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Every company today, no matter their size and or industry, must have a visible online presence if they want to grow.  You need a website that is optimized for search, has e-commerce capabilities, and has tight security to protect customer information.  You need a mobile website so people who are using their smartphones to conduct research online can find you.  You need a blog and social media integration.

Choosing a company to host, design and support your website can be a nerve-wracking decision.

You could choose a company based on their celebrity spokesperson.

You could choose one based on how cute their mascot is.

You could choose one by playing eeny-meeny-miny-moe.

Or, you could choose a company that has been doing this for years, that you can trust, that delivers value, that resolves issues quickly, and that can support your online marketing efforts.

Here’s why you should choose Network Solutions:

Everything is under one roof. No need to use a handful of Web and online service providers.  Network Solutions offers e-mail hosting; Web hosting, design, and support; e-commerce hosting and design; merchant accounts; SSL certificates; graphic design services; online marketing services; and mobile website design and hosting.  In other words, if you need it in order to have a successful online presence, Network Solutions offers it.

Their website is easy to navigate.  Some e-commerce websites are so cluttered with information and graphics that you can’t find what you’re looking for.  Network Solutions has made it easy to find exactly what you need, and they clearly explain the benefits and features of their products.

Ordering is a snap. On some e-commerce sites, you can barely place your order because so many new products are thrown at you on the checkout page.  Not at Network Solutions!  They don’t want to confuse you; they want to help you and make you happy.

They are innovative. Network Solutions is continually tweaking their products and services and rolling out new ones, like the .ASIA domain extension, goMobi™ mobile website builder, and a new domain validation SSL certificate called the nsProtect™ Secure Xpress Certificate.

They provide great customer service. The reps are friendly, helpful, and able to answer questions or solve issues quickly, whether by e-mail or phone.

They continually offer great promotions.  Not only is Network Solutions’ pricing competitive, but they run special promotions all the time.  Right now, for instance, the domain validation SSL certificate is 40% off and annual hosting packages are 50% off.

They understand small businesses. Together with t

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Millions of Americans will gather to watch the Super Bowl this coming Sunday, but not everyone will be solely interested in the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. The commercials routinely draw hoards of viewers, itching to see the latest offerings from known brands, like Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz and . . . Groupon?

The media darling and supplier of digital coupons to millions around the globe will air its own commercial during the game this year, highlighting the company’s ascendancy from relatively unknown startup to a prominent fixture in the zeitgeist. Read full article…

Reporting from San Francisco —

On “The Tonight Show,” Conan O’Brien used to get big laughs for mocking Twitter as an egotistical stream of mundane updates from celebrities.

But when he got bounced from his late-night gig at NBC, O’Brien could no longer take to the airwaves to reach his fans, so Twitter became his open hailing frequency. He later thanked Twitter “for saving my ass.”

O’Brien isn’t the only one who is tapping Twitter’s mass-media potential. The social network, which will celebrate its five-year anniversary in March, last year signed up more than 100 million people who sent more than 25 billion updates called tweets.

Twitter Inc. gained another key following in December: investors who competed for the opportunity to pour $200 million into the company, nearly quadrupling its worth to $3.7 billion. T

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German car maker Volkswagen announced recently that it engineered a car capable of driving a distance of more than 310 miles on a gallon of diesel – while emitting only 39 grams of carbon dioxide per mile traveled.

The XL1 sits two adults and is powered by a 0.8 liter, two-cylinder diesel engine. The car giant affirmed that to ensure the car was as efficient as possible, it was necessary to greatly reduce the car’s weight: To accomplish that, engineers designed a carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque – much like the design of advanced planes – to cut the vehicle’s weight to under 1,800 pounds.

Volkswagen’s XL1 could soon be joined by offerings from two of its rivals, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, as its fellow German automakers are reportedly developing electric carbon fiber cars as well. Read full article…

Effective Jan. 31, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch hours will change in Nappanee and Walkerton.

In Nappanee, the branch, at 219 W. Market St., will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

In Walkerton, the branch, at 302 Roosevelt Road, will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Customers can conduct most BMV business on line via https://myweb.in.gov/BMV/mybmvportal/.

Some transactions also may be completed through the BMV Customer Service Center at 888-692-6841.