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Navigation - our visitor's travel guide

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:47:58 +0200

By: Chris Heilmann
This article compares real life navigation aids to those we use on the web and invites the reader to keep web navigation as simple and helpful. (published at evolt.org)

Navigation and menus are not a technical matter. They are not confined to the world of IT but
are used in real life, too. Navigation is a human interaction matter, human beings with all their issues and problems need and use it. Really successful navigations care about the visitors' needs, not promote a technique or our company's structure. What are we likely to find helpful in our local council office: An index of departments or a list of employees?

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Showcase Your Design!

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:17:09 +0200

by David Rodriguez

Do you have a good Web design? I'd love to see it.

As part of an upcoming article for WPDFD, I'm going to showcase and discuss some good-looking, functional, and well-coded designs. If your design can match any of these three primary descriptors, a screenshot of your design and a link to your site might make it into the article.

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11 phenomenal tips for web designers when they deals with website design

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:01:42 +0200

By: Joanna Gadel
Nowadays developers are too busy with their vast work pressure thus some time they certainly forgot to maintain several important things when r building any professional website. This article grounded on some important tips which will be maintained simultaneously while designing a creative website.
Having a brilliant website is a colossal advantage of any small scale company for promoting their business into the internet. Any kind of small business can make a great profit from having their professional website design. Accruing an affordable website you can also lead yourself to reach new global market with an enormous number of unique viewers.
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Value of Choosing a Correct Domain Name

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:15:37 +0200

By : simran
Before you start up a site establishment right domain name plays a major role among the search engine. During the initial stages of this site development did not play much importance for naming the domain name of the site. After a rapid growth in SEO with their tips and tricks it has great demand and importance for the domain name to find more easily with simple key words from the Google search.

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Web 2.0 Plugins and Their Usages

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:26:02 +0200

By: Naman Jain
Web 2.0 has spread like a wild forest fire. It is catching on to the whole world and is spreading the buzz around too.

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Image Optimization Will Reducing Load Time

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 26 May 2008 09:04:58 +0200

By : Colin_Stables
In Summary:

1.) Cater for old dialup connections.
2.) Strike a balance between text and using just enough images.
3.) Optimize all images.
4.) Choose the format carefully

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The Advantages of Redesigning a Website

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:39:46 +0200

By: frankwoodford
This article looks at the risks and benefits of redesigning a website. It explains why website designs should remain up-to date and what you have to do to achieve this. It also targets some of the uses of website so you know your getting the full potential out of your domain.
Presumably every industry in the world endorses upon World Wide Web interaction to advertise and distribute information a product or a service. In the world of business securing a website and domain has almost become a necessity - from small independent businesses to large commercial organisations, they all use the internet to communicate and trade effectively.

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Features You Should Avoid when Designing a Website

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:19:19 +0200

By : Colin_Stables

In Summary:

Let me remind you that as a webmaster your job is to make sure your website do what it's meant to do effectively. Don't let some minor mistakes stop your site from functioning optimally so avoid the following:

1.Background music
2. Extra large/small text size
3. Popup windows and
4. Anything else you find annoying!

As a web designer, you should design your websites to give your visitors the greatest ease of use, the best impression and most important of all a welcoming experience. It doesn't matter if you had the greatest product in the whole world -- if your website is poorly done you won't be able to sell even one copy of it because visitors will be driven off your website by the lousy design.
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What is Web 2.0 Design?

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:18:19 +0200

By: teamcreatives

“Web 2.0” is the term in world wide web technology coined by O'Reilly in 2001. The term “Web 2.0 “ is to describe and introduce a new area in website creation.
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Keep Your Visitors Coming Back

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:47:13 +0200

By : Colin_Stables
In summary

A lot of successful websites depend on returning visitors to account for a major part of their traffic. Returning visitors are easier to convert into paying customers because the more often they return to a site, the more trust they have in that site.The credibility issue just melts away. Hence, keep your visitors coming back to your site with the following methods:

1.) Start a forum, chatroom or shoutbox
2.) Start a web log (blog)
3.) Carry out polls or surveys
4.)Hold puzzles, quizzes and games
5.)Update frequently with fresh content

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4 Stages Of Web Site Graphic Design

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:47:16 +0200

By : Lara Newcomb
Typically, web site designs evolve. In the beginning, many web site owners become enamored with "bells and whistles" that, on the surface, might appeal to their target audience.

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First Rules in Website Design

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:21:54 +0200

By: Colin_Stables

In Summary:
Do not use splash pages
Do not use excessive banner advertisements
Have a simple and clear navigation
Have a clear indication of where the user is
Avoid using audio on your site

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Graphic Design: Design Your Logo Like A Pro

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:03:30 +0100

By : Lara Newcomb
A logo is the image which represents a company or its product. It's function is to create a memorable, recognizable impression on the mind of a potential client or customer. A logo is essentially at the heart of a corporate identity.

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Web Designs Deadliest 4 Mistakes

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:38:23 +0100

By: Moe Tamani

Some web designs are truly so repulsive that they actually drive people away from the site and prevent them from returning. Both you and your web design company must avoid these situations at all costs.
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How Can an Effective Web Design Boost Your Business?

nospam@example.com (Hoogenraad) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:29:41 +0100

By : John Mahoney
These days, it is a cut-throat competition. Unless you take advantage of the resources and the latest technologies right now, you may never be able to make it and eventually compete with other businesspeople in your field. Hence, you have to make sure that you can build your own website and should also ensure that you have implemented an effective website design.

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