Web Design
3 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Improve Your Web sites Usability by Jason Mann
Studies done by Jakob Nielson the man touted as the, ?King of usability? by Internet Magazine showed that people do not read on the web like they would normally read offline.
So what does this mean to you and why should you care?
Visitors to your web sites are in a rush, they want the information you promised and they want it NOW.
If they don?t get the information they ... continue
How to create a website; the do-it-yourself way by Joel Strellner
So you have a product, service or information that you feel the whole world should know about. But you aren`t quite sure how to tell them? Fortunately, for you it`s the 21st century and we have the internet.
By using this short article as a reference we will have you creating your own website in a matter of hours.
The first thing you will need is a website. There are many opt ... continue
OpenSource and OpenSource Template by Alano
What is OpenSource?
Open Source Initiative (OSI) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source Definition for the good of the community, specifically through the OSI Certified Open Source Software certification mark and program . You can read about successful software products that have these properties, and about our certification mark and progr ... continue
Web Design for the Professional Magician Part I - Selecting the Perfect Domain Name by J.L. Siefers
Selecting the Perfect Domain Name
The 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/ ... continue
Do Not Drop Your Web Site Off the Search Engine Cliff by Kimberly Krause Berg
If you`ve been feeling like Tom Cruise climbing up the side of some remote jagged mountain in the blazing hot sun and concerned you`re facing `mission impossible`, chances are you own a web site.
Adding to the intense thrill of web site ownership are keyword comparisons and bidding for good keyword positions in search engines. You might hire a search engine optimization specialist wh ... continue
Planning A Winning Website by Matthew Coers
Before you begin to build a website, you need to determine your website`s primary purpose. This may sound like a simple task, but it can be very difficult - especially when your business has multiple product lines or revenue streams. Most managers have a hard time boiling their goals down to a single action they want their site visitors to take. This is precisely why most websites out there ... continue
Quick Questions to Ask a Web Designer by Damon Maddison
Quick Questions to Ask a Web Designer
Finding the right web designer can be difficult so I have listed a few useful questions which you can ask while on your search.
1. What is your experience in website design?
Experience is based on actual ability rather than number of years. Some website designers may charge based on their abilities and experience however this does not m ... continue
Getting professional website - a cheap and easy way by Mizan Uddin
Express yourself to the world with a dazzling website having professonal combination of color and images with an opening animation. Get your own URL in web and show it up to the rest of the world.
Website of your own:
The day I started surfing the web, I cant remember it anyway, I was thinking of having such a professional website of my own where I could put some of my thoughts, i ... continue
Your Graphics- Are They Really Working For You? by Andrew Eaton
(Making Your Graphics Work For You)
It?s no secret that a picture is worth a thousand words or that people really do judge a book by its cover. Effectively using graphic headers, e-covers and background graphics can send your profits soaring. Amateur looking graphics are worse than no graphics at all.
The graphics you use on your website should intensify the screen?s message. ... continue
Hiring a Graphic Designer by Andrew Eaton
You?ve come up with a great product. You?ve got the sales letter written for your website. Now you need the graphic design to complement your product and the text that describes it. Not being artistically inclined or adept at the technicalities of computer graphics, you decide you need some help.
You may be thinking, `I?m not sure I can afford to hire a professional graphic designer. ... continue
Choose & Use the Best Colors, The Psychology of Color by Andrew Eaton
Are you using the best colors for your web site? Many web designers often overlook the issues of color in web design. When choosing colors for your web site there are three main areas that should be addressed.
1) The psychological effect of colors,
2) The effect on the readability of your site, and
3) The complementary choice of colors for your background, graphics, li ... continue
Simple Steps to Finding a Web Designer by Damon Maddison
Simple Steps to Finding a Web Designer
Step 1. Planning
While searching for the right web designer it is important to have a clear idea of what the role your new website will fill. Will it provide information to your customers? Will it serve the needs of your employees? Or will it include an online shopping ability for selling purposes? As a web designer myself, the key infor ... continue
Painting The Canvas Of Your Website by Jeff Colburn
There`s more to selecting colors for your
website than just choosing what you think is
pretty. You also need to be aware of the
psychology of color, and what`s easy on your
visitor`s eyes.
I recently visited a Goth site that had dark
purple letters on a black background. It felt
Gothie, but the copy was so hard to read that I
gave up after a few words. Ano ... continue
How to Write Effective Web Copy by Herman Drost
Writing effective web copy begins with an understanding of
what the goals of your web site are. Are you trying to get
your visitors to purchase something or have them sign up
for your newsletter? Remember you are trying to get someone
you can?t see and have never met take a step towards
building a relationship with you or your company.
1. Create a customer profile ? tr ... continue
Building great Intranet navigation by Bryan A. Mjaanes
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. Doing it well, 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. C ... continue
Hiring A Custom Website Designer by Matthew Coers
Hiring someone to build or promote your website costs considerably more than building it yourself, but it can be a good way to quickly get your site online and start doing business, especially if the site you intend to build is relatively complex or you need to implement an e-commerce solution. Obviously, if you decide to hire a custom website designer, then you will want to make sure the ... continue
You Too Can Have an Amazing Website by Cal Hyslop
It is a well-known fact that a successful business depends greatly on how it is marketed. With an ever increasing dependence on the web, the use of a professional website is not only a necessity, but a priority. Although it is a common thought that only large businesses can have top-notch websites, with the tools available today what seemed impractical can now be a reality. Best of all, des ... continue
Testament to Testimonials by Cal Hyslop
Should You Use Testimonials on Your Website?
Author: Cal Hyslop
We have all seen websites showcasing their testimonials either spread strategically throughout the site or all together on their own glorious page. They?re there with the intent of leading us toward that high dollar purchase or convincing us of something?s legitimacy. Sometimes we read them and sometimes we won?t. Som ... continue
Make your web site Super-Sticky by Steven Gardner
With web sites being more common than ever, people are turning to the web to find products and services where they may have used other mediums previously.
In such a cluttered on-line world (and getting busier every day), you need to have something on your site that grabs people`s attention and more importantly keeps them coming back again and again.
The first thing that you ... continue
Advanced web design principles by Zoran Makrevski
Home Page
Regardless of our connection speed, Internet users expect information to be readily obtainable, pages to download quickly and solutions at the click of the mouse.
As such, you should look at your home page as your Sale point. Have you explained succinctly what you are selling and included links to more detailed information?
Note that on the first page, you should tr ... continue
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