{"id":2974,"date":"2016-09-26T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T15:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=2974"},"modified":"2016-09-11T11:18:51","modified_gmt":"2016-09-11T18:18:51","slug":"bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulletproof your online store with these 4 easy steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof.jpg\" alt=\"bulletproof\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof.jpg 890w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/bulletproof-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running an online store takes a lot of hard work, so why ruin that work by not taking the proper precautions around the security of your business? Here are a few tips to get you started in bulletproofing your online store. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/#Remember_to_Backup\" >Remember to Backup!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/#Diversify_your_Marketing_Channels\" >Diversify your Marketing Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/#Beware_Phishing_Emails\" >Beware Phishing Emails<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/#Diversify_Your_Revenue_Streams\" >Diversify Your Revenue Streams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/bulletproof-your-online-store-with-these-4-easy-steps\/#Do_you_need_help_bulletproofing_your_online_store_Request_a_quote_today\" >Do you need help bulletproofing your online store? Request a quote today.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_to_Backup\"><\/span><b>Remember to Backup!<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backing up our files is something we as individuals are constantly reminded about, but rarely do. But as an online business owner, backing up is something vital for the survival of the business. Backup your day to day files using Dropbox, Google Docs or a similar cloud-based system. Not only are files easily accessible and regularly updated, they are also shareable, avoiding the need to email files to colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversify_your_Marketing_Channels\"><\/span><b>Diversify your Marketing Channels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media channels are constantly changing, but this isn\u2019t always good for your business. Say, for example, Twitter begins to filter its newsfeed, meaning your tweets will be seen by a much smaller proportion of your followers. If Twitter is the channel you rely on for marketing purposes, you may lose a lot of business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beware_Phishing_Emails\"><\/span><b>Beware Phishing Emails<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phishing emails are legitimate looking emails from services you might already be using, which ask you to login to their webpage. When you enter your username and password, the information is sent to hackers, which as a business can be crucial. Although spam controls help to combat these emails, some escape through the cracks. If you are suspicious, open a separate browser window and login through the website. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diversify_Your_Revenue_Streams\"><\/span><b>Diversify Your Revenue Streams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to having multiple marketing channels, having different revenue streams means your business is less likely to be hit hard by a sudden change in the marketplace. And since cash flow is the most important element in running a business, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. You might consider opening your own branded store, selling wholesale to other small stores, or increasing your geographical reach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_help_bulletproofing_your_online_store_Request_a_quote_today\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need help bulletproofing your online store? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/custom_quote.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a quote today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running an online store takes a lot of hard work, so why ruin that work by not taking the proper precautions around the security of your business? Here are a few tips to get you started in bulletproofing your online store. Remember to Backup! 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