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Wednesday, 21 March 2012 22:03
Stop Worrying About SEO: Developing Good Website Content
Written by Taylor Clark
Why Quality Content is More Important Than Search Engine Optimization People in the industry tend to be constantly searching out new ways to improve SEO on their website. I can't think of a week over the last year where I didn't receive a phone call or an email from someone asking me what can be done to improve search engine optimization on their website, and my answer is almost always the same.
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Friday, 20 May 2011 21:45
How to Prepare Your Web Site Ideas for a Web Designer
Written by Taylor Clark
When searching for a web designer many times people under estimate the amount of information required in the design process and come to the table ill-prepared. As with anything else we do in life, when we don't prepare, we come up short. The same is true in the web design industry, when your designer is lacking the information to build your website the most likely scenario is you'll end up with a product you're not entirely satisfied with. In any industry, people want to get the best result they can out of the money they spend. With this in mind, here's a short list of ideas on how to prepare yourself for working with a web designer and how to make sure there are no ideas lost in the design process.
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Sunday, 08 May 2011 21:10
Does Your Website Annoy Your Customers? 5 Tips to Make Your Website Less Annoying
Written by Taylor Clark
Every website is different, while they all have similar attributes, every website is bringing something unique to the table. In an effort to make a client's website unique, many web designers go overboard with flashy effects and sometimes overwhelm the visitors. Whether it be a client's request or an attempt to be different, the last thing you want your website to do is annoy or offend your customers.
Friday, 29 April 2011 17:11
Is Your Website Ruining Your Company Image? 6 Tips To Save Your Company Website and Brand
Written by Taylor Clark
As a web designer and content creator I see websites suceed and die regularly. It is every web designers nightmare to spend weeks designing and launching a website for themselves or a client only to see it fail several months or years later. While a lack of advertising, poor word of mouth or even bad design can be the reason behind these failures, often times there is a much more simple solution. In the web design world, a great design will bring you eye appeal but can never guarantee traffic. With so many websites online, all offering the same information, it's important to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Websites can be built in many different ways, and everyone will build and maintain their website differently. This is great the end-user but even better for the website owner. By paying attention to your competition, and focusing on…
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Monday, 25 April 2011 15:42
Navigating Through Muddy Waters: How Website Navigation Can Make or Break Your Website
Written by Taylor Clark
Many people enjoy a good maze, especially around the end of October when the holidays come around. But that is just about the only time you'll find people voluntarily going through one. Internet users in particular don't enjoy a website who's navigation and menu system is unorganized and confusing, like a maze, no matter what season you may find yourself in. A jumbled, unorganized website navigation system is one of the leading causes of website failure, and organizing your web site's menu and navigation is probably the easiest way to fix a high bounce rate.
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 13:25
Does Your Website Need a Content Management System?
Written by Taylor Clark
Content Management Systems: The Battle Between Static and Dynamic Websites When the time comes that you decide you or your company is in need of a website, there are many things that need to be consider. For many, the world of website development is a complete mystery. This article will hopefully provide you with a little ammunition to bring to your potential web designer's doorstep. When working with a web designer, you need to know what type of website will work best for your business. There are two different types of websites that you will need to consider: a dynamic website, and a static website.
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 11:53
How to Transfer a Joomla Website to a New Server or Directory
Written by Taylor Clark
Many web designers will choose to develop their websites live, in a subdirectory or seperate server, and transfer that website to a new server or to the root directory upon completion. This article will describe the process of backing up your website and databases, and moving them to either a new directory or to a new server. There are also component available that will backup and transfer your Joomla website for you, without any modifications by your, while these programs are very helpful, they tend to create a lot of error when 3rd party components are involved. If you have tried using these components and have found errors on 3rd party component pages, or found missing modules or content then transfering your Joomla website manually may be the best option.
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4 Tips to Getting Your Ideas Ready for a Web Designer When searching for a web designer many times people under estimate the amount of information required in the design process and come to the table ill-prepared. As with anything else we do in life, when we don't prepare, we come up short. The same is true in the web design industry, when your designer is lacking the information to build your website the most likely scenario is you'll end up with a product you're not entirely satisfied with. In any industry, people want to get the best result they can out of the money they spend. With this in mind, here's a short list of ideas on how to prepare yourself for working with a web designer and how to make sure there are no ideas lost in the design process.
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3 Tips to Making Your Website User Friendly Whether you have an existing website online, are almost finished or just starting the design process, no matter how pleasing to the eye and informative your site is, it without a doubt HAS to be user friendly. Your site is your window to the world of potential customers, it is your online tool to draw them in, get them excited and get them to buy. If your website lacks a user friendly interface and suffers from poor organization you're doing your business more harm then good. To put this plainly, while the worlds most advanced toilet may have the best technology and comfort behind it, if your average bathroom user can't figure out how to flush it, it won't sell or for that matter stay clean. The same can be said for your companys website, if the average web surfer can't find…
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