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How not to be ripped off by your website designer.
As web designer my self, I have had the unfortunate luck of speaking to too many of my clients who have been ripped off by a web design somewhere along the line. Whether it be that the designer n

Why accessibility is important to you
Accessibility is becoming increasingly critical to the Internet experience. Is your site accessible to people with disabilities? Is it compatible with browsers other than Internet Explorer? Con

Postcards for your business
Want a new taste in your business strategy? Are you tired of the old means of connecting with your customers? Finally, a new advancement has come along and it has also been proven to be effective

Website Template usage, beyond what you already know.
When it comes to search engine ranking "cute won't cut it". While search engines can generate a mind staggering volume of traffic what they feed off specifically is content. Search engines utiliz

How To Take Payments On Your Website
After my two-part article about selling things on your website, I had several people ask for more details on billing companies and shopping carts. So here goes. If you were to Google for billin

5 Most Common Web Design Mistakes
As you're designing your new web site, you'll be tempted with web design ideas that could turn into fatal mistakes. This is especially true if your web site represents your business. Below are fi

The Background-Table Combo
Ever wondered how some websites seem to have multiple "layers" of designs? Although some use frames and other design techniques to accomplish this look, I'm going to show you a simple way to c

Let Your Visitors Know How Often You Update Your Website
If you update your website often, you may wish to express to your visitors that your website is up-to-date, and not "deserted". One way to do this is by placing a small statement which include

How to Make Your Homepage Flow
Your website's navigation ability is extremely important to your success online. Your visitors will only turn into paying customers if your site is easy and fun to navigate. Believe me, you wan

How to Insert a Vertical Divider Line into Your Web
Unlike creating a horizontal vertical line by inserting an tag, a simple html code is not available to insert a vertical divider line into your web page. However, there are two simple ways to

First Impressions
First impressions are extremely important if you hope to do business on the Web. After you refine your ads, and if you make your pitch to a targeted group, you will start to get visitors to your

Just Because Your Dog Loves You, Doesnt Mean Youre A Nice Guy
Just Because Your Dog Likes You, Doesn't Mean You're A Nice Guy. Many people in business really are "nice guys", but some aren't. How can someone tell which group you're in? The web is a cold,

Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Website In One Simple, Easy Step
I'm sure you've experienced this before... you visit a website and a small window pops up out of nowhere asking you to subscribe to an E-zine, or maybe something similar. You might be wonderin

YOU AND CRM
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is on the tip of a lot of tongues these days, of those hoping to break through into a new and better way of doing business. But the real strength of this id

Wouldnt you like to be a Flasher too?
The most basic type of web page is a static one – a page that rests docilely within your browser window. It doesn’t do anything. You can view it, then hit your browser back button and go away aga

RULE BUSTERS LOSE
Slow loading pages are site killers. Splash screens as well. Most webmasters appear to know such things. And most know better than to demand the download of some plug in to view their site. Still

AFTER YOU GRAB ATTENTION, TIGHTEN YOUR GRIP!
We know that something like 80% of visitors will abandon our sites without finishing the headline. And we know that "What's in this for me?" is the question every visitor asks immediately. We kn

IN SELLING THE SIZZLE, DONT FORGET THE STEAK
Picture a pink elephant dancing the two-step in a bright blue skirt. Got it? Are you sure? If not, reread this paragraph. If you really have it, you won't be able to forget it if asked to do s

HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL WEB SITE
Think you have a successful site? Maybe you really do, but chances are it might need a little mending. Here's some simple ideas to remember when trying to create a friendly, worthy site. 1. Looks

IMAGE IS EVERYTHING - ALMOST
Say you're at a party. One of those Hollywood extravaganzas. Four hundred people wandering contentedly about a five acre estate complete with mansion, guest houses, and pools. Joe, the fellow

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