We’ve all seen the 404 page as we’ve surfed the web and it makes us sad, “404: Page not Found.” Usually it happens when a page on a site we are visiting has been moved or removed. Often as a user we just leave the site. It’s a missed opportunity for the visitor and the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Web Developer Tools
Bravenet: Fee Tools for Web Sites
(Today’s Byte is for folks with a web site.) For years I have seen the Bravenet tools on the web. This week I actually looked at the Bravenet services. Here’s what I learned: Bravenet has tools that you can cut and paste into your web site, such as guest books, forms, clip art, and more. … Continue reading
Need a Map for your Site?
Today’s Byte is for the Web Developers. This week I was reminded of one of my favorite freebie web tools- MapQuest Business Solution Maps. If you need to provide a map on your site and budget is an issue, I strongly suggest looking into MapQuest’s Link Free product. With it you can provide a link … Continue reading
Google Ads on Your Site
Last week I talked about placing ads on other web sites to generate traffic to your own web site. In February, I talked about placing affiliate links on your site to generate revenue. (Affiliate links are links on your site to specific products, such as an Amazon book, and getting a portion of each sale … Continue reading
Is your site accessible to all?
Today’s Byte is for web developers. It’s about making your site accessible to people with disabilities. If you aren’t a web developer your interested might be limited. So for you folks I’ll just say – Beannachta Le Fhaile Phadraig – that’s Happy St. Patrick’s Day in Irish! Someone recently asked me about a resource that … Continue reading
Add a Poll or Quiz to Your Web Site
Polls and quizzes can be a great way to add interaction to your web site. A poll can help you gauge the tastes and trends of your visitors. A quiz can be a quick and effective way to share information. There are a few free, web-based services that will allow you to build small polls … Continue reading
Finding Pictures Online
Normally, I focus on words but sometimes having the right picture really is worth 1000 words. When I need the right picture I often go online. For personal use, say for use in a party invitation, I will admit that I do not adhere to strict copyright law – but them I usually don’t have … Continue reading
Hyphenating Domain Names
I know most of you have a domain name – but sometimes it makes sense to get a new or additional domain name. Maybe because you are starting a new company or you want an address for a specific product or project. So, I thought I’d share what I know about domain names. They are … Continue reading
Hiding Web Sites
I have two tips today – the first is for the web developers out there; the second is for the shoppers. HTML Code to Stop Search Engines This week I wanted to create a semi-private portion of my web site. It wasn’t worth creating a password-protected section, but I wanted the next best thing. Obviously … Continue reading
9 Common Homepage Design Mistakes
One of my favorite web design experts is Jakob Nielsen. Today I’m borrowing from one of his recent articles for the Byte – and to introduce you to his work. Emphasize your best features on your homepage Use a liquid layout that lets users adjust the size of the page Use color to distinguish visited … Continue reading
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