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- Why Do People Practice Black Hat Seo - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorBlack hat SEO means using techniques to get higher ranking in search engine results in an unethical way. Any technique that breaks the rules and regulations of search engine, creates poor user experiences, or includes content in a different visual/non-visual manner for search engine spiders, are ...
Views: 595 - How To Keep Web Development Costs Down - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the biggest deterrents for anyone looking to get some web development work done is the cost – it can cost thousands of dollars to get a website off the ground, and you will pay more for special features and other aesthetic elements that makes your site stand out from the rest. If you want ...
Views: 594 - How to Make Web Design More Strategic - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorAccording to many professionals, web design is all about creativity involving flashy graphics and catchy phrases. However, the matter of the fact is that web design is actually more about strategy and approach. Unfortunately, many professionals fail to understand this basic thing and end up ...
Views: 594 - Office Storage Products to Save Space - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorOften business owners find that as the business grows, their original office begins to feel cramped for space. Growing and moving office spaces is all part of successful business development but sometimes simpler, and cheaper, solutions can be found to save space. This may be a rethink of the ...
Views: 592 - Top Online Marketing Tricks - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorTaking up a brand from scratch to top is quite an intricate and grueling task, especially in the online market which is highly competitive. Online marketing is all about circulating brand awareness and this can be even daunting if you lack some of the effective tricks of internet marketing. ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - What Is The One-Hour-Block Technique And How Can It Help In Graphic Design? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor many people, working in the graphic design industry is a dream come true – they get to spend all day being creative and artistically inspired, as well as playing around with colour and texture. But what happens when you’re having one of those days where inspiration simply will not come? You ...
Views: 589 - How We Are Killing The Graphic Design Community - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere has been much debate surrounding whether some people’s actions are effectively killing the graphic design community or not, but lately it seems that those who are arguing that this is true are getting the upper hand. Unfortunately, there are some people out there who try to use the ...
Views: 587 - 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 - Best Caravan Parks In Western Australia - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith Easter fast on the approach, there is no better time to start planning your family’s next caravanning holiday. If you’re looking for one of the best caravan parks in Western Australia, you can’t go past one of these locations, regardless of the time of year. Bayview Coral Bay This caravan ...
Views: 581 - What Are The Pros And Cons Of Outsourcing Web Development Work? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere is a lot of hype and debate surrounding ‘outsourcing’, especially when it comes to the information technology sector. Many companies in the developed countries of Australia and the United States are finding it highly beneficial to outsource some of their work, especially web development, ...
Views: 579 - Why You Need Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from John k. TaylorThose, who are physically challenged and are using wheelchair regularly, often fall in need of hiring wheelchair accessible vehicles for long distance journey or errands. In fact, many of them consider buying one such vehicle for handy use. It is not the luxury, but the ease of mobility it ...
Views: 578 - Tips For Single-Page Web Design Projects - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, there are just as many single-page websites out there as there are sites with seemingly endless pages. But, before you jump on the single-page web design bandwagon, you need to ensure that your business or needs are actually suitable for such a set up – they’re not for everyone, ...
Views: 577 - The Truth About Viral Online Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are a lot of misconceptions about online marketing virally, one being that it is easy to do and the other being that it is free. Neither of these ideas is true, and this is where a lot of people go wrong. In order to implement a successful viral marketing campaign, you need to first ...
Views: 573 - Defining Objective Of Your Site With A Perfect Web Design - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorMost often web designers are get driven by their passion of designing a perfect site, sidelining the prime objective, which though yields into a beautiful site to die for but prove to be useless for target users. This is a very common mistake designers do at their level when they are handed over ...
Views: 572 - Commercial Office Designs – Refurbishing Workplaces - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe workplace and its appearance are directly proportionate to the quality of work produced. Perhaps, this is the reason that today all commercial offices are lean towards the appearance of the workplace furniture they provide to their employees. In fact, adopting this principle many large ...
Views: 571 - How to Safely Tow Your Second Hand Caravan - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from John k. TaylorA second hand caravan is a great economical choice for your first recreational vehicle. Towing, however, usually presents some problems for the inexperienced driver. Driving with a second hand caravan is very different to driving a normal car as it requires more intensive concentration and a ...
Views: 571 - What Driver Adaptations can be installed in Wheelchair Accessible Cars? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorModern wheelchair accessible cars or cars for disabled not only include ramps or lifts to aid entry into the car, chair restraints, lower floors for increased space and configurable seats, but also features to make driving the car possible for mobility challenged people. Many driver adaptations ...
Views: 569 - What is Energy Management? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe term 'energy management' generally refers to the practice of saving power in businesses, homes and in the wider community. It is an important field of research and business practices because it informs and aids environmental conservation – vital for the preservation of our environment and ...
Views: 567 - Prioritizing Website Users Need In Web Design - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to create a high quality website, web designing plays a major role. A good web design can considerably draw the traffic to the website. However, many inexperience web designers fail to realize the importance of design and conceptualize it as a website decoration tool. There are few ...
Views: 566 - Why Web Developers Should Avoid Using Tables In Their Layouts - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorTake a moment to browse the internet and delve into the source code of a few of your favourite websites – do you notice that table-based layouts tend to be the most popular? As a web developer, think about the layouts that you have worked with in the past and the ones that you are currently in ...
Views: 565 - Why Colour And Cultural Considerations Are Integral To Web Design (Part 3) - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn this final installment regarding the use of colour in our web designs and how other cultures will interpret it, we look at the final three colours of the wheel. In parts one and two of this article, we looked at why it is important to understand these different interpretations to avoid ...
Views: 564 - Understanding Saturation In Web Design - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to understanding the complex nature of the web designs that are created today, it is important to first look at the variables that have caused this nature to come about – saturation and sensitisation. The term ‘saturation’ refers to the increasing use of tools, techniques and ...
Views: 563 - Bifold Doors Application Suggestions - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorBifold doors are great space savers and can make your house incredibly spacious. All you need to know is their actual uses. Often people in fascination of installing bifolds in their Melbourne home (mostly inspires from other’s house) end up having folding doors at wrong locations where it ...
Views: 561 - The Online Marketing Principles Everyone Should Follow - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to online marketing through promotions, there is a long list of do’s and don’ts that everyone involved should be following if they want to ensure that their campaign is as successful as possible. Whilst ignoring one or two of these principles may not have drastic repercussions for ...
Views: 560(1 vote) - What Are The Best Vehicles To Tow Caravans? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from John k. TaylorBuying a new caravan can be a really exciting experience, but before you throw in your bags and speed off on your first holiday adventure it is important to make sure that your car is up to the task of towing. There are actually regulations in place that limit the amount of weight a car can ...
Views: 559 - Big Mistakes Made In Landscaping In Melbourne - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorWhen inexperienced homeowners take it upon themselves to start a landscaping project in their Melbourne home, mistakes can be made that could prove to be highly damaging to your garden. Having an understanding of where these mistakes are made and how to avoid them will help ensure that ...
Views: 556 - Tips For Finding A Reputable Brass Supplier - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are many industries that would require a good relationship with a reputable brass supplier, from the welding and construction industry to the musical instrument one. If you are yet to find a suitable supplier, however, you may find that you are receiving sub-standard brass goods that have ...
Views: 556 - The Resolutions To Help Every Web Developer Improve - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorNo matter what time of year it is, everyone, even web developers, can make some resolutions that are designed to help them improve their skills and further their careers. As we near the end of winter (and the end of the year), now is the perfect time to begin thinking about what you would like ...
Views: 553 - What are the Benefits of Specialised Office Chairs? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorWhen fitting out a new work space it is important to look beyond the standard furniture choices, particularly when it comes to office chairs. Chair designs have developed significantly as offices and working practices have changed over the years. These days almost every office worker sits at a ...
Views: 553 - 5 Common SEO Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe practice of Search Engine Optimisation can be very confusing. As search engine algorithms are constantly being updated, what is acceptable one moment is unacceptable the next. Bad SEO practices can not only mean your website obtains mediocre search results, it can also mean your current ...
Views: 552 - Key Web Development Terms and What They Mean - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from John k. TaylorIt's hard enough to understand what the term “web development” means, without having to then get a grasp on all the jargon that is commonly used in the web development industry. For some reason the IT industry tends to complicate everything by using acronyms widely, perhaps no more so than in ...
Views: 552 - Infinite IT Solutions’ Name Change Draws Ever Closer - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe internet is an ever-changing entity; with new advancements and developments being made every day, it is important that everyone working in the online world is able to keep up. Here, at Infinite IT Solutions, we have been trying to do just that, and one of the methods that we have decided to ...
Views: 551 - Important Lessons That We Can Learn From Web Design For Mobile Devices - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, more and more people are making their website more accessible to users by making it compatible with mobile devices. With the use of smart phones continuously on the rise (and, therefore, the number of people browsing the net whilst on the go), this is becoming increasingly important. ...
Views: 550 - Tips For Building Your Brand Through Web Design - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the most important aspects of getting your name out there is brand building, which most people achieve with business cards, brochures, television advertisements, radio jingles and newspaper or magazine spreads. Did you know, however, that one of the best ways to build your brand is ...
Views: 550 - Causes of Rotten Egg Odor in Hot Water System and Ways to Control - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorHot water system emerges as a savior in chilling winters. But, what if the hot water starts sticking? This is not a rare case. Often users start getting supply of smelly water, which is most of the time it is similar to rotten egg. Moreover, things become more critical when none of the solution ...
Views: 549 - Tips To Get The Best Office Furniture - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorIf you take a quick look at the modern office interiors, you will find them very stylish and edgy. Unlike early days, office owners are more concern about the appearance of their workplace. Certainly, they have to be. After all it is a place where employees dedicate their entire working hours. A ...
Views: 549 - Is it Worth Investing in a Professional Office Fitout? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorFitting out a new office can seem like a dull task to some and certainly a task that can be neglected in favour of conducting the day to day business of a company. Office fitouts can, however, significantly affect the attitudes of employees as well as the general productivity of a business. It ...
Views: 548 - How To Use “Old-Fashioned” Online Marketing To Boost Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you were to open a new Google search window and type in any keyword relating your business (if you were Ikea, you might type in ‘furniture’, for example), you will be met with a virtual wall of competition. You will need to sift through aggressive AdWords pitches and sneakily optimized ...
Views: 547 - Choosing Right Hydraulic Crane - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe usage of cranes is not new to the construction world. It has been in use since several centuries, but in last few decades the cranes have seen latest development. They are now available in variety and are technically more advanced. Involvement of cutting-edge technology has made it ...
Views: 544 - Promotional Products – A Good And Effective Business Strategy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from John k. TaylorIn recent times, promotional products have come up as an effective brilliant business campaign solution. Whereas TV, radio, hoardings, newspapers, magazines have always remained a successful strategy to reach mass of people, promotional products is emerging as an innovative idea to capture ...
Views: 543 - Essential Web Development Tools - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from John k. TaylorThere are many online tools and resources available that make a web development project much easier to complete and test. Of course the website developer needs to be well versed in essential coding languages, but the following list features the tools that website developers commonly use to edit ...
Views: 542 - Tips For Hiring A Prestige Home Builder - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you have been thinking about undertaking the construction of a brand new house, you will have realized that there are a number of avenues that you can take to make this dream a reality. One of the more common avenues is that of the employment of a prestige home builder for luxurious living. ...
Views: 542 - 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 - The Must Have Features For Any Mobile Website Design - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are a number of differences between designing a website for a desktop computer and a mobile device – the web access between the two is completely different, the screen sizes are worlds apart, and even the situation of the user is unique (as in, the user of a mobile device is generally on ...
Views: 541 - Finding A ‘Green’ House Builder - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, awareness of our impact on the environment is rising, which has led to an increase in people looking at environmentally sustainable and friendly home design and construction. If you are one of these people, you may be wondering how on earth you should go about finding a ‘green’ house ...
Views: 540 - How to Use Social Media to Improve the Web Design for Small Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from John k. TaylorExtending your website's presence through social media has become a very effective method of online marketing for small businesses, and it can be even more effective to integrate all that social media offers into the design of your website. It can be particularly useful for small scale ...
Views: 540 - What Web Designers Should Be Looking For In A CMS - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, most custom websites are created with a built-in content management system (CMS) that enables the owner to make changes and updates from the comfort of their home computer. They range in size from lightweight micro-blogging platforms to massive enterprising packages, each suiting a ...
Views: 537 - 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 - Are Your Buying Stolen Used Caravans? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is always exciting to buy a vehicle like caravans, but at the same it is vital to be attentive. It is easier to find used such vehicle online. Everything goes just perfect as per your plan. You get a nice, well equipped caravan at cheaper price on web. But, wait! Are you sure you are not ...
Views: 535 - A Lesson In Online Marketing Virally - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor many people, creating an image or video that becomes an instant viral success is child’s play – these sorts of online marketing techniques come naturally to them and often happen by accident. So, how can you create something that goes viral and makes your brand, product or services instantly ...
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