by Heather Floyd
August 25, 2010 08:00
Once you have a website up you might want to consider accepting payments for your products and services online. These days there are tons of options for accepting credit cards for your business, and selecting the right option can be a challenge. These are the most important things to consider when ...
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by Heather Floyd
July 7, 2010 19:14
You know you need a blog, and you’re ready to commit to it, so now what? Well, the simplest thing to do is to get your web developer to get it all set up for you, but what if you don’t have a trustworthy web developer, or are more a “DIY” type? Getting a blog these days is one of the easiest thing...
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by Heather Floyd
June 30, 2010 14:59
When you are setting out to build a new website for your business, it’s important to consider both who your target market is, and what information, products, and services you will be offering. Who Your target market and your branding will determine a lot about how your website should look, especi...
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by Heather Floyd
June 9, 2010 15:44
Interactivity is the essence of “web 2.0” technologies; a dialog taking place between the site owner and the site visitors, and among the site visitors. If appropriate, you might want to explore possibilities for interactivity on your website. There are as many possibilities for interactivity as y...
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by Heather Floyd
May 26, 2010 22:03
Getting help for your business from any professional can be fraught with misunderstandings, problems, and frustration. Certainly dealing with technology providers is no different. There are some things you can keep in mind that will help you get the best service and results when dealing with your w...
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by Heather Floyd
May 5, 2010 07:00
If you have a website or get to chatting with someone who has a website, it’s likely that at some point the question of “So, how many hits do you get?” will come up. The answer is supposed to reveal something about the popularity of the website in question, but confusion aro...
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by Heather Floyd
April 13, 2010 20:00
There is a very sad situation that is all too common in the world of website development. Since I count myself as a member of this industry, it is with some resignation that I write about this issue. It’s just that I have heard from and worked with too many people who have been burned by the web professionals they have hired. There are some red flags you can observe which could indicate that the person you are working with might result in a less-than-stellar experience – either now or down the line.
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by Heather Floyd
April 6, 2010 19:21
Maybe you have a website, or maybe you need one. When you are considering growing your business online, you need a solid plan to guide you. The first step in developing your plan is to look at your current situation. Clearly knowing where you are will help you (and any web professionals you work wi...
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by Heather Floyd
January 25, 2010 21:39
You probably need to perform some basic image editing from time to time, either for your website, your marketing materials, or your personal projects (fixing your sister’s red-eye in the holiday photos, for instance). You might be aware of some fantastic image editing software called Adobe Photoshop...
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by Heather Floyd
March 30, 2009 20:31
If you have spent any time doing web development or updating your blog or website using some sort of Content Management System, you have likely come across the problem of converting MS Word files into HTML code. It seems like it would be a simple operation – Word does include a “Save As Webpag...
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