Archive for January, 2008
Help! I’m Clueless About Web Design
When you’re new to website building, web design can be a very intimidation process.
Heck, even if you’ve been around awhile it still can be intimidating if design is not your forté.
So here are some tips for getting off on the right track when designing your first site.
Tip 1 - Familiarize Yourself With a Web Editor
There [...]
Ugh! Stop Stressing Over SEO
People often stress over domain name choice because they worry if they choose a certain name, they’ll only be found for the keywords in that domain and nothing else.
While the domain name is important for branding, letting people know what your site is about etc., don’t stress over getting every “important” keyword in the domain [...]
Is Writing Content a Chore For You?
One of the common mistakes Webmasters make is they don’t define who they are targeting.
Now that everyone is learning you can profit online by writing about any topic and adding Google ads, people are often mislead.
It’s not just about publishing as much content as you can on one subject and waiting for the money to [...]
“Site Build It! is a Scam!”
That was the comment left on one of my YouTube videos a few days ago.
It’s not the first time I’ve heard the scam cries regarding SBI!.
Apparently this person heard about the $10,000 prize Ken Evoy, President of SiteSell.com, awarded to the customer who created the best “I Love SBI! video.”
So his comment warned others there [...]
Does Your Audience Ignore RSS Buttons?
If you use RSS and are familiar with how it works, it’s easy to assume your audience understands it too.
And even though it’s been around for a few years, the average surfer still doesn’t know what an RSS feed is, much less how to subscribe.
It’s worth taking the time to explain what RSS is and [...]
Become a Better Writer… Now!
How you communicate with your audience is a critical component of having a successful website.
And it’s an aspect of website development that is highly overlooked.
If your audience doesn’t feel that all-important connection with you, the chances of them buying products from you (or products you recommend) are slim to none.
Don’t underestimate the power of your [...]
Do Banner Ads Work In 2008?
There was a time when I relied heavily on banners. After all, they look kinda cool floating in your right or left nav, and they add a spice of color to your design. But after awhile I noticed they were getting few clicks and generating even fewer sales.
So years ago I started [...]
Do You Struggle With Creativity?
I hear a lot of people say, “I’m not creative enough to build an interesting site (or blog).” And while I believe creativity comes easier for some than others, there are ways you spark creativity into your site or blog whether you feel you have that special gene or not.
1. Get Involved In Your [...]
I Want a Website But I’m Stuck & Overwhelmed!
I receive a lot of the same questions/concerns from wanna-be website owners.
Let’s face it. Getting started can be a very overwhelming process.
From choosing the right web host, deciding on the perfect niche to selecting the right domain name and then totaling up all the costs involved.
Whew! It can be intimidating at first. So [...]
Creating HTML Tables The Easy Way
I often talk about how I’m not very technically inclined and not anywhere close to being a programmer. I keep my designs simple because I enjoy writing much more than figuring out the techy stuff.
While I use CSS on 2CreateAWebSite.com for my links, headings, colors, etc. I’ve never taken full advantage of [...]
5 Amateur Website Moves
1. Visit/Hit Counters
Nothing says “amateur website” like a good ole’ fashioned hit counter.
Let me be blunt…
No one really cares if you’ve had 15,034 visitors since May or 232 hits today. They care about your content, site usability and what your site can do for them.
I think a lot of people add counters because [...]
The Most Profitable Website Niche
I get a lot of questions about website topics and what’s the most profitable niche. First of all, what’s profitable for someone else may not be profitable for you and vice versa.
For example, a lot of people make money online because they choose topics they love to write about, then affiliate themselves with [...]
6 Tips For a Profitable 2008
It’s the time of the year when millions of resolutions are made all over the world. Weight loss and financial gain are two of the most popular ones made each year.
Speaking of financial gain, many Webmasters have set financial goals for their websites in 2008. If you’re reading this now, you are probably [...]
