The following is a list of the most common social media features added to the sites we build. Since we use open source platforms most apps can be added easily for a minimal cost. Threaded Comments – Comments allow your readers to interact with you and add more insight into your post. You can reply […]
Sadly, this is the typical storey of the cabinet maker with an ugly kitchen. We have been so busy working on our clients’ sites and marketing that we have let our own efforts slide. I recently started teaching my workshop Grow with Web 2.0. As you know, you learn more when you set out to […]
Here are some questions to consider before you build your ecommerce site:
Visit some successful ecommerce stores including your competitors. Look at design, layout, categories and features. Look at templates for the platform you are considering using. Make a list of the sites you like. Print out screen shots of the sites you like or sketch out drawings. Note what you like and do not like. Save […]
Tags: SEO Search Engine Optimization The following optimization factors are used by search engines to index your page: Meta Tags (Title tag, description tag, keyword tag), Header Tags, Text-body tag and Alt image tags. Before you add your tags you should conduct solid keyword research. Your keys words are the foundation of your SEO strategy […]
Tags: SEO Search Engine Optimization keyword research Keyword research is the process of finding the words or phrases that visitors would use to find your site. You want to find words or phrases that are relevant to your site and that you can RANK WELL on the search engines. Some words are too generic or […]
Tags: website design web development marketing effective website building your website Think About Your Customer While You Design Your Website! Before you design your site, you should know your customers. The following questions will help you focus on designing a site that meets the needs of your customers. Who are you trying to reach? Is […]
Tags: website design web development graphic design This is a good list to go through if you are looking at designing a new site, getting a make-over or switching to a content management system. The Visible Part of Your Website Does your home page grab attention? Is your navigation simple and intuitive? Is the design […]
Drupal is content management system that is flexible and packed full of features. It is open source software that is free for you to use and modify. Over the last couple of years or so, Drupal has become the platform to run websites that require a lot of community and content management features. Its range […]
Open source software (OSS) is software where the source code is made available to the public as public domain or an open copyright license. This permits users to use change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form – free of charge! It is very often developed in a public, […]
