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Ecommerce Checklist

Do It Yourself, Shopping Carts

By Hostway

Online sales continue to grow despite the economy’s overall sluggishness. And with the holidays just around the corner, there’s no better time to start selling your products online. We’ve created a list to help you get started and organize your project along the way. Read the rest of this entry »

Do I Need a Dedicated Server?

Do It Yourself, Reduce Load Times, Running Your Business

By Hostway

A dedicated server is an Internet-connected computer devoted entirely to one customer. As your Web site grows, you may begin to wonder whether you need a dedicated server. There isn’t a single indicator that your Web site and/or you are ready for a dedicated server. Often several factors drive the decision to move to a dedicated server. Read the rest of this entry »

Choose a Color Palette for Your Web Site

Design Your Web Site, Do It Yourself

By Hostway

Long before you get to the nitty gritty technical details of building a Web site, you have the fun task of choosing a color palette. Read the rest of this entry »

Which Font Works for My Web Site?

Design Your Web Site, Do It Yourself, Web Hosting

By Hostway

You’ve wowed them with your design. That’s great. Now you have to get Web site visitors to read your copy. Your success depends not only on your writing chops; the font you choose will impact whether readers make the effort. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Put Video on a Web Site

Do It Yourself, Online Video

By Hostway

Adding a video to your Web site is a great way to introduce your brand, demonstrate your product or comment on an industry trend. Read on to learn what you need to create your video, convert it to the Flash video format and add it to your Web site. Read the rest of this entry »

CAPTCHA: An Introduction

Do It Yourself

By Hostway

CAPTCHA is one of the most popular ways to stop Web robots from posting links in the comment section of your blog or submitting false entries in forms on your Web site. You’ve probably encountered it on various Web sites when entering information. You have to type the distorted letters you see in a box before submitting your information. Read the rest of this entry »

Increase Sales with Product Reviews and Ratings

Do It Yourself, Shopping Carts

By Hostway

Recent studies show that objective third-party reviews and ratings increase sales on ecommerce Web sites. Reviews, even negative ones, can help establish credibility and trust in the minds of potential customers. And they provide customers with vital information that reduces return rates and raises post-sale satisfaction. Read the rest of this entry »

Web Authoring Tools: How Do I Choose?

Do It Yourself, Software, Web Site Plan

By Hostway

You’re on your way to building a Web site. You have your logo, your images, your copy and even a video. Next step? Developing your Web site with Web authoring software. Read the rest of this entry »

Create a WordPress Blog

Do It Yourself, Software

By Hostway

WordPress is one of the most commonly used blogging tools on the Web today. It’s a powerful , open source publishing platform with an administrative interface that doesn’t require a lot of experience to use—making it one of the more attractive blogging options on the market. Read the rest of this entry »

Start an Online Business after a Layoff

Do It Yourself, advertising

By Hostway

If a recent layoff has kicked your entrepreneurial spirit into overdrive, an online business might be just the thing for you. Read the rest of this entry »