Should you use a web company who email you out of the blue?Much to my annoyance, I get emails almost on a daily basis offering me web-related services. This is despite the fact I clearly state I have no use for these services on my contact page. This proves two things:
The latter is a big subject in its own right. For now I’ll aim to answer the question: should you use a web company who email you out of the blue?
The importance of a web design contract
My dictionary defines a contract as:
A written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.
Why does a web design project require a contract? As I will outline below a contract between you (the client) and someone like me (the web designer) is mutually beneficial. Neither party should build a site without one. Why? Below are the main points as to the importance of a web design contract.
How to backup your website and database with cPanelIf your website runs on cPanel this how-to will show you how to backup everything—including your database and emails.
Note that you must have sufficient web space on your server to create a backup. Because it backs up your entire hosting package into a single archive file if you are using more than 50% of your disk space, it may not be possible to use this method. Also, this process involves manipulating files directly on your web server. Only do this if you are 100% comfortable with the instructions below as doing it incorrectly could result in deleting files essential to your website.
How to create a good email signature
Your email signature, although often neglected, can be a powerful sales tool. Here are some tips on how to create a good email signature.
Things to consider when getting an eCommerce site
There are lot of things to consider when getting a website. If you’re contemplating having an online shop built then make no mistake: it requires a lot of thought. True, some eCommerce sites are merely a set of static products that link to their PayPal account. However, most are much more complicated. If you’re thinking about selling online here are some things to consider when getting an eCommerce site.
Do you need to pay to SEO your website?
As I mentioned in an earlier article about how not to do SEO, ‘Search engine optimisation (SEO) is the technique used to make your site appear at the top of the search engines (mainly Google)’. So now you know what SEO is you may ask the question: do you need to pay to SEO your website?
Note, in answering this question I am tapping into my own experience with SEO, not all companies operate in exactly the same manner.
How to send email from any POP3 account via GMailHere are instructions on how to send email from any POP3 account via GMail. The advantages of GMail are they offer huge online storage and as with any webmail you do not need to have any mail software installed and can get to your email from any computer with an Internet connection. You’ll need your email address, user name, password and incoming POP3 mail server.
eCommerce explained: How to sell online
eCommerce is, of course, the process of buying something via a website. Almost everyone has bought something online at some point. Although the process may vary slightly, digital shopping closely parallels its virtual counterpart: you add the items you want to your basket and go to the checkout to make your payment. Instead of dealing with a cashier or shop assistant you enter your payment details—including your credit or debit card—into a web page and the transaction is complete.
Buying online is simple; selling online is a different matter. Below you will find eCommerce explained: How to sell online.
What if you don’t like your web designer’s concept of your website?
It happens to the best of us occasionally: we design a concept for a website and the client doesn’t like it. Unlike the technical specification of a website—which tends to be black and white in nature—web design is subjective and aesthetic so what one person deems to be a masterpiece could be an eyesore to someone else. If you don’t like your web designer’s concept of your website don’t panic. Here are some tips to help save the relationship of both the client and the web designer.
The importance of a test site
A test site is an alternative address to your website. For example, if your main website was www.website.com your test address may be testsite.mywebsite.com. A good designer will create a test site and use it during—and after—development for several reasons. Here are the main points that explain the importance of a test site.
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