when a customer makes a purchase it saves their data so you can process the order, anyone hacking into your blog will have access to their details and that can lead to fraudulent activities.

Use site encryption

When using a site for selling you need to make sure people’s personal information such as payment details are encrypted. Usually a normal unprotected site will only use http at the start of the of the web address, you see https then means the site is encrypted. It will usually cost more to have an https encryption but this will help to make your customers comfortable when making purchases and also help to stop any fraudulent attacks on the customers details.

Delete personal data

If a customer signs up to an account on your site or makes a purchase their details will be stored for future purchases and also for you to use to contact them or ship to them. If they stop using the site or delete their account, 9 times out of 10 their details will remain stored unless they directly request deletion. To help stop any fraud or security risks it is a good idea to set up for customer details to be deleted after a certain amount of inactivity on the site or after they delete their account. This will stop anyone that hacks you having access to their details and also helps the customers feel safe if they know their personal data is well managed.

Backup your data

Make sure that all your data is backed up. The last thing you want is for your blog to go down due to a server outage or anything like that and for you to lose everything. This also helps if you are hacked and they bring the site down you are able to have it up and running nice and quick. You can back your site up either by storing everything on your PC or getting your host to backup your files. Sometimes the blog manager you are using will have backup software built and automatically backup your files.

Customers will feel more secure purchasing from your site if you have all these things in place. It will also make your life easier if your site is secure, as you will not have to worry as much about your site going down or having your customers details compromised. If you follow these tips you will be underway in making your site safe and secure.

A Site That Does Good In Today’s Society

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In today’s world, Addiction is at the forefront for some of us. There were 20.6 million people in the United States over the age of 12 with an addiction as of 2011. Addiction is more common in today’s society than one would think. My niece was found dead with a needle still in her arm a few months back. My Mother In Law is still in shock over what happened and that she now knows someone that died of this. Her first thought was of why she could not help this girl? As a blogger, I work with a lot of different companies. Some I say  no to and others I just love to work with. Why? Because they give back. They give back in some way such as by providing a free meal, a donation or even education on their site or their mission statement is one of admiration. They are not just all self absorbed.

Education to me is the most important thing to do in any industry. I thought it was just my up bringing that learning was so important but I think that goes for anything. Before I started blogging, I was a nurse. Did I know how to give a shot? No, I had to learn that. Did I know about the different diseases? No, We learned most of them as I do not think there would be enough time in any class to learn all of them. I was pleased that we did spend a considerable amount of time covering addiction. Take Alcoholism, It is one of the most common addictions affecting Americans. It is also an addiction that goes untreated in many cases because of the legality of the substance. However, the recorded rates of alcoholism are decreasing (18.1 million people in 2002 to 16.7 million in 2011). Even Tobacco and Nicotine have the highest rate of dependence. The good news is that there are more resources than ever to help you quit. Next, You have Marijuana, Cocaine and Prescription Drugs. I could write and write on this subject but there are a lot of sites that I consider sites that are perfect for keeping you well informed.

Addiction is in my family as my Mom died of alcoholism. You probably are saying how can you die from alcoholism? She died from bleeding to death from her esophageal varices rupturing. Yes, They rushed her to surgery to cauterize them but they already were in her lungs and she did not recover from that. We even talked that morning about that this needs to end and she was willing to enter a treatment program. This site has it all. It gives you options and education for you or a love one with an addiction. They cover it all and in an easy to read and to understand articles. You may think that you are talking to them until you are blur in the face but one day they will hear you. Only when they are ready. Please don’t give up on them as they need your love. I know this first hand.