2009-11-09 13:40:20 - Reason8, the business website builder has today released its new spam protection update.
Most email users are plagued with the problem of unwanted, spam emails. But for website owners the problem can be substantially greater. Addresses displayed on the internet are open to being harvested by spammers and exploited.

It’s reported that over 90% of all emails sent worldwide are Spam with an annual cost to businesses in the region of $130 billion (Symantec May 2009). The resulting burden on small businesses can be great, with valuable man hours wasted on dealing with the problem.

Having worked with small businesses since 2003, Reason8 understand the frustration felt by when spam

spirals out of control. As a result two new updates have been added to their website building system. The integral contact forms now use the latest “captcha” technology. Users are required to enter a random series of characters before the form is submitted. As this can only be done manually it prevents spammers from using the forms to send automated messages.

In addition all email addresses displayed on the contact pages now have their own protection. The Reason8 website builder uses complex JavaScript code to hide the address. The JavaScript separates the component parts of the email address, preventing the spam programs from reading it. The JavaScript then reconstructs it enabling individuals to view and use the address. As a result all email addresses on these pages will be protected from future spamming.

Reason8, provide a complete on-line business website builder. Aimed at the small business market the application is simple to use and includes customised template design, hosting, email facilities, search engine optimisation and UK based telephone & email support.

For more information go to www.reason8.com or contact via email at sales@reason8.com