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 ...
Eight Tips for the Newbie Web Designer
This article is targeted at designers just entering the field. These suggestions shine light on some potential problems a new designer might not think of. More ...
How to Add a Search Engine to Your Site
When visitors arrive at your web site you want them to find the information quickly otherwise they will lose patience and move on. A great way achieve this is to add a searchengine or search box to your web site. Since most visitors are already familiar with using search engines such as Google, they can easily use the search feature on your site. More ...
Choosing the Right Colors for Your Web Site
Researchers agree that colors greatly influence the human psychic. Consequently, the color scheme that you use on your web site can entice the visitor to engage in the goal of your site (i.e. make a purchase or request your services) or leave it after the first few seconds. More ...
What's Wrong With My Website?
I ask myself that question about once a month. My website looks fine to me, but what are other people seeing? And what are the Search Engines seeing? Here's a checklist of ten ways to keep your website at peak performance. 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 ...
Tips and Tricks to Optimize a Website's Speed
An online shopper expects a website to load in four seconds. Websites are becoming complex and bigger with each passing day. This is leading to slower loading of websites and ultimately, decreased sales conversions. 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 ...
How to Build an Ecommerce Web Site
You've got a brilliant idea for selling products online that's been festering in your mind for a long time. This means you need to build an ecommerce web site or online store as others would call it, but have no idea what is involved and how much it is going to cost you. More ...
Things to Know Before You Develop a Website
In this article We mention things you should consider, domain name, web hosting, web technology, theme, layout, and so on, before you start building your website. More ...
What is a Captive Portal?
A portal is a website that serves as an entry point or gateway to a specific area of interest. A captive portal is a webpage that is the only one on a website that a visitor is allowed to view until they meet the requirements of the webpage. More ...
Types of Mobile Website Design
This article discuses the types of web design for mobile along with the benefits and limitations of each. More ...
