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XML/SOAP Vulnerabilities

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Today, for almost every organization, web services are essential requirement. In order to bind varied business systems together, web services heavily depend on XML and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) technologies. Even though these technologies are increasingly gaining popularity, enterprises are little aware of the existing XML/SOAP Vulnerabilities that can turn a business application fresh target of hacking attacks. Hackers utilizing the XML/SOAP Vulnerabilities can penetrate into the heart of your crucial business system and cause immense damage.

How can the vulnerabilities pose threat to your application? The XML documents in web services travel from the client to the server in the shape of SOAP request. Now, since XML documents are served through web services, they are susceptible to any XML based attack. In general, a hacking attack is often viewed as a method of attacking the system and penetrating it, followed by exploiting the faults in the operating system in order to get a password. However, this might not always be the scenario. Attackers can use a usual HTTP, SOAP or XML request to delete crucial data, add or recover any confidential information on the web server. Additionally, they can carry out other malicious tasks by posing threat through the published web service.
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Website Designing for Your First Online Business

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

So, are you starting your first online business in Toronto? My best wishes are with you! Now that you have a motto, a business plan, and the dream to make it a success, do you have any plans how to conclude your first sale? If not, I can bring you some fascinating tips for immediate success. Your website is certainly the heart and soul of your online business.

It is worth mentioning that your website works as a preface for your business, probably working as the base to create that ‘first impression’ to your clients. Thus, the initial winning approach requires you to invest quality time and money for designing an appealing website. Don’t forget that you must create a stunning, informative, user-friendly, and navigable website to make that jump start in your business.
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Website Designing for Law Firms

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Do you have any idea how a lawyer’s website looks like? Lawyers are into serious business and their websites reflect the kind of service they offer. I was once unfortunate enough to look for a top-class lawyer in Canada (due to some personal reasons of course), and scanned through several law firm websites on the Net. Even though I eventually selected one, all the while, I noticed some general design patterns followed by lawyers across Toronto, and perhaps all over the globe.

My lawyer helped me through the legal battle, and was successful in rescuing me. Yet, I do not recall it as a ‘memorable’ event in my life. Now, what had made me select Ben (my lawyer), was the unique concept of his website. Even as a designer, I was absolutely thrilled by the website’s unique design, which was instrumental in making me hire thes services. The website had simple designs. However, the key focus was on the sector they specialize in and some of their real success stories in the prominent areas of the web page with the help of graphics.

The website was designed by a skilled web designer in Toronto, and the exclusive concept left me baffled. Since, I had never worked on a law firm website; I took additional interest and studied the website in detail.

Some of the noticeable patterns common to all law firm websites:

Graphics – The website displayed minimal use of flashy graphics, pictures and other stunning illustration in all its web pages.

Simple Interface – Almost every website follows a simple interface, since complex ones tend to confuse web visitors and subsequently force them to leave the website. A simple interface allows a visitor to easily navigate through the entire website and find relevant information.

Subtle Colors – The selection of colors is a significant aspect while giving shape to the website (in terms of design). Most of the websites I happened to visit focused on using light shades, such as beige, while and gray, dull shades of blue and brown, etc. Ensure that the color goes well with the profile of the law firm and the professionals representing it.

Flashy Template – A flashy template is a big ‘NO’ from all aspects. To represent the seriousness of the business they are involved in, a sober display is required.

Web Site Design Mistakes to Avoid

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Web site design is the core formula for your web site to succeed – both for search engine rankings as well as for diverting targeted traffic. Like a typical user, while searching the web for information, I do not usually visit beyond the third page of the search engine lists. Only some sites are able to allure me into visiting them. Being a busy professional time is a luxury I cannot afford to waste, even while surfing the web for information. Precise and quick is the key.

On my experience as a user, I would list some of the mistakes that web developers make with their web site design sections that result in bad management for their sites.

Complex Search – Users generally want to find their information before they proceed to navigate the entire site. Therefore, your search engine tool should be precise and be able to overcome typo and related errors.

PDF File – A user will avoid downloading and reading a PDF file for information. So, avoid implementing them in your web site design.

Non-Formatted Text – Users do not prefer amounts of data they cannot scan and interpret. PDF files or vast amounts of data with same font ‘size’ and ‘color’ should be avoided. Using formatting tricks and techniques is the best way to avoid such blunders. Change the color of used links to avoid confusion for the user.

The ‘Advertisement’ Look – You have to admit that custom online advertisements have become a repulsion of sorts for web users – courtesy Spam and junk mails. Avoid designing your web site in a way that has flashing text, banner heads or excessive animation usage so that they won’t mistake your website for another aggressive ‘marketing-oriented’ site.

Unnecessary New Browser Windows – Cluttering up the user’s screen by opening up new browser windows is a technique applied by many but is a failure in itself. Users feel offended and confused and are deprived of the easy way back to the original site – the ‘Back’ button.

No Feedback – Web sites that fail to provide feedback (such as quotes and instructions) to an interested user are the final verdict of failure in web site design. Feedback is the tool that retains a visitor, and non-existence of it may mean closed doors for your site to the prospective visitor.

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Web Design: The Core of Web Site Marketing

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Many of us who own functional web sites are almost invariably plagued by the thought of increasing ROI from site content. To do this, the main weapon in possession of site owners is web design. The potential power and precision of impact of this tool shall be discussed in the following paragraphs. Be attentive or you might lose out on building up a world renowned web site.

First, I shall map the basics that are needed to provide a stylish yet sale-oriented web site design. These features are irrespective of the size or reach of your site.
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