Dear Northwest
Communications
Client,
Welcome to the Northwest
Communicator, our newsletter to keep clients up to date on
industry happenings and events that could affect your
business! Northwest Communications feels that education
is the best way to keep up with ever changing technology.
Here you will find information we hope can help make your
business strategic, proactive, and
successful!
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Making Websites
Affordable
You lease office space and
vehicles, why not your businesses' website? Northwest
Communications has introduced website leasing plans to help
make websites even more affordable for our customers.
Website leasing gives you the marketing power of a
professional website, without a large upfront cost. Your cost
can be spread over 36 months, and leave cash to for you to run
your business. After 36 months, you have the flexibility to
purchase the website for $1.00 and continue on a hosting plan,
or renew your lease and have your website redesigned to keep
it fresh and up to date. A website should always be kept up to
date because search engines favor sites that are updated
frequently. Your business also earns credibility with website
visitors by always having up to date information.
 Here are just a few of the benefits of
leasing your website:
1. Maximizes your current budget.
Website leasing offers
low monthly
payments that leave cash for you to run your
business.
2. Easy to update. Our
websites are available with
maintained
hosting plans. Simply email us your changes
and keep your website up to date
every month!
3. Conserve capital and preserve credit lines.
Website
leasing won't disrupt your
existing credit lines with your
lenders. Leasing a website essentially gives your business
an additional line of credit.
4.
Current Technology. Website leasing ensures that your
website is kept up to date with the
latest in design
elements and
technology.
5. Flexible payment plans. We have leasing
plans to fit every
budget. Create a
simple starter website, or upgrade from
your current website.
Questions about leasing a
website? Just call 800.249.5251 or email
sales@ncn.net to
find out more details and see if website leasing is right for
your
business!
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Windows XP - End
of Life
With all the hype about
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, it seems that
information about Windows XP has faded into the background.
For those of you still using Windows XP, some very big changes
are headed your way. As of July 13, 2010, Microsoft will
stop support on most versions of Windows XP. If you are
using an unsupported version, your computer will
continue to function, however, unsupported computers will not
receive any of the software updates from Microsoft. These
include security updates that can help protect your computer
from viruses and spyware which can steal your
personal information or harm your computer. Windows updates
also install the latest software updates to improve the
reliability of Windows.
Not sure what version of
Windows your computer is running? Here's how to find out:
1. Click on the Start Menu in the lower left corner
of your screen.
2. Type winver into the search
box
3. You should see a box pop up telling you which
version of Windows you are running, which service pack is
installed, and other helpful information about your
computer.
Microsoft recommends upgrading all
PCs to Windows 7. Windows 7 is fully supported, and the best
way to be secure. Updating your computer before July 13th
will ensure your PC remains supported and you receive security
updates.
 Northwest Communications is
a Microsoft Gold Partner and happy to help you and your
business through this transition. If you have any questions
about Windows XP no longer being supported, please contact our
office at 800.249.5251.
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Fun
Facts-Meet Bridgett Johnson
1. What is your position at
Northwest?
I am the Technical Services
Coordinator for the Networking Department.
2. How long have
you been with the company?
8 1/2
years
3. What is your favorite part of your
job?
No two days are the same.
4. How
many children do you have?
I have 3 sons
- Dustin (15), Aaron (18), and Trent (21)
5. What is your
biggest pet peeve?
Blarring Rap
Music
6. What is your favorite TV
show?
The Big Bang
Theory
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Thank you for your business
with Northwest Communications. We look forward to serving you
today and in the future. If you have any questions about our
web design, managed services, or would like more information
about a topic discussed in this newsletter, please
contact our Havelock office.
Sincerely,
Your Northwest
Communications Team
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