What To Look For In Your Hosting Company
Finding a good web hosting company is not always an easy task, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. There are tons of terms involved with hosting that the average person isn’t familiar with so they can get stuck with extra services and products they don’t need. It’s important to become familiar with the terminology, learning about what hosting means and what you actually need from your host. Many people go for the cheapest host they can find, which isn’t the best decision, and could potentially be dangerous for your site and data. Read on to find how to choose what’s best for you and what to watch out for.
Browser wars have been going on for quite a while and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon. New browsers and updated versions of our current browsers are coming out all the time, allowing us to have greater security, increased functionality, better ease of use, and more options. Are all browsers the same in this respect though? As it turns out they aren’t. They all handle things differently, everything from fonts, images, and spacing to security, updates and support. Are you using the best browser out there or are you stuck with an old, outdated browser that is only causing problems? Read on to find out the truth.
Although content management systems (cms) are not a new concept by any means, many people are unaware they’re out there and how great they are! I’ve touched on them before on this blog, but today we’ll go over how a cms will benefit you and your company (or personal project) and why you shouldn’t buy a website from someone that doesn’t offer it. A cms gives you the power to make changes and keep your website up to date. Keeping the content on your website current and accurate is very important. Doing so will help you maximize your website’s potential, getting you better results and a happier audience.
It’s no secret that getting a small business up and going is tough, and keeping it running is hard as well! There are many things to think about and accomplish along the way. Your website is one of those important things to get up and going and is in need of regular attention; it can be a great marketing tool and can certainly help set you apart from your competition. There are tons of really great small business sites on the web today from all different genres: artists, bakers, bike companies, business analysts, etc. We’ve collected a group of great sites for you to admire today and hopefully gather some inspiration from, enjoy!
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There are many differences in the way you should handle images based on their desired output, will they be used in print or online? Different file types, sizes, and resolutions are best used online in order to maximize the quality but minimize the size. Do you know all the tricks in getting your images set up correctly?
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I’ve found that many clients, friends, and people in general (outside of the web development profession) are unaware of the limitations of typography on the web. Type plays an essential role in many types of design, and must be given careful consideration. On the web it’s especially important because it plays such a big role. There are many things to consider and many limitations that people must be aware of when designing, editing, or maintaining a website. I’ve put together a small starting-out guide to help people understand some basics and be more informed on what is and isn’t possible with website typography.
You can find templates online for pretty much anything these days. There are html and css templates, templates for Wordpress, all sorts of different cms templates, e-ecommerce templates, etc. Many of these are pretty cheap and some are even free, so where do web designers fit into this picture? I’ve had many clients and potential customers ask why they should use my services instead of just buying a cheap template. Are web designers being replaced?
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