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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Wheres your focus, money or customer?
- Is your website Really useful?I had a 'rep' in yesterday who was telling me he had a website, not realising I'm a man of many talents he was telling me about all the new companies he was working with and the great products he could offer and reminded me to go to his website.When he'd finished, I asked him:-"what is the purpose of your website?" a question which he couldn't ans...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Web sites ? should i learn or not?
- A common dilemma most small and medium businesses face when coming to their web site is if they should take the time to learn how to build a web site or not? Here's my honest thoughts on this topic.If you read my previous article you would know that a web page is fundamentally written in HTML (let's leave the dynamic stuff out for now). So, if you've got to create a web page you need to lea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get your customers to trust your website
- Research reveals three important facts:1) The Internet is one of the most important sources of information.2) The trustworthiness of the Internet is declining.3) Customers will come back to your site if they trust it.In the face of a declining trust in the Internet, there's definitely value in creating a website which can be trusted by your visitors. But how do you do i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Build a web site that works...even for a safari hobby!
- My life's greatest passion is a safari hobby. And what would that be, you ask. ...Simply the conservation of wildlife and the environment. I do this after hours from my 7 to 5 job. And that's how this story started. Read this story to learn how to build not just a web site...but a web site that works...I live and work in a mining town in Zambia. So finding time to do my hobby was not easy a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trinkets, lockets and empty pockets
- It never ceases to amaze me how many people set-up a website, without any type of plan or clue about how to promote it, how to write a sales letter, how to write an ad-- nothing!Even more amazing is how many people try to conduct business online without any money.The other day, I received an e-mail from a woman named Nadia inquiring about my E-mail Consultation Service.In her ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Website sales: 10 reasons why people dont buy from you
- You've put up a website to promote a product or service.You've spent piles of cash to generate traffic.But sales are not coming in.So, you're wondering what is wrong?Here are 10 website sales secret reasons why they are not buying from you:1. You don't make people feel safe when they order. Remind people that they are ordering through a secure server. Tell them y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why do i need a website?
- Cost Effective Advertising. Online selling. Increased geopgraphic range. Wider customer base. Efficient marketing. Improved customer support. Succesful market research. Customer feedback.Just a few of the reasons why your business or organisation, however small, can benefit from having a professional web prese...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your future profit is in the stars
- You don't believe in astrology but you check your horoscope in the newspaper just for fun. Me too. But millions of people do believe in astrology and are willing to pay to know the future. This creates an opportunity for you to profit from an astrology web site.Because the earth and other planets orbit around the Sun in the same plane, the planets appear to move through a belt in the sky ca...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Easy steps to website development and promotion
- One of the most important parts of establishing a new website is website development and promotion. For people to visit your new site, you have to attract them. After spending so much time drawing up your website, you must also think of ways to make customers want to see and use what you have to offer. Below are suggestions that will help you in efforts in website development and promotion....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - But my business doesnt need a website!
- Revenues are often lost because many business owners don't see the value in having a website. They claim their products can't be sold online and technology is overwhelming. The fact is without a web presence they may be losing incredible opportunity. A well-planned, professional website can:Expand Your Business:Utilizing the Internet is a cost-effective approach to reaching a large n...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 50 ways to use your website
- A website is the most versatile and cost-effective marketing tool on the market. It is also an investment. After all, you are building a shopfront. In a nutshell, you can use your website to: Enhance your professional image 1. Look professional and as BIG as large corporations. 2. Pre-sell yourself to new clients even before you meet them. 3. Supply a meaningful and intuitiv...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Five reasons you have to stop your web site
- That's right. Your method, behavior and strategy you are now using to manage your website may be justifiable reasons to stop it as soon as possible.Right now, there are millions of websites on the Internet, many of them are dead static pages with not or very few visitors. The owner of websites are paying lots of money and effort to make the website up and running and are giving service to v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten major tips to develop a multilingual web site to work
- If you are living in a country that its native language is something rather than English language, then you may like to develop your website to offer content in the language of your own country.There are millions of websites on the Internet that are all in English language but there are billions of people on the earth that speak in a different language and are not familiar with English lang...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Website globalization
- Globalize Your WebsiteThe Internet has unlocked a wide array of markets and knocked down barriers that previously prevented merchants from marketing their products on a global scale. There are a number of ways to 'globalize' a website and broaden a businesses general appeal to an international audience.1.) Payment Options - vary from country to country, therefore offering flexible pa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you and your website have credibility?
- I recently received an unsolicited e-mail from some company offering me their search engine optimization services for $199. Even though I had absolutely no interest in the offer, just out of curiosity, I decided to check out this company with the various search engines.Incredibly, they were nowhere to be found! I couldn't find them on Google, Yahoo, Dogpile, anywhere! That's because they di...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - My yahoo search - beyond bookmarks
- Yahoo has long offered email, an online calendar, notes, bookmarks, and more through their free My Yahoo service. Now Yahoo has expanded this service even more by adding My Yahoo Personal Search to the mix.Personal Search is another way of storing bookmarks, but with more features than the older bookmarks offered. To use Personal Search, you add a My Yahoo Search button to your browser link...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to create a professional web site in 24 hours
- While creating a Web site may seem like a difficult, time-intensive and expensive process, it's actually possible to have a professional site up and running in less than 24 hours for under $50 with little to no prior Web development experience. And whether your business sells products or services, you can use a Web site to increase your revenue and reduce your start-up costs. While...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Launch your own website today - its easier than you think!
- Thousands of people are now making a living online and the opportunities are abundant as the Internet continues its growth. An added benefit of running an Internet business is that you can usually start one part-time while you maintain your job and steady income. An internet business can also be an extension of a regular brick-and-mortar business, adding credibility to your company and your offeri...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Growing your meetings in cyberspace
- As increasing numbers of people search for information on the Internet, it becomes more imperative to have a compelling Website to promote and support your meetings.Here is my list of "The Seven Most Important Things You can do Online":1. Identify all your Online MarketsIt's a common mistake to focus your attention on the obvious target audience for your meetings site - the po...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 profit producing reasons why every successful service professional needs a web presence
- Your business website is a critical aspect of being able to start and continue conversations with potential clients. It's the ultimate self-service window for potential and current clients who come to you interested in your services and/or products.Every service professional needs a web presence. It's almost impossible to find a successful service professional who doesn't have one. Here are...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Content management
- More and more businesses are recognizing the importance of content management when it comes to their websites. Website content is more important than ever before, and as the Internet matures and changes, it is likely be become even more important. Many smart companies are beginning to make their website content the centerpiece of their Internet presence.Content management means many things ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your website more successful? (part i)
- Building a website and getting it online is easy. Driving visitors to it is the more difficult part. Most people are not patient enough when it comes to build up traffic. They expect thousands of visitors a week after they go live with their website. But that is not how it works. We share some secrets of how to make your website more successful.A) Provide content: Search engines love conten...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selecting a web content management product
- So you want to take a look at a real Web Content Management (WCM) product. How do you go about evaluating all the different products and vendors? What should you be looking for in a WCM package? Is it better to build your own, buy or use Open Source?The best way to answer this question is to compare the products on an apples to apples basis. You can do this objectively by building a product...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Web design for the professional magician part i - selecting the perfect domain name
- Selecting the Perfect Domain NameThe first issue I have with magician web sites is the improper use of domain names. Examine the following list of URLs and select the most professional one: www.freewebspace.com/users/losers/reallosers/Hire-me.html (Example 1) http://www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/ (Example 2) http://www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html (Exa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Building a great intranet taxonomy
- While it may seem like a "quick and easy" task, defining the navigation structure and organization of your intranet site will be one of the most challenging tasks you will face in the course of your project. It is also one of the most critical success factors. The site structure, also referred to as the information architecture or taxonomy, is the foundation of your intranet. Creating an effective...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Web accessibility: the basics
- What is web accessibility & why is it important?Web accessibility is about making your website accessible to all Internet users (both disabled and non-disabled), regardless of what browsing technology they're using. In addition to complying with the law, an accessible website can reap huge benefits on to your website and your business.Your website must be able to function with all di...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benefits of an accessible website: part 2 - the business case
- The DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) states that service providers must not discriminate against disabled people. A website is regarded as a service and therefore falls under this law, and as such must be made accessible to everyone.Some organisations are making accessibility improvements to their websites, but many are seemingly not making the accessibility adjustments. Disabled people ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benefits of an accessible website: part 1 - increase in reach
- The DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) states that service providers must not discriminate against disabled people. A website is regarded as a service and therefore falls under this law, and as such must be made accessible to everyone.Some organisations are making accessibility improvements to their websites, but many are seemingly not making the accessibility adjustments. Disabled people ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planning a usable website: a three-step guide
- A website is like an information flow, with you as the provider and your site visitors as the receivers of the information. If you don't plan your website with this in mind right from the start, you could find yourself with a brand new website that solves all your immediate needs... but not those of your site visitors.Clicking away from your website has never been easier for Internet users....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why a css website layout will make you money
- Although CSS layouts have been around for years, they haven't become so commonplace until recently. This was basically due to limited browser support (especially from Netscape 4) - nowadays though, CSS 2.0 (which introduced positioning) is compatible with over 99% of browsers out there (check out the browser stats over at http://www.thecounter.com/stats/2004/August/browser.php).So, why shou...