Category | Design & Development

A Custom 404 Page

Posted on 15 November 2008

If you have your own domain name, you can create a custom 404 error page for your visitors. What does this do for you? It can help you retain visitors who may leave if they get the standard “File not found” page. Such a page looks a little like this:
File Not Found The requested url [...]

Test your webpage in different browsers

Posted on 15 November 2008

While most people use Internet Explorer, a sizable portion of your users will use other browsers such as Firefox or Safari. Therefore it’s prudent to check your web design on different browsers to ensure all users view the webpage as it’s intended.

Browsershots is the most comprehensive service, offering multiple versions of browsers for various operating [...]

Targeting SEO Keywords

Posted on 15 November 2008

There is a saying we throw around the office, target the root and devour

There are more keywords under the surface than their are keywords revealed. Leave it to most businesses to always want to go bigger, better and over the top in an attempt to conquer the most powerful or most searched keywords in [...]

Tips: Keep your website clean

Posted on 11 September 2008

When designing your website, remember one thing: Less is more. Some people make the mistake of filling up every pixel on their web page with a different image or graphic or piece of text. Not only does this usually look bad, but it greatly diminishes the chance that the visitor will be able to find [...]

12 Steps to Creating a Professional Web Design

Posted on 11 September 2008

Before we share some of the necessary steps used to create a professional web design and website, the following question must be addressed: What constitutes a “professional web design”? More often than not, a web designer or web design company claims to offer professional web design services for their clients. However, should they be promoting [...]

Plan and Design a Web Site Structure

Posted on 16 August 2008

An effective Web site structure enhances user experience and allows search engines to determine the subject matter and relevancy of your site. You should create a blueprint of your site before you begin your design and content creation. It is important to keep all related Web site content grouped together into categories.
For example, if your [...]

End of Days for PHP 4

Posted on 16 August 2008

A few days ago an announcement was made by the developers of PHP at http://php.net concerning the discontinuation of of PHP 4:
Today it is exactly three years ago since PHP 5 has been released. In those three years it has seen many improvements over PHP 4. PHP 5 is fast, stable & production-ready and as [...]

How To Make A Website In 8 Steps

Posted on 16 August 2008

Step 1 - Why do you want a website?
Is it a hobby, small business, large business, personal, wedding? All these sites would be addressed differently and have different structures, look over three sites from other people in your interest area and see what pages they have on their site.
Step 2 - Develop a Sitemap, Develop [...]

A Day in the Life of a Successful Website Owner

Posted on 12 June 2008

So what’s it really like to own a website which both generates profits for your business and helps (forces) it to grow?
Here’s a breakdown of a typical day of a successful website owner…
1. You Check Your Emails
You wake up in the morning and switch on your laptop (or PC), open your email account and check [...]

Does Your Website Working for Your Business?

Posted on 12 June 2008

The power of a website for small businesses cannot be emphasized enough. It is a must have marketing tool for small business owners.
Your website is a gateway to a worldwide group of customers and prospects; it markets and sells your products and services; it attracts and converts sales leads; it establishes your credibility and expertise, [...]

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