The Internet and Search Engines have changed our lives in amazing ways adding an onslaught of readily available information. Through time, we have seen drastic changes in how this information was provided. From Yahoo, who was the original big guy, to Google who then emerged and began their efforts to take over the world. Add into the mix the failing MSN who remade themselves into Bing and have been desperately trying to make a dent in the market. Beyond this, there are literally thousands of other Search Engines out there that each offer something different and special. And now, Social Media sites like FaceBook are doing their best to find their niche in the Searchable process online. During this Tech Talk, we will discuss the different Search Engines trying to figure out what makes which ones better, get everyone's insight into what they like and what they don't, and then look into the future to try to figure out where it is all going.

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The Battle of the Search Engines

Do you or your organization need to run on a small IT budget?

Join Flag Tech Talk this month to discuss resources to keep your IT costs down. Is it worth it to buy Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and other major pieces of software?

Do you need the latest desktop, laptop or tablet?

Are there lower cost or free alternatives?

Find out at April's Flag Tech Talk.

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Technology on a Budget

The idea of WordPress started simply as a Blog format that now has expanded into much more.  This "open source" web software now has lots of flexibility to be used for many different things.  But, are people using it correctly for what it is...? 

We'll take a look at some of the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org; analyze the value of WordPress as a marketing tool both from a Search Engine point of view and a Blog and Social Media tool; and try to figure out if it's the right platform for you. 

Come discuss with us the "pros and cons" of using WordPress!

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The Pros and Cons of WordPress

The iPad started the trend and there are now hundreds of tablets out there. Even Microsoft is getting in the game. We will discuss the spectrum of choices out there including Android Tablets, iPads, Nooks, Kindle Fire and Windows 8 tablets.

Learn about the different operating systems, which one has the best App markets, and get insights into both the software and hardware that is available. Feel free to bring your own Tablet to learn some tips and tricks!

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Having a website doesn't mean anyone is ever going to find it!

One of the most important things you can do to make your internet presence work for you is to have your site prepared correctly for the search engines.

This discussion will look at lots of techniques to make a website ready for Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the thousands of other engines out there.

Learn all about Meta Tags, Picture/Alt Tags, and how to get more Keywords into your website! With this knowledge, your website traffic should sky rocket!

You can also click here to read up more on SEO services provided by our lecturer.

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• Ever received an email from your employer requesting that you provide your login and password information due to some software upgrade or glitch?
   
• Ever receive an email from your bank asking you to provide personal information such as your date of birth, SSN and account number?
   
• Ever receive an email from a relative claiming to be trapped in a foreign country with no way out unless you wire them funds?

If you said "yes" to any of the above, then you have most likely been the target of a scam.

What YOU need to know to protect your identity and your assets. Join us as we discuss tips for protecting yourself so that you don’t become the next victim with a stolen identity or a bank account that has been zeroed out by a fraudster. We will talk about email scams, domain scams, pop-ups, spyware, adware, and many other forms of fraud. Come discuss how to make sure that you protect yourself from the latest scams.

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A huge portion of the public is now viewing websites on SmartPhones. This has led to a whole new view of how websites should look and function. Clearly you still want your core website to have lots of the information so that it has good content and is very searchable. So, the concept of making a separate Mobile Website or Webpage is now a new area that small businesses and non-profits should be considering.

Along with this, there are now QR Codes (which are those box-like bar codes) that can be used to create an interactive experience with cell phone users.

Come to this Flag Tech Talk to learn about how Mobile Websites and QR Codes can enhance your marketing.

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Having a website doesn't mean anyone is ever going to find it!

One of the most important things you can do to make your internet presence work for you is to have your site prepared correctly for the search engines.

This discussion will look at lots of techniques to make a website ready for Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the thousands of other engines out there.

You can also click here to read up more on SEO services provided by our lecturer.

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This discussion will be all about reviewing your website statistics to see how well your online marketing is going. This is one of the most underused benefits of having a website. No other form of marketing can give you so much information like: how many visitors have you had, how many pages have they looked at, where did they find you, what search words did they use to find you...

We will be looking at a number of webstat programs that are standard on most web servers or can be installed into your site like Webalizer, AwStats, Google Webmaster Tools and Analytics, Yahoo/Bing Webmaster Tools, and a few others. Come make better use of your online marketing by learning about your website statistics!

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Android SmartPhone and Tablets...

We will be looking at setup, security, and apps that are available in the Android network.

The discussion will also cover different business uses that you should be using on your device.

Discover the best ways to synch up your device with your Google Account so that you can have your Calendars, Contacts, and Files available to you from your Home, Business and On-The-Go.

Feel free to bring your phone or tablet with you to start using your Android correctly right away.

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The process of getting a website sometimes feels like a huge task for a small business owner to conquer. The first step is to understand what it takes to get a website.

This lecture will outline these steps with helpful tips, some cost concepts, and will help you understand what you will have to do to make this happen.

Then, we will also discuss what it will take to be successful in maintaining your site over time, so if you already have a site then you should still attend to see what the long term future holds.

This lecture had a small, but passionate group! We really enjoyed the discussion...!  If you wish to see the screen presentation that went with this lecture, click here.  You can also click here to view more details on the subject right in the middle of the homepage on the presenters website.

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This month’s Flag Tech Talk will be all about how to run the technology part of your business on a shoestring budget.

If you are a start up or an establish business looking for cost effective computing solutions, come on out.

Free and low cost software will be discussed including office software, photo editing, task management, and accounting.

Also, we will talk about cost effective hardware (laptops, tablets, and workstations), phone systems and other money saving tips.

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This coming month, Flag Tech Talk is going to be Flag Tablet Talk! The iPad started the trend and there are now dozens of tablets out there. What is the big deal? Should I buy one? What do I do with the one I just got for Christmas?

We will talk about iPad's versus Android tablets.

We will discuss the things tablets do well and not so well.

Tablet features, apps, synchronization, and accessories will also be part of the discussion. If you have one, bring it!!

We'd like to thank everyone who attended this Tech Talk.

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Most of us know that being on FaceBook and Twitter is a key part of marketing our businesses and organizations. It's become something that more and more people believe you have to do to be successful.

This lecture is all about learning to integrate all of the social media options into your internet presence. You will see how you can fit together a Blog, Videos on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and your Website.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended this Tech Talk.

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Learn some of the most basic ways you can protect yourself on the internet. So many people do things that open themselves up to problems on the web without even knowing it. 

Today, there are thousands of websites being hacked, security breaches, computer viruses, email scams, and identity theft that frightens people.  All of this can be minimized or even prevented by some simple techniques to keep yourself safe. 

Join us for a discussion on how to protect yourself in our computerized world.

Look for an article on Flagstaff Business News on Security Issues in their September issue.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended this Tech Talk.

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Have you ever needed a software tool such as a photo editor but do not want to pay for Photoshop?

Does your staff need to be able to share information about customers?

Do you need mobile access to critical business information?

Do you need to work collaboratively on a presentation or document?

Come to Flag Tech Talk's Web Based Business Tools session and find out about free and inexpensive ways to accomplish any of this and more.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended this Tech Talk.

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We are constantly bombarded by marketing hype about The Cloud, Tablets, Android Phones & iPhones, Apps, iPads, Mobility, Chromebooks, the list goes on....

Let's take a sensible look at what all this means to small businesses and organizations.

We will explore what these things are and how they relate to your business.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended this Tech Talk. Bret's presentation was done online on a website called Prezi (which is in The Cloud), so we thought it'd be nice to make it available... Simply click on the presentation and it will begin to play. Enjoy!

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