| 231 | Wouldn’t you like to be a Flasher too? Preview: 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 again. This is not the sort of page one normally sets out to create (I hope), but rather a minor but important lesson in what to avoid. Web pages exist so th... (more) Published By: Amanda Submitted: 20 November,2001 |
| 232 | Speed Up Your Web Site For More Sales Preview: Margaret spent a lot of time and money to get her web site just right. The big photo of a professional at work beckoned visitors to stay and learn how they, too, could be as successful. Links to her main pages flashed when a vistor's mouse passed over them. She even featured a classy animated mailbox at the bottom of the page to encourage visitor... (more) Published By: Alvin Apple Submitted: 20 November,2001 |
| 233 | Webpage Tips Preview: As a working mother of two, I must admit that sometimes my house isn’t ready for company. Yes, you might trip over a few pairs of shoes when you walk in and you might have to wait for dinner while I dig around for some frozen pot pies and some clean dishes to serve them in. However, as Web Mistress of http://www.allparody.com, I’m always prepare... (more) Published By: Angela Barbeisch Submitted: 21 November,2001 |
| 234 | 10 Profitable Reasons To Add A Discussion Board Or Chat Room To Your Web Site! Preview: 1. You'll be able to communicate with your visitors. They'll begin to trust you and get to know you on a more personal level. People will purchase products quicker from somebody they already know and trust. 2. People will revisit your web site to participate on your discussion board or chat room. They will meet other people with similar interests... (more) Published By: Larry Dotson Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 235 | HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL WEB SITE Preview: 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 aren't everything. Most sites can be categorized in two ways. Informative but lacking the helpful and pretty interface, or completely useless, but go... (more) Published By: Ben McClure Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 236 | IN SELLING THE SIZZLE, DON'T FORGET THE STEAK Preview: 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 so. Pictures in our minds are simply too powerful to be erased on command. We Think In Pictures If I ask you what you had for breakfast, you'll bring up... (more) Published By: Bob McElwain Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 237 | Making pages attractive to both visitors and search engines! Preview: We all put keywords in the title and then the meta tags, but we often forget or skip the next most important place, in a headline tags. We know that they are important but we try to design attractive pages and use nice graphics that look better and can't work in a good way to use big headlines reasonably. Well, I'll let you in on a valuable secr... (more) Published By: Bill Quimby Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 238 | 4 Tips to a More Visitor-Friendly Website Preview: I remember my very first website. I thought it was the most amazing thing ever created; it had Flash, Javascript, an animated graphic I designed all on my own, plus various bits of 'artwork' placed at strategic locations throughout the site. Plus it used frames, something I thought would ease navigation for my visitors. What an astonishing displa... (more) Published By: Angela Wu Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 239 | AFTER YOU GRAB ATTENTION, TIGHTEN YOUR GRIP! Preview: 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 know we must demonstrate there is something here that matters. And we must do so quickly. Within seconds. Suppose you have worked at this. And suppose ... (more) Published By: Bob McElwain Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 240 | IMAGE IS EVERYTHING - ALMOST Preview: 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 you're talking with, says, "Here's a guy you should meet." As you approach, you notice the Gucci shoes and Armani suit right off. "Hi, Jeffery," Joe sa... (more) Published By: Bob McElwain Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 241 | YOU AND CRM Preview: 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 idea isn't new at all. In plain English it simply means putting your customers first. Many successful merchants have utilized this approach for years. ... (more) Published By: Bob McElwain Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 242 | RULE BUSTERS LOSE Preview: 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, many are breaking other rules as if unaware even of their existence. The cost in doing so is incalculable, as it amounts to what visitors might have b... (more) Published By: Bob McElwain Submitted: 22 November,2001 |
| 243 | Increase The Effectiveness Of Your Website In One Simple, Easy Step Preview: 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 wondering where it came from? Or think how do I get rid of this annoying window that won't go away! It's a love, hate thing... Visit any Internet Marketin... (more) Published By: Brian Terry Submitted: 23 November,2001 |
| 244 | "Just Because Your Dog Loves You, Doesn't Mean You're A Nice Guy" Preview: 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, seemingly uncaring place, and many people will not respond in a positive manner unless they develop a rapport with someone. When someone meets you "face t... (more) Published By: Bob Osgoodby Submitted: 23 November,2001 |
| 245 | How to Make Your Homepage Flow Preview: 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 want your visitors to stay as long as possible. This is the only way your site is going to succeed. Your site must be interesting, persuading, and easy to nav... (more) Published By: Candice Pardue Submitted: 24 November,2001 |
| 246 | Elements of Interface Design Preview: First impressions count and the first impression a visitor receives when they arrive at a site is the look or visual appeal of the design. The visual design of a site is referred to as the interface. Judging a Web site by it's interface design is similar to judging a book by its cover or judging a person by their looks. It may not be logical but i... (more) Published By: Cheryl R Cowtan Submitted: 24 November,2001 |
| 247 | How to Insert a Vertical Divider Line into Your Web Preview: 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 insert a vertical divider line... 1. Create a "Graphic" Vertical Divider Line You may insert a graphic image (.gif) as your divider line and align it nex... (more) Published By: Candice Pardue Submitted: 24 November,2001 |
| 248 | Psst, wanna know how to double or triple your page views? Preview: It's easy, just design and engineer your main page in such a fashion that people will click beyond it into the rest of your site. If you are like a lot of webmasters you're losing a significant number of visitors as soon as they get to your front door . The Main Page on any site is the doorway to the rest of the content of that particular si... (more) Published By: Chris Small Submitted: 24 November,2001 |
| 249 | 5 Most Common Web Design Mistakes Preview: 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 five of the most common mistakes to avoid at all costs... 1. Too Many Graphics Having too many graphics (particularly large graphics), can cause your site... (more) Published By: Candice Pardue Submitted: 24 November,2001 |
| 250 | Looking Good on the Web Preview: There's a lot of websites out there floating around in cyberspace, screaming for attention. When you cast your site out into the void, will you be able to catch viewers and hold on to them? Will they click through — or click off? You have the content. You have a message. You need to present it in a professional and attractive manner quickly, b... (more) Published By: Ruth McIntyre-Williams Submitted: 24 November,2001 |