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Why Aren't You Using CGI?

The very name CGI used to send chills up my spine. For years I put it in the 'too-hard-basket'. But like most things in life, CGI is not as scary as it seems.
Michael SouthonAugust 30, 2002

Ten Basic Steps For Building A Web Site That Works

1. Assemble a web site development plan that is integrated with your overall marketing processes; the content should be consistent with offline materials, the graphics/images don't have to be identical with traditional media, but should be...
Lee TraupelJuly 25, 2002

Web Site Templates

How to make web website x 10 times cheaper and x 10 times faster.Take a look:...
Anthony LeeJuly 22, 2002

Choosing the Right Web Designer

Introduction Creating your web site can be a tricky process. Choosing the best web design company for your site is extremely important. Unless you run a web-based business, you probably do not have web design experience within your company.
Andy QuickMay 02, 2002

Why Dot-Coms Fail - a Webmaster's Perspective

Everyday we hear that another company goes out of business. When and why does a dot-com become a dot-bomb? After checking few dozen defunct companies, I think the main reasons for dot-coms failure are: Poor business plan.
Daniel BazacApril 19, 2002

Get FASTER Download Times By Making BIGGER Web Pages!

As a webmaster you already know how important it is that your web pages download fast. In a nutshell, if your pages are slow, then you're losing visitors. And if you're losing visitors, you're losing money.
Michael HopkinsMarch 11, 2002

What’s In A (Domain) Name?

Choosing a domain name is a very important first step for anyone starting a business on the Internet. This name is the first impression that strangers are going to have about you and your business.
Sibyl McLendonMarch 01, 2002

10 Web Site Design And Writing No-No's

1. Don't load your web site with a lot of high tech clutter. Your visitors may miss your whole sales message. 2. Don't use unnecessary words or phrases on your site.
Larry DotsonFebruary 04, 2002

Autoresponder Tips

An autoresponder is useful for, well, responding to people who send you inquiries through email. They are actually more than just merely useful - they are an essential tool in any webmaster's toolbox.
Richard Lowe, Jr.February 04, 2002

Why You Want to Include an FAQ In Your Site

Congratulations! You've got a brand new site and it's doing pretty well. You check your statistics every day and the hits and page views keep climbing, your links are all in order and everything looks very good.
Richard Lowe, Jr.February 04, 2002