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- 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 - What is Google's +1 and What Does it Mean for SEO? - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to the internet, Google pretty much rules. It's the largest and most powerful search engine in the world and it's always one step ahead of those working in SEO, often making changes to its operation that throw a spanner in web design, development and search engine optimisation ...
Views: 419 - The SEO Tips And Techniques You May Have Forgotten - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn ensuring that your website receives the best possible rankings on the various search engines, such as Google and Yahoo, it is important to implement an effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategy. Those who are not constantly practicing SEO are prone to forget some of the lesser ...
Views: 418 - How To Know That Your Seo Is Effective - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from John k. TaylorSEO will not alone produce any result until and unless you know that the way you are working is correct. For effective result it is important to know the tactics and plans you are employing is working in the right direction so that you can emphasize on the tactic that works the best. To measure ...
Views: 416 - Top Seo Mistakes That Might Be Drawing Down Your Website In Search Engines - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorWe make website and optimize it to get it listed in the search engine results. But, surprisingly despite of pursuing all the SEO strategies we fail to get desired result even after months of effort. Certainly, there must be some lacking or mistake that being committed unknowingly. Below are the ...
Views: 413 - Why Web Designers Should Focus On Emotion In Their Work - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn this day and age, it seems that web designers are too focused on the aesthetics of their work and not enough on the emotion of it. Whilst gradients, colours and contrast are all very important factors in a successful website, but all this will be done in vain if the web designer cannot embody ...
Views: 413 - Important Functions You Need To Include In Your Web Design - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorA web designer could come up with the most attractive website in the world and couple it with branding and content that put all other sites to shame – but if they have failed to include some of the most important functions that make a website work flawlessly, their design has, ultimately, ...
Views: 412 - 10 Fundamental Online Marketing Tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from John k. TaylorOnline marketing is a complex and ever-changing area of expertise. Getting the basics right, however, can begin the transformation from a mediocre online marketing campaign to an incredible one. Interlink: Interlinking means building links that are insular to your website. It is a simple and ...
Views: 410 - Selecting Right Professional SEO Company - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorToday, the competition among the businesses across the world has rapidly increased. As a result, every big and small business is looking for different and better methods of attracting more customers. Creating websites and adverting brands through web is one such method of grabbing the attention ...
Views: 408 - Suggestions To Help You Recover From One Of Google’s SEO Penalties - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs we all know, Google is an ever-changing entity that changes what it does and doesn’t like to see in our websites on what seems like almost a daily basis. And if you are unlucky enough to have used a search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy that Google now deems to be unethical, you may find ...
Views: 408 - 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 - What To Look For Before Approaching A Web Design Company - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2011 from John k. TaylorWeb page designing is an art and everyone cannot excel in it unless one gets the core idea of designing a website. A website designing may become a tricky process if both client and the web designers are unclear about the aim of creating a website. It is very important that client lists their ...
Views: 407 - What Sort Of Web Designer Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are many who look at the web design industry and liken the attributes of designers to various animals found in the wild because they exhibit similar behaviours and characteristics of these creatures. Whilst some people may take offence to such a comparison, there is actually nothing wrong ...
Views: 405 - 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 ...
Views: 402 - What To Look For In A Quality Online Seller - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen shopping for office partitions in Melbourne, or even elsewhere, it can be highly time-consuming and inconvenient to traipse from store to store, comparing the prices and quality of products. But if shopping online, how do you differentiate between the good and the bad quality? It is ...
Views: 401 - Awful Web Design Mistakes You Must Avoid - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorWeb design is where an art and science merge together. It is important that a proper equilibrium is maintained all throughout the project. Else, you will be answered by the responses of your website users once it goes live, because modern internet users can easily differentiate between good and ...
Views: 399 - What is Web 2.0 and What Does it Mean for Web Design? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe term Web 2.0 does not refer to any technical updates in the web, but rather a cumulative change in the way both software developers and eventual consumers use the internet. This term can apply to any web design or web application that has a focus on user generated content and collaboration ...
Views: 399 - 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 - Web Design Predictions for 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorWith 2011 fast coming to a close, it is time to start looking at what some of the trends for web design will be in 2012. While some of these trends don’t overly differ from those predicted for this year, 2012 will see web design become more exaggerated and focused on clever design ...
Views: 397 - What Are The Web Development Skills To Have? - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you’re thinking about becoming a web developer, you might be wondering what kind of skills it is best to learn. Or, you already are a one and you’re wondering why you’re just not getting ahead, you might be wondering whether you’ve learnt the right skills to make it in such a competitive ...
Views: 397 - Breaking Myths Of Web Development - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorWeb development is severely crucial job that has to be carried out keeping all the possibilities of myths. You can’t really take the risk, if you are aware of the fact that it is the one that solely determines the success of a website. Whilst it becomes necessary to break all those myths, many ...
Views: 395 - Buying A Used Caravan On A Budget - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor many families, the purchase of a brand new, top of the line luxury caravan is simply not an option (especially in this economic climate), so they instead opt for a well cared for used caravan. Even in these situations, many people are forced to shop on a budget, making the search for a used ...
Views: 395 - 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 - Tops Common Mistakes Committed In Seo - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorSearch engine optimization is a necessity for any website campaign. But, doing it wrongly will not ever yield desired result. It is not just starters, but even experts having years of experience commit mistakes unknowingly. Discover some top common and most committed SEO mistakes: Choosing ...
Views: 390 - Paid Advertising VS. Organic SEO - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you are a relatively new website owner and are just setting out in the business of online marketing for your company, you will firstly need to understand that there are two key methods of advertising your business on the internet. These are paid advertisements (or Pay Per Click ads) and free ...
Views: 389 - Tips For Choosing The Best Web Designer For Your Project - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorDeciding to undertake the construction of a website for your business is a monumentous task – it can cost you a small fortune just to get a design off the ground, then you have to take into account all the other associated fees (such as hosting, emails and so on). It is for this reason that you ...
Views: 388 - SEO Myths Debunked Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from John k. TaylorIn part one of SEO myths debunked, we looked at some of the common myths that people new to the industry believe as to why they should not employ optimization as part of their web design. Part two of SEO myths debunked looks at some of the misconceptions that have risen around the actual ...
Views: 385 - Should SEO Techniques be Used for Images on Websites? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe considered naming and tagging of images can be a very effective way to improve your SEO efforts. The placement of keywords in image tags is just as useful as in the textual content of your website. It is important to avoid the temptation to stuff keywords into these 'hidden' tags as the ...
Views: 383 - Bad Online Marketing Tactics That Should Be Avoided At All Costs - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you are working in marketing and are looking to add some new tactics to your repertoire, it is important to only adopt those tactics that are going to result in good publicity for your company and generate sales. There are a number of bad online marketing tactics out there that may seem great ...
Views: 380 - Why At Times Your Website Design Irritates Visitors? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorThere are millions of websites on web, but not each of them is liked by internet users. In fact, there are few people hate to visit. Have you realized why? When you design a website you try to make it just perfect. However, at times you ignore few factors which might irritate visitors. While ...
Views: 377 - What can social media sites teach us about web design? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from John k. TaylorLet's face it, social media and social networking sites are one of the hugest things to hit the online world in recent years. It's possible to spend hours and hours a day on YouTube – you may not get any work done on your other tasks and chores – but you're guaranteed to never get bored! ...
Views: 369 - Web Development Mistakes You Shouldn’t Commit - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs the online market becoming over crowded, there is hardly any room left for mistake. Moreover, simply having a website is not enough. You need to have an exceptionally good website enriched with all the web development advancements involving features and applications to enhance its usability ...
Views: 367 - 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 ...
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