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		<title>Do you want to customize your own word press blog with an attractive theme?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>luqman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone in the world wants to have their own website with attractive themes and information. Creating the website normally takes little time for anyone, adding more colors and designs involve much time. Every problem has a solution, here is the solution to get attractive themes for your site. There are numerous ways to Custom WordPress [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone in the world wants to have their own website with attractive themes and information. Creating the website normally takes little time for anyone, adding more colors and designs involve much time. Every problem has a solution, here is the solution to get attractive themes for your site. There are numerous ways to Custom WordPress Themes, there is no need to learn any new softwares or presentation skills. Easy to create, within less time for your own use or for the client or for any viewer.</p>
<p>Once you decide upon creating a site with the WordPress, go to the Administration Panel and get started with a test drive option, see how WordPress works. Check with the Presentation Panel where the various themes available. Check anyone for a trail and see if it is looking good, or press back button to go back to the classic WordPress Themes. One can view the default theme view, check this and see whether you like that, if yes then fine. No, means you have many options to choose from different <a href="http://wpfusion.com/" target="_blank">Custom WordPress Themes</a>. You can even customize your own WordPress theme. Sounds Amazing!</p>
<p><strong>The advantages of Customizing WordPress Themes are</strong>:<br />
The famous saying goes like this “First impression is the Best impression”. Go create the theme in such a way that should be different with that from others or any traditional look. Immediate changes in the design and layout is a good option. No extra skills to Custom WordPress Themes. It is creative and fun. Giving a unique site to the public will give immense please to you.</p>
<p>There are three ways of creating your themes namely style sheet with CSS coding standards, optional functions, which has plug-in and template files with the viewers option with HTML output. Each has a difference in creating the website.</p>
<p>One as to be careful in selecting the website layout for easy handling for the viewers. Every dropdown should have many options with appropriate link to enable and differentiate the viewer’s expectations. One can include different tabs, drop downs, Search option with any keyword, About us column with explaining about the website and its features, Register or login, Live chat option or calling the customer care with a phone number displaying with an phone icon or image,  FAQ section with many questions and answers about the site and usage. At the bottom, copyrights associated are displayed with disclaimer clause with the current year displaying with it. Any other sister concern site associated with this site will enable you to enhance more viewers and popularity.</p>
<p>Additionally, you can even add follow us option with icons like WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In or any social networking site, which enables you to get updates when the admin or viewers post a blog or a comment.</p>
<p>Now you got an idea how to Custom WordPress Themes and enjoy the benefits of owning a site and getting business or viewers from this. Enjoy with your site.</p>
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		<title>What data will your web designer need?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Velnet Web Designs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[web design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website designers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Once you have decided that you need an online presence for your website you definitely start asking for quotes from different web designers in order to get things done as soon as possible. And it is not wrong at all while the Internet holds a great customer value for any business; however, have you ever [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.velnetdesigns.co.uk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/business-web-design.jpg"><img src="http://www.velnetdesigns.co.uk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/business-web-design.jpg" alt="web design brainstorming" width="500" height="333" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-82" /></a><br />
Once you have decided that you need an online presence for your website you definitely start asking for quotes from different <a href="http://www.webcreationuk.com/">web designers</a> in order to get things done as soon as possible. And it is not wrong at all while the Internet holds a great customer value for any business; however, have you ever considered what information you will have to provide to your web design services provider?</p>
<p>Exactly as with the <a href="http://www.webcreationuk.com/website_seo.php">search engine optimisation</a> where you are supposed to hand over some data like keywords, previous SEO efforts and so on to the company in charge of your site’s optimisation, there are a few pieces of information you are supposed to provide to your web designer even before he/they will start working on your website development. Here are the top things you are supposed to reveal to the company creating your website:</p>
<p>1.	The main idea</p>
<p>You must tell him right from the start the concept of your website. Whether you want it a blog or ecommerce site, the web designer should know this right before getting on work.</p>
<p>2.	Content</p>
<p>This is the most important part of any website. Content sells your services but content also helps you with SEO. If you are not a great content writer than you should probably spend some money and get someone else writing it for you in order to get the most out of your website.</p>
<p>Once your content has been finished hand it over to the ones in charge of your website development so that they will get an idea about what is your approach on your prospects and they will make decisions based on it, regarding both design and placing the content within images, logos and so on. Speaking of logo&#8230;</p>
<p>3.	Company Logo</p>
<p>If you already have a logo/branding created, just handle it to your web designer and he will come up with something to suit your colours palette and general idea of your logo. On the other hand, in case you have not created one until now, it is probably the best time to get one while it will represent your company both online and offline. Most web designers have the necessary skills for logo concept and design so it should not be an issue.</p>
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		<title>Web hosting, web design and SEO – key to online success</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 12:39:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[web hosting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a small business owner, an Internet marketer or a blogger, getting where you want in terms of online success definitely requires these three most important solutions – web design for creating your website, cheap servers where you can host your website and continuous search engine optimisation for getting high rankings. You might [...]]]></description>
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<p>Whether you are a small business owner, an Internet marketer or a blogger, getting where you want in terms of online success definitely requires these three most important solutions – web design for creating your website, <a href="http://www.cheapestservers.net">cheap servers</a> where you can host your website and continuous search engine optimisation for getting high rankings. You might say that all these can be easily achieved while going with the most affordable providers of each services/products but do you think the <a href="http://www.cheapestservers.net/cheapest-web-hosting-review/">cheapest hosting</a> solution or cheapest SEO firm are really the answers?</p>
<p>Here are the most important aspects when searching for providers in each of the three mentioned niches:</p>
<p>1.      <strong>Web hosting solution</strong></p>
<p>Indeed, choosing a web hosting solution might not be the easiest task with thousands of companies promising this and that, however there are some things to look for when trying to decide which one should you choose for your site:</p>
<p>-          Search for a provider offering 24/7 technical support<br />
-          Try to opt for a company that guarantees at least 99.9% uptime<br />
-          Search for reviews before signing an online agreement with a certain company</p>
<p>2.      <strong>Web design company</strong></p>
<p>Choosing a web design firm is also another point that might seem quite difficult to achieve however it is something that can be done without extra-costs. Whether you will use a CMS like WordPress or software like XSitePro, self-creating your website can be a good option if you feel you have the skills for creating “a website that sells”. On the other hand, if you do not have the time or/and skills for this you should probably search for some reviews, get some quotes and ask for some references from some top rated web design companies available online.</p>
<p>3.      <strong>Search engine optimisation</strong></p>
<p>SEO is all about getting your website on top of search engines for the keywords you are after. Whether you are choosing a firm to do this for you or you are simply going to work by yourself on it, maybe one of the most important aspects is clearly this – stay away from black hat strategies if you are really searching for long-term rankings.</p>
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		<title>Web Design – Must display functionality</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>luqman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Other Resources]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is very important that when you have your website designed, it should convey and present the functional attributes and thus make it easy for users to browse. Today’s computer users are looking for easy navigation and quick access to whatever they are looking for as nobody has the time or the patience to spend [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_63" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-63" src="http://www.velnetdesigns.co.uk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/web_design-300x225.gif" alt="Web Design" width="300" height="225" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Web Design</p></div>
<p>It is very important that when you have your website designed, it should convey and present the functional attributes and thus make it easy for users to browse. Today’s computer users are looking for easy navigation and quick access to whatever they are looking for as nobody has the time or the patience to spend a lot of time on any one site. Hence as long as they can get the information they require from a website quickly and with minimum hassle, they will come back to visit the site frequently.</p>
<p>The web design must be such that the user is attracted to it. Neat headers that briefly convey the content and bright easy on the eye colours distinguish some of the well known and oft frequented websites. It is not necessary to be very jazzy or sophisticated in the presentation. The right text, use of space and colours will do the job adequately in retaining somebody’s interest as he visits your website.</p>
<p>If you look at some of the more successful modern websites, the one striking thing you will notice in them is the uncomplicated layout of the site and the accent on presenting content that is relevant to the site. Many of such sites rely less on elaborate graphics to say their piece as they have realized that the average surfer is easily put off by complicated charts and diagrams and prefers to read material that is simple and easy to understand. That is one of the primary reasons why they are able to draw consistent traffic to their site.</p>
<p>So let us look at the salient features of a good web design:</p>
<ul>
<li>A natural look to the site is essential. Content neatly presented by way of headers and bullet points tell the story crisply to the visitor and avoid confusion.</li>
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<li>Some of the key points may be displayed in a larger and bolder font so that the attention of the surfer is drawn to them.</li>
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<li>Your company logo or insignia must be well chosen and neatly placed so that it has a nice recollect value amongst surfers. After all, you would want your website to be your marketing ambassador and would want visitors to remember your company and its products.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Easy on the eye typography supplemented by good images in the form of photographs that are clear will go a long way in encouraging visitors to frequent the website regularly.</li>
</ul>
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<li>The idea and intent of the site should be to enable the visitor to direct his focus on the site contents only and how your company can meet any of his expectations.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Any written content seeking to educate the visitor about your company products or services must be such that they are simple to understand and engages the interest of the visitor.</li>
</ul>
<p>As mentioned above, logos can really add a lot of character and value to a website. With the above salient features you know the character of a good website and you will be able to tell your web design what you want on your site, <a href="http://www.kaizenet.com" target="_blank">web design London</a> always to accord to top priority when they sit down with the list of the various web components before beginning their work on your website.</p>
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		<title>Get a Professional Website, It Makes a Difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>luqman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a product or service that had the exposure to a large market be worth millions?  Many business owners understand that the web offers this exposure and prepare themselves to go online with the right offerings and services which are in demand in the market. You cannot go online professionally with a 2 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a product or service that had the exposure to a large market be worth millions?  Many business owners understand that the web offers this exposure and prepare themselves to go online with the right offerings and services which are in demand in the market. You cannot go online professionally with a 2 or 3 page website. A<a href="http://havenworks.com/" target="_blank"> poorly designed website</a> also reflects the state of operations in the company. A well designed site sends the message to online users that a company is credible and reputable. I was planning to go online with my business and seeking the services from a well known company that provides <a href="http://www.9thsphere.com/home.html" target="_blank">website design in Toronto</a> which offered me the value added services and best designs to suit the nature of my business. There are many corporate companies which have the complete applications online. Designing of such services is more critical and can not be handled in-house. A professional company always prepares and plans for your website which would have the scope for future expansion as well. You will not require revamping the complete site. You would be able to add as many pages as you want easily.</p>
<div id="attachment_46" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-46" src="http://www.velnetdesigns.co.uk/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/web-Design1-300x157.jpg" alt="Professional web design" width="300" height="157" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Professional web design</p></div>
<p>Dynamic parts of a website like the operation of an online store, financial services etc. These websites are created with the best available technology today. The team from Toronto took care of all those steps such as databases, scripting and product brochures and make sure the website is search engine friendly. The better ranking with search engines means that you are going to get more visitors. If you are an individual, the same company can advise you to monetize your site for earning good money from them. You can think on many tracks once your website is ready and hosted on the servers.</p>
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		<title>Improving Website Usability</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Usability]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Conducting a usability test on a website is always a good idea, but what if you don’t have the resources or time for it? The best bet is to then use some basic, proven, usability methods in your site design. Here are a few to get you started.  Text that is Easy to Scan  When [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Conducting a usability test on a website is always a good idea, but what if you don’t have the resources or time for it? The best bet is to then use some basic, proven, usability methods in your site design. Here are a few to get you started.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Text that is Easy to Scan</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">When people surf the web these days, they skim. Think about what they are doing. Usually it is to try to figure something out, and they are trying to figure it out quickly. The trick here is to break up your content into smaller paragraphs, all with their own headings. A good rule of thumb for online writing is to keep your paragraphs six or less sentences long, and to title them.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Easy Access to Recent Articles</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">This is especially important when running a blog, but it is relevant for any website. Whenever you have moved content or a link to content from the home page, you need to make sure it is easy to find for your return visitors. A common scenario would be a return visitor who likes the content, but did not bookmark the actual link besides your home page. They have been using your home page as the method to find it.  Finding content after it has been moved, is often a daunting task for visitors.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Have a Search Function</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Having a search engine for your site is an extremely valuable tool for your visitors, and should be located in a highly visible spot. For sites with more than 100 pages, you should think of this as a required function. The search function supports your users when navigation fails them, and it speeds up their ability to achieve their desired actions. </span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Download Speed</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">You have probably heard this a million times that it’s important to keep your site loading quickly, but it is even more important now with all the cell phone and PDA usage going on these days. Make sure your site loads quickly to prevent bounces and user frustration.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Font Consistencies</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">One of the easiest ways to give your site a more professional appearance is to look for inconsistencies. Having several font types on a single page reflects poor quality control, patchwork, and lack of proper web development skills. Usability wise, handling headers, content emphasis, and main content should the same throughout the site. This gives the user known expectations when viewing other pages, and improves their experience.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Identify Non HTML type Files</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">There is nothing worse than opening a huge PDF file by accident. Talk about hostile take over of my PC. When linking to files that are not the standard type of web files, they should be identified as such so the user knows that another application besides their browser will be opening it. This is another issue that is becoming more relevant with the rise of cell phones usage.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Hyperlink Colors</strong></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">This one is extremely valuable, and should not be ignored just because there are a million other websites ingnoring it. In content hyperlinks should be underlined, and more importantly they should change color after visiting. The reason for making them change colors is so the user can identify what pages they have already visited. This method of navigation for visitors is still considered one the most primary methods. It’s a quick visual clue, and it should not be dismissed in trade for layout stile.</span></p>
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