There comes a time when you start a website or transfer a website from one webhost to another. Both times you need a new webhost and you’ll need to transfer your website files to the new host. You will have to set your domain name to point to the new webhost. To do this you have to configure and set up name server for your domains or DNS. Continue reading
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How To Choose And Register A Web Hosting Provider
After you have decided on a domain name and registered it at a domain registrar, like GoDaddy, 1&1, Domains At Cost or some other registrar, then it is time to get a webhosting account. There are many choices available out there. This video and article will help you make that choice.
If you are thinking about setting up your first website, there are many companies out there lining up for your business. This is a double edged sword because although it’s great for consumers to have choices, the greater they are, the more confusing it becomes.
Laying it on the line – your guide to learning how to make your own websites and marketing your site online
Over the past five or six years I’ve made a number of websites for myself and clients. Some have been very basic and boring and others have been very complex and advanced. Each one was made for a particular reason or for a certain market.
But, the making of a “website” is so much more than just putting up the pages on the web somewhere and hoping that someone will find it and read it and then hopefully take an action like pick up the phone and call you or click on a link to learn more about whatever you want them to.
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Choosing A Web Designer For Your Web Project
With the internet being such a prevailing part of society, it is very important for businesses to make a positive impression with their websites. This can frequently be the only aspect of the business that a possible client sees before they make their decision on who to choose. Continue reading
What To Keep In Mind When Designing Your Web Site
Even though designing a web site can be pretty easy with the many free web designing templates and platforms that are easily available over the internet you should remember that a web design template should only be used as a foundation around which you should custom-design your web site to suit your special requirements.
Just getting a web site up and running is only half the battle. Your web site should be designed taking certain factors into consideration. A bad web design choice can potentially cripple your website. So take a look at a few important factors to keep in mind when designing our web site.
Right on top of your list is your target audience. Every website has a different target audience and should be designed accordingly. Content is as crucial as color, graphics, typography and layout of the web site.
Clear communication is a must when designing a web site. After all the purpose of the web page is to deliver a precise message to the audience so communication is key. Think of the long-term implications of your web design. A web page filled with flashy animations might attract a few browsers in the beginning, but could soon fizzle out as clients face problems with poor site usability, reduced speed of loading pages and lack of content.
Your web site should be interesting and fact filled, easy to navigate and good enough to come back to again and again. Make your web site users feel invited and comfortable when navigating your site and don’t ever compromise usability for design. A web site with dazzling designs but poor navigation is sure to irk your audience and leave them frustrated.
Meticulous attention to detail reflects your professionalism. Don’t clutter your web page with all sorts of stuff but maintain a harmonious balance of content, graphics, typography, colors and content labeling. Good typography and a right combination of colors unobtrusively enhances your website with high caliber craftsmanship.