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Twin State Attends Iowa Code Camp

July 25, 2017

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] The entire Twin State team just can’t stop learning. Last week our web team attended MozCon all the way in Seattle. This weekend, members of our programming and networking teams took advantage of another great opportunity a little closer to home. They attended the Iowa Code Camp in Coralville, Iowa. They were exposed to a number of great tips, updates and professionals in the developer world. Why our developers attended Iowa Code Camp? Our team spent an entire Saturday learning about a variety of topics. They learned about things like Azure, .Net Programming, Programming Architecture and even how to improve as an interviewer. The Twin State team takes pride in their work and understands things are constantly changing and they can

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Twin State Takes On RAGBRAI

July 21, 2017

With The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, otherwise known as RAGBRAI, only days away, everyone participating in the event is gearing up to start. The excitement has even spread into the Twin State office. Our own help desk specialist, Logan Dykema, will be participating in RAGBRAI this year for the first time. Instead of riding a traditional bike, Logan will be making the 411-mile trek on a unicycle. This was an idea that sparked about a year ago, and one that he has been training for ever since.  We can’t wait to see a member of our team conquer this route—and on one wheel, no less! Check out the article published by the QC Times to read more about Logan’s

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Learning at MozCon

July 17, 2017

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Our team at Twin State is always willing to learn about the best and newest strategies and tactics. That’s why when a good opportunity comes up, we take advantage. This week, we sent three members of our web team to one of the best digital marketing conferences around—MozCon. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] What is MozCon? MozCon is one of the leading digital marketing conferences in the world. It’s held in Seattle, WA every summer, and people come from all over to learn about a variety of digital marketing tactics from Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing to website design and content creation. Attendees get to listen to speakers, network with industry leading professionals, and attend workshops. All of these

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Twin State Travels

July 3, 2017

At Twin State Tech, we know how to get down to business, but we also know how to get out and have fun. Our Client Relationship Manager, Stephanie Hurley, took a trip in early June to Colorado to celebrate her parents’ 40th anniversary.  While out in the mountains, the Hurley family were able to explore both Winter Park and Grand Lake. They were lucky enough to be able to take advantage of the great weather and beautiful surroundings by hiking, bike riding, and geocaching. Check out some of her favorite photos from the trip below!

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What Exactly is Digital Marketing

June 28, 2017

We are in the digital age. Marketing your business online will only become more important. Digital marketing is a rising trend in the newest media space, the internet. We all know digital marketing is a vital part of almost every business these days, but what is even considered digital marketing and where do you start? Gaining a presence online might involve a lot more work than you think. Sure, Digital marketing and the internet have been around for years now. It’s not just the usual marketing you think of every day though. It’s not just pop-up advertisements and ads during the video you watch online. Digital marketing really is an umbrella term for many of the tools and tactics driving

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Twin State: In the Mountains

June 20, 2017

The Twin State team doesn’t just work hard, we play hard. On a recent trip to Park City, Utah, our Digital Manager, Chris Moore enjoyed the beautiful mountains with his family and a few friends. Between biking down the mountainside and fishing at Strawberry Reservoir, everyone enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. When they were back at the resort, the Moore family also enjoyed riding the mountain slide and roller coaster. During his trip, Chris was also able to attend a private party at Deer Valley Lodge to celebrate 11-year-old Mac Brennan who was finishing his chemo for leukemia. Also in attendance were Utah Head Football Coach, Kyle Whittingham, as well as many basketball and football players at the

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Making a Website ADA Compliant

June 19, 2017

Making your website ADA compliant is one of the most important aspects of creating a workable, user-friendly website. You’ve probably heard about some aspect of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and generally understand why it’s important to be ADA compliant. Being ADA compliant means your business follows the guidelines of employment and accommodations for people with disabilities. This means having wheelchair accessible public buildings, being accessible for people with visual impairments and many other regulations. One of the newest sections of ADA compliance – and one that has been in the news a lot lately – is website ADA compliance.   ADA compliance is important to you and your customer Recently, making a website compliant has been a major

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Event Alert: Hub Huddle – Digital Archiving and the Law

June 5, 2017

Do you know how long your business records must be preserved electronically? Find out June 9! Do you know, is a back-up the same thing as archiving? The answer is no. One of the biggest unknowns to many in manufacturing management is how long everything must be kept – and preserved – electronically. One of the biggest unknowns to many in manufacturing management is how long everything must be kept – and preserved – electronically.   In fact, any IT manager will tell you that a backup is not digital archiving; your IT team doesn’t always preserve backups for 7 years, for example. Wrapped up in how to manage, store, and preserve corporate electronic records on how you conduct business is

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Twin State: South of the Border

May 17, 2017

Viva Mexico! Twin State employee goes south of the border for vacation! When the staff of Twin State is not tirelessly working for our customers, we enjoy recharging on sunny beaches and exploring various parts of the globe. One of the most recent staff adventures took our Marketing Associate, Ashley Perkins, south of the border to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. Check out some of her favorite photos from this trip below. [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]

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Attention: Prevent Yourself from the Worldwide Cyber-Attack!

May 15, 2017

If you’ve heard about the most recent news on the world-wide cyber-attacks, you know how serious it is. If you haven’t, then let me fill you in. According to CNN*, this is the world’s largest cyber-attack in history. This specific attack is known as ransomware. Ransomware is an infection that acts like a Trojan Horse. It is disguised as something legitimate but actually infects your PC. It most often is unleashed on your computer by clicking a link or opening an attachment from an e-mail. When this infection contaminates your computer, it holds all your data hostage. That could mean QuickBooks files, Excel sheets, Word documents, photos, personal information, etc. To be able to access your information, you will be expected to

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