You’ve asked yourself “do I need an SSL?”
The answer is YES. You should have an SSL on your website. There are few situations where an SSL isn’t necessary, but even those are better served with one. It really is that simple. The necessity of an SSL is demonstrated by another question: What happens if I don’t have an SSL?
Here is a visual of what your customers could see if your do not have an SSL:
That isn’t very inviting, is it? Neither is this warning in the customers URL bar:
But, what is an SSL anyways, and why does it even matter? Here is a quote from everbrave: “SSL allows sensitive information such as credit card numbers, login credentials, or other personal information to be transmitted privately through encryption. Without an SSL, data would be transmitted from the browser to the web server via plain text, which would leave the user vulnerable to eavesdropping.”
That is the techy side of SSL. Honestly, not all websites have logins, take private info or process payments. But… it’s more than the encryption now. SSLs have become the standard expectation from customers for security. To the point where Google will show an SSL site over an identical non-secure site, just because it has an SSL. This is because they want their customers (the person searching) to feel confident in the result that shows up on their screen.
Fact – Search engines give preference to websites that have an SSL.
Fact – Customers prefer to know their experience on your site is secure and safe.
Fact – You should have an SSL.
You want them to feel confident – so do yourself a favor and get an SSL. RyCOM offers no-cost SSL will our Secured Hosting plans. We take care of everything – let us know if you want to switch to your site over to us.
We’ve all seen or been involved in dull, dutiful fundraising efforts. Everyone involved has good intentions, but there’s no spark or enticement for anyone to donate. Even if your chosen endeavor is serious, that doesn’t mean that you can’t make your fundraiser entertaining and fun. Here are a few tips to get everyone excited about raising money for a good cause.
Make It a Party!
Whether your fundraiser is a one-day event or spread out over a few days or weeks, a kickoff party is an excellent tool to both raise interest in your cause and get things started on a fun note. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate event either; it could be something as simple as offering cupcakes and coffee or having some enjoyable activities like a board game contest or bingo available. Make sure you involve your committee—someone might come up with an idea that wouldn’t have occurred to you on your own.
Smooth Management
No matter how casual or involved your fundraiser is, careful planning is essential to its success. Managing a fundraiser can be tricky and you may find yourself running into some common problems, like people flaking out on responsibilities or communication breakdowns causing delays or problems. Having a written plan and making it available to everyone involved–and also the willingness to change the plan as needed to accommodate issues as they arise–can ensure that everybody’s on the same page and knows their roles. Anyone that’s been involved with a fundraiser can tell stories about chairpeople who took the fun out of everything by insisting that everything go their way. Don’t be that chairperson!
Know Your Potential Donors
Of course, different causes will appeal to different people, and tailoring your fundraiser activities to those who are most likely to be interested in your cause is key. An endeavor for an organization that involves young adults, for example, might have you setting up something like a 5K run, which can be more appealing and fun to that group than a bake sale. If you’re taking over an existing fundraiser, don’t be afraid to ask what worked before, then take it to the next level.
A successful fundraiser not only benefits terrific causes and organizations but can be a memorable and very fun event. With some planning and imagination, your fundraiser will turn into something that people will not only support but enjoy.
Read more great tips in this article: How You Can Encourage Health and Wellness in the Workplace
Being sick is difficult enough, but being sick and dragging yourself into work is not only exhausting—it’s dangerous. And yet, many employees do just that to finish projects or hold on to valuable sick time. As an employer, what are some of the best ways to keep your workforce healthy and productive? Outlined below are a few simple methods you can implement to protect your workers and your business.
Take Precautions
It’s always been common sense to keep far away from someone with a cold or the flu, but now we have a popular new name for it: social distancing. It’s important that you promote social distancing in the workplace in order to keep your employees healthy. Find creative office layouts to keep coworkers a reasonable distance from each other, if necessary, or allow remote working options in lieu of requiring your employees to fill a seat in your building. Make sure you have plenty of hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available so that it’s easier to keep your workplace clean and encourage staff to regularly utilize these tools.
Stay at Home If You’re Not Feeling Well
One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of disease around the office is to ensure that workers who are ill stay at home. This is easier said than done for many people, as staying home can be seen as a sign that they’re not fully committed to their job. Establish a company culture that supports remote work if needed, and make sure your business is equipped to send workers home when required. Cross-train your employees so that important tasks will still get done, and ensure that your personnel has access to laptops and video conferencing software so they can easily make the move home if needed.
Practice What You Preach
Like it or not, your employees are looking to you to set an example. If you come into the workplace sneezing and coughing, you’re setting an expectation that they need to show up when they’re sick as well. So be sure to set the same standards for yourself that you ask your employees to follow. Stay at home and work from there if you’re feeling able. There is rarely little that you need to do that can’t be accomplished with conference calls or emails, and most other tasks can be reassigned to another day or a trusted employee.
Although you’re likely very busy, keeping your employees healthy and functional is important to the wellbeing of your business. Ensure that you’re protecting everyone’s health and safety by taking these necessary precautions to reduce risk and encourage wellness in the workplace.
Here’s another great article: 3 Qualities Every Business Leader Needs to Be Successful
