By Emele Maisy
When it comes to taking, creating and indeed saving images for online use, it can be difficult to know which file format to save in. Not all file formats are suitable for all images, and choosing the wrong one can result in unnecessarily large file sizes. (more…)
By Gail Seymour
Whether you're adding a WordPress blog as subdomain on an existing Web site or using it as a simple content management system to make updating easier, you will quickly realize that the default template is less than inspiring. If you want your blog to stand out and reflect your business image, you will need to make some changes. Follow these steps to customize your WordPress installation to build your brand. (more…)
By Meredith Barnhill
To create a business presence in today's market, you have to have a Web site; however, a poorly designed Web site is almost as bad as having no Web site. There are several common design mistakes that can be easily avoided. (more…)
By Sharon Housley
Here are 15 important Web site design tips that you might not be aware of or have overlooked. Consider taking advantage of them if you haven't already done so... (more…)
By Simon Wright
Web sites are built by Web developers, and one of the challenges that business owners face is visualizing how the final Web pages will look before the expense is incurred of building them. The solution is to get wireframes mocked up that will give an indication of the layout of the proposed pages and will enable project stakeholders to comment on their design. Let’s look then at what exactly wireframes are and how they can best be used. (more…)
By Emele Maisey
Some small businesses find that using a template design to get their Web site up and running is like a godsend, but for others it can turn into a hassle.
Take into account all the pros and cons below and see if you think a template Web site is right for you. There's really no right or wrong answer; it all depends on your business needs, experience and how you see the site growing in the future. (more…)
By CC Pearce
Teaching yourself Web design can be a daunting task, but luckily there are many online resources that can help you through the process. With some time, diligence and patience, you'll be able to teach yourself some very useful and practical methods of creating a Web site. (more…)
By Monique Martin
When you’re designing your Web site, one of the most important things you have to consider is browser compatibility. With dozens of browsers available, if you try to build a site that caters to everyone out there, you’ll either go broke or end up in a rubber room. Or both. Luckily, about 99 percent of Web traffic comes from just five browsers. (more…)
By CC Pearce
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for publishing a blog. It is used for both personal and professional publications, and it has become a very powerful tool with uses beyond traditional blogging. Myriad plugins allow for users to create unconventional and clever tools to enhance their Web sites. (more…)
By Monique Martin
Building Web sites that are cross-browser compatible is a lot like throwing a large dinner party. If you offer enough choices, everyone is happy, except IE6. IE6 was the finicky guest that meant you had to cook another meal just for him. It was time consuming and, in a world where time is money, IE6 had become more trouble than it was worth. (more…)