| 851 | Web Design for the Professional Magician Part I - Selecting the Perfect Domain Name Preview: Selecting the Perfect Domain Name The first issue I have with magician web sites is the improper use of domain names. Examine the following list of URLs and select the most professional one: www.freewebspace.com/users/losers/reallosers/Hire-me.html (Example 1) http://www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/ (Example 2) http://www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkj... (more) Published By: J.L. Siefers Submitted: 12 February,2005 |
| 852 | Planning A Winning Website Preview: Before you begin to build a site, you need to determine your website's purpose. Your primary objective when you are planning your site is to be able to identify what you want visitors to do when they visit your site. Generally speaking you will want your visitors to take one of the following five actions: Purchase a product or service Provide c... (more) Published By: Matthew Coers Submitted: 14 February,2005 |
| 853 | Painting The Canvas Of Your Website Preview: There's more to selecting colors for your website than just choosing what you think is pretty. You also need to be aware of the psychology of color, and what's easy on your visitor's eyes. I recently visited a Goth site that had dark purple letters on a black background. It felt Gothie, but the copy was so hard to read that I gave up after... (more) Published By: Jeff Colburn Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 854 | Getting professional website - a cheap and easy way Preview: Express yourself to the world with a dazzling website having professonal combination of color and images with an opening animation. Get your own URL in web and show it up to the rest of the world. Website of your own: The day I started surfing the web, I cant remember it anyway, I was thinking of having such a professional website of my own where... (more) Published By: Mizan Uddin Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 855 | Choose & Use the Best Colors, The Psychology of Color Preview: Are you using the best colors for your web site? Many web designers often overlook the issues of color in web design. When choosing colors for your web site there are three main areas that should be addressed. 1) The psychological effect of colors, 2) The effect on the readability of your site, and 3) The complementary choice of colors for you... (more) Published By: Andrew Eaton Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 856 | Quick Questions to Ask a Web Designer Preview: Quick Questions to Ask a Web Designer Finding the right web designer can be difficult so I have listed a few useful questions which you can ask while on your search. 1. What is your experience in website design? Experience is based on actual ability rather than number of years. Some website designers may charge based on their abilities and exper... (more) Published By: Damon Maddison Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 857 | Your Graphics- Are They Really Working For You? Preview: (Making Your Graphics Work For You) It’s no secret that a picture is worth a thousand words or that people really do judge a book by its cover. Effectively using graphic headers, e-covers and background graphics can send your profits soaring. Amateur looking graphics are worse than no graphics at all. The graphics you use on your website should ... (more) Published By: Andrew Eaton Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 858 | Hiring a Graphic Designer Preview: You’ve come up with a great product. You’ve got the sales letter written for your website. Now you need the graphic design to complement your product and the text that describes it. Not being artistically inclined or adept at the technicalities of computer graphics, you decide you need some help. You may be thinking, "I’m not sure I can afford to... (more) Published By: Andrew Eaton Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 859 | Simple Steps to Finding a Web Designer Preview: Simple Steps to Finding a Web Designer Step 1. Planning While searching for the right web designer it is important to have a clear idea of what the role your new website will fill. Will it provide information to your customers? Will it serve the needs of your employees? Or will it include an online shopping ability for selling purposes? As a we... (more) Published By: Damon Maddison Submitted: 16 February,2005 |
| 860 | How to Write Effective Web Copy Preview: Writing effective web copy begins with an understanding of what the goals of your web site are. Are you trying to get your visitors to purchase something or have them sign up for your newsletter? Remember you are trying to get someone you can’t see and have never met take a step towards building a relationship with you or your company. 1. Create ... (more) Published By: Herman Drost Submitted: 17 February,2005 |
| 861 | Building great Intranet navigation Preview: While it may seem like a "quick and easy" task, defining the navigation structure and organization of your intranet site will be one of the most challenging tasks you will face in the course of your project. Doing it well, is also one of the most critical success factors. The site structure, also referred to as the information architecture or tax... (more) Published By: Bryan A. Mjaanes Submitted: 17 February,2005 |
| 862 | Hiring A Custom Website Designer Preview: Hiring someone to build or promote your website costs considerably more than building it yourself, but it can be a good way to quickly get your site online and start doing business, especially if the site you intend to build is relatively complex or you need to implement an e-commerce solution. Obviously, if you decide to hire a custom website de... (more) Published By: Matthew Coers Submitted: 20 February,2005 |
| 863 | You Too Can Have an Amazing Website Preview: It is a well-known fact that a successful business depends greatly on how it is marketed. With an ever increasing dependence on the web, the use of a professional website is not only a necessity, but a priority. Although it is a common thought that only large businesses can have top-notch websites, with the tools available today what seemed imprac... (more) Published By: Cal Hyslop Submitted: 20 February,2005 |
| 864 | Testament to Testimonials Preview: Should You Use Testimonials on Your Website? Author: Cal Hyslop We have all seen websites showcasing their testimonials either spread strategically throughout the site or all together on their own glorious page. They’re there with the intent of leading us toward that high dollar purchase or convincing us of something’s legitimacy. Sometimes we re... (more) Published By: Cal Hyslop Submitted: 23 February,2005 |
| 865 | Make your web site Super-Sticky Preview: With web sites being more common than ever, people are turning to the web to find products and services where they may have used other mediums previously. In such a cluttered on-line world (and getting busier every day), you need to have something on your site that grabs people's attention and more importantly keeps them coming back again and a... (more) Published By: Steven Gardner Submitted: 24 February,2005 |
| 866 | Advanced web design principles Preview: Home Page Regardless of our connection speed, Internet users expect information to be readily obtainable, pages to download quickly and solutions at the click of the mouse. As such, you should look at your home page as your Sale point. Have you explained succinctly what you are selling and included links to more detailed information? Note that ... (more) Published By: Zoran Makrevski Submitted: 24 February,2005 |
| 867 | The Advantages of Dynamic Website Content Preview: Think about your own surfing behavior. What types of websites do you visit the most often; which ones keep drawing you back? If you are like most internet surfers, you will spend much of your time hanging around websites with dynamic website content, or content that is updated constantly or personalized to your preferences. The age of static, ar... (more) Published By: David A. Saharkhiz Submitted: 25 February,2005 |
| 868 | Photography for Your Jewelry and Craft Website Preview: Not only is it important to take good photographs for your website, it is equally important to make sure that your pictures load quickly. In this article we will cover a number of important issues: Photography set up Camera settings Editing for Website Other Important Resources Photography set up: Your backdrop is your first concern. Where will... (more) Published By: Lisa Jay Submitted: 25 February,2005 |
| 869 | How not to make a website Preview: I have desinged my own homepage, and i have come to the following conclusions. I can't do it. The result is ALWAYS rubbish. And i need someone to link to me. www.tom-archer.co.uk About the Author Tom Archer is the owner of www.tom-archer.co.uk , a bad attempt of webdesign.... (more) Published By: Tom Archer Submitted: 27 February,2005 |
| 870 | The pros and cons of using Templates for your business website Preview: You see them everywhere, generic templates! Just do a search on Google or Yahoo and see how many sites are selling them and more interestingly, selling the same templates. Let’s look at the pros and cons of using templates. Pros 1. Fast development time, they usually contain everything you need minus the content. 2. Templates are inexpensive and... (more) Published By: Terry Henry Submitted: 28 February,2005 |