There a number of simple techniques that can help you get better, more accurate search results when using Google. Most of the time we just type in the search phrase we think most accurately represents what we are looking for and the results are pretty good. But sometimes we don't quite get to what we are looking for or need to narrow down the search results to more easily find what we want. The following list is 6 common and easy to remember search techniques to help you get better search ... Read More →
Easily Resize Images for the Web and Email
Multimedia is all over the web now and video in particular is catching on but for most of us, images will are the most common form of media we'll add to our websites. Despite how frequently they are used one thing a lot of people don't do is appropriately re-size images for their site or to send in email. If you know someone that keeps sending you emails with giant pictures in them, feel free to send them a link to this post. Common mistakes include: Leaving the image too large which breaks ... Read More →
Flickr, Search Engine Optimization and Your Images
I love pictures and as an avid photographer and all-around web guy I've loving seeing the incredible images people capture, though it matters little if your awesome pictures can't be found. On the web as elsewhere, pictures help to tell the story, as well as visually break up your writing making it easier on the reader, particularly when reading on the web. Pictures are also good for your web traffic and can help people find their way to your site if you use them well. While it can be a little ... Read More →
7 Things You Should Not Do On Your Web Site
Let me start by saying that while every rule is made to be broken it's important to know the rules so you can break them properly (Dalai Lama). While I acknowledge exceptions, there are a few things you should generally avoid, especially on your business website. As a professional web developer, these are a few things I run into more often than I care to admit. They are the opposite of Best Practices, they are truly "Worst Practices" yet a lot of people still do them. If you are considering ... Read More →
Search Engine Optimization – Images
There are a lot of people out there that will tell you how to optimize your website for search engines. In fact, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has become so popular that it's spawned many of the usual product and service offerings to "ensure your success" or "guarantee a top page placement." Do yourself a favor and don't buy the hype, there is an abundance of free information out there to help. There are undoubtedly reputable publications which offer lots of helpful info at a price, and ... Read More →