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Practical articles on IT, security, AI tools, websites, SEO and marketing from the team that does the work.
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SEOStop Losing Customers to Dead Links – A 5-Minute 404 Page Not Found Fix Guide
You know the feeling. You’re searching for an answer – maybe it’s a coding solution on Stack Overflow, a product tutorial, or that perfect blog post you read last month. You find the link, click excitedly… and bam. “404 Page Not Found.” Ugh. That little error message might as well say: “The thing you needed? Yeah,…
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Web DesignIs Your Website Costing You Business? Why Edmonton Companies Need a Website Redesign Now
Look, we get it – between staffing shortages, Alberta’s crazy economy, and that pothole on Jasper Ave that could swallow a Smart car, worrying about your Website Redesign Edmonton needs isn’t exactly priority #1. Just last week, my buddy who owns a plumbing company in St. Albert called me frustrated. His customers kept saying: “We Googled…
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IT & SecurityHow to Apply for a Nonprofit Account with Microsoft: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft has a program for the nonprofit that allows the organization to access tools as wellas technologies at little or no cost. This leadership initiative is conceived to enhance thecapacity of organizations to do more for their constituencies, through harnessing informationtechnology in work delivery and collaboration. These services are free to use and if yourorganization…
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Web DesignFinding the Best Web Design Company in Edmonton: A Buyer's Guide
A practical, neutral guide for Edmonton businesses choosing a web design company: what to look for, the questions to ask, what affects the price and the red flags to avoid.
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IT & SecurityPassword Overload? Why Everyone Needs a Password Manager in Edmonton
Your Password Sucks (And Here’s How to Fix It) Look, we need to talk about your passwords. That “Fluffy123” you’ve been using since college? It’s not cutting it anymore. And don’t think I didn’t notice that sticky note on your monitor with all your logins. We’ve all been there, but it’s time to grow up…
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IT & SecurityWorld Backup Day: Is Your Edmonton Business Prepared for Data Loss?
March 31st marks World Backup Day—an annual reminder that data loss can cripple businesses unexpectedly. Cyberattacks, human error, hardware failures, and even local disruptions like Edmonton power outages or extreme weather pose real threats to your critical information. At AlphaIT, we specialize in helping Edmonton and Alberta businesses implement compliant, resilient backup strategies that align…
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IT & SecurityWindows 10 End of Support: What Your Business Should Do Now
Windows 10 support ended October 14, 2025. Here is what still gets updates, what ESU costs, and a 30-day plan to upgrade or replace your office PCs.
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IT & SecurityMicrosoft Nonprofit Program: Eligibility, Application Steps & How AlphaIT Can Help
The Microsoft Nonprofit Program Eligibility & Application process allows organizations to access tools and technologies at little or no cost. This leadership initiative enhances nonprofit capacity by leveraging IT for improved work delivery and collaboration. These services are free, and if your organization qualifies as a nonprofit, you are eligible for a Microsoft Nonprofit account.…
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SEOHow Negative SEO Has Impacts on Your Site and How AlphaIT Dedicated SEO Protects You
Your website is your new office in the online world, and if you’re looking into SEO, then you’re already familiar with that thrill of watching your site inch its way up the rankings in search engines. But have you considered the risks? In the world of Negative SEO Impact & Protection Strategies, your rankings can…
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