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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 239 “Creating Compelling Website Content”

Sep

26

High-quality, informative website content that compels visitors to take action is more important than ever for businesses today. Your website often acts as the first impression you make on potential customers, so ensuring your website not only attracts but retains people’s attention is vital. But, that being said, creating great website content is not only time-consuming, but it can also be challenging.

That’s why you need a reputable content creation partner to help you develop a content strategy that aligns with your business goals and target audience. All while ensuring it’s optimized for search engines, which will help in attracting more website traffic. If you’re looking for help creating a solid content creation strategy, look no further than PSPINC. We offer a variety of content creation services at an affordable price for businesses of all sizes to grow online.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

#blog #business #businesstips #businesstools #digitalmarketing #ecommerce #marketing #marketingdigital #marketingtips #pspinc #searchengineoptimization #smallbusiness #socialmedia #tech #technology #web #webdesign #webdevelopment #website #websites

Announcement: New WebdeReserve Features Now Available

Sep

25

We are happy to announce that we have added new features to our reservation system, WebdeReserve.

1. Event Participation Cancellation Function Added

Before this update, only the event administrator could cancel registered participation, but we've added a “Cancel Participation” button to the event registration confirmation email so that event participants can cancel their participation themselves.

When cancelling an event, registrants and the event administrator will receive the notification emails and the administrator can also check if a participants have cancelled their involvement.

2. Updated Event Email Notification Function Added

When the administrator edits the event registration after already sending the registration to people, participants will automatically receive a notification email stating that the event has been changed.

With this update, you can now choose if you want to send a notification email to participants from the pop-up that appears after you click the “Edit Event” button.

If you select “Yes” in the pop-up window below, WebdeReserve will send a notification email. If you select, "No", WebdeReserve won't send a notification email.

*You are not required to fill all fields other than those listed below, so even if you edit those fields and select "Yes", WebdeReserve will not send a notification email.

Event Title
Event Type
Location (If "In-Person" or "Both" selected)
Online Event Details (If "Online" selected)
Event start date and time

If you're interested to learn more, register as a user for free.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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iOS 18 Update Breaks IMAP Mail Connections: What You Need to Know

Sep

19

Apple recently rolled out iOS 18, and as with any major update, it brings a host of exciting new features and improvements. However, not all users are having a smooth experience. Reports have started surfacing online about a significant issue: the update appears to break IMAP connections when using the default Mail app, leaving users unable to access their email.

The Issue at Hand: IMAP Connectivity Problems

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) is a popular protocol used by many email services to sync emails across multiple devices. After updating to iOS 18, some users are finding that their IMAP email accounts simply stop working in the native Mail app. The symptoms reported include:

Emails failing to load or update.
Inability to send or receive new emails.
Error messages stating that the Mail app cannot connect to the email server.

This issue seems to primarily affect users who rely on third-party email providers, such as those with custom domains or using business email services, though personal accounts aren't entirely spared either.

No Official Acknowledgement from Apple (Yet)

At the time of writing, Apple has not yet addressed the IMAP connection problems. This leaves users frustrated, searching for answers or solutions in forums and social media. While the tech giant is known for promptly addressing bugs, the lack of communication has raised concerns about when or if a permanent fix will be released.

A Potential Workaround

Some users have found a workaround that might temporarily resolve the issue, though it's far from a guaranteed fix. Here's what you can try:

Remove your email account from the Mail app.
Restart your iPhone.
Re-add the account by going to Settings → Mail → Accounts.

While this method has worked for a number of users, others report that the issue persists after a while, so it may only serve as a temporary solution.

What You Can Do In the Meantime

If the workaround above doesn't work for you, there are a couple of alternative approaches to accessing your email:

Use a third-party mail app: Many popular email clients, like Outlook or Spark, have their own IMAP settings might not be affected by the same bug. Installing one of those apps could give you uninterrupted access to your email until Apple resolves this issue.
Access your email via webmail: Most email providers offer web access to your inbox, so logging in via a browser can serve as a reliable backup.

Looking Ahead

It's still early days for iOS 18, and Apple typically follows up major updates with incremental patches to address bugs. Users can expect a fix to be rolled out in an upcoming iOS 18.x update. Until then, if you rely heavily on IMAP-connected email accounts, you may want to hold off on upgrading or explore temporary workarounds. In the meantime, it's important to keep an eye on Apple's support pages and user forums for any official news on the issue.

For any other technology inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us by calling 1-800-232-3989 or emailing support@pspinc.com.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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What’s New Newsletter Vol. 238 “Business Mixer on October 24”

Sep

19

At PSPINC, we’ve been hosting business networking events centered around our San Diego branch. After receiving feedback asking us to host events i the Seattle area, we’re happy to announce that our next event will be held at our headquarters in Bellevue, Washington! This event will provide a space for employees, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals from the greater Seattle area to network, share ideas, and exchange information.

Japanese Business Networking Event in Bellevue: Free to attend!

Date: Thursday, October 24

Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Registration starts at 4:45 PM)

Location: PSPINC, 1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

What to bring: Business cards

Even though the event will be primarily conducted in Japanese, we warmly welcome those more comfortable speaking English. Introductions and main communications will be in Japanese, but participants are encouraged to engage in their preferred language.

This event is perfect for:

Boosting your business visibility
Connecting with professionals in the Seattle and Bellevue areas
Finding business partners
Exchanging business information

How to participate:

If you would like to attend, please register in advance. We look forward to your participation! Feel free to invite colleagues or acquaintances who may be interested.

Registration deadline: October 21, 10 PM

About PSPINC Business Networking Events

Our networking events bring together professionals from a variety of industries. We organize these events with the goal of helping you make valuable business connections. We’ll also introduce you to people we think could be great contacts. Whether you’re attending alone or have never met our team, we’re here to help you connect with others. Please feel free to join us!

Contact Information:

info@pspinc.com

425-957-0808

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Employee Spotlight: Meet Ryan

Sep

17

At PSPINC, we pride ourselves on helping our customers grow their business online with their website. This is largely thanks to our incredibly talented and experienced design team. In this series, we will highlight and showcase some friendly faces standing by to take your call or email, help with your IT problems, and assist with your online solutions. This time, we’re spotlighting Chief Design Officer, Ryan Heinrichs, who is gearing up to represent us at the annual International Executives Association (IEA) Conference in Las Vegas.

Meet Ryan

Ryan manages our expert design team at PSPINC as our Chief Design Officer. We sat down with Ryan and asked him some questions to get to know him better.

What do you do at PSPINC?

I oversee all elements of creative, design, marketing, and front-end development. As well as assist with strategy and new service creation.

What does a typical day on the job look like for you?

No two days are the same. We meet daily each morning with our R&D team members for a status report for our ongoing projects. From there, my day can go in many directions as I work with our design, marketing, and development teams to address our many projects.

How did you first learn about PSPINC?

I found a job posting for a Web Designer position.

How long have you been working at PSPINC?

15 years.

What do you like to do for fun?

Hanging out with my wife and two kids, going to the gym, reading, and golfing.

What is your favorite food?

Tacos

What is your favorite movie?

It's hard to pick just one - The Empire Strikes Back, The Bourne Identity, and Pulp Fiction to name a few.

What’s the most challenging part of your job?

Being provided an idea or piece of business logistics and finding the easiest and best way to implement it into online software. Along with being challenging, it's also equal parts exciting and rewarding!

Before working for PSPINC, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

Before college, I worked in a large furniture distribution center pulling orders and loading trucks. I spent a lot of time on electric pallet trucks, forklifts and order pickers.

What have you learned since working here?

I've learned a lot! But one of the most important is the value of UX (user experience) when it comes to software design. It's a bit like the old adage of "if a tree falls in a forest does it make a sound?" You can have the most feature-rich, powerful application in the world. But if it's too complex for your userbase, it doesn't have any value.

What has been your favorite project at PSPINC?

Our newest product, Biznomos, has been my favorite project so far. In a leadership role I have less time to take on large scale design projects myself. With this one, I was able to roll up my sleeves and come up with the full system design.

What has been your proudest moment at PSPINC?

The same answer! I believe Biznomos is one of the best products on the market when it comes to business association management - both for admins and members. Being on the ground floor, from concept to creation, has been extremely rewarding. I'm looking forward to continuing to get this in the hands of associations as well as continuing to add more features and upgrades!

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

If you are involved with (or know someone involved with) a member association or business network, I would love for you to check out Biznomos. We are offering a no obligation free trial. PSPINC also provides a number of other Business Tools that I would love for people to check out.

And of course, if you need custom software unique to your business, we can help too!

We hope you enjoyed getting to know Ryan today! If you’re looking to grow your business online, don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing us at contact@pspinc.com or calling us at 800-232-3989.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Announcement: NewsMAIL Server Maintenance (9/23/2024)

Sep

13

Dear valued customers,

Thank you for choosing Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

In order to make your use of NewsMAIL easier and more enjoyable, we will be performing maintenance work on the following schedule.

Users can not acces to their NewsMAIL accounts for approximately 30 minutes during the following time period. In addition, the delivery of scheduled newsletters will be done sequentially after the work is completed, so there will be a slight delay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.

This server update will occur on:

*USA Pacific Time
- Monday, Sep 23 at 11:00am –12:00pm

*Japan Time
- Tuesday, Sep 24 at 3:00am –4:00am

PSPINC provides services with uptimes of 99.9%

If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-232-3989 or email us at support@pspinc.com .

We would like to answer your questions by phone call.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

Announcement: Bloguru Server down Notice

Sep

12

Dear valued customers,

Thank you for choosing Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

We would like to inform you that the Bloguru service was temporarily unavailable during the following time period. We are pleased to let you know that the service has now been fully restored and is available for regular use.

*USA Pacific Daylight Time
- September 12th (Thursday) 1:51pm-2:35pm

*Japan Time
- September 13th (Friday) 5:51am-6:35am

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience and concern this may have caused.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-232-3989 or email us at support@pspinc.com .

We would like to answer your questions by phone call.

Blogl Support

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

Announcement: Webmail (Roundcube) Update (9/16/2024)

Sep

12

Dear valued customers,

Thank you for choosing Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

The "Roundcune" webmail client development team have found regressions and released a new version with thier fixes after security update that fixes a vulnerability. Accordingly, this will be applied to Dreamersi webmail.

There will be no downtime or functional changes during this update.

Main updates:
- Fix regression where printing/scaling/rotating image attachments was broken
- Fix regression where HTML messages were displayed unstyled

* USA Pacific Daylight Time
- September 16th (Mon) 10:00 - 10:30am

* Japan Time
- September 17th (Tue) 2:00 - 2:30am

PSPINC provides services with uptimes of 99.9%

If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-232-3989 or email us at support@pspinc.com. Phone call preferred.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

What’s New Newsletter Vol. 237 “Expand to Japanese Markets with Our Localization Services”

Sep

12

For any business looking to tap into the vast potential of the Japanese market, or open your doors to English-speaking audiences worldwide, look no further than PSPINC. We offer comprehensive localization services, we can help businesses like yours to bridge the language gap and succeed globally.

Our expert team specializes in translating and adapting website content, marketing materials, and more business essentials to help resonate with your target audience. At PSPINC, we know that localization means more than just translating words, it’s also about translating the meaning behind those words, and we have the expertise and experience to prove it. Contact us today to discuss your specific localization needs and get a free quote.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Bloguru: New Image Display Method “Slideshow” and “Tiles” Released

Sep

10

Thank you for using Bloguru.

Today, we’ve added “Slideshow” and “Tiled View” to the image display methods.

Details of each setting are as follows.

1) Slide Show

You can now display uploaded images in a slideshow, where it automatically progresses through the slides.

2) Tile Display

You can now display images in a tile-like arrangement. The image layout will depend on how many images you upload for the arrangement.

The default image display alignment is “inline” (images displayed vertically like before). If you want to change the arrangement to “Slideshow” or “Tiled Display”, follow these steps:

Click on “New Post”.
Upload an image from the “Image” field.
Click on the radio button to select the “Image Display Method”.
Fill in the required fields.
Click on Save.

*On a mobile device, you can change the settings the same way you would on a PC by clicking “Click here” at the bottom of the page under “Looking for all Bloguru features?...”.

If you have any questions, please contact Bloguru Support.

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPINC Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.