• Get More Mileage from Your Online Content with Publisha

    Updated: 2010-07-31 22:23:48
    Publisha is new way to distribute your content across multiple platforms in one fell swoop. Alyssa takes it for a test drive.

  • Build Instant Link Equity by Verifying 301 Redirects

    Updated: 2010-07-30 16:54:42
    Guest post by Nick LeRoy. Ask any SEO and they will tell you that 301 redirects are essential to running a successful SEO campaign.  For people that are unfamiliar, a...

  • Microsoft Street Slide View Preview [Video]

    Updated: 2010-07-30 12:46:55
    If you like Google Street View, you will love Microsoft Street Slide View, which was demoed at the SIGGRAPH conference in Los Angeles. It which demonstrates a seamless transition between bubbles...

  • How I Fought Back Against Email Overload

    Updated: 2010-07-30 05:57:09
    Alyssa looks at one of the biggest problems she has with email -- the distraction factor -- and shares her solution for taking back control and putting email in its place.

  • Stop Wasting My Time! Choose Promotions with Real Potential

    Updated: 2010-07-29 22:58:32
    For freelancers, the concept of media wastage reaches beyond the traditional view -- paid promotions -- to networking, personal projects, and more. Georgina explains the idea of media wastage can help you hone your promotions for greatest effect.

  • Secrets Behind Web Hosting with Unlimited Quotas

    Updated: 2010-07-29 12:34:25
    Guest post by Archie. Are you buying Web Hosting with Unlimited Quotas? If you have recently signed up for a shared hosting account or are looking into purchasing one, you must...

  • How to Scare Away Prospects on Your First Call

    Updated: 2010-07-29 08:06:32
    While not every prospect call can be a success, it doesn't hurt to remind ourselves about some of the things we probably shouldn't do during a call. Alyssa shares her list of no-no's while on calls with prospective clients. What tops your list?

  • 5 Ways to Maintain Client Relationships Long After the Work is Complete

    Updated: 2010-07-28 21:07:25
    The project has ended, so it's time to end communication with the client, right? Alyssa says no, and shares a list of ways to keep the relationship going, even when there isn't a clear need you can fill for the client.

  • Beware of Rogue Facebook Apps [Video]

    Updated: 2010-07-28 19:01:47
    Rogue Facebook apps are targeting innocent Facebook users to disclose personal information to provide access to view shocking videos. Since this so called ‘Facebook worm’ changes the status page of...

  • Social Media Marketing for Free Brand Recognition

    Updated: 2010-07-28 18:01:59
    Guest post by Roko Nastic. Social Media Marketing offers the best tools for free Brand Recognition. Having a social media presence has two major advantages: Firstly, social media profiles can increase...

  • How To Find Coupons for Anything Online

    Updated: 2010-07-28 15:25:42
    Guest post by Steve Miller. Learn how to find coupons for just about anything through browsing and searching online by learning where to go and what to search. Coupons for everything...

  • How to Find Different People Online Using Social Media Tools

    Updated: 2010-07-28 14:36:02
    Guest post by Indu Priya. Want to search people and new friends via Social media? Even though social media sites provide the facility to specify your interests and find friends...

  • Thesis Adopts a Split GPL License

    Updated: 2010-07-26 01:12:47
    Thesis has officially adopted a split GPL license, putting an end to the explosive debate between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and Thesis developer Chris Pearson which launched a community-wide discussion on the GPL and WordPress themes. To clarify the split GPL license, Chris Pearson adds, “the PHP is GPLv2 and the CSS, JS, and images are

  • Supercharge Your Website Maintenance with Xenu's Link Sleuth

    Updated: 2010-07-25 20:09:46
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 25 Jul 2010 Supercharge Your Website Maintenance with Xenu's Link Sleuth I've been using Xenu's link sleuth to do some website cleanup recently and wanted to make sure I was getting the most out of . it A little research resulted in several useful articles about how much more you can do with this tool than just check for broken : links 7 Things You Can Do With Xenu Link Sleuth Xenu's Link Sleuth More Than Just A Broken Links Finder 3 Not-So-Obvious But Totally Awesome Uses Of Xenu Link Sleuth For Webmasters Using Xenu Link Sleuth to Find Broken Landing Pages Posted on : July 25, 2010 2 Comments Recent Entries in Tools Resources Design Pattern Collections Instant Placeholder Image

  • Goal Check-In: How to Recover from a Progress Lapse

    Updated: 2010-07-24 14:30:04
    It's time to do a goal check-in to see how we measure up against the goals we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. Alyssa shares her process for rebounding when the check-in results are not favorable.

  • Design Pattern Collections

    Updated: 2010-07-24 04:16:34
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 23 Jul 2010 Design Pattern Collections I really enjoyed browsing through this collection of design pattern libraries gathered together by Erin Lynn . Young Despite my own interest in the subject there were a lot of sites I hadn't seen . before Posted on : July 23, 2010 1 Comment Recent Entries in Tools Resources Design Pattern Collections Instant Placeholder Image Generator Round Up of Low Cost Usability Tools 1 Comment Posted Add Yours Thanks Really appreciate the shout-out 1 Posted by Erin Young on July 26, 2010 Post a Comment : Name Email : Address : URL Remember personal info Comments : you may use HTML and Textile for style Live Comment Preview leading atlanta web design company Web

  • Five Rate Questions You Need To Answer

    Updated: 2010-07-23 23:31:19
    Hourly rate questions may be a constant source of consternation for the freelancer, but as Georgina explains, there are several related issues that you'd be wise to consider at the same time.

  • Taking the Wow Factor to a Whole New Level

    Updated: 2010-07-23 21:02:47
    The wow factor is about consistently providing an exceptional experience for the client. Alyssa walks through several stages of the work cycle, providing examples of how to demonstrate excellence throughout every interaction with a client.

  • 5 Quick Ways to Freshen Up Your Web Site Copy

    Updated: 2010-07-22 14:25:13
    In need of a copy overhaul? Alyssa suggests a few ways to spruce up your web copy that won't take long and can have a noticeable impact.

  • Increasing Your Blog Reputation With Sponsor Themes

    Updated: 2010-07-21 13:49:55
    Author: Michael Gray This is the second time I''ve encountered this technique in the past few months so I thought I''d spend some time explaing what it is, what to watch out for, and how it could be problematic for you.

  • Scheduling Tasks in WordPress: a Plugin Developer's Guide

    Updated: 2010-07-21 13:39:17
    Automation, when used in moderation, makes social media more manageable. Here are a few tools that can help you automate your Twitter account successfully.

  • 5 Tools for Automating Twitter

    Updated: 2010-07-21 13:39:17
    Automation, when used in moderation, makes social media more manageable. Here are a few tools that can help you automate your Twitter account successfully.

  • What's the Best Search Box Size?

    Updated: 2010-07-21 03:52:38
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 20 Jul 2010 What's the Best Search Box Size Search is an important component of any large website , especially an online retailer with thousands of . products However , when visiting different sites I've seen little consensus on how many characters should be viewable in a search box , even though being able to read what you've typed is key to search . usability I thought it would be interesting to review the search boxes of web retailers to see if there were any best practices that could be learned from them regarding search box . size Rather than pick sites at random , I took my list of online stores from Internet Retailer's top 500 list and picked out the top 30. After all , for these

  • How to Survive Saying No to a Client

    Updated: 2010-07-20 08:23:03
    When you say no to a client, you run the risk of losing them. Alyssa shares four gentler ways to say no but still get your point across.

  • SEO Tips to Double Rankings, Traffic and Conversion

    Updated: 2010-07-19 06:00:38
    Author: Jeffrey L. Smith The only thing better than one search result in the top 3 positions in Google is two search results from a double ranking. This SEO tip works by pushing a competitor off the first page, broadening your websites keyword funnel and thereby doubling traffic and conversions.

  • ABCs Of RSS Feeds

    Updated: 2010-07-19 06:00:37
    Author: Sharon Housley Implementing RSS (Really Simple Syndication) can be aided by an understanding of the terms relating to RSS. Learn the ABCs of RSS.

  • Website Appearance and Structure

    Updated: 2010-07-18 22:00:01
    Author: Kirin Knapp Sometimes what you need is a good checklist. I love lists, especially when it comes to learning something new. There''s no better way to make sure you''ve done it all than a checklist.

  • 5 Things That Can Ruin Your Reputation on LinkedIn!

    Updated: 2010-07-18 22:00:00
    Author: Kabir Bedi As social media continues to strengthen its hold on the internet landscape, businesses are increasingly adopting social media platforms as key revenue channels. And LinkedIn by far, is the most professional platform when it comes to online networking. Unlike, social platforms like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace that is fair amalgam of personal plus business motives, LinkedIn focuses on letting users create a professional online resume for themselves and network out with professionals of the industry.

  • How to Easily Backup and Restore Windows 7?

    Updated: 2010-07-18 21:59:59
    Author: Amy Liu Have you ever imagined taking a time shuttle to go back and correct the mistakes that we made? It is impossible in our real life, but, this dream can be accomplished on your Windows 7 if you have a Time Shuttle installed.

  • The Death of Squeeze Pages - Google Slapped Em Dead

    Updated: 2010-07-18 21:59:57
    Author: Duncan Wierman For years now, the squeeze page has practically been the lingua franca of the marketing online world. Whether you''re in real estate (and actually, the real estate industry in particular has leaned particularly heavily on squeeze pages), banking, e-commerce or anything else, the conventional wisdom has been to target tightly focused groups of consumers through these web pages/marketing tools.

  • How To Protect Your Search Engine Rankings

    Updated: 2010-07-18 21:59:56
    Author: Nelson Tan Your website''s ranking on search engines is a vital element of your overall marketing campaign, and there are ways to improve your link popularity through legitimate methods. Unfortunately, the Internet is populated by bands of dishonest webmasters seeking to improve their link popularity by faking out search engines.

  • The Freelancer's Pre-Vacation Checklist

    Updated: 2010-07-18 10:50:55
    Vacation time! Alyssa compiled a list of some of the most important things to do before you leave for vacation ... so you actually enjoy your time off.

  • 5 Apps You Can Use with Evernote

    Updated: 2010-07-17 05:55:03
    Alyssa has been exploring some of the apps showcased in the Evernote Trunk. Here are a few highlights that she's found.

  • Clouds Hang Over Yahoo and Carol Bartz

    Updated: 2010-07-14 03:00:24
    Author: John Sylvester In June this year, Yahoo''s CEO Carol Bartz said the company sold its search business to Microsoft because, according to a New York Times report, "Yahoo could no longer continue to match the level of investment Google and Microsoft were making in searching", and instead has plans to invest in the company''s display ad, content and mobile services technologies.

  • How Do Colors Influence Web Design?

    Updated: 2010-07-14 03:00:23
    Author: Kabir Bedi Colors hold prime importance in any web design. Colors are what add visual vibrancy to the design and layout of the website. In fact, a website without colors looks plain and bland and seldom appeals to its visitors. Colors also influence the mood of visitors and evoke specific emotions in them. In fact, with the right blend of color combinations, you can actually encourage your visitors to follow your call-to-action and be help you achieve your core objectives through the website.

  • SEO is No Place for Amateurs

    Updated: 2010-07-14 03:00:22
    Author: Andrew Plimmer How come everybody nowadays is an SEO Expert? Let''s face it; not a day goes by where we don''t see someone offering their services as a Search Engine Optimization specialist. The strange thing is however, many of the people offering such services on the various forums tend to have no runs on the board themselves.

  • How Do I Promote My Podast?

    Updated: 2010-07-13 18:59:33
    Author: Sharon Housley There are a variety of things you can do to promote your podcast and increase its popularity. 1. Auto-Discovery Include auto-discovery tags in the HTML header of the web page. Some podcasting and RSS readers will automatically detect that an RSS feed or podcast is available if such auto-discovery tags are included in the web page header tags.

  • 12 Favorite and Little Known Tips for LinkedIn

    Updated: 2010-07-13 18:59:32
    Author: Elyse Tager Most business professionals are on LinkedIn at this point. LinkedIn tells us that: - LinkedIn has over 70 million members in over 200 countries. - A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of our members are outside the U.S. - Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.

  • Ecommerce Copywriting: 11 Product Descriptions Compared

    Updated: 2010-07-11 16:43:51
    : Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 11 Jul 2010 Ecommerce Copywriting : 11 Product Descriptions Compared A recent article on Get Elastic The 4 Pillars of Ecommerce Copywriting got me thinking about the 2nd pillar' mentioned in the article , writing to persuade How do different retailers approach writing persuasive copy for the a product that they all sell Do they just use the manufacturer's product description followed by a bulleted list of specs , or do they tailor the copy in any way So I looked at how a number of online retailers wrote product overviews for Samsung's LN55C650 55 LCD television . Given the high pricepoint around 1700 I expected that the copy for this product would be pretty well crafted in order to draw

  • Fabulous Footers - 4 Great Ways to Use the Space

    Updated: 2010-07-10 10:29:32
    Author: Kabir Bedi Footers are the oft-ignored cousins of website headers that welcomes visitors when they scroll down and reach the end of web pages. And the web design community is highly guilty of ignoring an element of such critical importance for so long. However new age designers are waking up to realize the immense potential of footers in website design and developing new and unique ways to use them more creatively!

  • Implementing SEO On Your Site Can Be Hard

    Updated: 2010-07-10 10:29:30
    Author: Patrick Hare Implementation can be the hardest aspect of an SEO campaign. Even after keyword research, content creation, and link building have all gotten underway, we often find that campaigns fail because the on-page optimization was never actually added to the site code. Invariably, it is the webmaster that is responsible for failing to implement recommended changes. Whether this is the result of an active distrust of SEO companies, or sheer incompetence, the result is almost always an aborted campaign, since no site owner wants to keep paying for results that can''t happen.

  • One Click Multisite in WordPress 3.0

    Updated: 2010-07-10 00:13:55
    [EDIT] Peter Westwood, one of the lead devs, in a comment below suggests against the use of this plugin because of the complexities of the setup process that might be ignored if users install and enable this plugin without following the steps. He points users to the Codex article that explains the setup. If the

  • To Click or Not to Click

    Updated: 2010-07-08 03:38:05
    Smiley Cat Weblog Web design thoughts and . commentary Home About Portfolio Elements of Design Contact 07 Jul 2010 To Click or Not to Click It's common these days for news-oriented sites to practice link hoarding' whereby when referencing a topic , rather than linking out to external websites they link mainly to their own internal archive of content about that . topic Take this example article from Joystiq which doesn't have a single external link despite all the games . mentioned When something is referenced and linked to in an online article I like to go to the original source of information for that topic usually another website rather than read yet more news about it on the same . website So when sites do not discriminate between internal and external links it's frustrating because I'm

  • Symbian Mobile OS Targeted

    Updated: 2010-07-07 01:13:54
    Samsung, Sony Ericsson and Nokia phones running the Symbian OS could be vulnerable to a new botnet virus.

  • NASA Updates Website

    Updated: 2010-07-06 14:04:07
    NASA Website gets more Social

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