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- Frequently Asked Questions About SEO - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to ranking well on Google and the other search engines, most people know that search engine optimisation (SEO) is the way to go in this day and age. For those who are unfamiliar with optimisation, however, it can seem like a veritable minefield of things that could go wrong. This ...
Views: 484 - Getting More SEO Value Out Of Your Social Networking Profiles - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, there can be no denying that social networking websites and search engine optimization (SEO) go hand in hand, especially when it comes to promoting your business online. Look at any of the companies with websites that receive a huge number of hits – chances are, they have used their ...
Views: 432 - Google’s List Of Top 10 SEO No-No’s (Part 1) - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorI’m going to hazard a guess that you have stumbled across this article looking for ways to get your website onto the first page of Google. Whilst this a great sentiment and certainly a great way to get your business name out there, you will need some search engine optimization (SEO) help to get ...
Views: 928 - Google’s List Of Top 10 SEO No-No’s (Part 2) - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn part one of this article, we looked at the first 5 search engine optimization (SEO) no-no’s that you should avoid if you want to ensure that your Google ranking to hold. Whilst the first 5 centered around text based issues (such as keyword stuffing and hidden text), these final 5 involve more ...
Views: 1347 - Handling With Myths In Seo - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorSearch engine optimization (SEO) is full of techniques, tactics and also myths. Believe it or not, but almost 5 out of 10 professionals rely on a myth without being sure whether the theory they are relying is true. The biggest problem with SEO is that there is not specific formula to succeed and ...
Views: 609 - Handy tips you can use to improve SEO on your website - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorGetting your website ready for search engines, or making it SEO friendly, can be tricky which is why it’s a good idea to get someone experienced to help and point you in the right direction. However there are some simple steps that you can take to get the process started and to help your SEO ...
Views: 464 - Have You Considered Custom Designed Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe popular saying goes that if you want something done right, you should do it yourself. The phrase applies well to office design in that when you are choosing essential parts of your workplace fitout, such as office partitions, the factory made or store-bought options simply won't fit your ...
Views: 624 - Hottest Landscaping Melbourne Trends for Summer - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorSummer is here in Melbourne and we're getting excited about getting out in the garden to enjoy this beautiful weather. Summer is the perfect time to rejuvenate your Melbourne garden with some professional landscaping, as you will be able to enjoy the impressive results immediately with a summer ...
Views: 885 - How a web site and web designs helps to build your audience? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorWeb development and designing goes hand in hand and plays a key role in current global era. Each and every business or organization needs a website to promote their business and to connect with their audiences. It is basically an interactive communication tool. Therefore, choosing the best site ...
Views: 600 - How Aluminium Doors can Complement Modern House Designs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf your house has a wonderfully modern architectural design, or even if it is just decorated with modern accessories and touches, then you'll want to complement it with sleek, modern fittings. An aluminium door is a fantastic choice for putting the finishing touch on any contemporary home. ...
Views: 646 - How do Corporate Gifts Differ from Other Promotional Products? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from John k. TaylorPromotional products are a great way to reach new customers, but they can also be a great way to connect with your employees and other businesses. The tradition of gift giving is strong in the corporate world and is used as a vital symbolic tool of power and status. Some businesses choose ...
Views: 1237 - How Email Marketing contributes to the success of any Business organization? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorEmail marketing is undoubtedly the most powerful and the best form of marketing for your business. It is the most effective way of advertising any business or product worldwide. It is a form of direct marketing which uses electronic mail as a means of communicating commercial or fundraising ...
Views: 1201 - How Facebook Advertising Can Boost Your Online Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, it is not uncommon for a business to have an active Facebook page, where fans can engage with their brand and be privy to the latest updates and news. But, as an online marketer, have you ever considered how advertising through Facebook can really give your campaign a boost? The ...
Views: 467 - How Good Web Design Can Help A Small Business - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorWeb design is an essential part of creating a successful website for your business, even if it is small or operates from home. You are, after all, trying to attract potential clients to partake in your business. With all of the various design tools at your fingertips these days, what are some ...
Views: 463 - How Improving URL Structure Is Helpful For SEO - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the biggest problems encountered by many working in search engine optimization (SEO) is poor URL structure – and, believe it or not, neglecting the structure of your URLs and allowing them to fall into disarray can have a very detrimental affect on your SEO strategy. Use these tips to ...
Views: 860 - How Including Signposts In Your Web Design Helps With Navigation - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen users are forced to navigate an unfamiliar website, they often look for visual aids and cues that are designed to help steer them on the right path for their quest for information. Signposts are one of the more common visual aids included during the web design process, as they are highly ...
Views: 1300 - How Landscapers in Melbourne are becoming more Water Sensitive - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorThe contemporary water sensitive garden has become a popular choice in Melbourne in the last few years and many landscapers have quickly picked up on the numerous benefits this method of gardening offers for both the owner and the environment. Many years of harsh drought have prompted the best ...
Views: 496 - How Landscaping Can Add Value To Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorIf you’ve been thinking about selling your home, or have just been wondering how you can add value to your property, garden landscaping is definitely a good way to do it. Street appeal is one of the main factors when it comes to adding value to your property, so landscaping your front yard will ...
Views: 541 - How Long Does it Take to Install Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen you are rearranging your existing workplace or moving business premises, it is often paramount to get everything installed and ready to go as quickly as possible. Before any of your brand new furniture can be brought in, the bones of your workplace, in the form of the office partitions, ...
Views: 1182 - How Much To Charge For Web Design Work - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorA lot of people who work in the web design industry, either as freelancers or the building blocks of a small company, are unsure of how much they should be charging for the work that they complete. Often, they will check out their competitors and try to determine how much they charge for the ...
Views: 511 - How Newsletter Can Help In Online Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith increasing competition in online business it has become necessary to boost up the strategy of online marketing, and newsletters are one of the part of advance online marketing strategy that have come up as an instant solution to the problem, especially for small businesses. Small scale ...
Views: 474 - How Office Fitouts Impact Visitors And The Company Image - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorAn endless number of offices are there around, each with wonderful buildings and delighting interior decorated with stylish and beautiful office fitouts. These days, office owners are more concerned about the office fitout they install and the way their workplace looks. Why not? After all it is ...
Views: 737 - How Online Marketing Can Help A Seasonal Business - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from John k. TaylorAnyone who owns or works in a seasonal business will know that it’s hard to get people through the door if the off-season. There are all sorts of businesses that experience this – pool companies, snow-gear rental, etc. This is where an effective online marketing campaign can really help you out, ...
Views: 477 - How Should A Client Draft A Web Development Project? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to web development , clients usually put the entire burden of perfecting their project on the shoulders of web development company and to its addition they hold them responsible too if anything goes wrong. While to the some extent it is obvious, as they are paying for the project, ...
Views: 520 - How To Anodize Aluminium - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe process of anodizing aluminium is one that is often used as a high quality way of finishing and colouring the metal. As aluminium is used for various applications in our lives (such as cars, motorbikes, cooking utensils, windows and doors), there are times when we want the metal to look a ...
Views: 1158 - How To Avoid Bad Online Marketing Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorEveryone has been subjected to bad online marketing techniques at least once in their lives, whether it was email spamming or a million pop ups. How did that make you feel? Angry, frustrated, annoyed? Why then should you, as an internet marketer, be implementing similar techniques? You shouldn’t ...
Views: 498 - How To Avoid Common Graphic Design Mistakes In Your Logo - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the most important factors of establishing a company or business is the defining logo but, as a graphic designer will tell you, creating a logo that is both unique and functional is not as easy as many would have you think. These are the most common mistakes made by web designers when ...
Views: 473 - How To Be Creative With ‘About Page’ - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen designing a website, ‘About Page’ is probably the most neglected part. This is almost always left somewhere behind in terms of creativity - with never-ending company history, uninteresting background and banners just like home page. Unknowingly it becomes the most boring page that any site ...
Views: 449 - How To Best Educate Clients About The Web Development Process - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the hardest parts about dealing with clients during the construction of a website is that they simply do not understand the web development process. You can sit there all day trying to explain to them the finer points of getting a contact form to work or getting a website to change size ...
Views: 481 - How To Best Plan For Your Site’s New Web Design - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from John k. TaylorOnce you have decided that your website needs to be completely redone, it is important to remember that there is a lot more to it than simply handing it all over to a designer and kicking back until it’s all up and running. There are actually a number of things that you, as the owner of the ...
Views: 450 - How to Build a Beautiful Water Garden with Pavers - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from John k. TaylorWater gardens make beautiful focus points for any landscape, and are complemented well by natural stone pavers. Whether you want a formal and ornamental water feature using glossy stone pavers, or a miniature watery ecosystem complete with large, roughly hewn stone pavers, your water garden ...
Views: 731 - How to Build a Successful Brand Identity with your Web Design? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from John k. TaylorAs soon as people begin visiting your newly established web design, opinions and judgements will be formed about your brand, even if you have put no thought to your brand identity during the development process. It is important, therefore, that some effort be made to create a successful brand ...
Views: 461 - How To Choose The Best Custom Home Builder - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to the construction of your custom home, there are endless possibilities to take into consideration – designs, features, floor plans and colour selection are just some of the aspects that you will need to decide on. Because these are decisions that you don’t want to get wrong, it ...
Views: 462 - How to Choose the Right Materials in your Office Design - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorA comprehensive office design involves much more than just an office layout plan. If you are looking to freshen up your workplace it is well worth considering a complete re-think of the interior design of your office, from floor coverings to partitions, furniture and ceilings. With so many ...
Views: 584 - How to Choose the Right Patio - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from John k. TaylorPatios are a great way to extend the living space of a home, using the outdoor environment to full advantage. The roofing and structure of your patio contributes greatly to how well any renovations you make complement the existing architecture of a home and protect from harsh weather conditions. ...
Views: 529 - How to Choose the Right Pavers - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorPavers are a wonderful choice for use in the home and garden: in pathways, around pools, on driveways and in outdoor living areas. One of the many advantages of paving is that there is an enormous range of choice in material, colours, shapes and finishes, guaranteeing there is a paving solution ...
Views: 694 - How To Clean Fabric Office Partitions - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorMost people don’t bother with cleaning their office partitions on a regular basis, if at all. They might assume that the office cleaners who come in after hours will do it. But one day, one of your employees may begin complaining of dust in the office or you might be having a very important ...
Views: 5909 - How To Clean Plasterboard Office Partitions - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn many workplaces, the item that is most neglected when it comes to cleaning is the office partitions that separate your desk from your neighbors. This is not because these panels do not get dirty, because they do; it is more likely due to an oversight by the cleaners and the staff. So, should ...
Views: 1092 - How to Create an Office Design for a Small Space - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorTo have a successful office design, you don't necessarily need a large space. Creating a plan for a small space simply involves a few tricks to give your workplace an illusion of size, as well as some clever organising. Focus on Light: For small office designs, it is usually best to go with ...
Views: 645 - How to Create an Online Marketing Strategy for the Customer Life Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from John k. TaylorOnline marketing for an eCommerce website must address all areas of the customer buying cycle to be as effective as possible. The customer buying cycle follows the general stages of awareness, consideration, purchase, service and loyalty. While many will recognise that it is important in online ...
Views: 433 - How to Create Extra Living Space with Pergolas - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from John k. TaylorAustralians love spending time outdoors, whether they are trekking through wild bushland or enjoying a pleasant domestic setting framed by their very own pergola. Our long summers are often too stifling to be spent inside; so many Australians have turned to using pergolas to create comfortable, ...
Views: 754 - How to Create Inspirational Office Fitouts - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe purpose of any office fitout is to optimise a space to inspire efficient, creative and productive working. This involves both practical changes such as redesigning the use of space to improve work flow and aesthetic choices which contribute to an inspiring and efficient atmosphere. The ...
Views: 433 - How to Create Office Fitouts to Suit Specific Requirements - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from John k. TaylorNot every business works in the same way, and some have some very specific productivity requirements to ensure the business runs smoothly from day to day. It stands to reason, then, that not every office fitout should be built the same but should instead be tailored to individual requirements. ...
Views: 437 - How to Create Private Spaces within Your Office Fitout - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorWhen planning an office fitout, it is important to create a workable balance between open spaces and private work areas. To finding the best individual areas for your needs means that you will get the most out of your new workspace. It is also imperative to design your space so that it works for ...
Views: 536 - How To Create The Best Web Design Portfolio - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen you are looking to attract potential web design clients to your business, one of the most valuable tools you have at your disposal for doing this is your portfolio. Yours needs to have great style and a completely unique design (this is what you do for a living, after all), but don’t do ...
Views: 463 - How to Create User Engagement With Your Web Design - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorEvery good web design does not just convey information in a one-way fashion to the viewer of the website, but creates an emotional relationship with the user that ensures they are enthusiastic about using the website. Occasionally a website can achieve this user engagement simply through virtue ...
Views: 2161 - How to Create Web Designs for Different Ages - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhile most adults will be comfortable with using many different forms of technology, and thus able to navigate through well designed websites easily, children and the elderly have vastly different needs when it comes to web design. When designing for children, a different set of different design ...
Views: 421 - How to Design a Creative Office Fitout - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from John k. TaylorOften office fitouts have to do a lot more than simply house a few desks and industrious employees. Many workplaces also need to act as showcases for the business's most valued qualities. If you are planning a new space design for your business, showcasing your creativity may be a top priority. ...
Views: 527 - How to Design a Successful Shop Fitout - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen designing your own shop fitout you have a wonderful opportunity to show your product in its best light. Your store design also acts as a physical medium through which you connect and communicate with your customers. We have collected some tips for designing the best shop fitout for your ...
Views: 533 - How to Develop a Color Scheme for Your Office Fitout - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from John k. TaylorOne of the most important and fundamental decisions to be made when planning a new office fitout is the combination of colors to be used throughout the workplace. Although the choice of colors to be used in fitout is only an aesthetic consideration, and may be secondary to functional ...
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