Separation of Layers of Webpage Code
Eventually almost all webpages will require changes. Separation of layers of webpage code is one approach that makes future changes very easy. Separation of layers means the content and html code are in one page, the CSS presentation code is in a separate file, and JavaScript behavior is in a separate file. More ...
Ten Reasons Why a Facebook Page is Not a Replacement for a Professional Business Website
Here are ten reasons why putting together a Facebook page as your sole means of having an online presence will not serve your best long-term goals for success. More ...
Ten Tips for Choosing a Good Domain Name
What makes a good domain name? Well, it's a subjective issue, of course, but here are ten tips to point you in the right direction. 1. Good domain names are easily memorable and easily typed. Generally this means keeping them short. More ...
DHTML or Flash?
An important facet of flash / shockwave glossed over by most people is that these technologies are a packaged scripting environment: In other words - most of what you can do in flash, you can do in DHTML with a little effort. More ...
Preplanning Your Website, The Secret To Success
I've known several people who put together a website, and within a month or two had to do major redesigns and rewriting of the copy. They wound up spending twice as much time as was necessary just because they didn't preplan. More ...
How to Create an Effective Navigation Structure for Your Site
Good site design means a good navigation structure for your web site. This means the visitor can find the information with ease. Put yourself in the shoes of your Grandmother. Would she quickly and effortlessly be able to find the information she wants? More ...
Web Site Design Layout - Five Common Elements
A basic web site design layout doesn't have to include bells and whistles and flashing images. It simply has to provide a pleasing format in which to present your content. Don't over think it. More ...
White Space in Web Design
Inexperienced designers focus too much on the text, images, and photos on a webpage design. Deliberately constructed white space, not to be confused with unconstructed or empty space, is often overlooked. 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 Create Your Logo
A logo is a name, symbol or trademark of a company or organization, made up of text or symbols arranged to convey a distinct and unique message. It leaves a greater and lengthier impact than words alone that's why it is the simplest and most direct way of promoting one's business. More ...
A Random Walk Down Web Street - Litter Revolution
The best way to learn how to start a business and design a Web site is to study how other people do it and see what works and what doesn't work. In this series of articles, I randomly choose a Web site to review. Today's Web site is litterrevolution.com. More ...
Your Own Name Servers
Registrars require at least two name servers. My site only had one. I could have defined two by asking my dedicated hosting company for another IP address, but this had a problem. The reason for requiring two name servers is redundancy. More ...
