Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Good points to remeber for aspiring Web Designers

A great thing to remember:  While I was attending class over the weekend I learned some stuff :) I love Internet based training!!!!!! Anyway, the question was asked "why not use images for Nav buttons?" Sure they look nicer then text, alt text can render them effective for Search Engine Optimization (well, does not hurt them that much) but there are problems with them that professional web designers don't want and we should avoid this practice.
Problems with image based navigation:

1.Load time

2. New pages need an image to be designed that matches the existing buttons which increases down time when servicing pages.

3.Not suitable for dynamic websites, it is ineffective for small portable screens like cell phones and PDAs

4. Java code not standards compliant in HTML which affects SEO

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

keyword research tools for SEO, PPC, link building and blogging | Wordtracker

keyword research tools for SEO, PPC, link building and blogging Wordtracker


I highly recomend this service... Very simple, very effective... Well, we will see if this makes money. I should be revamping our website soon, Stay tuned! They have a free week for you to try; hook ya with free webinaurs and bang- the future hits you in the face. It is worth the time invest the time to try it first; then commit to using them after the work pays off!!! Hang on, the future is coming! LOL I will redo this with proper keywords as soon as I get a moment... Be patient! Comments welcome!
PGWalkNRoll

Saturday, August 14, 2010

How to Make the Worst Website

It is good to know how to design a poor website so you can avoid making that mistake. Take heed from this website when designing your site Enjoy!

How to Make the Worst Website - Alec Rios

Bad robots & Evil Spiders

Many doomsday thinkers will often blame the fall of humanity on advanced technology going rampant and rising above humanity to become our overlords. I wonder if they will allow us to have Hemp? If you think way back in the history of life on earth, It all started one sunny afternoon with the crash of a biologically filled asteroid as one theory predicts. The robots are intelligent pieces of software, created by humans and sent along the web. Also called Spiders, they "crawl" along the lines of code that link your website to the Internet and other websites. Most are good but a few can do damage. They all have the chance to evolve into the future imagined. Defend your site and visiting designer's sites from the bad ones. Thank you for reading, enjoy the link!

How to keep bad robots off your website

10 Excellent Open Source and Free Alternatives to Photoshop

Graphics are an importaint part of Web Design and used properly can be a boost to your SEO. A picture really does say a thousand words, it is the Viewer who thinks those thousand words when the picture is visualized. If you need editing, these are cheaper alternatives to Photoshop (and do most of the same functions). Enjoy!

10 Excellent Open Source and Free Alternatives to Photoshop

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

SEO Tools

Search Engine Optimization I am finding is a challenging task. However it is the web site's way of generating income off the Internet using your mind to imagine everyone visiting your work.... And then every one does and it whisks you away on a realistic virtual vacation.... *sigh* someday, future world :)

Backlinks are the most valuable part of seo. Thank you anyone who does this properly... :) And that folks is why SEO courses cost soooo much! LOL Sorry City of Prince George; You only get 2 links lol.   I volunteer for you and I just thought I could mention my thanks with a couple of links for your understanding in Promoting Accessibility through the Prince George Accessibility Advisory Committee.  My money went to my alumni out of the city, it isn't my fault the recession hit us hard!  I may be able to afford something in the city very shortly.  I just had an interview for a position with Employment Action...  Keep reading!

SEO Tools. Link Checker. Check Backlinks for PR, Anchor & Nofollow

Thank you again,  CSSD and IBDE! If you are a Person with a Disability feel free to start with the (free to persons with disabilities basic web design training, go onto the free for PWD business abilities course right after, wait 3 years and then upgrade your skills to "Marketable" in their Advanced training course (only $495 forPWD).  Young minded adventurous PWD have been overcoming barriers to employment and became self employed entrepreneurs with very successful businesses in Canada since 2006!  For more information please visit IBDE's website hidden below this link and Learn Web Design today!

My Business partner and I are quietly dreaming of the day that by combining talent with practical knowledge this will someday improve our lives and someday, we can take off around the world and beyond whenever we get the whim.  I just applied for an important position in my Community...  Hold on to your hats- I was shortlisted for the position, as short as the Interview.  Lots have applied for this prestigious position   I still have to wait a while B4 I find out if I get the position or not.  Stay Tuned; Changes on our website fully completed by December 2010 or early January 2011!