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By Sharon Housley

Here are 15 important Web site design tips that you might not be aware of or have overlooked. Consider taking advantage of them if you haven’t already done so… continue »

By Janet Attard

Are you finally getting around to getting a Web site set up for your company? Or, are you ready to have your existing Web site redesigned because you’re unhappy with the way it looks or performs?

If so, you’ll want the new Web site to be successful. In fact, as more and more business and consumers research and make purchases online, a successful Web site is critical to the success of your business. So, what can you do to make the new Web site successful? And how can you build a successful Web site on a small business budget? continue »

By Simon Wright

Web sites are built by Web developers, and one of the challenges that business owners face is visualizing how the final Web pages will look before the expense is incurred of building them. The solution is to get wireframes mocked up that will give an indication of the layout of the proposed pages and will enable project stakeholders to comment on their design. Let’s look then at what exactly wireframes are and how they can best be used. continue »

By Emele Maisey

Some small businesses find that using a template design to get their Web site up and running is like a godsend, but for others it can turn into a hassle.

Take into account all the pros and cons below and see if you think a template Web site is right for you. There’s really no right or wrong answer; it all depends on your business needs, experience and how you see the site growing in the future. continue »

By CC Pearce

Teaching yourself Web design can be a daunting task, but luckily there are many online resources that can help you through the process. With some time, diligence and patience, you’ll be able to teach yourself some very useful and practical methods of creating a Web site. continue »

By Monique Martin

When you’re designing your Web site, one of the most important things you have to consider is browser compatibility. With dozens of browsers available, if you try to build a site that caters to everyone out there, you’ll either go broke or end up in a rubber room. Or both. Luckily, about 99 percent of Web traffic comes from just five browsers. continue »

By Monique Martin

Building Web sites that are cross-browser compatible is a lot like throwing a large dinner party. If you offer enough choices, everyone is happy, except IE6. IE6 was the finicky guest that meant you had to cook another meal just for him. It was time consuming and, in a world where time is money, IE6 had become more trouble than it was worth. continue »

By Winmark Business Solutions

When building a business Web site, frustration is a common experience among business owners trying to judge the quality of Web site design. Everyone wants to implement the best looking Web site, but opinions of what constitutes a great site vary. Fortunately, good Web sites aren’t based on opinion. They are based on evidence. continue »

By CC Pearce

There is no doubt that the iPad will continue the ever-changing format of Web design. The question is whether the iPad will revolutionize Web design as significantly as mobile devices like the iPhone and Droid have. continue »

By Gail Seymour

Almost 40 percent of Internet users view your pages with browsers other than Internet Explorer, making cross browser compatibility more important than ever to Web design. Here are 10 tips to reduce browser issues: continue »