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Avast's free antivirus proved to be the most-installed antivirus product worldwide in a recent study of OPSWAT's user base. The company's security suite, avast! Internet Security 7 ($69.99 direct for three licenses), isn't quite as widespread. It offers the same malware protection as the standalone antivirus and adds firewall, spam filtering, and a sandbox virtualization feature that will appeal to tech-savvy users.

Like the standalone antivirus, this edition adds cloud-based streaming updates and reputation lookup. There's a new summary page showing status and statistics for the eight real-time protection "shields." Built-in remote assistance makes it very easy for any other Avast user to help out if you run into trouble. And the new Avast Market page offers other Avast products for sale.

Installation is quick, if you choose Express Install. After a required reboot and initial update, the product is ready to go. The suite's malware protection is exactly the same as what's found in avast! Free Antivirus 7 (free, 4 stars); please read that review for full details. I'll summarize here.

Good Malware Protection Avast includes the ability to clean up malware upon reboot, before Windows has fully loaded. It requested a boot-time scan either before or after the full scan on each of my malware-infested test systems. Avast scored 6.8 points overall in my malware removal test, just behind Webroot SecureAnywhere Complete ($79.95 direct for three licenses, 4.5 stars), which earned 6.9 points. Norton 360 Version 6.0 ($79.99 direct for three licenses, 4.5 stars) earned the top score in this test, 7.4 points.

Avast detected all rootkit and scareware samples; scored 7.6 for rootkit removal and 9.5 for scareware removal. Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2012 ($69.99 direct for three licenses, 4.5 stars) shared the top rootkit removal score, 8.9 points while Comodo Internet Security Pro 2012 ($4.99/year direct, 4 stars) ran close behind with 8.6. For a full description of how I derive these scores, see How We Test Malware Removal.

Avast did a decent job keeping malware out of my clean test system, but the majority of its competition did better. Avast's web shield component did prove particularly effective when I tried to re-download my sample set. However, in my standard malware blocking test Avast detected 89 percent of the threats and scored 8.1 points. Comodo and Webroot detected 100 percent; Webroot aced this test with a perfect 10 of 10 points. The How We Test Malware Blocking explains my testing technique.

The Web reputation browser plug-in, also present in the free antivirus, rates the current site based on users' votes. Its icon reflects an overall good or bad rating, as well an indication of how many votes went into that rating. You can also tag a site with any of five good and five bad attributes.

All of the independent antivirus labs that I follow include Avast in their tests, which is a good sign. It generally earns good scores, typically better in static tests than dynamic ones. In a dynamic real-time test by AV-Comparatives.org it rated STANDARD, the lowest passing grade. And in AV-Test.org's latest whole-product certification tests it averaged 13 points, with 11 of 18 necessary to pass. The chart below summarizes recent independent lab tests. For more details about the labs, see How We Interpret Antivirus Lab Tests.

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WebsiteHowToMake.com is now offering a limited-period discount on its top of the line online tutorials for budding webmasters. These affordable and easy to learn tutorials cover the A to Z of website building, launching and maintenance. The tutorial originally costing $79 is now available for a special spring discount of $49 until April 15, 2012.

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WebsiteHowToMake.com is different from other training programs as the site incorporates even the most complex concepts into simple videos. With informative illustrations and close attention to detail, WebsiteHowToMake.com is a great learning center. Aspiring professionals in the field should not waste any time before signing up for the course, with the limited discount offer valid till April 15, 2012.

Every video lesson is designed to keep website building concepts clear and concise to ensure that the student is learning at his own pace. Completely free of complicated tech jargon, video lessons from WebsiteHowToMake.com are simple, engaging and targeted towards quick and effective learning. With these video lessons, webmasters can begin working on their website from the first tutorial. The course has been carefully designed by webmaster Stan Kaliyev and is inclusive of all the important facets of being a webmaster.

Each video lesson is filled with pauses that allow students to grasp the concept strongly before moving on. The simple language used in the tutorials make it easy for students across all educational backgrounds to understand the technicalities of website building. Students can also voice their queries through e-mail and discussion forums. Promising quick and helpful responses, WebsiteHowToMake.com is a great learning destination for online webmaster courses.

Being one industry that is recession-proof in the true sense, the internet is omnipresent. Since all facets of modern life are associated with the internet on some level, it pays to create and launch a website. Whether it is a simple blog to voice concerns or a platform to showcase talent, having the knowledge to build websites can reap incredible benefits. Promising a 100% success rate, Stan spells out the different benefits of learning how to make a website.

One of the biggest benefits of building a website is the high return on investment. To maintain a website, webmasters need to spend less than a hundred dollars a year. Additionally, the demand for webmasters is steadily increasing as more companies adopt the latest trends in website structuring, designing etc.

Creating a website is the most effective way of marketing a brand to the world. Reaching audiences of billions worldwide, it is also the least time consuming.

The potential of a website is endless and anyone can tap into it to earn income. Starting out with simple web pages, webmasters can expand to create interesting websites that interact, inform and entertain.

For the special price of $49, students can familiarize themselves with the nooks and crannies of website building as the curriculum covers all the essential basics. Right from obtaining the right domain name to creating structures and navigation, WebsiteHowToMake.com tends to the smallest details of building a website. The course also includes essential subjects like installing websites on servers, adding quality content, Joomla extensions, web designing, website performance, security and website launching.

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SEO Positive has announced its decision to advertise for a new PPC Manager in the near future to assist the current PPC team in meeting the demands of their expanding list of clients.

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Candidates interested in applying for the role will be expected to have a strong knowledge and experience of professional SEO reporting and analysis software and tools, as well as the ability to execute successful PPC strategies, whilst still focussing primarily on client satisfaction. The current employees at the company all demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, so to join this team, an individual with great time keeping skills and a flexible nature is essential.

The PPC Specialists at SEO Positive have previously helped a vast number of clients from different businesses to bid for advertising space within the generated search result and as such, the team has seen an increase in client sales and enquiries, which is why an individual with a strong understanding of marketing in general is preferred.

Evaldas Balcius, Head of Paid Search at SEO Positive explains what is expected of a prospective PPC Manager in order to support them with their development. We need to employ a new PPC Manager who excels in handling the Pay Per Click advertising campaign of clients in a cost effective method. It is also important to find someone with exceptional communication skills so we can continue to communicate our ideas and strategies to our clients efficiently.

SEO Positive was established in 2007 in Chelmsford, Essex with the aim of bringing effective yet affordable online marketing services to companies from all industries and backgrounds. The company offers a huge range of services including search engine optimisation, Pay Per Click account management, social media marketing and website design.

Ben Austin SEO Positive Limited 0800 088 6000 Email Information

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We often think of contracts as crucial for limiting risk and protecting our companies in business transactions. They are good for that, its true. This narrow definition can lead us to believe we dont need one, when outsourcing to someone we know or have worked with before, for example.

A written work agreement serves a number of purposes and no SEOproject should start without one. In addition to offering protection, it clarifies expectations, eases communication throughout the project, and helps to keep the project on track. Email history and a handshake just arent enough to get a project off the ground, regardless of how well you think you know someone.

Disclaimer: Im not a lawyer. This isn't legal advice. You should seek the opinion of a qualified legal professional before entering into any business relationship or contract. This is based on my own experience having bought and sold services online for a number of years.

With that out of the way, lets have a look at the key components of a SEO Work Agreement and why you need to include them in your contract before starting any new project. These are the bare bones for any work agreement; yours may require additional information based on the project.

Basic contact information seems like a no-brainer, yet many work agreements lack one important piece: an emergency contact. This isnt so much a concern if youre working with a large company (on either side). Individual service providers can often do the job just as well as large companies, but who do you contact if they are unavailable?

Its just good business for SEOs (and all other types of companies) to have measures in place to ensure work continues if a key person on the project cant complete the work, for any reason. Even if they were to become completely incapacitated, you need to get in touch with someone to kill the project and close it out. Who is that person and how do you reach them?

When I did outsource services, I was fortunate enough to have a trusted family member work with me on occasion. This person had access to a file with all current projects, contact information, and instructions in case of emergency. As a buyer, you need to know your service provider has this type of plan in place.

Include the start and end dates, as well as any stipulations on canceling the project before the end date. This should include any notice required and penalties applicable if either party is unable to continue until completion.

This is the nitty gritty of the project. Hammering out the scope of the project and actually putting it to paper allows both parties to foresee the unforeseen and ask questions. Consider, at the very least:

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HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC (HCCMIS), a provider of international medical insurance and short-term health insurance has been announced as the recipient of the Customer of the Year award by Slingshot SEO, a company dedicated to providing digital relevance. The company is the inaugural winner of this honor as this is the first time in five years of operation that Slingshot SEO has held client and employee awards.

HCCMIS began working with Slingshot SEO in 2009 and found great success with their CLASS methodology. The strategy helped HCCMIS reach their customers easier and gain better visibility with their insurance customer services.

Since using Slingshot SEOs services, online sales for HCCMIS have grown at a rate of 40 percent, far above the industry average. We were among the first to make insurance products available online, said Mark Carney, CEO of HCCMIS. Since we began working with Slingshot SEO in 2009 we have developed four fully functional websites and have increased our site visits by 500 percent.

Slingshot SEO awarded the honor to HCCMIS because a meaningful relationship was developed. The HCCMIS team collaborates on a peer-to-peer level, often jumping into our brainstorming sessions. These are qualities we truly appreciate in a customer, said Jeremy Dearringer, co-founder and chief research officer at Slingshot SEO.

For more information, visit http://www.hccmis.com/.

About HCCMIS

HCC Medical Insurance Services LLC (HCCMIS), headquartered in the United States in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a full-service company offering international medical insurance and short-term medical insurance products designed to meet needs of consumers worldwide. HCCMIS is a subsidiary of HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HCC - News), a leading Specialty Insurance group. HCCs major companies have a financial strength rating of AA (Very Strong) by Standard & Poors and Fitch Ratings and A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.

About Slingshot SEO

Indianapolis-based Slingshot SEO was ranked #58 on the 2011 list of Incs 500 Fastest Growing Companies, and was #14 on the 2011 Tech200. Founded in 2006, Slingshot SEO provides professional SEO services to more than 150 clients across the country. The companys results are driven by a tireless passion to make deserving brands digitally relevant. For more information about Slingshot SEO and to read customer reviews, visit http://www.slingshotseo.com.

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