One thing that CSS allows us to use for screen presentation are alternate cursors. This is not the idea of downloading or forcing a download of a cursor, as was done in the past (though that is possible as well), but instead, we use several built in concept cursors. Each of these cursors you can [...]
One of the toughest challenges facing any designer is the web page. There are perhaps millions of pages in the World Wide Web all jostling for attention. The question that is foremost is how you as a designer can make a difference. Study the subject being featured. Visit as many sites as possible that cover [...]
Image is everything! Think about it. How many times have you made a judgment about a company based on the quality of the junk mail that you have been sent? Other people make similar judgements, too. Businesses cannot afford to be thought of as cheapskate in their marketing. You know that most of your mail [...]
10. Post comments in discussion groups and on message boards. Be sure to make useful, relevant statements based on topics being discussed. Comments that only contain a link will usually be deleted or banned. If you make valuable contributions, people will want to find out what else you have to say by visiting your site. [...]
Professional web design agencies are admired because they utilize an extensive array of web designing skills, promotion and maintenance service for the benefit of their clients short term and long term requirements. They combine their specialized knowledge of web technology with the theme and content of your business to materialize into a unique web presence. [...]
Many companies start their web project with contacting a web or graphic designer. This is far from the best way to go about it! You should start your project well before you go into the phase of actually getting it developed. There are THOUSANDS of websites out there in your field, if not MILLIONS, an [...]
Emotions (and feelings) play a strong role in the marketing and selling process. Therefore, we need to be aware of the emotional impact of our websites. So, in this article, I am considering three of the uncomfortable emotions and/or feelings that visitors experience as they surf the Internet and come in contact with various websites. [...]
1. Familiarize Your Company: Let your visitors know who you are and what you do. So categorize your work and describe your business and services clearly in order to go deep into the mind of your visitors. Make a neat and recognizable layout in pleasant colors and put a logo that can be easily identified [...]
When designing your website, think of the goal of your company and the statement that you want to project to the current or potential customers that you come in contact with. But deciding whether to design the site yourself or hiring a professional web designer to do the job for you is a decision that [...]
With the New Year upon us yet again, it’s time to prepare for the successes of 2005. Did you watch with envy last year as your competitors dominated your industry? Do you think your site is doing just fine because no one has ever called to complain? Well here’s some food for thought: 96% of [...]
