Reciprocal Linking Overload - Any old link back will do?
At one time it was extremely important to get as many sites linking to you as possible, so the Google bots see all of these sites linking to you, and think that your site must be of some importance because so many others are linking to it. More ...
Sitemap Construction for Beginners
You wouldn't think of going on a vacation trip without a map or guide to refer to but many websites present a rich source of information without a sitemap. Your visitor needs a roadmap of your website if they are going to find what they are looking for and that is the primary job of a sitemap. More ...
Website Blunders of Even Top Designers!
Users hate coming across a PDF file while browsing, because it breaks their flow. Even simple things like printing or saving documents are difficult because standard browser commands don't work. Convert any information that needs to be browsed or read on the screen into real web pages. More ...
What is "Above the Fold?"
The term 'above the fold' originates in the paper publishing industry where 'fold' refers to the place where a newspaper is folded in half. Of course, on the Internet there is no 'fold', the phrase 'above the fold' now refers to the area visible when a visitor first loads a webpage in their browser. More ...
How to protect against XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is when an attacker submits a malicious script into an input on a website. Once inserted, the browser automatically runs the script. The script is designed to either capture server or user login information, or store itself in the website application's database. More ...
A Day in the Life of a UX (User Experience) Designer
User Experience design comes down to sticking to a process. And the best process that I've found for problem solving is a process I learned way back in design school - it's called the I-D-E-A-T-E Design Loop. More ...
What is a security certificate?
I bet one time or another you've surfed the web and suddenly found a pop-up window in front of you, demanding your approval for a security certificate. I occasionally see these on shopping sites, usually the smaller, less-well-funded companies. More ...
Different Approaches to Big Data Analysis
In data analysis, raw data can be incomprehensively varied, you will have to rely on analysis tools and techniques to help present the data in meaningful ways. New applications are coming available and will fall broadly into two categories: custom or semi-custom. More ...
Policies Your Web site Must Have
To have a successful online business you must make the customer feel comfortable doing business with you online. One of the most important things you can do to make customers feel comfortable is having your company's policies, in writing, available on your Web site. More ...
Alternative Online Payment Systems
For most businesses venturing into ecommerce, e-payment means accepting credit cards. This involves setting up a complex system including a SECURE order page, shopping cart software, a merchant account, and a credit card processing service. More ...
How to Avoid Sloppy Web Site Copy
If your web site visitor can't find the information on your web site, within ten seconds or less, you will lose them. Two of the largest factors that contribute to this, are the lack of clear purpose and poor layout of your web pages. Let's look at how you can resolve each of these issues. More ...
Building a Church Website
It is becoming increasingly important for many small organizations and groups to build their online presence. This helps in getting their ideals, goals, and mission out to the general public. Therefore at an increasing rate many of us with computer skills are asked by organizations to put together a website. More ...
