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Just Think "GO-ATLANTIC!"
Getting service and support from Atlantic.Net has always been
just an easy, toll-free phone call away. But now, we've made it
even easier for you to remember how to reach us anytime you have
a billing question or need technical assistance with your account.
Our new toll-free phone number helps you get connected to any
Atlantic.Net department, from Member Services and sales to accounting
and administration. Just think (877) GO-ATLANTIC! That's 1-877-462-8526.
Even though you can still reach us via our old phone numbers,
we hope you'll GO-ATLANTIC the next time you need to call.
Make Your Own Greeting
Cards!
Nowadays, greeting cards can cost as much as $5 at any shop in
the mall. And if you're someone who always remembers to send thoughtful
notes for all your friends' birthdays, anniversaries, and hospital
visits, you could spend hundreds of dollars each year. Luckily,
using the Internet or a card-making program, along with a quality
printer and some card stock, you can make your own beautiful cards
at home.
Most greeting card sites use templates that help you make a professional-looking
card without learning to create graphics. Just follow the directions,
and you'll be designing your own cards in minutes. You'll find
free sites like MyCardMaker.com,
which offers a limited number of templates for you to choose from,
and BillyBear4Kids.com,
where your kids can pick out their own cards and envelopes. At
iPads.com,
you can add a personal touch to your cards by using your own photos
in the design. Some sites, like CardStore.com,
will even mail your notes for you!
Want more design choices? Try your hand at programs like
PrintMaster Greeting Cards Deluxe, which provides you with
more than 13,000 customizable card templates, or
Hallmark Card Studio 2003, which enables you to send your
card via e-mail, record your voice, and keep track of important
dates and information with an Event Tracker.
If simplicity is what you're looking for, then e-cards are the
easy choice! With no waiting in line, no wasted paper, and no
stamps to buy, they're also perfect if you wait until the last
minute to send your greetings. Even card companies like Hallmark
and American
Greetings offer free e-cards, using them to draw in customers
for their other products. So, the next time you want to make your
thought count, try sending an easy e-greeting!
Written by Tracy Toole
Surfin' Safari: The Sites
of Summer
Summer's here, and you're facing the first
round of the "I'm bored" blues. So, get online and visit
some of these red hot Web sites to plan a summer full of the excitement
you're craving!
• SurfSun.com
has everything you need to plan a perfect trip to any beach in
the country.
• Check out the
National Park Service for information on visiting and vacationing
in some of our nation's most beautiful treasures.
• If you're into camping, make your first stop Camp
USA.com, which list campsites around the country.
• Fill your free evenings with the sound of music. Pollstar.com
lists all scheduled concerts and summer music festivals, and lets
you search the site by tour, artist, city, or venue.
• Get your heart racing with a good old-fashioned roller
coaster ride. At ThemeParkCritic.com,
you'll find a list of America's theme parks, along with ride reviews.
• Don't forget the boys of summer! Catch some fascinating
baseball tidbits and the schedules of your favorite teams at MLB.com.
• Got kids? Get them out of the house for a few weeks and
into a camp where they can make memories that will last a lifetime.
CampPage.com
catalogs summer camps by type and region, then lists a detailed
description and contact info so you can learn more.
Written by Jacob McCrea
 Presents
for Your Pop
Give Dad a perfect place to store his tools this Father's Day
with this
Sisco MTV7 Solid Hardwood Utility Chest from Amazon.com. You
can find more Father's Day bargains at
The Surf Shop.
Tech Tip: Getting to Know WinZip
You've probably seen it around, perhaps even heard its name associated
with zipping and unzipping files, but what exactly is WinZip and
what can it do for you?
• WinZip is a program that compresses files to save both
space on your computer and time downloading or uploading them
to others. It also allows easier access to group files, the ability
to store big files in a compressed format, the ability to back
up files, and faster file transport and copying.
• Use WinZip to compress important, but space-consuming
files you don't use very often. When you do need to look at them,
just decompress them using the WinZip program.
• WinZip makes it easy for Windows users to work with archives.
WinZip has a point-and-click, drag-and-drop interface that's simple
to use.
• You can download a free
trial version from the WinZip Download Page.
Written by Janet Vega
Got a question for Atlantic.Net's Technical Support team? E-mail
us at support@atlantic.net.
Get the Most From
Your Web Host
So, you've invested in a Web site for your business. But have
you found the perfect home for it? If your Web site isn't up and
running when you, and more importantly, your customers need it
most, then your time and money is wasted. Here's what you should
look for when choosing a Web host.
• 99.999% uptime guarantee. Make sure your
Web host backs up its claims of "reliability" with a
solid uptime guarantee.
• Ask for references. Who
knows a company better than its customers? Inquire about testimonials
or reference letters so you can find out what others think of
the Web host's service. Also, find out if the company has earned
awards for its service and customer support.
• Tour the facility. The best way to find
out how secure your Web site will be is to tour the host's data
center. Ask about the building's security, climate control systems,
and fire monitoring and suppression .
• Scalability. Make sure the Web host offers
plans that let you increase your storage space and add features
if needed. Also, ask about the host's colocation and dedicated
server offerings, in case you decide you need a more robust Web
solution in the future.
There's never been a better time to find out more about what Atlantic.Net
Web hosting can do for your business. For more information,
call (800) 521-5881 or e-mail sales@atlantic.net.
Mail
Atlantic.Net
2815 NW 13th Street, Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone
For sales, service, or support, please call...
• Toll-Free: (877) GO-ATLANTIC
(That's 1-877-462-8526)
• In Gainesville, FL: (352) 375-2912
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