December 7th, 2010
Web technology is constantly advancing. There are many technologies that will be available in the next 2 or 3 years that do not yet exist!
Keep in mind that a web developer who is designing or updating your website today cannot always predict the technologies of tomorrow; this makes future website upgrades and redesigns essential as the web evolves and improves.
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November 23rd, 2010
This post is the final post in our 3-part series discussing the importance of focusing your website on your clients. This article will touch on some content basics for two very different types of website genres: an alternative music band website and a company that sells bedding.
Content is why users are on your website. You may have a nice looking site that is well laid out, but if there is no substance, users have no reason to stay on, or return to your website.
Your content should help new users decide if your product is the right choice for them. Many consumers turn to the web to research products and services before purchasing. They are not looking for an interruptive, hard-sell advertisement. Users just want more information on the product, great customer service if they have questions, and an easy and secure way to buy once they have decided to purchase. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: web content
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November 19th, 2010
This post is the second post in our 3-part series discussing the importance of focusing your website on your clients. This article will touch on some design basics for two very different types of website genres: an alternative music band website and a company that sells bedding.
The design of your website should be appealing to your target audience. It should promote your product by creating for your audience an emotional response to it.
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Tags: design
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November 17th, 2010
A website is a representation of your company. Because you want your company to be represented well, it is natural to get caught up in personal taste and content preferences in the web design process. Of course you want to have a website that you can be proud of, but the best website for your company may not match the design you had envisioned.
The number one focus of everything you do on your website should be based around your users and creating an environment that will be welcoming and beneficial to them. The layout, design and content on your website should reflect the needs, expectations and appeal of your target audience.
Over the next few posts, this article will touch on some layout, design and content basics for two very different types of website genres: an alternative music band website and a company that sells bedding.
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Tags: design, layout, web content
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November 8th, 2010
It is time again for our annual Toy ‘N Joy Shop drive and your opportunity to support those around the Flathead Valley who may need a little extra help this holiday season.
We are collecting donations of new and unwrapped:
- Children’s Coats
- Children’s Clothing
- Toys
All donations will be taken to The Salvation Army in Kalispell.
The Toy ‘N Joy Shop allows families that were not adopted by any other Salvation Army holiday program to shop for their children, at no charge.
Please bring your unwrapped donations to Bigfork Web Development, Inc. located at 7579 MT Highway 35 in Bigfork (just south of Highway 82).
We are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
The drive ends December 15th.
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October 15th, 2010
Now that we know the benefits of starting your own blog, let’s go over the benefits of participating in other blogs.
You can increase traffic to your website or blog by contributing to blogs that are in a field related to your own, and contain quality content. Comment on other peoples’ posts and share your expertise. In your comments you can add a link to your website and direct readers of that post back to your own website or blog for more information on that particular subject.
The major benefits of being active in other blogs are the same as the benefits of creating your own blog, but for different reasons. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: blogging, blogs, search engine optimization, seo
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June 22nd, 2010
A blog is short for web log. It is a type of website or part of a website frequently updated with commentaries, news & events, educational material, videos and more. Readers can comment on posts and discuss post topics with other readers.
Having, and more importantly maintaining a blog, is an inexpensive marketing tool that has 3 major benefits: Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: blog, blogging
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June 22nd, 2010
The web is based around links. Links that open doors to different pages in your website and links that open up your site to other sites. If you want users to follow the links on your site, you have to make them feel safe and confident in clicking the link. Let them know what to expect when they click on it.
The text used in a link is very important for usability, accessibility and search engine optimization. Link text should be descriptive, clear and concise. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: click here, good links
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June 22nd, 2010
If you decide that you want to host your website somewhere else, move your domain name to a different registrar, or take your current site to a new design company, can you? Does your current web design company or tech firm help you to do that?
Many web design and development companies force you to host with them by controlling your domain. Often clients who try to leave a company are not able to obtain physical files of their website or their data from their service provider. This prevents clients from switching their web hosting or taking their site to other developers. It prevents you from ultimately having true control and ownership of your online property! Sometimes when these unscrupulous companies go out of business, domains and site files are lost forever. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: domain, registrar, website
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