It happens – especially after a website redesign or a new content management system. Pages move, old pages disappear and new pages crop up in their place. Unfortunately, other website owners linking to you, and the search engines, may not be as quick to update as you are. What do you do?
What’s the Difference between GIF, JPEG and PNG?
When you’re editing your website, you’ll undoubtedly want to use pictures – but the two most popular picture formats – GIF and JPEG – can be confusing. Which one do you use, and when? And what about PNG files? When can you use those? Today’s post will help clear up the confusion. Read the rest of this entry »
For Best Results – Plan Your Website Backwards!
Even though the majority of websites are designed with the most attention going to the layout, programming and testing – you should actually plan your website backwards. What exactly does that mean? It means paying the most attention to the things that are usually thrown in at the “last minute”… Read the rest of this entry »
The Trouble with Free Web Hosting Companies – What to Know Before You Get Burned
Free web hosting is a very enticing idea. Many hosting companies charge between $5-$20 per month – but many website owners look for a free alternative instead to try and save money, especially when they’re just starting out. Some free hosting companies will even give you a free or cheap domain name as well.
But what you don’t know about free hosting companies could hurt your online business more than the few dollars you’d hoped to save. Here’s what to know before you sign up for a free web hosting account. Read the rest of this entry »
Getting Started with Google Analytics in 6 Easy Steps
Google Analytics is a free website tracking package that lets you see where your site visitors are coming from, how they got to your pages, and how long they stayed.
Presented in an easy to read chart format that can optionally be e-mailed to you, Google Analytics is a must-have for any serious business owner that wants to make the most of their online advertising.
Here’s how to make Google Analytics work for you: Read the rest of this entry »