The jQuery Mobile framework is still relatively new, yet in an attempt to stay current we have been learning how to best implement the jQuery HTML5 platform to build stand-alone touch-enabled mobile websites. In previous posts I’ve illustrated the coding structure and files needed to create a mobile website, and in this post I wanted…
There are advantages and disadvantages of using an online e-commerce platform. The primary disadvantage is that you are required to pay a monthly fee to use the cart, and you can’t move your cart elsewhere. That being said, there are some significant advantages which include managed industry-level security, customer support, diverse layout templates, easy to…
I have talked a lot about being wary of emails promising to provide guaranteed SEO results, online marketing, and the like. I recently received an email from a client which read: “I have a deal for you that you cannot pass up. I charge 500.00 for this and a 50.00 per month hosting and maintenance…
It’s been quite some time since I’ve talked about how to create a custom Craig’s List Ad so I wanted to revisit this topic. Firstly, CL Ads often do very well in the searches, and they are a popular option for many for both getting jobs and finding employees. The problem with CL is that…
Marketing your small business can be challenging, both in regard to cost, and the time associated with the development and implementation of an effective marketing strategy. As a small business owner myself I wanted to offer some tried-and-true suggestions that may effective for you. First and foremost, you need to identify your niche market. One…
I’ve talked a lot about the factors that will get a website ranked well. And since Google is the primary search engine, it important to ensure that your optimization and targeting efforts are focused primarily on them. If you’ve read my previous blog posts about the top ranking criteria, you already know much of what…
If you’ve had a blog for a while, you probably have a love/hate relationship with comments. As you surely have come to note, people (and bots) often post to blogs as a way to add a link back to their website, or the one/s they are promoting. Of course we don’t want the spammer to…
Rarely a day goes by that I don’t come across some website which has been compromised by hackers. This is a concern of course for everyone, yet especially the business that needs to ensure that their website is secure, and free of intrusion. As a website designer, I take security very seriously. For this reason…
As you likely know, there are a variety of tools online for those who manage their own website and want to assess its strengths and weaknesses. You can use these different tools to assist you in deciding on what, if anything, needs to be changed on your website pages, and some of them will in…
In our challenging consumer economy, one of the best strategies for success is the implementation of promotions and coupons. It is well known that many people will purchase more readily if there is a perceived savings to be had, and providing specials and limited time promotions/coupons can be a good option for many businesses. In…