Support does not mean that everybody gets the same thing. Expecting two users using different browser software to have an identical experience fails to embrace or acknowledge the heterogeneous essence of the Web. In fact, requiring the same experience for all users creates a barrier to participation. Availability and accessibility of content should be our key priority.

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The hosting is the space where the website lives. It also includes the provision of email services and webmail facilities so that you can check email wherever you may be. Although we prefer Linux for reliability in the web environment and offer our own hosting facilities, the choice of hosting should be dictated by your business requirements - performance, scaleability, etc.

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As an ecommerce systems provider, VAT is always an “interesting” subject of debate. A client recently asked me to enable the ecommerce system to charge VAT at the VAT rate in the purchasing EU state, and not at the UK rate where they are based.

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Choosing the right kind of hosting can be a minefield for the uninitiated. So, before you decide that you can buy a hosting account somewhere else more cheaply than your web company is offering, consider the risks and factors involved before you decide to “go it alone”. You should think carefully before you decide to how your web hosting will be delivered.

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Trading online has its risks as does any business, but if approached professionally with open eyes you can minimise your exposure to fraud with a few straightforward procedures. This is relevant to any online store, but particularly for people selling high priced items. Combatting fraud can be a game of cat and mouse, but the combination of automated fraud detection tools with common sense and a few simple rules can help reduce your exposure to risk.

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