Simplify the Web

We have done a lot of looking around and heard a lot of feedback from people on integrating blogs into custom designed websites. Seems there are a lot of ideas out there on how to do it. One suggestion noticed was to Make your site part of your blog as the blog software is installed and has its own software to boot, you either adapt the template, build a template, or just choose a template and make your site look like that template. Some other suggestions have been to install the blog software i...
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I was asked recently what to look for in a website developer. I wasn't sure how to respond, since for seemingly obvious reasons I've never actually looked for a website developer. In case you're looking for someone to help you with your website, here are my thoughts as a web professional: don't settle. Make sure that the geek you choose knows their stuff...if they don't, you should choose someone else. Essentially - despite being a designer - I consider design secondary to code. Why? Simple: if ...
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When looking for a solution to a website, many people come across two decisions:High volume service providers Custom designers for web sites So, which is better? Overall it really comes down to preferences and cost. If you go with a high volume provider, sites like Prosites; which offers solutions specifically to the dental industry, you will most likely get a cut and copy package that has been designed to fit most everyone. While that may be good from a pricing up front standpoint, it could sti...
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Let's face it, with so many options on the Internet and all the many "designers" that exist, one can easily get confused quickly and wonder what is best. Should you have a site that is well designed and makes people feel comfortable? Should your color scheme make a difference? Is your logo professional? Do you need a logo? What kind of layout should you choose? What kind of site should you choose? (brochure,ecommerce,lead gen,informational, etc)With all of the choices that exist in the world of ...
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There still seems to be a popular opinion that websites need to have Javascript enabled drop down menu trees in order to be successful. That's not the case. Mega Menus is what the term is used here in this article on Webmaster World. Seems Google can tell when you're stuffing your site with links, don't do it. It's like we've said before, keep it simple and chances are you'll get it right. Keep your menus easy to understand with the most popular in your menus. Have a sitemap for the more ...
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A question often asked when speaking with someone who wants a new site or a refresh of an old design is "how long will it take to get this up and running?" It's a pretty straight forward process, however, some people don't think about it, so here's a simple guide to help you get your site up and running quickly. 1. Have an Idea There are plenty of people that can make a website today. But can they make YOUR website. Your site will ultimately reflect on you as a busines and/or individual. Don't...
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While a lot of what makes a website is fairly simple, most amateur web workers have trouble - at first - with adding pictures to their website. Here's a primer. A Special Place You need a special place on your website to hold your images. This is important because it makes it easier to manage your website...and let's face it: we all need to make it as simple as possible, right? Create a folder in your website's directory to hold your images. I usually name the folder something sophisticated li...
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It has taken a little while to get back on the saddle on the blog. We've been pretty slammed overall in working to get things out the door. After a long furlow, the latest version of PageProLive is on the horizon. Design Agnostic Deveopment Kit The PageProLive system has been revamped to enable anyone from the every day designer who wants to simply enable their designs with content easily managed, to the more complicated and intricate developer who needs to streamline the management of th...
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