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Promoting Your Blog
Last year, I shared some ideas about how to blog effectively Blogging Tips. I’d like to continue along that theme, but zero in on blog promotion—different ways to publicize your blog and develop followers who will see you for what you are: a true expert in your...
Website Style Points
In my last blog, I talked about some preliminary steps you should take before meeting with your web designer: Have a clear business vision Identify your objectives Know your target audience The next challenge in website development is to define your style. Show your...
WordPress Releases – December 2011
Version 3.3 On December 12 WordPress 3.3 – named Sonny - was released. It’s got some major improvements – especially in the media interface. They’ve implemented a drag/drop media upload. Makes it so much easier to upload media files to your wordpress site. Check out...
Web Design – First Things First
Here’s some free advice that can increase the ROI from your website: You only have one chance at a first impression with your website, so resist the temptation to just “put something up” without going through some fundamental steps. Define and commit to your business...
Personal Connections
In spite of its reputation as a haven for impersonal, solitary activity (think “web-surfing”), the Internet REALLY is a source of connection. Whether they admit it, or even realize it, website viewers need to feel a connection. If they don’t sense it, they won’t stick...
Spotting Trends
Everyone that is adding or changing a website wonders what the trends are at that moment and what they will be going forward. The key to some trends come from people looking at websites that already exist and provide new functionality and some sort of flair. It could...
How To Blog Effectively – Part One
Your business blog is a great way to establish your business expertise, build a community of followers and drive people to your company website. Blogging for your business involves a lot of your time and energy – and it takes time to find your voice, your followers...
Web Design Tips
With so many websites competing to be found, your website should be a reflection of your business. So what does it say when your website has some simple glaring problems? You’ve just given your competitors a gift by giving your visitors an excuse to leave your...
Choosing a WordPress Theme
There are literally thousands of WordPress themes available online. All one has to do is search and you can find just about any theme to fit any problem. Some themes are free and some are available for a price. Typically the premium themes are very reasonably...
Web Design Trends
Good website design reflects current trends. What we expect from graphic design changes over time. Color blends are influenced by marketing trends along with websites that grow into a pop culture phenomenon. Social media has exploded, but so has simple layout and playful color combinations.