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Creating Art on the Web through Website Design

March 9th, 2011 admin No comments

The web is a wild place. It is an art gallery without the admission fee. Web designers are artist of a different medium. Like artists not all of the website designs that they create are going to work. Some websites are truly annoying. Take for instance a painter that really likes the color blue. If [...]

What Software Do You Need to Build a Super Performance Minisite?

March 3rd, 2011 admin No comments

Creating your own high performance website is not that hard. Leaning the process might seem a little unfamiliar at first, but it’s really not difficult. If you are new to internet marketing one big question you may have is, “Which software do I need to create a mini sales sites?” One thing that scares people [...]

Web Design for Mobile Devices

March 3rd, 2011 admin No comments

More and more, people are accessing the internet on their iPhones, Blackberries and Androids. And now, even regular cell phones are coming with wi-fi and internet functionality. The web has truly gone handheld…but is your website keeping up? No matter how great your web design is, if it doesn’t display properly on mobile devices then [...]

10 Things Joomla® Techies Don’t Tell You

January 18th, 2011 admin No comments

I learned how to build a web site using Joomla® “open source” content management software like a newborn baby learns about its environment. This article is intended for you if you are at that level. While I mention some software I use here, please do not take this article as an endorsement of them. There [...]

3 SEO Traps to Avoid During Your Redesign

January 10th, 2011 admin 1 comment

I receive a lot of SEO questions from business owners who want to spruce up their aging websites, but are dead afraid of losing their existing search engine traffic. And for good reason. Going live with a redesigned website without considering the SEO implications is like being ensnared in a nasty trap that you cannot [...]

Planning Your Website – Essential Prep

December 16th, 2010 admin No comments

Before you dive off in your quest to find a website, you need to think about planning, researching and brainstorming your idea. As you plan your shiny new website, you will understand the need to explore every avenue of your online business so that you are fully prepared. The work you do now will be [...]

How to design for Google Instant Preview

November 19th, 2010 admin No comments

Google is testing a new cool feature Instant Previews. This allows the user to preview any webpages before clicking them by hovering over or clicking a small magnifying glass icon next to the results. This preview is not just the above the fold portion of the site, but a long page with the keywords highlighted. I [...]

5 Ways to Improve Your Local Business Website

November 15th, 2010 admin No comments

When customers don’t stay on your website for long, it’s hardly surprising you fail to connect with them and build the trust needed for them to get out their credít cards and purchase from you. The great news for you is there are tons of quick and easy – usually free ways – to make [...]

Why Do-It-Yourself Websites Will Not Work For You

November 12th, 2010 admin No comments

Website Design is an issue every business confronts. Most businesses address the need either by hiring a freelancer, a college student, friend, or a design company. The process of web design can be expensive and extremely frustrating and lead to an ongoing mound of service fees. These obstacles have led many companies, such as Intuit, [...]

How to Create a Website that Sells

October 26th, 2010 admin No comments

There are many differing opinions on the best way to create a website. However, when it comes to creating a website that actually sells, your choices become much more limited. Why? If you want a website that sells, you must follow proven principles from sales and marketing. But the first step is to become crystal [...]