Web Design and Development  

12. 10 Sensible Steps To Take Before Choosing Your Domain Name
With such a huge growth in the number of websites and the resulting difficulty in finding an available domain name, it is tempting to grab the first one that sounds like it might do the trick. However, a small amount of homework will pay big dividends – follow the ten steps below to obtain the optimal domain: 1. AVAILABILITY If it’s not available you can’t have it – simple! 2. COPYRIGHT Ensure that you do not breach copyright or infringe trademarks with your choice of domain. 3. EXTENSIONS It’s widely acknowledged that the best TLD (top level domain) is .com. However, in the UK, web users are more than used to .co.uk so this is equally acceptable for UK websites. If .com isn’t available and you use .net instead ...
Author: Emma Kalson Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:59:34 -0400

13. Design Myths
It is said that in designing, there are certain rules that these designers have to know. These rules were designed to be followed but not necessarily at all times. Sometimes the need arises for them to break them. But it is always best to know them first before breaking them. Knowing the rules would be useful when the time comes when you are questioned why you broke them in the first place. Never use your font in only one document. In being a designer, it is common knowledge that they have their own fonts, many to be specific. As in other kind of printing job, using different types of fonts will make it jumbled and thus difficult to understand. The readers will get lost in the muddled words that what you are trying to say is not an...
Author: Florie Lyn Masarate Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:59:33 -0400

14. The Best Of The Best In Postcards
There are some learning in life that people have to go through with in order to learn the lessons that come with it. This may sound dramatic but it really helps people in getting things right and knowing the best of the best. This is also true in printing. People getting printing materials that tend to be informational or is into marketing certain products and services are clearly becoming an expert on what they consider the best not just in presentation but also in contents. Take, for example, small printing materials like postcards. People receiving them have always been amazed at the development that these cards have undergone through the years. They started simply with the just some words and contact details, but now even g...
Author: Florie Lyn Masarate Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:59:33 -0400

15. Small Prints Matter
What is the main purpose in getting your work printed? The purpose is for others to read them and get something out of them. By getting something out of these prints, there lies the basis for your printing job to become the success that you have intended it to be. Business wise, these prints are the money generators that these owners have the great need for. The smallest of printing material can make phenomenal revenues. Postcards, even in their tiniest sense, can be the best source of keeping the income coming into a business or a company. The purpose in sending postcards into your prospective customers is to make money than the money you spend in the mailing of these cards. If you think you would not profit from this, the probabi...
Author: Florie Lyn Masarate Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:59:32 -0400

16. The Numbers In Colors
Printing companies sole purpose to properly execute any printing job that the customer has put into their hands. This would also mean getting it done without encountering any problems that might have aroused if done by these people themselves. The people get the printers to do the job for them; this includes thinking of the process needed in the printing job. Color into prints is one of the major factors that printers should take into account. Not only that, with color printers and color printing companies catering to every needs, having an edge over the others is one thing that needs to be taken seriously. A bit of a consideration is needed in the process of color printing. One does not go about this without having basic and the n...
Author: Florie Lyn Masarate Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2005 23:59:32 -0400

17. How to Choose a Web Hosting Company?
Nowadays, anybody can afford to order a feature-packed web hosting plan for next to nothing; however, affordable price is not the only criterion which should be considered when purchasing web hosting services. In this article, I'll explain the basics of what you should look for in choosing a web hosting company, not just concentrating on the best price and features, but also on reliability and honesty. You're investing your money and effort into finding paying customers and you wouldn't like to lose them in order to save a few dollars per month on a web hosting service. When looking for a web hosting company, it doesn’t matter if this is just for the inception of a web or the move of an established site; you need to consider ...
Author: Karolis Petreikis Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2005 18:08:11 -0400

18. Guide to Internet Business - Website Setup
After planning the design and content of your website, it's time to actually physically set up your website. This is the step where you put all your designs and plans into action, creating a website that will attract visitors and earn income. a) WEBHOSTING A webhost is a company that stores the pages and pictures and other files of your website. When a person visits your website, they will request these files from your webhost's server so they can view the website. When choosing a webhost, be careful to choose one that is reliable. After all, if your webhost has problems for any reason, people won't be able to visit your website, and you won't be earning any money. In addition, different webhosts have varying services and t...
Author: Steven O. Ng Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 13:10:54 -0400

19. Building Community Websites = Success Online
In this article I will discuss how important is it to build community websites rather than straight forward sales pitches. Selling online is about bringing people together, not about stuffing products down your visitors throwts and expecting them to buy from you. We have conditioned our minds all of our lives to accept advertising billboards, radio ads, newspaper ads, commercials, and all sorts of other advertising materials wherever we go. The same applies on the internet. This "conditioning" has enabled us to see past all the ads and look directly for the pertinant information that we are seeking. People who are new to the internet are more likely to click on your ads for no apparent reason but to simply search and keep searc...
Author: Martin Lemieux Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 13:10:53 -0400

20. How to Seize Design Essentials?
Design is a world of both art and science. It needs skill and technology in order to succeed. In addition, you can achieve success in this field if you are knowledgeable of the important basics of design. Design is a process. It has to be purposeful, arty and informational. You need to be meticulous with its essentials. Design essentials include color, fonts, shape, texture, dynamism, animation, photography and the principles of using artwork. You are what colors you use. If you do not want to be misinterpreted, then be cautious when choosing your colors because colors represent changeable characters and identities. It is sometimes relative to culture, age, gender and the likes. Font is as equally important as other essentials...
Author: Maricon Williams Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:53:21 -0400

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