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- How To Keep A Caravan Secure - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhether you're on holiday or at home, making sure that your caravan is secure and safe from theft is highly important in protecting your assets. This includes the items inside and around your caravan, including BBQ's, gas bottles, and other valuables. But what are some of the ways you can do ...
Views: 501 - Why Practical Promotional Products are a Good Choice - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorPromotional products are a well established and powerful marketing tool. The practice of giving gifts to potential customers has a history in promoting brands and services that spans over decades or even centuries. The principle lying behind the success of promotional products is the ...
Views: 501 - 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 - 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 - Three Principles of Good Web design - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorFor someone who has never paid too much attention to websites, beside what they're offering for free or the important information that can be found on them, it would be easy to think that it doesn't take a great amount of skill to put one together. Splash on a few colored images, pick a vibrant ...
Views: 500 - Web Development For The iPad - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from John k. TaylorSince their release in 2010, the iPad has taken the world by storm. It soon became clear that people were opting to surf the web more and more often using their iPad device. But what has this meant for web development? Creating a website for an iPad is not like creating one for a regular sized ...
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 - How Web Developers Can Improve Front-End Performance - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorUnfortunately, many web developers tend to forget about optimizing their work for improved performance, but the reality of the situation is that organized, valid code ensures the compatibility of the website. Not only should a web developer focus on preparing their code to be read by other ...
Views: 497 - Top Five Reasons Why You Should Opt For Seo - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen you create a website in Melbourne or anywhere the foremost question is that how will people visit your website when they even don’t know that it exists? You can advertise your website using Adwords campaigns and many other similar paid processes, but traffic that comes directly from the ...
Views: 497 - Top Four Reasons to Own Your Own Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorFor a mobility challenged person, owning a wheelchair accessible vehicle of their own can be extremely liberating, reducing the need to rely on other people and introducing renewed independence into their lives. While there are a variety of community services available which transport ...
Views: 497 - 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 Balance Between Ergonomics and Company Image in Workstations - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorThe two most important considerations in designing workstations to be used in a new office are user comfort and the representation of company image. Ergonomics is the study of design and engineering in relation to human usage. It is used to determine the healthiest and most comfortable methods ...
Views: 495 - Outsourcing SEO VS In-House Services - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorAfter making the decision to implement a search engine optimization strategy for your website, you are left with another question that you will need to answer before moving forward – will you outsource your SEO to a professional company or will you complete it in-house? Let’s weigh up the pros ...
Views: 495 - Why Toys and Games are Great Promotional Products - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from John k. TaylorPromotional products can be a fantastic and creative way to generate further awareness for your business, as every customer loves getting something for free. Giving away products for promotion featuring your company logo at industry expos and popular events builds an image of your business as ...
Views: 495 - Best Caravan Parks In Victoria - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you have been looking for the perfect place to take your family on a caravanning holiday, why not check out one of these popular Victorian caravan parks? The summer holidays are upon us, so book to make sure you don’t miss out on a spot in one of these beautiful parks. Anglesea Beachfront ...
Views: 494 - How to Know if Your Web Design Needs Updating - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from John k. TaylorSimply having a website for your business isn't enough to gain success online. Your web design needs to be up to date with the latest online trends, both in design and technology to attract viewers and to convey an image of your business as sophisticated and professional. Trends in web ...
Views: 494 - 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 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 - Is Google Chrome The New Internet Explorer For The Web Development Industry? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from John k. TaylorMany who work in the web development industry hold a long festering hatred for Internet Explorer, simply because it doesn’t work in the same way that all the other browsers do and requires all sorts of hacks in order to get a website to work. It seems, however, that developers have a new browser ...
Views: 492 - 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 - Common Mistakes In Web Design For Mobile Devices (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn part one of this article, we looked at how failing to take into account the device width, form difficulty, content and finger limitations can have a detrimental affect on the user experience for mobile devices. These four mistakes, however, are not the only ones you will have to prevent ...
Views: 491 - What Does HTML5 Mean for Web Development? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe practice of web development is based upon using a variety of technical languages to 'write' or 'code' sites online. Developers study for years to get a good grasp of these languages so that they are able to build the amazing effects you see on modern websites. Understandably, then, when a ...
Views: 491 - A Guide To Adding Web Developers To Your Network - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorAchieving a successful online presence requires a number of people performing a number of different tasks, from the web designers who create a company’s website to the online marketers who attract visitors. It is for this reason that many online-based companies find it useful to create a network ...
Views: 490 - Why Is Clean Mark Up Important In Web Development? - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe web, as anyone who works in web development or design will tell you, is an ever-changing phenomenon; so much so, that it can be easy to fall behind whenever something new is introduced. By utilizing clean mark up and following the proper web standards, however, you can help to prevent ...
Views: 490 - Top Tips For Maintaining Your Used Caravan - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from John k. TaylorEven if you have purchased a used caravan over a brand new one, it is still a very big investment for many families. It is for these reason that you will want to make sure that you take good care of your caravan, otherwise you could be up for some costly repairs or even the need to replace the ...
Views: 489 - Common Mistakes In Web Design For Mobile Devices (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith the use of the internet on mobile devices on the rise, simply thinking that your users will not visit your website using their smart phone and tablet is a huge mistake – the odds suggest that almost every website will be visited with a mobile device in the near future. When it comes to web ...
Views: 487 - Common Social Media Faux Pas And How To Avoid Them In Your Online Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorWe’ve all seen it before – the girl who posted a less-than-flattering photo of herself on Facebook or the guy who offended every race under the sun with a simple Tweet. Now that social media has wormed its way into the online marketing strategies of many businesses, these faux pas are even being ...
Views: 487 - Tips For Attracting Local Clients Through Online Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhilst many people tend to focus their websites to a wide audience (such as the state, the country or even the world), there are plenty of lucrative opportunities sitting on your doorstep that you have probably overlooked. Before investing in a huge international or national online marketing ...
Views: 487 - Tips For Making Press Releases More SEO Friendly - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from John k. TaylorMany businesses are sending out new press releases on a daily basis, letting the rest of the world know what they are up to and what their ‘next big thing’ is going to be. Have you ever wondered, however, whether you can use your press releases to steer even more traffic to your website? The ...
Views: 486 - SEO Myths Debunked Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you have been considering employing some search engine optimization (SEO) techniques into your website but are new to the industry, you may find that you have been fed some common SEO myths. Some of these myths can create problems for your website in the future whilst others will just put you ...
Views: 485 - The Differences Between Buying A New And A Used Caravan - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to making a caravan purchase, many people are faced with the dilemma of choosing between new and used. Whilst there are many similarities with these purchases, there are also a number of differences that it is important you are aware of when deciding which route is the best option ...
Views: 485 - What Are Your Options For Caravan Storage? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt is important to consider where you plan on storing your caravan well in advance of you buying it and bringing it home, otherwise you could find yourself faced with quite a big dilemma. Remember that these vehicles aren’t all that small, so you need plenty of space in which to store and ...
Views: 485(1 vote) - 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 - The Bad Habits That Could Kill Your Web Development Career (Part 2) - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith the number of clients, designers, bosses and other people that web developers have to work with just to get an idea off the ground, is it any wonder that many of them begin to develop some very bad habits? Unfortunately, these habits could have a very negative effect on their career. ...
Views: 483 - The SEO Facts That Clients Don’t Seem To Understand - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen you are completing search engine optimization (SEO) for a client’s website, one of the most difficult parts of the entire process is often trying to get them to understand how it actually works. The following are the SEO facts that clients cannot seem to grasp; hopefully they help you to ...
Views: 482 - 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 - Tips For Buying A Second Hand Caravan - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from John k. TaylorBuying a second hand caravan is vastly different to buying a second hand car, or even a brand new caravan – there are many more areas you need to make sure you check before making a decision. To make things easier, use this handy tips list when next buying a second hand caravan: Research the ...
Views: 481 - What is Defensive Web Design? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from John k. TaylorDefensive web design assumes that people won't always use the website as it is intended. It takes for granted that humans make errors, and website design needs to accommodate those inevitable errors. Defensive design thus makes a website much more user friendly, as users will not be estranged ...
Views: 481 - Online Marketing Dos and Don’ts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen first starting out on an online marketing strategy for your company, it can be a highly daunting prospect – where do you start? Unfortunately, it is very easy to get your online marketing campaign wrong, but by following these dos and don’ts you can rest assured that you are off to the best ...
Views: 480 - The Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For Your Next Web Design Job - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen working in freelance web design, one of the primary ways that you will obtain work is through submitting applications to clients who have posted requests for work online. When you are next filling out an application for one of these jobs, however, you need to avoid making any of the below ...
Views: 480 - 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 - Why Vehicle Conversions should be made on More Taxis and Community Vehicles - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from John k. TaylorThese days, new buildings, especially those that are used for public purposes, need to be built so that they are accessible by people of all physical abilities. Old buildings are also regularly updated with the addition of ramps, lifts or wider walkways so that they can easily be entered by ...
Views: 480 - 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 - About Web Development Plagiarism - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen you think about plagiarism, the first thought that comes to mind is probably something to do with writing (such as you might have faced during your university years when plagiarism was likely to get you kicked out) or art (where people are constantly faced with accusations of stealing other ...
Views: 479 - Strategies To Make Twitter SEO Friendly - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorTwitter is fast becoming one of the most popular social networking websites, and it is important that, if you want to get noticed, your business has an active and effective account. But can you make your Twitter page SEO friendly, and how do you do this? Twitter Account Name The first thing ...
Views: 479 - Top Ten Online Marketing Tips For Competitive Market - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from John k. TaylorRising in a competitive market and establishing root firmly that too starting from a scratch is nothing less than impossible. But, there is nothing impossible, even if it is online market. In recent years, Internet market has become larger, competitive and profitable. So, whereas there is a ...
Views: 479 - 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 - Your Logo And Online Marketing Via Social Media - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from John k. TaylorBelieve it or not, when it comes to your online marketing strategy your company logo can play a large role in how successful your campaign is. Social media is one of the biggest avenues of online marketing today – it helps companies learn what their customers like and loathe, as well as being ...
Views: 477 - Alternatives To Using JavaScript During The Web Development Process - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhilst designers and developers alike love JavaScript for the attractive and functional websites that it helps them create, it is important to keep in mind that some internet users will actually have it disabled on their computers. Some people will use unobtrusive JavaScript (which presents this ...
Views: 476 - 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 ...
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