Web Designer Articles

Running a Web Design Business

Setting your Web Design Rates

Some things to consider when setting your web design rates.  >

Basic Web Design

Easy to Navigate Web Sites

The average attention span seems to be getting shorter and shorter. If people don’t get what they are looking for very quickly they are apt to go some where else.  >

Fast Download Times

It is very important that your web site downloads very fast. Here are some tips to make sure that it does.  >

FLASH INTROS? THAT’S SO ‘90’S

Rember flash when it first came out? Remember all of those "skip flash" links and hitting them? But flash is still cool, right?  >

Three Things You Need to Get Started in E-Commerce

Just three things for e-commerce? Well, there are more but these will get you started with setting up your own shopping cart site.  >

Web Color Considerations

What are the web color schemes to consider when designing your web site?  >

Web Designer Checklist

Let’s face it. There are thousands of web designer out there. Everyone from amateurs to professionals. How do you know what to look for in a web designer...?  >

Search Engine Optimization

Robot Files: A Brief Introduction

A robots.txt file is often overlooked when creating your web site but it should be created before your site goes "live".  >

Search Engine Optimization Basics

Learn some basic Search Engine Optimization tricks.  >

Search Engines: Submit or not to Submit? That is the Question

Is it better to submit your site or wait for the search engines to find your website?  >

SEO 101: Basic Tips for Search Engine Optimization

Learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization and how to apply them to your site.  >

Marketing

Benefits of a Blog

Blogging can be an important addition for your site even if you offer products and services.  >

Elements of Good Web Content

Try to make it short and sweet when writing copy for your web site.  >

Using Your Website for Lead Generation

How to use your web site as a lead generator. It is almost like have a sales person 24/7!  >

Web Hosting

Finding a Web Host

How do you find a web hosting provider? One way is searching the internet via search engines. Another way is from web hosting directories or asking friends and business associates.  >