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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Prevention First Red Ribbon Run

Leah was the first person from LRS Web Solutions to cross the finish line!

It’s NOT a 5k?

This was the question flying around the office after ten LRS Web Solutions  employees had signed up for the Prevention First Red Ribbon race. Prevention First is a great client, so naturally we wanted to help support the cause. An email notice went out to our group and many of us quickly signed up without hesitation or question. In a short time, realization set in that this was a 5 MILE race not a 5K!

Of varying ages and athletic capabilities, we each had our own ideas of what to expect on that race day. Some of us were already in race condition. Some attempted to train (attempted being key here.) Others were ready to do what it takes to cross that finish line – be it walk, jog, or carry our friends -we would do this as a team! And that we did! We all made it across the finish line with a greater feeling of team support and personal pride.

Congrats to all our LRS Web Solutions runners. A special hurrah to Leah Hardy who ran in blazing fast time of 39:06, came in twelfth in female category! Bill Goldsberry, another natural athlete, finished in 44:32. Coming in soon after was Jamie Baird (51:50), Eddie Ebeling (54:28), Darren Glore (55:41), Sharon Hewitt (57:23) and Tracy Dyer (1:00:29). Bobbi Champley, and daughter Peyton, along with Lanae Smithers came in side-by-side (1:14:40). Pulling it in to complete our team was Brianna Hale (1:32:08).

We’re proud of our LRS Web Solutions runners for supporting Red Ribbon week in the First Annual Prevention First 5 mile Race!

Friday, September 16, 2011

What is Web Hosting?

By Leah Hardy, Web Site Hosting & Support Coordinator

Do you know where your website is?
A lot of people don’t know the answer to this question, or they think they know and are surprised to find their website isn’t located where they thought. Everyone should know where their website is hosted. But we can’t talk about the importance of website hosting until we know what web hosting is.

So what is website hosting anyway?
A Web host is a company that provides space on a server they own or lease for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. More simply stated, a Web host gives you a place to put your website and then makes it available on the Internet so other people can get to it.

Why do web hosting services matter?
There are tens of thousands of web hosting companies, and each of those companies offer a variety of hosting packages. So how do you decide which one to choose? The right fit for you depends on how much space you need for your website, how many people you want to be able to get to your website and how important it is that your website be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Things to consider include customer service & support, hosting platform (i.e. Microsoft or Linux), security, backups, reliability & uptime and website access (i.e. FTP access or Content Management System). These features may be extremely important to you or not important at all depending on the nature and the complexity of your website. You will need to determine the best hosting solution for your individual needs.

How do I choose a web hosting provider?
Web hosting companies provide services with increasing levels of available server storage space and traffic capacity.  A good web hosting package should include the following:

·         24/7 support
·         FTP access
·         Website backups
·         DNS hosting
·         Search engine optimization (SEO)
·         Website statistics
·         A limited number of free email addresses

One size does not fit all when it comes to web hosting. For that reason, it might be necessary to find a web hosting provider who can customize a hosting package to fit your needs. If you are unhappy with your current web hosting arrangement or uncertain of where your website is hosted, it might be a good time to reassess your web hosting features and services.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Meet the Team | Leah Hardy

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Curious about just who that person is that designs & programs your website? Well, wonder no more! We hope our “Meet the Team” series will help you feel more comfortable and friendly when you walk through the Web Solutions’ doors. We are a fun team with lots of talent and conversation to share… and not just about websites!

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Leah is the Team Leader for Website Hosting & Support

Fun Facts about Leah:

  • Look at the picture above… where she’s on the train in Paris.  Leah still has this sweater.  It’s hanging in her office.
  • Leah drinks wheat grass shots once a week.  Yep, she drinks grass.
  • She’s a mom of two at home, but a mom of 25+ here at work.  She remembers birthdays, sends cards when babies are born, organizes get-togethers, and generally solves all of our problems with a smile.
  • Leah & Cassandra take walks together almost everyday.
  • She teaches Art Outreach for her children’s school classrooms.
  • Leah keeps a clean office – there’s never a paper out of place.
  • Bunko is her game of choice and she loves the White Sox.

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