Tag: 12 Months
15 Questions to Ask Your Software Vendor
Posted on Jun.29, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments
When making a decision to buy any piece of software there are a number of criteria typically evaluated. One of the most important elements in the decision process is the strength of the company that builds the software. In fact a survey of 19,000 customers has identified that company strength is the most important factor in choosing software, with the price of the software being the fifth most important element.
In evaluating a company’s strength I would suggest you ask the [...]
The Webdesign Business – 5 Surefire Ways To Fail
Posted on Apr.17, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
Several years ago, I launched a small web design company in a rural area of California. Market conditions couldn’t have been better, my skill level was above average, and I had a large pool of aquaintences to which I could market.
Within 12 months I went broke.
My business failed because I made some very fundamental mistakes, and made them consistently.
I now work in the web hosting industry. I have had the opportunity to interact with numerous self-employed web designers and have [...]
Who is Involved in Getting a Site Online?
Posted on Apr.07, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
This article could also be titled ‘How much is this going to
cost me?’ There are actually several parties you have to pay
when having a website designed. I tend to use the analogy of a
house, so I’ll run with that analogy here.
First off, you may or may not realize that there are both
one-time and recurring fees involved in getting a site online. I
will differentiate between the two as I go through the three
major parties.
Web Designer
The designer is a combination of an [...]
Ever Wondered What Challenges Other People With Their Web Site ?
Posted on Mar.15, 2009, under Web Design No Comments
Have you ever wondered what challenges are faced by other
webmasters and owners in the design and promotion of their
websites, well I certainly have and so I decided to try and find
out.
I created a short survey which asked the following questions:
1. How long have you been running a website ?
2. What challenges do you face right now with the DESIGN of your
website ?
3. What challenges do you face right now with the PROMOTION of
your website ?
4. What challenges do [...]
Budget Web Hosting – Are They All Created Equal?
Posted on Nov.01, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
Choosing a budget web hosting company can be overwhelming. In fact, choosing any web hosting company can be a challenge due, in large part, to the fact that there are so many of them. Do a search for “web hosting” with the quotes around the keywords on Google, and it’ll return over 5 million documents! That doesn’t mean there are 5 million web hosting providers but there very well could be at least 1 million! That’s [...]
Web hosting is SO retail
Posted on Oct.22, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
You have 1 or 2 seconds to make an impression, and 2 or 3
seconds more to make a sale, or forget the web hosting
business!!
Web hosting as a business has taken off in the last 12 months,
with a vengeance.
How many web sites are on the Web today? They all have to be
hosted somewhere, the result being, there are now thousands of
web hosts around the globe today. How do people decide to choose
you?
Potential customers will talk to friends; perhaps [...]
Choosing Your First Hosting Provider
Posted on Sep.30, 2008, under Web Hosting No Comments
Ok, you have finished your great new web site. You’ve spent hours upon hours working on the design until you have made it perfect, you have chosen an excellent domain name to use for the site, and a great deal of content. Of course, your next question is “What step do I take next?”. Choosing the best web hosting provider for your needs can be the difference between a successful web site, or a failure.
An excellent site running on a [...]
