I remember when I first started out on the Internet and was trying to build my first website. I was quite overwhelmed by all the information I was given and felt like someone had just thrown me in the deep end. I am sure that apart from me, there are many others who start their [...]
As the saying goes in the business world "The Customer is The King" I would like to say that in the internet world "Content is The King." While almost every website has an objective, to inform or to market products and services, there has got to be "Content" built into a website. When we meet [...]
In Google’s recent battle towards becoming an international news center, I’ve come to notice that the results delivered from Google News seems like nothing more than the articles we publish everyday. So I ask, doesn’t it seem like Google News resembles an article directory of some sorts? Google News World: http://news.google.com Google News Canada: http://news.google.ca [...]
The time it takes to load your site can make or break a visitor’s first impression of your site. If your site takes too long to load, the visitor will click “Stop” or “Back” and leave your web site. If you are a business and offering people important information, it is critical to have a [...]
Form and function is both vital to a web design. Form is one base and function is another. Function without form is boring. Nonetheless, even if the form is impressive yet not functional it will be disappointing. Thus, there must be a symbiotic relationship between the two in order to give life to the site. [...]
Never put form over function. Why? Because it’s crucial that visitors actually be able to USE your site. Everything you do must be designed to be as easy for the visitor to understand as possible. Everything should be functional first. If you put form before function, you sacrifice your visitor’s best interest for your own [...]
What are the main reasons that someone looks at your web site? Here they are: 1. The person has heard about your company and they want to learn more before making a buy decision. 2. They are considering buying a product or service but want to find out which company is the best for them, [...]
User-centered Design is not brain surgery. Noted usability specialist Steve Krug summed it up best in his well-regarded usability bible “Dont Make Me Think!,” the very title of which says it all as elegantly and eloquently as this website producer has ever heard it put. Its not such a difficult concept. People want things to [...]
Although the Internet has provided a wealth of opportunity for all of us, it has also created a breeding ground for scam artists. Internet users are very reluctant to make purchases online, and share their personal information. For this reason, you must take every opportunity to convey your professionalism — from your web site, products [...]
Approach #1. No Website Pros – No payment for a domain name, no ISP fees, no worry about keeping it up-to-date or checking on statistics – i.e. no fuss or bother with the Internet. Cons – Embarrassment when people ask for your website address. Lack of credibility for your business in the minds and eyes [...]
