A "web service" is a software system designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction. Web services share business logic, data and processes through a programmatic interface across a network. Web service transactions usually occur as XML data streams, described by specifications such as Web Services Description Language (WSDL) or Universal Description Discovery and Integration (UDDI).

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for secure message transmission via the Internet. Most Internet browsers support SSL, and many Web sites use the protocol to obtain confidential user information such as credit card numbers. Web pages that use SSL have a URL that begins with https.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol developed by Netscape for secure message transmission via the Internet. Both Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer support SSL, and many Web sites use the protocol to obtain confidential user information such as credit card numbers. Web pages that use SSL have a URL that begins with https.

Dennis Hwang is the web designer who has been drawing Google's graphic logos since 2000. He designs the logos that decorate the words Google on the home page, usually on or around holidays and events. His artistry has the unique distinction of being seen hundreds of millions of times by millions of viewers around the world.

1993 is the year the World Wide Web made its prolific debut. In January 1993, there were only 50 web servers in existence. By October 1993, the number of web servers increased to approximately 500. Through the entire year of 1993, web use grew at a 341,634% annual growth traffic rate.

Consider the many benefits of email when developing an online marketing plan. The cost of printing and postage of traditional mail is much greater than the cost of email delivery. Emails can be sent quickly to an unlimited number of recipients around the world. Emails may be received better than phone calls or traditional mail.

Google Webmaster Central offers comprehensive info for websites. Website owners can submit their site to be crawled and indexed by Google, as well as access tools that enable them to diagnose crawling issues and view statistics on how their web pages are ranked in the Google index. Learn more at google.com/webmasters.

AnyBrowser.com is a recommended website resource for viewing, testing, and validating HTML pages. The site offers an array of useful tools for website tasks such as screen size testing, meta tag creation, site viewing, HTML validation, link checking, plus search engine and directory tools.

Use the following criteria when hiring a consultant to assist with your website effort. Evaluate their portfolio of work. Determine if they have worked within your industry. Interview them and decide if they will be easy to work with, will listen to you, and if they are flexible. Derive past project references that you may contact. Determine if they can provide a written estimate of work.