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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dos and donts in web design - part 1 (design)
- Do use a consistent look and feel Your site should stand out as a whole. Use the same look and feel for all the pages at your site. This way your visitors have a sense of recognition when they visit various pages. Using stylesheets makes it much easier to maintain the look and feel of numerous pages.Do use recurring visual elements Repeat visual elements (images, c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing a web designer : a plan to guide you through the minefield
- Choosing a web designer can seem like a daunting task. They come in all shapes and sizes ? from freelancers working at home to glossy new media agencies, and there is as much variation in prices and service as there is in size.So how do you choose the right one for your business?Select Your MarketplaceFirstly, decide what market your would like to select from: local , national...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - To flash, or not to flash
- When considering whether or not to incorporate Flash into your website, you must also consider the target market you are trying to reach.For instance, a website which serves as a depository for articles and information catering to lawyers would probably not be a good candidate for a Flash "makeover". However, if you are a rock band, you may want to consider it.Those are two very oppo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Technology vs. usability
- When JV Media Design was formed, the year was 1995 and the Internet was a very different place than it is today.The first websites we created used simple layouts, a modest amount of graphics, standard "web safe" colors, and no javascript. This was all done in an attempt to create websites that worked well with the browsers of the time (namely, Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator)....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to hire a web designer/programmer for your website
- Hire a designer or a programmer for your website is a daunting for any business entrepreneur. Remember that you're the important part of a design process. It is your decision makes the final outcome or success of a website. Your website is a one which works better and sells your products and have good feel for the visitors.Why hire a designer or a programmer?You might ask this questi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 ways to sabotage your website traffic and send visitors packing
- If you're running a website or online business, your number one goal should be to build traffic. The following are ten ways to drive traffic away from your site. Make sure you aren't making these mistakes.1. Links Open in the Same Window: If links to other sites don't open in a new window, then you are giving your traffic away. Don't expect site visitors to use the "Back" button o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 ways of building customers trust with your web site
- When I purchase something from a web site I first check who is behind this site. If there is no contact information or anything about the owner of the site or his/her company I move on.Unfortunately the Internet attracts some people who are dishonest and prey upon unsuspecting people to make quick money for themselves.Therefore your web site must put your visitor immediately at ease ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Successful flash tips
- Ever browse across a website that took ten million years to load or required a road map to find the navigation bar? True, Flash Technology might impress your clients till their eyes fall out. However, Flash Technology requires a skillful balance between gaudy and elegant. We've composed some advice on how to make use of Flash Technology without turning your mainstream prospects away.Navigat...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why not to use web design templates for your website
- In today's age of fast food and high-speed Internet, a business may be tempted to take the "more convenient" route in launching a website ? buying a template and customising it.Website design templates are like off-the-shelf websites and are targeted at people who believe that launching their own, unique and differentiated website is costly and time consuming, which need not be th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is asp.net
- ASP.NET is a new programming framework from Microsoft for developing next generation web Applications. It is a framework built on the Common Language Runtime and introduces a new paradigm to server-side Web development.There are several advantages that ASP.NET offers, such as:Performance: The code written in ASP.NET is compiled, so straight ahead it is a performance boost. The code w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Website design considerations
- Q: Should I build and maintain my business Web site myself or pay someone else to do the work for me? -- Wesley L.A: When you say, pay someone else to do the work for you, Wesley, I am going to assume that you are talking about hiring a professional Web site designer to do the work and not your next-door neighbor's teenage son. If my assumption is correct, then read on. If not, go ahead and...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Website redesign for existing websites
- Does your website need a re-design? Here are some questions to ask yourself when you are looking for investing in your website redesign.1) Is your website fresh - Having a website fresh helps your visitors to stay on your website rather than skipping your website? When I mean fresh, fresh with content, Every website owner should have their website updated with latest content, Search engine ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create favorite icon
- Favorite icon appears to the left of your link in either address bar or in favorites menu of your browser. It gives your website more personality, better visibility in favorites menu and is easy to create.You'll need: Image editor software Icon Editor Software. If you need icon editor, I recommend you PixelToolbox, which you can download for free. http://www.a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to start an internet business ? designing for usefulness
- The first step to starting any Internet business is conducting keyword research to determine if there is any interest in your idea. Once you identify a need, it's time to consider what your site should look like.What Is The Goal?In considering the look of your site, you first need to determine what elements are needed to promote your service or product. There are endless books, forum...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you make these common (but deadly) website design mistakes?
- Building a website can be overwhelming, here are some design tips to help keep you on the right path (or is that web?)--- Designing a Frames-based web siteFrames may make the job of maintaining a big web site easy, but search engines hate them. Most search engines cannot find their way through them and end up indexing only the home page. Lose your frames right away. You will start ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Custom web site design strategies
- Web site design has certainly, in the past decade, evolved tremendously. More clients now are demanding custom design, as opposed to the 'cookie cutter' sites of yesteryear.Where once there existed a limit as to the types of fonts used, the types of coding languages used, and the styles themselves, there is now the possibility for more variety in Web site design than ever before. This has c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Title tags - how to make them more effective
- The title tags of your web pages are more important than most web authors realize. Once you understand why the title is so important, you can easily write more effective title tags.What is the title tag?In your HTML code, the page title should be placed between the beginning and closing HEAD tags, ideally just after the beginning HEAD tag and before the first META tag....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating a compelling headline for your private practice website
- Your home page is the most important page of your website. It is the one that will determine what your potential client or customer does after they arrive (i.e stays at or leaves your website).Research on web usability shows that you only have a few seconds to catch the attention of your website visitors. One of the most important ways to do this is through your opening headline....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Drupal modules
- There are plenty of Drupal Modules that you can install for your site as add-ons. What we liked best about Drupal modules is that it already comes pre-shipped with several modules. So a standard distribution contains several useful modules that you can simple point, click and enable.Some examples of such pre-shipped modules are: archive that displays a calendar to navigate old content, book...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What content to publish on your website
- Many businesses want a simple website where they tell people what their business is about, some information on the products they offer and a means of contacting them.However, content is vital in the growth of your Internet presence. Information is your asset and all you need to produce it is the knowledge you attain over time.For some, they simply don't know where to start. Here are ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why use a web design template?
- What is a Website Template?Many smart and savvy businesses are choosing to use a website template, and avoiding employing a professional designer. Why? Well, there are clear benefits: saving on cost, saving on time, and ensuring quality.Web templates close the gap between the amateur website owner learning to create his/her own website, and a one-off custom design.What is a we...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should i use pop-up ads?
- Web advertising has taken many forms, including those that appear within the Web page as an in-line graphic, as well as those that "pop up" (over) or "pop under" a browsing window. If you are considering the use of pop ups on your website as an advertising method, this article provides some points you should consider.Some studies have reported that consumers despise these intrusive and anno...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Welcoming your website visitors
- Imagine you're going on a blind date. You've heard wonderful things about this person, and in your heart of hearts you're thinking -- hoping -- this might just be "the one." Your heart beats a little faster as you pull into the driveway, and your stomach is all aflutter as you gingerly reach out and ring the door bell.The door opens, and suddenly you are facing one of the most attractive me...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Meta tags ? an introduction
- A long, long time ago? In a galaxy far, far away?meta tags were the key component to search engine rankings. Okay, it was about 2 years ago, but that's a long time in the Internet galaxy. Although still relevant, the evil empire?er, Darth Google, has led a movement by the search engines to de-emphasize their importance. Despite this effort, meta tags are still important. They represent the only me...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Web site design mistakes ? database parameters in urls
- Creating a web site takes thought, planning and execution. Unfortunately, many designs are dead in the water before they are even published as far as search engine optimization is concerned. Whatever you do, avoid these critical mistakes.Database Parameters in URLMany web site designers don't take into account the effect of database parameters in site URLs. A database parameter tells...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Database driven website
- The solution lies in creating a 'Database driven website', through which web pages are created dynamically which further gives a web site visitor an up-to-dated view of information stored in the database. When the information in the database is updated, site visitors will immediately see the changes that have been made.There are many sites, which are bounded up by a dry, outdated design bec...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Website design: color me blue
- Chris, a new consulting client, asked me to help him increase sales on his affiliate marketing site.As he was describing his site and the problem, I thought, "This is going to be a quick fix."How wrong I was!His site was excellent. Other than a few minor points, it followed all my basic rules for a successful affiliate marketing site.The site was focused around a single...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Web site design mistakes
- Some wise human once said "Learn from the mistakes of others. There isn't nearly enough time to make them all yourself." Hence this article. Here are five of the most annoying and common web design mistakes.1. Slow download time - Don't be that site that is filled with the coolest gizmos in the world. You know, animation, music and other "cool" things. Why? Because nobody is going to go to ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The newbie?s guide to small business web design
- You've got a concept for a business, are excited about putting it out on the Internet, know a little bit about computers and the Internet, but know nothing about building a web site, or web design.You can still be highly successful and save money by doing the job yourself so long as you've got the willingness to learn and the time to spend on the project. It can be fun ? and it should be....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make the online sales copy for your website more conversational
- It has been said that the best online sales copy is one that talks to your prospect as if you are in together in a conversation.But for some of my subscribers to my newsletter, they find it difficult to accomplish. They say that it is hard to "talk on paper". How can this be? My guess is that the training in school did not provide much opportunity to practice on writing a conversa...