Maria Page Coaching & Consulting

09/04/2025

DIY Public Relations for Your Event: A Six-Step Guide.

Does promoting your event feel like navigating uncharted territory? Fear not! Here are six steps to help guide your public relations effectively.

1. Define Your Goals
2. Identify Your Target Audience
3. Craft a Compelling Message
4. Leverage Social Media
5. Create a Press Release
6. Engage with the Media

Above all, stay authentic, be persistent, and have fun promoting your event!

Learn more
https://mariapageconsulting.com/diy-public-relations-for-your-event-a-six-step-guide/

03/04/2025

Protecting Your Business from Cyber Attacks: The Cost is Too High, Not Too!

Failing to protect against cyber attacks in the digital era can lead to significant and diverse costs.

In addition to financial losses, businesses may experience damage to their reputation, operational disruptions, legal issues, and intellectual property theft.

Disciplined cybersecurity practices are essential for protecting sensitive data, ensuring business continuity, maintaining a solid reputation, minimizing financial losses, complying with regulations, and staying ahead of evolving threats.

1. Educate and Train Employees
2. Use Strong Authentication Methods
3. Keep Software Up-to-Date
4. Implement Firewalls and Antivirus Software
5. Secure Your Network
6. Regularly Back Up Data
7. Conduct Security Audits
8. Develop an Incident Response Plan

Bottomline: Following these steps can significantly reduce the risk of cyber attacks and protect your business from potential harm.

Learn more: https://mariapageconsulting.com/protecting-your-business-from-cyber-attacks-the-cost-is-too-high-not-too/

25/03/2025

Info Insights Ideas: Understanding Phishing

Phishing is a cyber attack where attackers disguise themselves as trustworthy entities to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information. This information can include passwords, credit card numbers, personal identification details, and more. Phishing typically occurs through email but can also happen via text messages, phone calls, or fake websites.

Common Phishing Techniques

Email Phishing: Attackers send emails that appear to come from legitimate sources, such as banks, online retailers, or social media sites. These emails often contain links to fake websites designed to steal login credentials or prompt the download of malicious software.

Spear Phishing: A more targeted form of phishing where attackers customize their approach based on information about the victim. This makes the attack appear more convincing and personal.
Smishing and Vishing: Smishing involves phishing attempts via SMS (text messages), while vishing occurs through voice calls. Both methods aim to trick individuals into providing sensitive information.

Clone Phishing: Attackers create a replica of a legitimate email previously sent to the victim. They modify the content slightly to include malicious links or attachments.

Website Phishing: Fake websites mimic legitimate ones, prompting users to enter sensitive information. These websites often have similar URLs but not identical to the actual site.

Learn How to Protect Yourself https://mariapageconsulting.com/what-is-phishing/

25/03/2025

DIY Marketing Ideas to Boost Your Business Without Breaking the Bank

Marketing is a perpetual effort essential for your business to prosper.

The cornerstone of successful DIY marketing is creativity, consistency, and authenticity—qualities that are particularly vital for small businesses and startups where every dollar matters.

Even with a limited budget, you can market like a seasoned professional. The MPC team offers some ideas for unlocking DIY marketing success without breaking the bank.

Read more https://mariapageconsulting.com/diy-marketing-ideas-to-boost-your-business-without-breaking-the-bank/

11/03/2025

DIY Website Maintenance: Keep Your Site Running Smoothly.

After investing significant time and resources into assembling your website into a proficient marketing engine, keeping it running smoothly and efficiently is essential for maximizing that investment.

Here are four DIY website maintenance essentials to help keep your marketing engine running smoothly:

1. Update Software and Plugins

Why: Outdated software and plugins can be vulnerable to security breaches.
How: Regularly check your website platform, themes, and plugins for updates. Enable automatic updates where possible.

2. Check for Broken Links

Why: Broken links can harm user experience and SEO.
How: Use broken link checker tools or online services to identify and fix broken links. Update or remove outdated links regularly.

3. Enhance Security and Regular Scans

Why: Protecting your site from malicious attacks is crucial.
How: Install security plugins or online services, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication. Regularly scan your site for malware.

4. Test Website Functionality

Why: Ensure all site features work as intended.
How: Regularly test forms, search functions, shopping carts, and other interactive elements. Test your site on different browsers and devices.

Regularly performing these DIY website maintenance essentials can ensure your site remains secure, user-friendly, and up-to-date. Consistent attention to your site’s health improves user experience and enhances your online presence and credibility.

And, Always Backup Your Website

Why: Backups protect against data loss due to hacks, server crashes, or human error.
How: Use automated backup plugins or services. Store backups in multiple locations, such as cloud storage and external drives.

We hope you found our DIY tips helpful.
AB Support Team

The AB (Above & Beyond Enterprises) Support Team at Maria Page Consulting provides clients with essential website and online-related talents, tools, and technologies.

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11/03/2025

As someone who has the privilege and pleasure of supporting veterans through the United Relief Foundation, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible impact we can make in their lives. Our veterans have selflessly served our country, and we must ensure they receive the support, respect, and assistance they deserve.

I encourage each of you to take a moment to reach out to veterans in your community. Whether through a simple thank-you, volunteering your time, or contributing to organizations dedicated to their well-being, every gesture counts and makes a meaningful difference.

Let's continue to unite to show appreciation for our veterans' service and extend a helping hand to those who have given so much. Together, we can make a positive and lasting impact in their lives.

United in service, Maria

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29.

In the quiet moments of our daily lives, the sacrifices made by veterans often go unnoticed, overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of our current worries and future aspirations. But their legacy—etched in the annals of history and in the hearts of those who remember—must never be forgotten.

When we honor veterans, we do more than pay tribute; we fulfill our sacred duty as Americans to remember them.

Let us remain united in our commitment to remembering, educating future generations, and honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans with the dignity and respect they truly deserve.

Read about the history of the National Vietnam War Veterans Day and meaningful ways to honor and remember veterans on this day and every day. https://unitedrelieffoundation.org/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/

16/04/2024

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