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Review of the Novatel MiFi 2200 Portable Hotspot PDF Print E-mail
Written by Freddy Fluchel   
Wednesday, 09 December 2009 22:00

If you are on the go, constantly, like I am, then you may know the feeling you have when you need to send an important email out and you cannot find a wireless hotspot.  I would search high and low over the streets of some town in some state looking for a wireless connection.  Now, thanks to the MiFi 2200 from Novatel and Verizon Wireless, my hunt is, for the most part, over.  Freddy Fluchel quick-reviews the Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200

I use the MiFi as a wireless access point inside my vehicle, or on my person.  I may have two iPhones on board and up to 2 laptops running as well, taking advantage of the abnormally fast connection that Verizon provides in this area.  If you're wondering why I have iPhones sucking off of the wireless network I'm providing then that indicates, if you are from Mars, you may not realize that AT&T does not have the best 3G coverage in this area.  It is nonexistent in Boone, NC, but Verizon has a 3G signal that works very well! It makes me contemplate jailbreaking my iPhone and sticking a Verizon Wireless SIM in it.  Hmmmmm.

 The MiFI works excellent when it is connected directly to a laptop; the connections drop occassionally, but the drops are less evident when in this mode.  When in the Wireless Access Point mode (it simply is not plugged directly into a laptop via USB) it can be....frustrating.  It seems that the MiFi likes to go Dormant very quickly when you are not on a Verizon Network and it is still temperamental even when on a Verizon network.  This is the only negative that I have had with this device because it can be frustrating to have to go to the MiFi's web-based configuration page to force it to connect back to the Internet when you're on an iPhone.   Just a few weeks ago I was in downtown Greensboro, NC staying at a hotel and I couldn't keep the MiFi connected for more than a minute at a time.  And I really, really needed it to be online.  

A bad purchase?  I wouldn't say that, for me it is just another tool that I use because out of all my gadgets, not one of them do it all.  Until that day happens I'm stuck using a AT&T USB Connect 881 cellular modem at home, a MiFi 2200 in my car when on the go, and my iPhone when I can't lug around my laptop.  Maybe I should get checked for tumors?  

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 December 2009 22:19
 
Streamline SEO Featured on MTN PDF Print E-mail
Written by Freddy Fluchel   
Thursday, 26 November 2009 17:38

I'm not sure if I'm cut out for television just yet, but I gave it a shot with Dr. Dan Meyer of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and "The Chamber Voice", which airs on the Mountain Television Network here in Western North Carolina.  The show introduces new members of the Chamber of Commerce to the community, which we are now members of!  You can watch the video here

 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 November 2009 17:52
 
Upcoming System Maintenance PDF Print E-mail
Written by Freddy Fluchel   
Tuesday, 25 August 2009 18:54

Dear Customers,

 

In a few days my system engineering team will be performing several upgrades

to our infrastructure in our data center.  The maintenance is scheduled to

last two (2) hours -- beginning on August 30 at 12:00 AM EDT and ending on

August 30 at 02:00 AM EDT -- during which access to websites and

applications will be intermittent.  As always, we will do everything we can

to keep the interruptions to an absolute minimum.

 

 

STORAGE ARRAY MAINTENANCE

During this maintenance window we will be performing a series of software

upgrades on the storage array to increase our capacity, stability, and

scalability.  These upgrades will also allow us to further optimize our

storage array's performance, equating to faster data load times for your

applications and better stability.  During the maintenance period you may be

unable to access, upload, or make changes to your website content.  Although

connectivity during this window will be intermittent, we will do everything

possible to limit the amount of time your account will be affected.

 

MSSQL 2008 MAINTENANCE (ONLY AFFECTS MSSQL 2008 DATABASES - YOU KNOW IF YOU

HAVE ONE, IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT, THEN THE FOLLOWING

DOES NOT PERTAIN TO YOU)

In addition to the storage array upgrade, we will also be installing

important updates to our MSSQL 2008 environment that will increase database

performance and improve scalability and stability.  During the maintenance

window, MSSQL 2008 databases will need to be taken offline for a short

period of time.  Although the maintenance window is listed for two (2)

hours, we expect that the actual MSSQL downtime to be much less -- database

connections may be intermittently unavailable up to 30 minutes during the

maintenance window.

 

If you have any further questions, please contact me at 828-308-3866.

 

Best Regards,

 

Frederick Fluchel

Streamline SEO

828-308-3866

IT Consulting and Executive IT Coaching

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 19:11
 
Search Engine Optimization - What is it? PDF Print E-mail
Written by Freddy Fluchel   
Thursday, 08 October 2009 19:44

Search Engine Optimization or SEO, is the practice of getting a website into a state that it is best absorbed into search engines, resulting in subject specific search results that the search engines deem worthy.  It is a great way to increase income and decrease advertising expenses if eCommerce or online visitors are important to your business success. SEO does not work overnight and any SEO (when used in this capacity stands for Search Engine Optimizer...us!) that says he can get your website to the top of search engine results by changing a "few" things on your website is not being realistic.  SEO takes months in order to increase the visibility within search results.  It is also a non-stop process; you don't ever quit marketing your website because if you do, your competitors will jump ahead and drop your website lower and lower on the results page.  It is for this reason that we do not charge a flat fee for SEO. 

 SEO is not cheap; it takes a huge effort from the business owner and the SEO himself.  Because it is not cheap, some companies opt to just pay for Pay Per Click advertising, which is very effective if your ads are effectively written and you can closely monitor the success of your keywords.  We will tell you that unless you are willing to pay over $2000 a month for an effective Pay Per Click campaign, then you are just wasting your money.  So what does a business do that depends on online sales, or is just starting out?   You can pay the Streamline way!!  

 We realize the problems with producing enough capital to market a website.  How?  Because we have been there before, building and then marketing difficult to find websites and making them successful.  We have two ways that a small to medium business or start up can begin to optimize their online business:

 1)  We can and will take a commission or percentage of each sale that we generate for your website, which means, you only pay for what we earn for you.  This means that if you make a sale that is NOT generated by us, you don't pay!  This motivates us to get your website up to the top of the search engines as fast as possible because it benefits us.  We can work directly on your website, or we can develop our own website that markets your products (at no cost to you) and that website either makes the sale or hands the sale off to your company.  This can work the same way as Affiliate marketing or "Drop Shipping".  This works for leads as well, we can charge for each lead, or if that lead converts to a purchase.

 2)  Monthly SEO subscription agreements - You agree to pay us a number of hours to spend on your site, marketing it for search engines.  This method is not guaranteed and not recommended.

 If you are interested in making money with your website, then please give us a call or schedule a consultation appointment with our Automatic Appointment Scheduler.  

Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 09:57
 
Orlando Vacation Rentals PDF Print E-mail
Written by Freddy Fluchel   
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 07:49
 
 
AMAZING rates from 2 bedroom condos to 6 bedroom homes! Plan a trip...tell reservations you are calling for the Streamline SEO promotion. It's the one of the BEST deals Global Resort Homes has to offer! Please Call 866-976-9426    
Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 07:54
 
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