There are many reasons that could lead to a slow speed internet connection. Usually, users who experience this kind of problem call their Internet Service Provider (ISP) immediately to report the issue. However, waiting on queue for the next representative can be very frustrating. And when you are connected, they will end up just transferring your call to another department. Then you would have to wait to speak to a live person again.

Instead of going through all that trouble, you can just try fixing the issue yourself. Here are the most common reasons for slow speed internet connections. A poor connection can be caused by DSL modem settings, wireless router interference, or other difficulties on your network or equipments. I will give you some tips on how to check and find a resolution for a slow internet speed connection problem.

The browser that you usually use should be optimized often. To clear the cache and cookies in Windows XP: click on start > control panel > internet options > click on “delete” under browsing history option. Use a different browser like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to check for performance. It is also recommended to install a system tuning software like CCleaner. It is a freeware that can scan for registry issues and fix the problem automatically. It can also delete the history, cookies and temporary files of your browser. Aside from optimization of the browser and keeping your anti-virus updated, you can also run Microsoft scan disc and Microsoft defragmentation.

The worm virus can also be another cause for slow speed connection. Worm viruses run on the computer system and will consume the memory of your computer. The virus will not only mess up your internet connection, but it can also wreck your whole computer system. To prevent this from happening, make sure that you always keep your anti-virus updated.

Determine if your internet speed is still within the bracket of your internet package. You can check your current speed through the speedtest.net site. It will measure the current download speed, upload speed and ping of your connection. If you’re receiving the correct speed, this means that the computer is causing the problem. If you aren’t getting the correct speed, you need to contact your ISP for further assistance.

Signal interferences can also slow down the traffic flow of internet connection. This matter usually falls under the wireless connection category. Sometimes it can cause a loss of internet connection. There are a lot of things that you can do to prevent this problem. Verify if the wireless router is at least 2 feet away from other electrical device (such as modem, computer, fax machine, cordless phone, television and other electronic appliances). If you have a lot of computers in your house, make sure you position the wireless router in a central spot in your house.

Now, if these steps cannot resolve your slow internet speed connection problem, better contact your ISP for more resolution steps. Going through the grueling hold time will be worth it though, because their technicians are not just trained to fix the problem, they are also required to do so.

If all of this fails, DQSupport frequently helps customers with getting their internet connection working properly again, and can talk with/for you to your internet service provider to accomplish these and more things.

The internet has been one of the biggest innovations of our modern world. It has not just made life more convenient, it has also kept families, friends and loved ones connected. Nothing is infallible though, so even this advanced technology experiences major problems. A lot of people depend so much on the internet that when it crashes, they go berserk.

Wireless connection technology is a convenient way to access the internet. This feature is excellent for laptops. You don’t need an ethernet cable connected to the modem and laptop anymore. With wireless connection, you can bring your laptop to a different location, as long as your computer is within reach of your wireless router.

In this article, I will give you some information on how to troubleshoot your wireless connection. However, you need to make sure that your internet connection is working. Meaning to say that at least you can connect to the internet hard wired. Hard wired means the computer is connected directly to your modem through an ethernet cable. If you can connect to the internet hard wired, we can narrow down your internet problems.

If you are using Windows XP, right-click on your wireless connection icon located on the right-hand corner of your screen. Then click on repair. It should automatically fix your wireless connection. You can also locate the wireless connection settings by clicking on start > control panel (switch to classic view) > network connections > right-click on wireless network connection > click properties > click repair.

You can try to rebuild your wireless connection if the repair option won’t work. Rebuild means removing the wireless connection profile and then creating a new one. It is possible that your wireless connection profile was corrupted. Before doing this step, take note of your wireless connection password as you will need that later on. To rebuild your wireless connection, click on start > control panel > network connections > right-click on “wireless connection” icon > click on “properties” > click “wireless networks” tab > under “preferred networks” click on your wireless connection profile > click remove > click OK.

After removing the wireless connection profile, you should go back to “network connections” > right-click on “wireless network connection” > click on “view available wireless networks” > click “refresh” on the left-hand top > click on your wireless connection profile then click on “Connect”. Type the WEP key if needed.

If you don’t know your WEP key, try to access the router settings. The settings depend on the brand of your wireless router. Find the instruction manual for additional information. You can also try resetting the router if you have no idea what the WEP key is. This method will allow you to re-configure the router settings. Make sure that you have the instructional manual for the step-by-step configuration of the router, if not you can just Google the steps needed. If you find all of this too complicated, try to contact the manufacturer of your router for further assistance.

DQSupport can help you any Wireless Networking issues you have, and can get you setup in not time flat. Contact us today for our help!

If you’ve got a wordpress blog it’s worth checking out as it’s free and getting much better with each version.

Thanks wordpress team!

Are there any other articles or books on designing content heavy websites out there that are worth a read?

I sent this post out a few weeks back in my newsletter, but I thought it would be worthwhile to re-post it here.

Optimization deals with making or choosing the best of something, and with Web Optimization that’s what we are aiming for, the best of web pages.

It’s very possible to improve your conversion rates, ROI, and customer satisfaction through the process of Web Optimization, and in this newsletter we’re going to begin to talk about that process and the first step.

Measure…Test…Improve…Repeat!

Measure

The first step in Web Optimization is being able to measure several important details of the web page or website you are trying to improve. That’s what we are going to cover in this edition of our newsletter.

Google Analytics

While there are many tools for doing this, Google Analytics is the most comprehensive free tool that will get you going with the most crucial ingredients to successful Web Analytics and then Optimization.

Step 1: A Google Account

If you don’t already have a Google account (i.e. gmail) you’ll need to get one from here. You can register an external email account (i.e. info@dqsupport.com) as the username, so you don’t necessarily have to get a gmail account to do this. Additionally this is a free account, so you don’t have to worry about paying for any of this.

Step 2: Get the tracking codes from Google Analytics

This part is really self-explanatory if you just follow the instructions once you log into your Google Analytics account which can be found here.

Step 3: Insert the tracking Codes from Google Analytics in your page

This part is the most complex part, and it’s best to follow the instructions that Google gives, or find someone to help you with it. We do these kinds of setups for our clients frequently and it’s not a complicated process, it’s just different for each website. If you’re using a self-hosted WordPress blog, you can check out this blog post we did about how to get it to work with WordPress easily using 2 plug-ins here.

Step 4: Wait for results from Google Analaytics to appear

Getting results back from Google Analytics will take a little time. I usually recommend giving it about 24 hours, and then look back for the information.

Step 5: QA

Start looking through the results for any interesting information or outplace information. Now the fun part begins. First you should check to make sure the traffic they are showing seems reasonable with any other information you may have on this already. This would also be a good time if you use Google Adwords, to make sure that information is being pulled in so you can do some advance testing and measuring later. And just take the time to look around the tool because there’s a lot to take in and learn!

Enjoy!!!

You can always email me at dquigley@dqsupport.com

Thanks!

Chuck, you got your wish!

1. Google Analytics for WordPress

The title of this one says it all. Just insert your tracking code and you’ll be working in no time!

2. Google Analytics Dashboard WordPress Widget

This tool is great because it intergrates the information from your Google Analytics account directly into wordpress so you can get the overview of your site traffic on your dashboard as well as page details when you look at each page in the listing. Great for keeping your eye on page and site traffic quickly as well as putting it in front of everyone.

Tools I’m looking for…

Now if you know of a good plugin for these tools I’d love to know (I’ve tried several, so it’s not that I haven’t looked for all of them already).

• Google Web Site Optimizer tool (easy integration of Google multivariant and A/B testing in WordPress
• A plugin that will allow me to modify the entire page layout of the site, not just content like Google’s tool does
• An excellent calendar tool
• A registration tool that allows downloads based on a password, but not using any login/username. Just the password. And the ability to track downloads would be great too!

Any ideas or suggestions, let me know, and i hope my short list points you in the right direction for your next or current wordpress project!