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- Four Reasons Why Customised Web Design is a Worthy Investment - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorOne of the first decisions that a new business owner will need to make in terms of their company website is whether to choose a template or customised web design base. To know why customised web design is a more valuable choice you must first understand that a template design website is one ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - How To Make Our Caravans More Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn this day and age of environmental sustainability, homeowners and families are looking for even wider ways to reduce their carbon footprints and, therefore, their impact on the environment. If this is something you are interested in learning more about, you may also like to know how you can ...
Views: 657(1 vote) - How to Make your Workplace more Professional with Office Partitions - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorAre you pining after a workplace that presents your business as completely professional and successful? The secret may just be in a system of effective office partitions that not only makes your workplace look more professional, but can also aid productivity by providing a supportive working ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Outdated SEO Techniques And Their Current Alternatives - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from John k. TaylorThe internet is an ever-changing and growing entity but, unfortunately, many professionals and business owners fail to take this into account and end up wasting their time and money with search engine optimization (SEO) techniques that no longer work. It is important to understand that many of ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - SEO Dos and Don’ts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen first beginning to implement an SEO strategy into your company website, it can seem like a very daunting task – one that you don’t want to get wrong. The internet is full of advice on what you should and shouldn’t do in SEO, and here are a few of the most important ones: Do: Upload good ...
Views: 432(1 vote) - Should You Choose Curved Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorCurved office partitions are a great alternative room dividing solution and can work in a number of different applications and spaces. Curved lines make openings more welcoming and enclosed spaces more comforting, making curved office partitions perfect for creating an inviting, sociable ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - The Best Cleaning Supplies For Your Office - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen someone mentions the phrase ‘office supplies’, what do you immediately think of? The pens and paper that you use to do your job on a daily basis? What most people don’t tend to think about are the cleaning supplies that are needed to keep your office hygienic and sparkling fresh. If you ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - 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) - Understanding the importance of a Website for the success of your business - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from John k. TaylorA website is an essential requirement for each and every business or organization. They present a complete overview of the company’s profile and help them in establishing the web presence. A good site represents your company’s aim, objective, vision, service range and many more. A site can be ...
Views: 924(1 vote) - What Are The Ethics Of Working As A Web Designer? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn this day and age, every profession has its own set of ethical guidelines that its members are supposed to adhere to, and this is no different for those working as web designers. Whilst there can be no denying that the ethical considerations for those working in the design industry are by no ...
Views: 465(1 vote) - 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) - Why Use Fabric Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf you are thinking about using office partitions in your workplace, the wide range of styles and materials available may have you stumped. So, what kind of partitions would be the best choice for using in your office space? Fabric, or cloth, office partitions have been the most common choice ...
Views: 1308(1 vote) - Why You Need To Discuss Your Requirements With Your Web Developer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from John k. TaylorTrying to work with the back end and coding of websites really is no walk in the park; in fact, only highly experienced web developers will be able to tackle these sorts of projects with any hope of success. If you are currently in the process of having a website created for your business or ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Why you Should get your Office Workstations and Furniture Custom Designed - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorUsing custom designed office desks, chairs and partitions in your space can mean commissioning one off pieces that are completely unique and make your space distinctive and unusual, or simply purchasing pieces that have been tweaked and customised to fit your space well and to serve your needs ...
Views: 677(1 vote) - Graphic Design- The best way to make your site visually appealing - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from John k. TaylorIn today’s global world, the success of any business largely depends upon the popularity of their website. It is important for your business that more and more people knows about it therefore some form of advertising is very important for the expansion of your business. Internet serves as an ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - 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 determines the cost of a web design? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe range of charges that you can expect to pay for a web design vary enormously, from a few hundred dollars to a million or more – but what exactly determines the differences in cost between websites? And does price really make a difference in terms of how effective a promotional exercise your ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - What determines the cost of a web design? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe range of charges that you can expect to pay for a web design vary enormously, from a few hundred dollars to a million or more – but what exactly determines the differences in cost between websites? And does price really make a difference in terms of how effective a promotional exercise your ...
Views: 463(1 vote) - What Is Brass Tubing And What Are Its Common Uses? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorThere are plenty of reasons that brass tubing is utilized in hotels, restaurants, offices and houses the world over, but the main one is its attractive gold-like appearance (and it’s cheaper than gold price tag!). But what is brass tubing and what are the common uses of it in this day and ...
Views: 2824(1 vote) - What Role do Social Media Strategists Play in Online Marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John k. TaylorNew developments in IT and the booming online marketing industry have translated to the recent creation of a lot of new job titles and position duties that simply weren't around a few years ago. One of the biggest movements in the World Wide Web of late is of course social media and social ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Why Use a Specialist Content Writer for SEO? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John k. TaylorSearch Engine Optimisation is an essential exercise for any website owner because, essentially, it is the only way to guarantee that search engines such as Google, and therefore relevant visitors, reach your site. Your business has hundreds of thousands of potential customers and clients all ...
Views: 426(1 vote) - Social Networking and Business - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorEver wondered if Facebook or Twitter could enhance your business? How about MySpace? Have you ever heard of LinkedIn? Social networking sites are huge. Facebook is the most popular website in the world, Twitter is in the top 20. So how can you harness these sites for your business? Firstly, ...
Views: 775(1 vote) - 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 - 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 - 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 - 4 Common Web Development Mistakes In CSS - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorEven web development experts are prone to making CSS mistakes from time to time; when distractions and fatigue are rampant throughout the workplace, they are actually more of inevitability. The following list comprises 4 of the more common mistakes that developers are known to make; by ...
Views: 721 - 4 Unusual Web Design Tips That We Can Get From Literature - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen it comes to improving on your web design skills, one of the best things you can do is ask for tips and suggestions wherever possible. Whilst there are plenty of avenues that you can take for inspiration today, such as animals and even sports, have you ever wondered how literature can teach ...
Views: 810 - 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 - 5 Biggest Web Development Blunders - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorUnfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong during the web development process; the chances of these sorts of mistakes occurring only increases when working with large projects and short deadlines. It is hoped that by familiarizing yourself with five of the biggest blunders, you ...
Views: 762 - 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 - 5 Ways That Your Web Design Resume Is Failing To Get You Work - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from John k. TaylorWith the popularity of the industry on the rise, applying for a web design job is getting more and more competitive. Whereas once there may have only been three or four applicants, there is now well over ten, sometimes into the twenties and thirties. Because of this, your resume is becoming more ...
Views: 722 - 5 Web Design Steps That Everyone Should Follow - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorThink about all the websites you have ever seen - how many of them looked fantastic with a professional design and how many of them looked like an amateur with Photoshop did the majority of the work? When planning the next web design project for your company, there are a number of steps that you ...
Views: 890 - 6 Amateur Web Design Features To Avoid At All Costs - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorDoes your current website look like your nephew threw it together at a moment’s notice? Does it look like something that would have been in vogue around the time the internet was first born? Websites that look like this aren’t going to win you any votes with your visitors, but how can you tell ...
Views: 768 - 6 SEO Techniques That Will Get Your Website Banned - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from John k. TaylorHas your website ever been banned for spamming the internet or using unethical techniques? If you are in charge of the search engine optimization (SEO) for your website this is, more often than not, the result of inexperience and a lack of knowledge about what is and is not acceptable in terms ...
Views: 903 - 8 Tips For Attractive And Effective Mobile Web Design - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs mobile web design is an industry that is still relatively new, there are a number of mistakes and misjudgements that are constantly made. To help you avoid making some of the more common mistakes, we have compiled a list of 8 tips that are designed to help you out in creating the most ...
Views: 976 - A Checklist For Starting A Family - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorThese days, a lot of planning goes into starting a family – many would-be parents will limit the number of children they wish to have and will carefully choose the best time to have each one. Not only does this mean that parents are in a better position, both financially and emotionally, when ...
Views: 1808 - A Closer Look At The ABC’s Of Web Development - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorThis ABC list is designed to assist those who are completely unfamiliar with the web development process to gain some inside knowledge about some of the programs, languages and other systems that workers frequently use. For more information about the areas you are most interested in, do not ...
Views: 445 - A Closer Look At The Employees Of Your Web Development Team - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from John k. TaylorHave you ever wondered exactly how many people are working on your website at any given time? Whilst it’s likely that you have outsourced all of your web development work to a company that is a little more capable of the tech side of things, it can be interesting to learn exactly how much work ...
Views: 683 - A Comparative Look At Architecture And Web Design - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe field of design is quite a large one, and it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that there are going to be similarities between many of the different ‘arty’ careers. If you work in web design, for example, you might wonder whether your skills and design rules could translate to ...
Views: 464 - A Guide For Organizing The Graphic Design Process - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorAt the same time as being an art form, graphic design aims to portray a message to viewers and to help sell a product or a service. It is for these reasons that it is important for designers to have a system in place that enables them to finish the project much faster, to keep the whole process ...
Views: 867 - 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 - A Guide To Breaking The Web Design Cycle - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor an industry that is known for being creative, there doesn’t seem to be much creativity going on with web design these days – everyone is too concerned with what’s “hot” and what’s on trend to focus on trying to inject some sense of creativity into the work. But it’s time for a change – it’s ...
Views: 771 - A Guide to Green Office Design - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorEnvironmental sustainability is becoming an even more pressing issue in all areas of life, particularly in architecture and design. Most contemporary designers are looking to create products with as little environmental impact as possible, including products made from recycled materials and ...
Views: 647 - A Guide to Mobile Application Development - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorSince past few years, Smartphone’s have become immensely popular because of its amazing features and applications. The sales of the Smartphone’s have witnessed an amazing growth since last two decades. While cell phones have become a basic requirement for everyone, the demand for the same has ...
Views: 846 - A Guide To Using Feng Shui For Success In Your Office Fitout - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorFeng Shui is a Chinese system of geomancy that is practiced across most eastern cultures and is slowly working its way into many western ones. In terms of an office fitout, the system aims at optimizing and enhancing the flow of chi throughout a workplace, which is believed to have a very strong ...
Views: 890 - A Guide To Using Large Backgrounds In Your Web Designs - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the main reasons that large backgrounds are used in web design is because they are known to make quite an impressive impact. Designers are able to play with the depth of field or focus that such backgrounds offer them, allowing them to create more interesting and engaging websites. And ...
Views: 450 - 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 ...
Views: 534 - A Seasonal Guide to Landscaping - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorEffective landscaping requires some degree of maintenance and effort all year round to create a space that is constantly healthy, attractive and welcoming. Here we have collected some of the best landscaping tips to use in your garden, according to the needs of the season. SUMMER In many ...
Views: 686 - 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 - Advance Features Of Bifold Doors You Can Avail From Bifolds Specialists - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from John k. TaylorIt’s been quite a long time bifolding doors were introduced, since then many modifications were made by different bifolds specialists. Today, you can find several different types of bifolds with different attractive features to meet your every need and excel them. Here is the list of advance ...
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