How to Turn Around Busted Marketing
Updated: 2010-07-01 04:02:28
Alyssa takes a look at some of the reasons why our marketing activities stop working, and suggests a way to fix it when this happens. - Alyssa takes a look at some of the reasons why our marketing activities stop working, and suggests a way to fix it when this happens.
What to Do if the Client Won't Give Content
Updated: 2010-06-30 00:48:33Alyssa takes a look at some of the reasons why our marketing activities stop working, and suggests a way to fix it when this happens.10 Reasons Why Your Blog is Not Making Money
Updated: 2010-06-29 10:47:15Guest post by Rohit Sane. Why is your blog not making money online? Most beginners have the sole intention of making money when they step into the blogosphere. So, undoubtedly the most popular question in their mind is “Why is my blog not making money?” Many newbies keep wondering over it, and are just not [...]Who Holds You Accountable?
Updated: 2010-06-29 10:39:17
You have to hold yourself accountable for the commitments that you make in order to see a positive change. Alyssa asks, "Who helps keep you moving forward?"Aren't Websites Supposed to Save Money?
Updated: 2010-06-29 04:05:25Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 28 Jun 2010 Aren't Websites Supposed to Save Money A 6M website A recent BBC news article writes that the British government spent 94M last year developing and running . websites This includes 4M spent on developing the UK Trade and Investment website alone a site that averages 28,000 visitors a . month Hopefully some of those visits resulted in sizable investments in the UK economy , because I can't begin to understand how so much money could be spent on a single . website Posted on : June 28, 2010 7 Comments Recent Entries in Web General Website Redesign : Big Bang , Gradual or Evolutionary Approach JavaScript Physics Engine 150 Discount on Voices That Matter Web Design Conference 7Do You Work at the Weekend?
Updated: 2010-06-26 21:43:33Freelancers can work at any time they choose, but should you work during the weekend? Cast your vote today on SitePoint's poll.How to Get Clients to Fall in Love with You All Over Again
Updated: 2010-06-26 13:47:35
If you have long-term clients, you may fall into a routine that can negatively impact your work over time. Alyssa shares some ideas for rejuvenating ongoing business relationships and bringing back some of the "new relationship" fire.5 Web Applications For The Paperless Classroom
Updated: 2010-06-25 19:33:05
Guest Post by Shankar Ganesh. Classrooms, places where the future of kids is shaped, are ironically un-futuristic. Papers are passe. They’re limiting and aren’t fun. It’s time we pave the way for paperless classrooms – tech and education together can only lead to a better world. Evernote Evernote has become the de facto application for [...]18 Twitter Tools for Power Users
Updated: 2010-06-25 19:00:00Guest post by Alamin. Which are the most useful Twitter tools? Twitter is one of most popular micro blogging sites all over the world. It has created its place for its uniqueness. Twitter is now a very essential tool among webmaster to market and promote their site to boost their traffic. You also can’t just [...]Will HootSuite5 Get You to Convert?
Updated: 2010-06-25 13:11:10
HootSuite5, just released today, comes with a slew of new HTML5-friendly features. Is it enough to tempt you to convert to a HootSuite groupie, like Alyssa has?The Art of Keeping Visitors Longer on Your Blog
Updated: 2010-06-24 18:54:39
Guest post by Ven. Keeping your visitors to stay longer and increase time on your blog is an Art. It is one of the toughest part of blogging too. Your blog may get huge number of visitors but its the time to ask a question, How long the visitors are staying in your blog? Visitors are [...]Say Bye-Bye to Bad Clients
Updated: 2010-06-24 13:03:59Bad clients are the bane of freelancers. Whether they're panic-mongers, late-payers, or simply time drains, bad clients can have a disproportionately negative effect on your business (not to mention yourself). Georgina explains how to sever those ties for a more productive future.The Biggest Mistake I Ever Made with My Web Site
Updated: 2010-06-24 11:59:48Alyssa reflects on some of the biggest mistakes she made in the history of her web sites. What's yours?Using a Not-To-Do List to Manage Your Distractions
Updated: 2010-06-23 10:22:40You may have a to-do list, but what about a not-to-do list? Alyssa explains how a not-to-do list can make you more effective at completing your to-dos.12 Tips for Using a Soft Approach to Make the Sale
Updated: 2010-06-22 09:12:58
Soft selling is subtle and non-aggressive ... and it can be easier on both the marketer and the prospect. Alyssa provides some tips for effective use of soft-sell marketing.The Good-Quick-Cheap Project Rule
Updated: 2010-06-22 01:26:53Craig explains the Good-Quick-Cheap rule. It's easy to remember and could help you manage client expectations.FullCodePress 2010
Updated: 2010-06-19 11:58:01Craig explains the Good-Quick-Cheap rule. It's easy to remember and could help you manage client expectations.WordPress 3.0 “Thelonious” is out!
Updated: 2010-06-18 14:37:05As of yesterday, WordPress 3.0 “Thelonious” is out of beta and ready to be installed! There is a lot to look forward to in this point oh version, including a whole bunch of new features, a whole new default theme called Twenty Ten, integration of WordPress MU and multiple blogs into WordPress (boy that seems27 Benefits of Online Video
Updated: 2010-06-18 10:07:45
Have you been thinking about recording video for your web site or blog? Alyssa tries to convince you to just go for it with a list of 27 benefits.How to Be a Quiet Leader and Have a Big Impact
Updated: 2010-06-18 03:52:02
Alyssa explains how quiet leadership can be an effective way to work with a team, and how you can become that silent, but powerful leader.How to Upsize Your Next Project
Updated: 2010-06-17 20:14:44Today's small project may lead to big things later. But sometimes, a little creative thinking and some open-minded conversation can turn a little, one-off job into a much larger proposition right now. Georgina explains how.Are Your Error Messages Easily Understood?
Updated: 2010-06-15 04:48:56Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 14 Jun 2010 Are Your Error Messages Easily Understood As I was finishing installing Microsoft Office on my home , PC I was presented with this : alert Microsoft Office installation alert message What does this even mean What are the consequences if I say yes Web application error messages and alerts are often equally badly written because all too frequently they are left to developers to write or the default ones that come with the software are . used This is not a good thing . Error messages and alerts should be treated as part of the UI along with the more visible components of the . application Posted on : June 14, 2010 38 Comments Recent Entries in Writing for the Web How to ApologizeWebsite Redesign: Big Bang, Gradual or Evolutionary Approach?
Updated: 2010-06-10 13:48:35: , Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 10 Jun 2010 Website Redesign : Big Bang , Gradual or Evolutionary Approach I'd like to look at three approaches to redesigning a : website Big bang move completely from an old to a new design in one go Gradual implement the redesign by sections over time Evolutionary avoid redesigning altogether and focus on improving the existing site These approaches have their advantages and disadvantages . Let's consider them in reference to a large , content-rich . website Big Bang Approach Advantages Keeps your site looking . consistent On one day your whole site simply changes from one design to . another Easily understood by your . visitors Whether or not they like it , your visitors will beSitemaps and SEO
Updated: 2010-06-10 03:17:51Author: WebAssist Creating an HTML sitemap and a XML sitemap for your website could be the easiest thing you do to improve your exposure on the web. For those of you who pay close attention to the search engine optimization (SEO) of your site, this could be the one thing that gets you onto the first page of Google''s results. For those who don''t devote too much time on the SEO of their site - this is a good place to start. By submittíng a sitemap to various search engines, you are telling them that you exist and what pages your site has to offer the World Wide Web.How a Google Penalty Can Make Your Site Stronger
Updated: 2010-06-08 07:19:02Author: Ross Dunn Over the past 12 years consulting on web marketing I have answered countless questions but one question I receive often stands out from all; how to clear a Google penalty. The following is an example of a question I receíved in the past from a person named Patrick:What Can be Published Using RSS Feeds?
Updated: 2010-06-08 07:19:01Author: Sharon Housley With all the vast amounts of information available on the web, it is becoming more and more difficult to sort through and find what you are looking for. RSS significantly lowers the signal-to-noise ratio. RSS has the unique ability to compile information and filter it, so you only see unique and relevant content. The information superhighway has become packed with content, and those familiar with technology are using RSS to filter the content, allowing them to drill down and access only the content they want, without having to wade through all the noise.Read This Before You Submit to Web Directories
Updated: 2010-06-06 00:43:43Author: Manish Shah As the number of websites grow everyday, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a new site to attain good rankings on search engines. Since major search engines factor link popularity heavily into their ranking algorithms, building relevant links to your site is perhaps the single most important component of search engine optimization.Twitter: Followers, Niches, and Myths
Updated: 2010-06-06 00:43:42Author: Duncan Wierman Twitter has certainly emerged as one of the most popular social networking/blogging platforms of the past few years. There are various reasons why Twitter has become so wildly popular. It is a simple concept where brief messages can be sent to loyal followers. This is why Twitter is so helpful to small businesses. It can aid in promoting a business in the most cost effective manner. Really, this is one of the very best systems for promoting updates, info, and deals to the followers of the Twitter account.How To Optimize Your Business For Google Local Search Results?
Updated: 2010-06-05 08:38:17Author: Kabir Bedi Location has come to become a significant force in the search landscape. And since Google has recognized geographical relevancy as a key parameter for search engine rankings, location has come a key element of the search engine optimization process.