One of my most popular tips is an oldie, Easy Web Tip #53. In it I advised that folks put one space after a period instead of two, which was the standard in the era of the typewriter. But in
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Archives for Web Design
The Importance of the Lowly Footer for SEO and More
One of the most important and often overlooked sections of local websites is the lowly footer. The footer is the section that sits at the bottom of each of your web pages and is exactly the same on every page.
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When Website Images Go AWOL
While working on a client’s web page, I noticed an image was missing. I found the errant image in my files and re-uploaded it. That got me to wondering if other images on his site were missing. I checked the
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New Website? It Ain’t Over!
I recently helped a client overhaul his home improvement website for a high end clientele. It was a ton of work and expensive for the client. As we launched, I was very pleased with the results. It’s a beautiful new
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Get An SSL Certificate Post-Haste
For some time now, Google has been giving websites with SSL certificates a slight edge in search results rankings. An SSL certificate gives owners and users more security using encryption. Luckily, it’s inexpensive to implement. Sites that don’t have
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Pictures On Your Website Ain’t Enough
It’s not unusual for me to have a client who asks why we need any text at all on web pages. Don’t the pictures speak for themselves? Well, yes, pictures do one heck of a lot of speaking. Especially for
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Every Year Update Your Copyright Dates On Your Website
This week, I’m going to give you a super quick and easy-as-pie web tip. Please check the copyright dates in the footer of your website. You do have copyright dates on your website, right? It should look something like this:
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Malingering About Uploading Testimonials
I’ve written in the recent past about how hard it is to follow all of my own advice with respect to proofreading and time management. Now I have to add keeping my testimonial page updated on my own website. I’m
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An Easy Proofreading Tip: Use Text-To-Talk
A number of years ago I wrote a tip entitled 3 Proofreading Secrets for Mostly Error-Free Website Pages. The third tip suggested that you print out your newly drafted page and slowly read it out-loud. That’s still a good tip,
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There’s No Place Like Home. Button That Is.
Okay, I’m old school. I admit it. I like to have a button at the top left of a web page that clearly says HOME. If I’m on an unfamiliar website and can’t get my bearings for any reason, I
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