Tag: Proposal

Google Gives Web Page History More Importance

Posted on Jul.16, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

The Google patent application submitted in March, 2005 has generated a good deal of debate among search engine optimization experts. The patent document contains many general suggestions about the direction Google wants to move their search criteria and ranking techniques in the near future.
The document points out two areas in particular in which “there remains a need to improve the quality of results generated by search engines.” (0009) These two areas are
(a) artificially inflated rank due to spamming techniques, and
(b) [...]


Links Exchange ? a Hazardous Business?

Posted on Jul.11, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

So we gather in all the relevant information we can possibly find, and include it in all the right places, taking great care in linking our pages properly, optimise each page in turn with a list of ‘keywords’ – and making sure that the most relevant keywords are reflected in each pages ‘title tags’..
After having done everything we can possibly think of ‘at home’, – we become aware of the importance of having ‘inbound links’ from other websites, especially from [...]


How Do I Improve My Web Site Conversion Rate? Part 1

Posted on Jun.03, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Question 1.
What do you mean by conversion? Do you mean getting someone to answer the simplest call to action such as "read more here" or actually selling a product or service?
What you’re talking about here are two different ways to measure your website. "Read More Here" is what I would call a variable affecting your conversion rate. I call these kinds of variables "Micro Conversions" because they are all small (microscopic even) steps toward a full conversion. A micro conversion [...]


How to Hire a Web Designer/Programmer for Your Website

Posted on Apr.22, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Why hire a designer or a programmer?
You might ask this question yourself when there are 100s of easy to build software on the internet. But building a website yourself and a professional designer makes a lot of difference. The designer put in years of expertise in building your website. He knows all the web standards as well as a professional look after it is done. Apart from that business owners dont find time and patience in maintaining and promoting the [...]


Hiring a Graphic Designer

Posted on Apr.12, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Youve come up with a great product. Youve got the sales letter written for your website. Now you need the graphic design to complement your product and the text that describes it. Not being artistically inclined or adept at the technicalities of computer graphics, you decide you need some help.
You may be thinking, “Im not sure I can afford to hire a professional graphic designer.” The truth of the matter is that you most likely cant afford [...]


Offering & Delivering a Professional Invoice.

Posted on Mar.24, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Two of the trickiest things to design is a professional proposal
and a professional invoice. An invoice is something that should
be used in every business but usually in start ups or one man
companies it is something that is overlooked. It will not only
allow for you and your client to keep a record of transaction of
payment. It will help your company look more professional, help
you keep better records and also know who needs to pay as well
as who is late with payment.
Setting [...]


How Not To Get Web Design Work

Posted on Mar.15, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

I get the occasional web design lead from my website. I wanted to find a company I could pass these onto. So I put an ad on a freelance site. It specified the programming qualifications needed, stated that the successful candidate should have good English, and was for companies only.
The replies I got were enlightening. So much so, I made a list of things applicants did wrong. Here it is.
I should point out I was initially prepared to give everyone [...]


How to Hire a Web Designer/Programmer for Your Website

Posted on Mar.07, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Hire a designer or a programmer for your website is a daunting for any business entrepreneur. Remember that youre the important part of a design process. It is your decision makes the final outcome or success of a website. Your website is a one which works better and sells your products and have good feel for the visitors.
Why hire a designer or a programmer?
You might ask this question yourself when there are 100s of easy to build software on the [...]


7 Job-Winning Insider Tips for Freelancers

Posted on Feb.15, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Working as a freelancer can be a fabulous opportunity to earn
money. Some small business owners use sites such as Guru.com and
Elance.com to supplement their income and attract new clients,
while others work full time providing freelance services.
Whatever your situation is, you want to win jobs you apply for.
Throughout the hundreds of interactions I’ve had with
freelancers, I’ve noticed a pattern that separates freelancing
professionals who get jobs from those who don’t. Here they are
in a summarized format:
1) Customize your Proposal Customizing your proposal [...]


Custom Web Design

Posted on Feb.15, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

Why are custom websites so important?
Custom websites are among the most important PR instruments used in modern business. Studies show that suppliers, vendors, clients and employees are all more likely to research your company online than through any other medium. Recognizing the value in effective custom web design brings better awareness and professionalism to your organization, using your website and the internet to its full potential.
Your custom website design team needs to create professional, custom websites that impress your [...]