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- Why should you think about updating your website? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThere are lots of reasons why a business may want to think about redesigning their website, or at least overhauling its image and content. Websites have evolved and continue to evolve over time and so it is important that you should update your site regularly to keep up with the times, and more ...
Views: 476 - Things you need to know if you are planning to redesign your website - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIt is greatly important for individuals and businesses to stay updated as technology is changing all of the time. Clarity, content, simplicity, and usability are a few vital elements that drive the web industry nowadays. Websites with unimpressive content and confusing and cluttered layout ...
Views: 415 - Top 10 Content management systems, their strengths and weaknesses - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThe CMS or content management system is a piece of software that connect the user to their website and provides users with even very basic computer skills with the ability to update and manage their website content. Choosing the right CMS that suits your needs takes a lot of work. Here are ...
Views: 1128 - Why repeat visits are critical to your website’s chances of success - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany people think that a website’s success is built on the number of first visits that it receives. It is true that new “hits” are important but it is the repeat visits that can help encourage sustained profitability. Here are a few reasons why you need to get people returning to your site time ...
Views: 427 - Why can’t clients find my website? How to prevent this from happening to you - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThe most beautiful website in the world will not do your company much good if they cannot find it. You can give your web address to existing customers but if you have geared your site towards attracting new customers your website may be underperforming. Many business owners do not realize ...
Views: 414 - What to Look for in a Content Management System - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are having a website built for your company you may be wondering whether or not to have a content management system built into your site. A content management system (CMS) is a program which allows you to have a massive amount of control over the contents of your website. There are many ...
Views: 585 - Is a “Static-Dynamic” Site Right for your Business? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzWhen most people think of website development they only think in terms of a static site or a dynamic site. They do not realize that it is possible to have a combination of the two types of websites. Static-dynamic website offers all of the benefits of a dynamic website without losing the ...
Views: 409 - How to keep your website fresh and appealing to viewers - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzA new website is truly a thing of beauty. The user interface and style have been determined and the information is fresh and up to date. You may find that if your site is properly search engine optimized that you will end up with a large number of viewers. Many of these will be new to your site ...
Views: 487 - What you need to know about Developing an eCommerce website - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany companies are examining how ecommerce can increase their profits. Many individuals who are working from home are also trying to make a living buying and selling items online. There are many small businesses that offer items to their clients via drop shipping or other methods and which are ...
Views: 461 - Top considerations in dynamic website design - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany companies want to be able to offer a unique internet experience to their clients. One way to do so that is increasingly popular is to develop a dynamic website to showcase a company’s offerings rather than utilizing a static website design. The advantage of a dynamic website is that it can ...
Views: 657 - The appeal and the advantage of dynamic websites - by Submitted on May 18, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzWebsites have come a long way since the early days of the internet. New programming languages have allowed us to create a variety of effects and styles of webpage. One style of website that is gaining in popularity is the dynamic website or dynamic web page. What a dynamic website or web ...
Views: 461 - The advantages of dynamic website construction - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzYou may have heard that using a dynamic website to promote your company is likely to lead to many problems. However, in truth, it can be much easier for you to keep a dynamic website updated and current. There are many different advantages to using a dynamic website as opposed to a static ...
Views: 630 - How to combine Dynamic and Static Elements in Your next Website - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzA larger number of companies are choosing to launch dynamic websites when promoting their companies. This can be a great move, since these sites usually have more to offer the people who visit them, and are often much better at generating revenue than a static website would be able to do. ...
Views: 873(1 vote) - Is a Dynamic Website right for Your Company? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are interested in using the latest website technology to promote your company, you may want to consider a dynamic website rather than a static website in order to do so. Many companies are moving away from a standard, static website (which offers content that never changes) to a more ...
Views: 457 - The different between static and dynamic websites - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzWhat is a static website? Static websites differ to those that are dynamic, and although it may not be entirely obvious if a website is static at first, there are subtle differences that you will notice that will give them away. For instance, static websites tend to be very simplistic in nature ...
Views: 543 - Static and Dynamic – What’s the difference? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThere are two very distinct, and very different types of websites that are available and all websites fall into these two categories. These categories are static and dynamic, and it is crucial to know the difference between each so that you can make an informed decision about which is best for ...
Views: 526 - Improving the position of your site in search engine results - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThere are lots of ways to improve the position of your site in the results of search engine searches, but stale and uninteresting content is not one of them. Fresh and inviting information that draws the reader in and welcomes them, encouraging them to read on, or participate in your site will ...
Views: 529 - Updating the content of your website - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzUpdating a website can massively affect the success of that site in generating business. The best websites that perform well in the search engine results are not only designed to a high standard but have strong content in the form of pictures and text as well as other media. Your visitors ...
Views: 477 - The future of online businesses - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are thinking about revamping your website or looking for new ways to attract business online, then you may well be thinking about how Web 2.0 can help. There are many ways in which Web 2.0 can support the growth of your business. As the head of firm specialising in online business ...
Views: 467 - Static websites compared with dynamic websites - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzLots of people cannot tell the difference between a static website and a dynamic website, so before we begin comparing the benefits of each, let’s take a moment to familiarise ourselves with how the two different types differ from one another. It would be fair to say that unless you are a ...
Views: 482 - How links and content can improve the position of your site in search engine rankings - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzRather than try to continuously update the content of your website, why not consider adding search engine optimised keywords and phrases so as to appeal to a wider audience and rank in a greater number of search engines. A search engine will acknowledge the number of links that are contained ...
Views: 440 - Elements of Website Design That May Be Of Interest to Your School or Organization - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you run a school or a not for profit organization, you may want to consider hiring professional website design services. There can be a number of advantages to having a website that has different elements of good website design. Not every feature that is of use to businesses may be of use to ...
Views: 529 - Web Design and Development in 2011- What to Expect - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are having a website designed in the near future, you will want it to look current and up to date. Even if you are hoping for a timeless feel to your site you likely do not want it looking outdated or stale right from the start. Here are a few trends that you are likely to see in many of ...
Views: 459 - CPanel- Can this Program Help Your Webmaster manage your site? - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzYou may have heard of a program called cPanel but unless you are a webmaster, there is a good chance that it is something that you have never heard of. This is because it is only generally used on a remote server that is being used to host websites. Because it can be helpful to know the ins and ...
Views: 517 - Two elements of Website Design that offer Maximum Promotional Impact for your Company - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThere are several reasons why people choose website development for their company. They may do so as a way to reach a wider market for the services or products that they are offering. They may also use a website as a way to display the products that they offer or showcase past projects that they ...
Views: 407 - Top Reasons Why Many Companies Use Joomla For Website Development - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzThere are many different programs that can be used for website development or design. Choosing the one that is right for you is something that you will need to discuss with the people who are working on your site. One program that many website development companies are using to create secure and ...
Views: 626 - Top Mistakes Companies make with Website Development - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzAlthough it may seem easy to develop a website that will help to promote a company, the process is actually not as simple as it may appear. There are many common mistakes that companies make and this can result in them being unable to achieve the kind of results they had hoped for. Here are a ...
Views: 462 - Should you include Visual Icons in your next Website Design? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are looking for a fresh and exciting way to update your website design you may want to consider using visual icons instead of text-based ones. There are many reasons why doing so can be a definite advantage for your company although they are not always suitable for use on every website. ...
Views: 441 - How to Recognize a High Quality Website Design - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany experts will recommend that you look at a company’s portfolio before choosing them to work on your website development project. This is all well and good, but if you do not know anything about website design, how can you tell whether the sites you are looking at are well designed? Here are ...
Views: 498 - Is Outsourcing your Website Development needs a good idea? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany companies are beginning to outsource their website development projects rather than going with an in-house team of specialists. While this may seem like a good idea, it is important for you to consider the many different ramifications that can arise from this decision. Here is some ...
Views: 452 - How to use Content to Develop a Website that is Search Engine Friendly - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzYour website is not going to get much traffic if people cannot find it using a search engine. It is one thing to simply say that a website development project needs to include SEO functionality. It is another to know how to accomplish this goal. While a professional website development company ...
Views: 416 - Website Development and Search Engine Optimization- Finding a professional who will get you noticed - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzSearch engine optimization is one of the catchphrases of website development. There are many SEO firms that offer services but how can you tell whether they are really as successful as they claim to be? Here are a few ways that you can examine SEO firms more closely in order to tell whether one ...
Views: 472 - Why you need to think about Website Redesign - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you have a brand new website you are likely thinking that you do not want to change anything about it. It looks modern and up to date and ideally will represent your business as it currently is. If, however, you have a website that is already several years old you may want to consider ...
Views: 424(1 vote) - Functionality you may want to include in your next Web Development project - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzA website design project can be fantastic since a great website can do a lot to help promote your company and the products or services that it offers. If you are planning on having a website developed for you in the near future, the following are some examples of functionality that may help turn ...
Views: 517 - Appearance VS Functionality- A Website Development Debate - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you ask a group of website designers and developers whether appearance is more important than functionality you are likely to hear an interesting argument. Some will feel that the way a website looks is just as, if not more, important than the way that a website functions. Others will feel ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Elements your Website needs to be Successful - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you want to make sure that your website design has the best chance of being successful there are a few things that you need to ensure it has. This does not guarantee that your site design will be a successful one, simply that there is more of a chance that you will be a success if your site ...
Views: 498 - Building the bones of a successful Website: What you need for your site - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzUsually, when a company is undergoing website development and design they think mainly about how a site looks. This is important but it is equally important to consider the things that cannot be seen. The bones of a website will ensure that it works properly, can be found using search engines, ...
Views: 529 - Three things your Website needs to be successful - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzGetting a website built for your company can be expensive. Because of this you want to make sure that your site is as efficient as possible at attracting potential customers and converting hits into sales. This way you can recoup the initial investment in your site and feel confident that you ...
Views: 481 - What to consider before going through a Website Design or Redesign - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany companies have a website that may not be fulfilling all of their needs. It may be failing to convert hits to sales or it may simply have failed to grow along with the company. It is not unusual to find that a company has not changed its website design even though the company may have ...
Views: 424 - How to evaluate whether a Website Design Package is right for your company - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzOne thing that you may have seen advertised by many website design companies is a package deal that gives you a set price for their website design services. For someone who is not completely familiar with the field of website design it can be difficult to tell which package is priced ...
Views: 599 - What you need to Know about including ecommerce elements into your Website Design - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are planning on building a website for ecommerce purposes you need to know that doing so is a very different experience than any other type of website design will be. Because the focus is on generating revenue the elements that you need to consider and incorporate will be very different ...
Views: 483 - Top Three Mistakes Companies Make with ecommerce Website Design - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Jeremy HorwitzMany companies are turning to website design that incorporates ecommerce functionality. It seems like it should be fairly simple. All they need to do is decide which products to sell and put up a few pictures and then they can sit back and watch the revenues come in. Unfortunately, this has led ...
Views: 623 - How to tell if you are paying the right price for your Website Design - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you have contacted website design companies to get quotes you may be surprised by the range of pricing you may have been presented with. Getting quotes for website design services can be a stressful experience simply because many companies may not know which elements are more expensive. ...
Views: 549 - Improve Your Customer’s Experience Online with a Website Redesign - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzMany businesses tend to create a website and then forget it. This is especially true if there isn’t a frequent change in your products, services, or policies. However, in order to stay competitive, your website needs to accurately portray your company. It needs to convey confidence and ...
Views: 598 - What Is Website Redesign and When Is It Necessary? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzThe internet has certainly changed the way many people do business. Each year, more and more people forego the trips to the malls, shopping districts, and specialty shops in favor of shopping from their computer. If your company offers products and services, but you’re just not seeing the ...
Views: 696 - How to retool a Landing Page or Website Design that is failing to perform well - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you find that your website is failing to perform as you had hoped it would, it can be tempting to scrap the entire project and search out another website design. This is not always necessary. It can be easier and more affordable to look at making changes to your landing pages rather than ...
Views: 507 - How a Content Management System can help with Website Development and Maintenance - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzIf you are going to be paying for website design services you want to make sure that they include a content management system. The right content management system can elevate simple website design from something that is promotional but not overly useful into an incredibly powerful tool for ...
Views: 564 - A Comparison of using Mac VS PC for Website Design - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzIn the website design world it is not surprising to find website design professionals arguing about the merits of Macs or PCs when it comes to designing websites. It is true that both systems have their strengths and weaknesses when it comes to creating graphics and performing the programming ...
Views: 542 - How Artists can utilize Website Design to Promote their Work - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzMany people think that website design is something that is usable only by businesses and may not consider how it can help someone who is involved in the arts or other creative industries. The fact is that even an artist can use a properly designed website to promote themselves and their work and ...
Views: 553 - Why Any Organization Can Benefit From Great Website Design - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Jeremy HorwitzMany people think that the only reason to have a website design company work for them is if they are a company that is trying to sell products or services to their clients. This is not the case. In fact, any organization can benefit from a website design that is clear, professional and easy to ...
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