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Maximising Web Site Viewability - Browsers

With so many different configurations internet users have their computers set up with, it can be difficult to decide how web sites should be configured so that it is viewable in as many configurations as possible.So in the last 6 months i have been logging the statistics from my web design site t. . .

How to Test Your Web Site Usability

How to Test Your Web Site Usability Copyright 2002 Herman Drost When designing a web site, you are never sure how it appears toall people. This is because people use different browsers,resolutions, computers and connection speeds to the Internet.Your site may look good with your browser, but abso. . .

Browser Compatibility

Internet Explorer, created by microsoft has been the most popular web browser for many years. But the gap is shrinking with the release of Mozilla Firefox, by an open source community.At the last count it is said that there are 64 million firefox users on the internet. Growing in massive numbers . . .

Abandonment - Why Visitors Don’t Turn Into Customers

Every good Internet business understands the value of conversions versus hits received. Far too often, businesses become fixated on the hits they are receiving instead of monitoring their hit to sale conversion rate. This misguided focus is the road to ruin because it fails to take in the issue o. . .

Building Community Websites = Success On

Building Community Websites = Success Online:By: Martin Lemieuxhttp://www.smartads.infoIn this article I will discuss how important is it to build community websites rather than straight forward sales pitches. Selling online is about bringing people together, not about stuffing products down your. . .

Maximising Web Site Viewability - Resolution

This is my second article on maximising web site viewability. Analysing screen resolution data.With so many different configurations internet users have their computers set up with, it can be difficult to decide how web sites should be configured so that it is viewable in as many configurations a. . .

Creating Personal Web Sites (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two-part article about creating a web site on the Internet and the tools that you will need to do it.Some basic terminology that you should take a look at before proceeding further:Web Page: A document that contains information created with the help of HTML.Web Site: . . .

Is Your Website Designed to Sell?

Is Your Website Designed to Sell? Why do some websites sell better than others? Do you need a marketing degree to create a website? Does design have much impact or is web copy the key? You may not realize this but many of the successful internet marketing businesses realize that design, or layout. . .

Website Design Info - Part 2

What kind of 'dot' do I need?by Richard F. Hill© 2005 Richard F. Hill - All Rights reservedThis is the second of eight articles about website design. Our discussion will deal with some of the issues which need to be considered when developing a new online presence. You may have already thought. . .

Text Editor Basics

By Shelley LoweryIf you've spent any time exploring your computer, you've probably noticed a program called Notepad. To be honest, I never really used the program prior to developing my Internet business, as I simply used my word processing program. Now, I don't know what I would do without it. N. . .

Website Design Info - Part 1

What Will My Site Do?by Richard F. HillCopyright 2005 - Richard F. Hill - All Rights reservedThis is the first of eight articles about website design. Our discussion will deal with some of the issues which need to be considered when developing a new online presence. You may have already thoug. . .

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. . .

Don't Make Your Website User-UNfriendly

Web Design is a very subjective process. Your idea of what looks good may differ from the next person's. While wild backgrounds and flashing text were once considered 'cool', unwritten standards have evolved into every web designers inventory.In the following examples I intend to convey a few of . . .

Internet Marketing: The Secret Magic Of Converting Your Website Visitors To Buyers.

It is not enough to set up a website to promoteyour product.It is not enough to attract visitors to your website.So, what if they go to your website, but don’t buy fromyou, then what?But if you know the simple “magical formula” onhow to convert them to buyers, then your sales will increase and yo. . .

Color Scheme for Your Website?

Yes, in a world that is obsessed with makeover madness, even your website needs to follow specific color guidelines when picking out "what it will wear". The colors you use when designing your website tell an awful lot about your business, though you may not know it. I had this problem myself. I . . .

Flash Design Adds Website Versatility

You have probably viewed many Flash-based components while surfing the Internet. Most smooth animations on websites and in banner ads, short films, and presentations are built in Flash. Macromedia Flash is a powerful and adaptable software program. It enables Flash web designers to incorporate so. . .

How To Use PDF Files On The Web

How To Use PDF Files On The WebAcrobat® PDF is perhaps the best format available to create printable documents, since it is optimized for letter sized sheets of paper.Since Acrobat® Reader can be opened within Internet Explorer, distributing PDF documents through the web has now become common pra. . .

Where has your web site FOCUS gone ?

Where has your web site FOCUS gone ?(c) 2002 by Detlev ReimerIt is no question that the Internet provides us with the best andeasiest possibilities to make some serious money without havingto invest thousands of dollars, first . In fact, you can have anInternet business if you just pay for your d. . .

The Latest Pop-Window Trend

By Shelley LoweryAlthough there has been a great deal of controversy over the use of pop-up windows, the fact remains; pop-up windows are highly effective. The latest pop-window trend to hit the Internet is the pop-under window. Pop-under windows are less intrusive than the pop-up windows and are. . .

Nonsense! Why Do I Need a Website?

"I don't sell anything online, I don't advertise online, in fact I don't really even know how to use a computer... why should I pay for a website?"If you don't feel a website can help your business grow or increase business sales, or if you're happy with the site your nephew made for you over hal. . .

Online Web Design Courses Can Make The Internet Your Classroom And Your Career.

It can be terribly frustrating to have a dream and not beable to act on it. Many people feel trapped in a job orcareer path that they find unfulfilling and unrewarding.Many look to the Internet for opportunities to do something different and change directions. But the opportunities provide by the. . .

Creating Personal Web Sites

This is a two-part article about creating a web site on the web and the tools that you need to do that.During the last decade we have truly entered the information age. More and more people are becoming a part of the ever growing and wondrous community called the Internet. It was just over a deca. . .

Content Rich, Keyword-Focused Pages: Your Key to Search Engine Success

Content Rich, Keyword-Focused Pages: Your Key to Search Engine SuccessAn often overlooked fact in search engine optimization is that internal pages can have a dramatic effect in boosting traffic to your site. More often than not, efforts are concentrated only on getting people to visit the home p. . .

Avoid These Web Site Design And Writing No-Nos

Title: Avoid These Web Site Design And Writing No-Avoid These Web Site Design And Writing No-NosCopyright 2005 Ronald GibsonIs your website doomed before it even gets off the ground? A badly-designed website can turn off potential customers before they even think about buying your product. Here . . .

Top Ten Features of a Good Web Site

As a professional web design business, we have created and re-created many sites. The "great" ones have certain things in common. We thought we'd share those elements with you…1. Easy to read. If background colors or images are used, the text on top of the background should be in a color that can. . .

Get Your Web Site Noticed!

Get Your Web Site Noticed!6/9/2005by: Michael RockThe three responses:#1: If I put a web site out there it will be one of millions! So it's useless for me to have a website!Usually when I get this response I reply that like everything else your web site has to be marketed. Would you start a b. . .

Screen Size Compatibility

Have you ever visited a Web site that looked, well … strange? Something about it just wasn't right. The design was well done but it just didn't seem to fit the screen. It happens quite a bit. The cause is lack of attention on the designer's part.One of the most challenging things a Web designer f. . .

Improve the Readability of Your Web Page

By Christine Churchill © 2004The importance of web site readability was brought home to methrough personal experience with my aged mother. As a hard coreInternet junkie, I felt compelled to share the wonders of the Webwith her. Unfortunately, her eyesight had diminished and readingon the Web was . . .

Favicon.ico file guide

By David CallanFavicon.ico is the name of the icon Internet Explorer 5+ uses in the address bar when someone's viewing their favorites. There should be one beside the address of this page now if you using IE5+. If you want to see favicon.ico in action among your favorites bookmark http://www.akam. . .

Web-Safe Fonts for Your Site

Web-Safe Fonts for Your SiteChoosing the right typeface for your website copy is important, since it will affect the way your readers perceive your page (serious and formal, or friendly and casual). Aside from this, there are also important usability concerns. For example, some font types are mor. . .

Screen Size Compatibility Can Make or Break Your Design

Have you ever visited a Web site that looked, well … strange? Something about it just wasn't right. The design was well done but it just didn't seem to fit the screen. It happens quite a bit. The cause is lack of attention on the designer's part.One of the most challenging things a Web designer f. . .

Automatic Responders (Autoresponders) Basics

Automatic Responders (Autoresponders) BasicsWhat is an autoresponder? An autoresponder is simply an automated email program that responds to an incoming email automatically, with a pre-written message.One-time autoresponders At the beginning, autoresponders only allowed you to send one automatic. . .

How to Prepare Images for Your Web Site – Part 2

How to Prepare Images for Your Web Site – Part 2Copyright 2002 Herman Drost When surfing the Web, you will have noticed web sites where the images load very slowly whereas other images don’t match with the theme of the site or appear blurry. Presenting a professional image for your business means. . .

Excellently Constructed Websites

Want to see an excellently constructed website? As a writer I found one of my favorite writers: (Paulo Coelho) has a site that could inspire anyone who wants to create a more humanistic presence on the Web.Being a writer, when I was asked to do some research into what makes a good website, of cou. . .

Icon Basics

By Shelley LoweryAn icon is a graphic image that represents an available function on a computer's graphical user interface. They look like a standard image file, however, to create an icon, you must have a special software program capable of creating and saving an image in ICO format.The size of . . .

Use CGI to Automate Your Web Site

By Shelley LoweryAre you taking advantage of the powerful automation technology available on the Internet? Common Gateway Interface, better known as CGI, is one of the most widely used server applications on the Internet. This software resides on your server and automatically performs specified f. . .

Designing Your Website

By Shelley LoweryWhen preparing to design your website, you must first decide on your website's focus.If you're designing a mini-site, your website should focus on one particular product. However, content sites are a bit different. If you're developing a content site, your site should focus on a . . .

6 Frightening Pitfalls of Ready-Made Websites

6 Frightening Pitfalls of Ready-Made WebsitesA question I am asked everyday is "Do I need to have my own website built or can I use a pre-made one ? " Good question. Most people who ask this question are looking at shopping malls, affiliate programs, network marketing, or business opportunities t. . .

How to create RSS feeds easily - with this simple guide !

Creating Rss feeds is easy ! Follow these simple steps to create feeds of your site.1) Decide which page(s) you want to use as feed. Usually such pages qualify which contain the latest updates on product or service information of that site. Remember that requirements vary from site to site. Decid. . .

Web Site Advertising: 10 Blockbuster Secrets To Make Your Web Site More Profitable

Do you want to make your website more profitable?If you answer yes, here are web site advertisingsecrets to help you:1. Address your targeted audience on your businesssite. Example: "Welcome Internet Marketers". Ifyou have more than one, address them all.2. Make sure your content and graphics are. . .

Five Questions Web Designers Don't Want You to Ask

Five Questions Web Designers Don't Want You to Ask by Kristi Stangeland (c) 2005 http://www.mustangwebdesigns.com It's obvious. Every time you search the Internet you see it for yourself: the huge difference in the designs of the sites you visit. Some look like they were created by million-d. . .

Graphics Basics

By Shelley LoweryGraphic design is an intimidating subject for many Internet entrepreneurs. However, most of us must learn some basic design techniques in order to avoid the high costs of hiring a professional designer.In order to create or edit your graphics, you'll need to invest in a good grap. . .

Is Your Website Innovative? Increase Your Business Over Night!

Is your website innovative? Increase Your Business Over Night! / / By: Martin Lemieux / / While studying online for IT investment opportunities, I found that one main factor was constant. All of the biggest money makers have eye-catching, simple, innovative, and the cleanest websites onli. . .

How to Choose a Web Site Designer

How to Choose a Web Site DesignerCopyright 2002 Herman Drost It seems that everyone from the 15-year-old child to their Grandmother is able to design a web site these days. You could also build the site yourself using a word processor or other web site program; however if you choose this route, p. . .

Is your website innovative? Increase Your Business Over Night!

Is your website innovative? Increase Your Business Over Night!By: Martin LemieuxWhile studying online for IT investment opportunities, I found that one main factor was constant. All of the biggest money makers have eye-catching, simple, innovative, and the cleanest websites online!Having a corpor. . .

Optimal Website Design

Optimal website design offers your viewers a logical flow while making your website interesting and easy to understand. It will lead your viewers to the starting point and then direct them through your site without confusing them. Here are some excellent tips that can help you develop a user f. . .

5 Tips For The Perfect Domain Name

What is a domain name?A domain name is the location of your website on the Internet. Your domain name will be what you become known by online so it's important to get it right.Each website on the Internet is labelled with something called an IP address which is the actual address of the websit. . .

Spice Up Your Web Site With An Image Rotator

Spice Up Your Web Site With An Image Rotator© Herman DrostNormally I don't like moving objects when I arrive at a website. It distracts visitors from getting to the content.However, many web sites can enhance their visitor'sexperience by creating an image rotator on their home pageby using an ima. . .

The Top 10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Web Site

Does every business no matter how large or small need a presenceon the Internet? Absolutely, and not just for the traditionalreasons, but primarily because your website is an extension ofyour brick and motor, your home based business, or your businesson wheels. Everyone in the business of making . . .

5 Ways to Build a Website

5 Ways to Build A WebsiteIf you are like me you have wanted to build a website! But didn’t know how.Why? Because you haven’t learned html Because it costs too much to have someone do it for you. The software you have found is too complicated You just didn’t have the time or patience to read the. . .