SSL, https – is this site secure?
You will probably have used a site that uses a security certificate or SSL (secure sockets layer) – basically anytime that you have paid for something online you will be using a secure website
Website Development
First Impressions – last
Now I have a personal issue with some email accounts these are namely hotmail/yahoo/AOL – don’t get me wrong when they started it was great that people could get email for free! However nowadays these are often used for/by spammers to attack your systems and avoid detection.
£100 websites – do you get what you pay for?
Simple answer is yes – you get what you pay for.
There are a few adverts on TV these days that talk about creating and setting up your own website – simply and easily – and for a very low price.
Obviously this is not something I want people to do – so obviously I will say its wrong! However instead I will give you my thoughts on these types of services – the pros and cons!
CTRL-C, CTRL-V, CTRL-W – Shortcuts what do they all do!
My Top Ten Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to get things done much quicker. Who needs a mouse these days!! So here are some of my top keyboard shortcuts! CTRL-C – Copy CTRL-V – Paste CTRL-X – Cut CTRL-W – Close (this works for most applications from browsers upwards!) CTRL-S – Save CTRL-P – …
Want your own blog?
Basically a blog is like an online diary – it allows you to vent/write or just keep in touch with your customers, friends, family and anyone really!
Design/Brand/Where to start!
Your new look and brand is key! Whilst I’m not a marketing company I can supply you with smart and fun logo designs that you can choose from. My aim is that you only get the perfect logo – the one you want! We keep going until we get there.
Hosting – what is it and where do I get it?
Hosting is like renting space on a computer in the never-never that you then “put” your website files onto – which allows everyone to see it. Again you only ever rent your hosting (you can actually buy it but that is very expensive and not required for most small businesses). Hosting is usually purchased on …
Copyright 2007 – whoops 2012 please
So did your website switch over to 2012 without you having to do anything or did you have to edit every single page manually! You will see many sites that have incorrect copyright or date information at the bottom – just think if you were buying from a website and saw “copyright 2007” on it …
Accessilibilty
A bit of a buzz word but also pretty important, so what does it mean? Accessibility is basically how easy to use the website is. And this doesn’t only mean simple navigation, number of clicks – but also whether its viewable to people with speech browsers, text only browsers as well in different browser types …
Ecommerce – Buy Online
Ecommerce is a great thing – it means you can shop from the comfort of your own home at your own time. Whilst you might not get the personal 1-2-1 services from some shops – buying online lets your product get to SO many more people! But you must get it right! next time you …
