12th March 2012
Adding Music To A Website: How To Do It Properly
Music on websites can be a delicate subject. There are those who say you should avoid not just music, but sound of any kind. But let’s not dismiss music just yet.
There are some instances when music can...
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12th March 2012
Do you need to produce illustrations on your computer for your business or organisation? Understanding how to use vector graphics will enhance your company’s literature and the vector drawing software is not difficult to use.
Vector graphics make such a ...
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12th December 2011
'You shouldn't judge a book by its cover' is an adage that updates readily to the web age. People visit websites to buy products and services, gather information or interact with others over social media channels. Very seldom do people pay specific attent...
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12th December 2011
Using website templates is seen, by some people, as a short cut, a cop out or the action of a cheapskate. Presumably these detractors, when decorating their own homes, employ skilled artisans to create murals or stencilled designs, rather than lowering th...
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21st November 2011
Don't spend money on a designer
Creating a website using a template is much cheaper than hiring a designer. In fact, you can expect to save hundreds, maybe even thousands of pounds if you use a template instead of a designer.
But will the end result be ...
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18th November 2011
Improve your business website with a content management system
A content management system (CMS) is based online and connects you to your website, allowing you to manage content. You can add new articles, text, images and videos to the CMS and integrate ...
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24th August 2011
Using a well-designed logo is a sure way to capture your customers' interest and convey your professionalism. There are a number of ways of acquiring a logo and the pros and cons of each method are considered in this article.
You know your company shou...
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20th April 2011
eCommerce involves selling products online and lots of businesses are doing it.
However, not all businesses are making the most of their eCommerce sites. And if you're not making the most of your site, you're not making as much money as you could be.
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12th April 2011
Designing a website is a lot easier than it once was. There are all kinds of online tools and different software that you can use to build a site, but beware, it's easy to get carried away with fancy fonts and bright colours. Don't lose sight of what real...
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12th April 2011
Images are a vital part of most websites. They can enhance your website's aesthetics and influence the selling of your products so it's important that you do all you can to optimise the appearance of the images on your website.
Here are three ways you...
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07th March 2011
A well designed menu is integral to a restaurant's success. It may not be the first impression that potential customers have of your restaurant, but it's a close second. An effective menu whets the appetite and gives customers a taste of what they can exp...
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07th March 2011
By now you may well have heard about the latest development in crafting - digital scrapbooking.
Creating scrapbooks on computer throws up some interesting alternatives and benefits if you want to impress your friends and family.
Here are six ways t...
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26th February 2011
What is digital scrapbooking?
Digital scrapbooking has evolved from the age-old craft of cutting and pasting bits of paper, fabric or photographs. Rather than going to the store to buy glue and appropriate material, graphics software enables you to creat...
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14th February 2011
Three tips for designing a great poster
For over two hundred years, people have been displaying posters in public places. Posters, even in these technology-rich times, are still an effective medium to promote and inform. With this in mind, here are three...
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14th February 2011
An e-newsletter enables you to inform, develop a rapport with, and ultimately 'sell' to your readers. This can improve customer loyalty, expand your business through word of mouth and increase revenue.
Producing a successful e-newsletter is sometimes a...
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