Archive for the ‘Recommended Reading’ Category

How to Create a More Engaging Website

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Vandelay Website Design has written an article that lists a few things you can do to ensure that your website visitors enjoy interacting with your website & are sure to come back.

The internet has become a very interactive environment for users. Websites need to be specifically built in a way that captures the attention of visitors and keeps them coming back, or they will quickly leave to go somewhere else. Here are 5 steps to creating a website that will effectively engage your visitors.

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Professional Web Graphic Tips

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

I would like to share with you an article I came across on creating professional-looking web graphics. This article shares tips such as using graphics that are relevant to your site’s theme and blending your website graphics with your website content. To read the full article visit “Tips to Achieve Professional-Looking Web Graphics” written by Cecille Gamas.

How to Create Your Own Website with Effective Web Copy

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Effective web copy is something a lot of people seem to miss the point on when creating their own website. SiteCheats.com offers a great post detailing what exactly effective web copy is…

 

“Dale Carnegie said, “Talk in terms of the other man’s interests.”

 

Writing effective web copy begins with a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of your internet strategy. Are you
trying to persuade the visitor to buy something? Are you trying to get them to sign up for your newsletter? Perhaps you
want them to join your organization or simply learn more about your service so that they will call your 800 number. The
common theme with all of these web strategies is that you are trying to get someone you have never met and can’t see to take step toward building a relationship with you or your organization. ”