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- How To Present Web Designs To A Client - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is important to ensure that your client approves of your web design before you start going too much into detail with the coding and development of the website, just in case you need to make little (or drastic) changes. It can be difficult for some clients to understand that they are just ...
Views: 1308 - Top Tips For Improving Your Site’s SEO - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to implementing an effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategy for your website, there is a lot more to it than just chucking in a few keywords and submitting it to the search engines. Use these handy tips to help improve your SEO thinking, and you will begin to see a ...
Views: 460 - Types Of Image Formats And Their Significance In Web Development - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorInternet users hate sluggish website. So it is important that you do everything to avoid things that make them wait. Unfortunately, many developers knowingly or unknowingly end up creating slow websites. The major culprit is the inefficiently encoded images. Most developers don’t realize the ...
Views: 525 - 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 - Tips For A Home Landscaping Project - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorBy now, it is common knowledge that one of the main factors in increasing curb appeal and the value of your property is landscaping. For this reason, many homeowners look at completing a home landscaping project. These tips are useful in helping the project to run smoothly and without ...
Views: 509 - How To Stay Focused On Meeting Web Design Deadlines - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to meeting the web design deadline you have agreed upon with a client, many people in the industry can find themselves struggling to find the time to meet it. This could be due to the designer procrastinating at the beginning of the project, or even to unforeseen circumstances that ...
Views: 492 - Questions To Ask When Reviewing A Web Design - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorWeb designers are quite often forced to undergo a review process for their creations – whether this is a review that they conduct themselves or one that is undertaken by the client, this process is an important one. Knowing what questions people are likely to ask can help you to come up with ...
Views: 432 - 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 - 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 - What You Should Know Before Becoming A Freelance Web Designer Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn part one of what you should know before becoming a freelance web designer, we looked at the importance of knowing how to run your own business, as well as keeping up with the technology and organisation that your job entails. In part two, we look at what else you should consider before ...
Views: 399 - Top 3 types of landscaping ideas in Melbourne - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorLandscaping outdoor and indoor area of the home has always been a preferred choice of decoration by the homeowners. But, in recent years the trend of landscaping has been recorded significantly high in Melbourne. Probably, it is the variety in designs and patterns that has made homeowners ...
Views: 1002 - Role Of Content Layer In Web Development - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from John k. TaylorA good content layer makes a way for a successful web development by providing easy accessibility of information to the users. Therefore, it is important to make sure that at any means quality of content layer doesn’t lag behind. Here, the quality of content layer entails the way it is ...
Views: 500 - What You Should Know Before Becoming A Freelance Web Designer Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is not uncommon for people to want the luxury of working from home, and many web designers are able to achieve this through freelancing. But this isn’t as easy as it sounds. To become a successful freelancer, it takes a lot of work and is really not for everyone. If you are considering ...
Views: 470 - Current Web Development Trends - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you are new to the realm of web development, you may be wondering what some of the current trends of the industry are. If you want to get ahead in the web development industry or to keep up with the crowd, it is important that you have some familiarity with these trends and that you utilize ...
Views: 500 - 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 - Modern Office Workstation And Furniture Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to fitting out your workplace with office workstations and furniture, one of the main styles that employers and employees ask for is ‘modern’. These are some modern office workstation and furniture ideas that are suitable for use in any workplace: “Hot Desk” Workstations A “hot ...
Views: 858 - New Vs. Second Hand Caravans - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs with buying anything new or second hand, a lot of people have their own opinions about which is better when it comes to caravans. Contrary to popular belied, there is nothing wrong with buying a second hand caravan – there are actually plenty of benefits associated with these vans over newer ...
Views: 431 - Why Find A Reputable Office Fitout Expert - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the factors that business owners tend to consider then neglect during the office fitout process is hiring an expert to help them undertake the project. They either feel that they are perfectly capable of undertaking a fitout on top of their regular duties, or that they would prefer to ...
Views: 447 - Is Contemporary Landscaping Melbourne Available for any Budget? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorWould you like to redesign your old fashioned or neglected Melbourne garden but are wary about spending more than you can afford on a professional landscaping service? You may be surprised to find that contemporary landscaping Melbourne can actually be done to suit a wide range of budgets. ...
Views: 907 - More SEO Experts To Avoid - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorGoing on from the list ‘The SEO Experts To Avoid’, this article looks at some more so-called SEO ‘experts’ who are only going to cause more harm than good to your website rankings. If you find yourself in the company of one of these ‘experts’, the best thing to do is to get up and walk out. The ...
Views: 529 - 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 - Is Web Design For A Small Business Different To A Large Business? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorPeople involved with a small or large business, you may be wondering whether there is a difference in the web design techniques that are commonly used for each. The short answer to this question is yes; there is a considerable difference, but why is this and what are these differences in web ...
Views: 407 - Web Development For Smart Phones - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorEvery day, more and more smart phones are being purchased worldwide. As their popularity has grown, so has the demand for smart phone-friendly websites. This has led web developers to change the way they create websites, allowing them to be compatible with smart phone devices. But why did web ...
Views: 494 - How To Price Caravans For Sale - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you have been thinking about putting up your caravan for sale, you may have gotten stuck when it comes to putting a price on it. This is one of the most important things to include when posting an advertisement for your caravan, as people are more likely to send through an enquiry if they ...
Views: 511 - Make Your Workplace Loved By Your Employees with Office Fitouts - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorEvery day people wake up in the morning and head for their offices leaving their comfortable bed behind. Majority of people have to prepare their mind to adjust in the workplace which has been not been designed keeping their comfort in mind. Whereas people are combating regularly for adjustment ...
Views: 363 - Best Caravan Parks In South Australia - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you have wanted to take your family on a caravanning holiday to South Australia but have no idea where to look for that ideal caravan park, this guide can help you! Whether you’re travelling in winter or summer, there is sure to be a park for you. Adelaide Shores Holiday Village This ...
Views: 491 - What do Landscapers in Melbourne do? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorIf you love gardening then being a landscaper might seem like the perfect job. But what exactly do landscapers in Melbourne do besides pottering about in the garden? The job actually involves a lot more than that! Here is a list of the various tasks an average Melbourne garden architect ...
Views: 649 - More Web Design Predictions For 2012 - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn the first article on web design predictions for 2012, we looked at elements, such as oversized logos and typography, which have been growing increasingly popular over and are set to boom in the New Year. In this second article, we look at some more elements that are predicted to see their ...
Views: 392 - 4 Ways to Use Online Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you are struggling to think of ways that you can promote your business using online marketing besides your website, you have come to the right place. While your website is important for marketing your business to potential customers, it is not the only way that you can do so online. ...
Views: 506 - What To Do If A Disagreement Arises With Your Builder - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhilst the construction of your brand new home can be one of the most exciting periods of your life, if any disagreements arise between yourself and your builder the experience can quickly turn into an absolute nightmare. So, what do you do if this situation arises? Disagreement over ...
Views: 1423 - 3 Approaches To Updating Your Web Design - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf your website is approaching its fifth or sixth birthday it may be time to assess your web design and see whether it is still working for you and your users. It’s likely that you will find a brand new design is needed in order to update your website. There are, however, three ways that you can ...
Views: 479 - How To Spot A Bad Online Marketing Company - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorIs your website just not performing the way you want it to? Have you been thinking that an effective online marketing campaign is what you need to boost your presence and your sales? For whatever reason, you need to be careful when hiring an online marketing company – after all, you’re paying ...
Views: 526 - The SEO Experts To Avoid - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen looking to hire a search engine optimization (or SEO) company to help boost the rankings of your website, there are a number of so-called ‘experts’ that you should be avoiding because they will do more harm than good for your SEO strategy. Look out for some of the below red flags and you ...
Views: 480 - SEO Tips For Small Businesses - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorUnfortunately, small businesses can find it difficult to compete with their larger competitors, and this is no different in the online world than in the real one. It is impossible for them to meet the advertising budget and overall manpower that larger companies are able to commit. There are, ...
Views: 529 - Modern Office Fitouts – Revolutionizing Offices Of Melbourne - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2013 from John k. TaylorRapid development in the business world and the ever increasing competition has generated the necessity of furnishing office interior with modern office fitouts. From last few decades a significant change in the design of office furniture has been observed that has revolutionized the world of ...
Views: 531 - Reasons Why Your Web Design Is Lacking - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorQuite often, web designers will receive complaints about websites they have created, either from their clients or from the general public. Usually, these complaints offer little in the way of constructive criticism – the design is just ‘bad’. So, what are some of the main reasons that your web ...
Views: 476 - Strategies To Make Tumblr SEO Friendly - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to social networking and blogging, a lot of people tend to overlook Tumblr and what it can offer in terms of furthering your business’ online presence. Tumblr is, essentially, a quick and easy way to write a blog for your business. But, whilst you’re setting your Tumblr account up, ...
Views: 1117 - Office Design For Collaborative Spaces - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn office design, creating a space that promotes and encourages collaboration can be one of the more difficult targets to achieve. In many industries, collaboration between employees is the ideal way to come up with new ideas and make the finished projects bigger and better than ever. Team ...
Views: 462 - 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 - 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 To Find A Reputable Builder - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe problem with undertaking the construction of a brand new home or adding an extension or renovation to your existing one is finding a good builder who is going to do the job well and not charge you an arm and a leg for it. Ask friends, family and coworkers If you know someone who has had ...
Views: 597 - What Handy Tools Has Firefox Added For Web Developers? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorAt the beginning of February, Firefox for Windows, Mac and Linux released some handy tools for web developers that will allow them to change the look and feel of a website in real time. This will make the job of a developer much easier and will allow them to do some incredible things with the ...
Views: 463 - Are All New Home Builders The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen asking the question “are all new home builders the same?”, be prepared for a long and complex range of answers. Many people, including builders and contractors, will have a differing opinion on this topic and different reasons for their answers. In short, however, the answer is: no. But why ...
Views: 693 - 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 - What Is Mozilla Pancake And What Does It Mean For Web Development? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from John k. TaylorA few days ago, Mozilla (you know, those guys behind the Firefox search engine) announced that they are launching a new experiment, known under the name “Pancake”, that is said the change everything we know about the web. But the question that many are starting to ask is, how is Mozilla planning ...
Views: 1568 - Lies Dodgy Online Marketers Tell To Make A Sale - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to online marketing, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about doing it. The right way involves creating a relationship with your target audience, nurturing that relationship and listening to their feedback after buying your products or services. The wrong way involves a lot ...
Views: 433 - Common Problems Clients Cause Web Designers - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to being a web designer, there are many issues that you will have to deal with on a daily basis. Unfortunately, a lot of the issues that web designers must face are caused by their clients, and this can make completing the project problematic or even downright impossible. By ...
Views: 468 - Dos And Don’ts For Office Fitouts Maintenance - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor any business in Melbourne, furniture is a great investment that takes a significant amount of money for its set up. Hence, it is important to make them run for longer time so as to avoid their frequent disabilities and anymore expenses to repair them. Maintenance is also required for the ...
Views: 705 - 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 - What You Didn’t Know About The Web Developer Toolbar - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere can be no denying that the web developer toolbar is not handy and useful for a variety of reasons – but if you haven’t taken the time to explore this toolbar, like most web developers, you have probably only just scratched the surface of features it has to offer. Images Option View ...
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