by Leeia Ladipoh on January 30th, 2008
In today’s world of technology and instant gratification, there is no excuse for any business to be without a website. Even if the sale will be completed at a physical location, many people look up the business they are going to work with on the Internet first. That means if you don’t have a website, they will likely find someone else in your area to give their money to.
Just having a website is not enough. It’s important to make sure you have a website that is attractive to customers, helps them find the information they want and need, and... Read more »
by Carrie Hinkel on January 24th, 2008
According to Clickz.com, internet users only spend an average of 46 seconds on a web page. In other words, time is of the essence when trying to capture an online visitors’ attention. Once you have a visitor on your site, you just need to show them that you have what they’re looking for. Your goal is to extend that 46 seconds as long as you can – keeping visitors interested enough to stay, look around and then hopefully make a purchase.
A new way for retail websites to capture a visitor’s interest is by creating unique e-tail displays (let’s call... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on January 24th, 2008
Your home business needs a website that is fully-functional and professional. Home businesses need to establish credibility; they should be an extension of your experience and skill. All too often, home businesses are turned down for larger companies, and your website can be a way of creating peace of mind for your customers. These reasons are why you need a talented web designer to create your website.
How to find a qualified website designer for your home business
It is not hard to find a qualified web designer for your needs, as web design is a hot industry. You should... Read more »
by Rebecca Button on December 12th, 2007
What do your visitors do when they reach your website?
According to the law of averages some of them will only stay for a few seconds before going elsewhere. Your job as a website owner is to reduce the percentage of potential customers you lose by as much as you can. The longer people stay on your site, the more chance there is of signing them up to your newsletter, or even selling them something.
The secret to doing this is to make your webpages interactive. Or more precisely your homepage, since this is what people will see first.
You... Read more »
by Veronica Stone on November 28th, 2007
In order to effectively communicate with your website developer, it’s helpful if you actually understood the technical terms he or she uses. Here’s a list of some of the most common terms your web developer might use when talking with you and, of course, their definitions.
Common Terms Every Website Owner Should Know
If you think of any more, let us know and when we accumulate enough we’ll do a follow up article with more terms!
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by Carrie Hinkel on November 28th, 2007
In order to effectively communicate with your website developer, it’s helpful if you actually understood the technical terms he or she uses. Here’s a list of some of the most common terms your web developer might use when talking with you and, of course, their definitions.
Common Web Developer Terms
Browser – The computer software that users rely on to see pages on the World Wide Web. PC users typically browse with Internet Explorer, while Mac users rely on Safari. Both PC and Mac users can also use Firefox.
Cache – The storage file where your browser keeps temporary files... Read more »