Frequently Asked Computer Questions

What is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. RSS is a tool that helps you get current information from a website without having to actually visit the website. Each time the site is updated with a new posting, you will receive notification and details of the new information through your RSS subscriptions, which can be sent via email or sent to a personalized RSS page/reader. For example, without RSS, you would need to visit your favorite blog every few days to check to see if any new blog entries have been posted.

What is Drupal?

Drupal is a content management system that is developed by the global open source community and leverages the skills of developers all over the world to create a dynamic engine for deploying web based content.

What is CiviCRM?

CiviCRM is a Customer Relationship Management system designed by the open source community. Denver DataMan helps clients leverage CiviCRM to keep track of clients and prospects, interactions with their clients and prospects, track events and many other things. Nonprofits can use it to effectively manage their organization records.

Denver DataMan uses CiviCRM for many client sites.

Why does my organization need a website?

Organizations need websites to share their message when those interested in the organization's message want to receive it. Websites also act as the impression a company gives the world before a potential client meets a staff member in person or journeys into a location.

How Do I Choose a Web Developer?

Choosing a web developer should be about a relationship of trust. You need to trust that your developer is going to build you a website that meets your needs on time and on budget.

A web developer should start by helping you come up with a plan that has clear goals. Without clear goals, you do not know if your website is doing what you want it do. This plan needs to integrate the website into your marketing plan.

Why Would I Want a Blog?

There are two main types of blogs(weB logs). There are personal blogs and blogs for businesses and organizations.

Anyone can have a personal blog and write whatever they want on any issue. These blogs do not need to have goals- they can be free form and they are primarily for fun. Blogs for businesses and organizations have a much greater purpose.

Why Do I Care If My Website Lets Me Update My Own Content?

In order to be found on the Internet, you need to be indexed in search engines like Google and Yahoo. Part of how Google and Yahoo decide the relevance of your site is based on how often the content is updated.

Even if your content is static, you can add:

What is the Difference Between the SPAM Button and the Delete Button?

SPAM buttons are placed in email clients (the tool used to read email) to file a complaint with your service provided about specific email you have received. This button is not the same as your delete button. If you do not want an email but it has not been sent without your permission (from either a form or a prior relationship) please delete it or use the messages unsubscribe functionality to remove yourself from a list. Using the SPAM button makes it more difficult for senders to send their legitimate email.

Why Does My Email Program Not Download Images?

If you have ever seen a message where you email application does not download the images believe me it’s for your own protection. Viruses and malicious code can hide in emails as viruses, also when you get emails with images that download from a server and this a traceable action and can validate your email address with SPAMers.