Is my data secure and always accessible?

At OnFast we understand that our customers rely on us to keep the OnFast software, systems, and data secure and reliable.

We have added several up-to-date security safeguards and backup protocols to ensure that our application is protected. 

The OnFast infrastructure uses redundant storage and multiple servers to keep the application and your data available in the case of hardware failure. The entire OnFast application - including your data - rests safely behind Cisco-powered firewalls. Only authorized personnel have access to the datacenter. 

OnFast is a SaaS (software as a service) provider, requiring nothing more than a web browser to access our services from anywhere, anytime.

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Social Media News Summary For The Week Of 2/17/12

Facebook Effect Helps Boost Social Media Stocks

The recent announcement by Facebook of a IPO in several months, has left investors scrambling to get on board with social media stocks before hand. Stocks of social media companies have jumped an average of 35% recently as a result of Facebook IPO anticipation. Investors apparently want their piece of the Facebook effect. Some experts are calling for caution however, as last year's wonder, the online coupon site Groupon, is down 6.2% this year. Full Story Here...


Social Media Week Shines A Light On Social Business

Social Media Week is being held this week at 21 cities around the world. The events and activities are designed to focus attention on trends and developments in social and mobile media and its relationship to business. Many influential individuals and companies from around the globe are sharing information about social business with their sights set on the future. Full Story Here...

I've signed up. Now what do I do?

Once you have signed up and confirmed your account, be sure to login and explore OnFast's internal website.

Check the links in the "Getting started" box on your "Home" screen to create and schedule new social and blog posts, link your social network, and blog accounts to OnFast and setup your account and billing information.

There will be a free-trial banner at the top of your screen, which alerts you to the number of days remaining in your 30-day free trial. Be sure to upgrade your account to a paying plan prior to the end of the 30-day trial.

OnFast's New Features: Internal Changes

OnFast is excited to present our new internal features this week, including a new menu and consolidated social feed!

On login, the traditional tab layout has now been replaced by a new left hand menu (or drop menu for smaller browsers), allowing customers to easily get to all elements of the program, as well as improving the internal aesthetics.

How do I create and distribute a coupon for my business?

Distributing company coupons is a great way to keep loyal customers happy and drive new customers to your business. OnFast provides a simple and quick way to create and disseminate these coupons through your blog and social network channels.

To create and schedule a new coupon, select "Coupons" on either the "Home" or "Campaign" screen and then click on the "Add New Coupon" button. You can then enter the start and expiration dates, number of coupons to be distributed, coupon offer, coupon rules and the channels to which you'd like to distribute.

Blog, Blogger, Blogosphere

So what do these terms mean, and what can a blog do for my business?
 
New users to the social media world ask us all the time. "Just what is a Blog?"  Well, a Blog is a web site where you can post things about yourself or your business.  The word Blog is an acronym for Web Log. Take the last four letters and you have Blog. 


One of the more popular services that provides users with a free blog service is Google's Blogger. www.blogger.com With a little experience you can utilize some of the more advanced Blog features like posting pictures and links to other content sources. In fact, Blogs are designed to be easy-to-use by the non-programmer and the non-technical community.

Service your existing customers and find new ones

This is good advice and a simple common sense business strategy for success. In the process, it certainly can't hurt to tell your customers how much you appreciate their business. 

Fresh revenue from new customers is the fundamental cornerstone for the growth of any business. Acquiring new customers clearly needs to be a top priority in today's competitive business climate.  The trouble is, getting new customers is often a huge job in itself when you're focused on the day-to-day running of your business.

When it comes to communicating with potential customers, many small businesses simply don't have abundant time or technical resources to create sophisticated content or marketing campaigns. Moreover, hiring staff or an agency to do the work can be cost prohibitive. Today, small businesses are faced with huge advertising challenges that are seemingly insurmountable.