In Feburary 2016 26,
Buy your domain name and sign up for a hosting service. This is the first step of developing any type of commercial website. Usually the companies that offer domain registration will also offer hosting services. GoDaddy and Yahoo! both offer domain name registration and hosting services for retail businesses. When you select your domain name make sure it is as simple as possible and that it works for your retail business. For example, if your company name is 'Bears and Dolls' then you will first want to see if www.bearsandolls.com is available. Other domain names that would work include www.bears-and-dolls.com and www.bears-and-dolls.net.
Select website design software for your retail website. Start with a basic website designing program like FrontPage. However, you can also utilize e-commerce templates. Template Monster offers a great selection of e-commerce templates that you can use when creating a new retail website. Finally, you will want to buy a shopping cart program. Volusion and 3D Cart offer some of the most respected shopping cart programs on the market.
Pull together a price list and a product description list that include all the items you plan on carrying on your retail website. You will be using both of these lists when setting up your retail website. For each item you want to host on your retail website you will need a clear color digital image. For more advanced websites you will want to include multiple photographs of each item, with special shots taken of important product details.
Use your website design software to create the basic layout of your new retail website. You will need to use the import image option to upload your product graphics to your website. Then use the text editing tools to name your products, assign them a product number and to enter a product description. Also make sure you assign each product a price.
Upload your shopping cart program to your hosting service. You will most likely need to set up a database of item numbers, prices and inventory. At this point you will also want to link your shopping cart program to your current merchant credit card account or to your Paypal account. This way, your customers will be able to make purchases online and the payments will be processed using these accounts.
Manage your retail website. To keep your retail website functional you will need to monitor orders, keep the inventory data up-to-date and you will need to add and modify text, graphics and supplemental information posted on your website periodically.
In Feburary 2016 26,
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Freitag, 26. Februar 2016
Donnerstag, 25. Februar 2016
How do I Create a Free Letterhead Background for Email?In Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Visit a website such as Online Letterhead or Power Plugs (see Resources--note that Power Plugs has a free trial version) that helps create company letterhead. These sites compile your personal or business information and format it into letterhead that you don't have to design.
Input all relevant letterhead information. Letterhead sites guide the user through this. Relevant information usually includes name, telephone, email address, fax number and address. Only input information that is to appear in the letterhead.
Choose a format for the letterhead. Scroll through the various forms of letterhead available on the website and pick one that looks good to you. Preview the letterhead with the information you supplied earlier. Make any changes to information or format based on whether you like the preview.
Email the letterhead to a personal email account if this is an option on the site. Some sites ask the user to save the image directly from the site. If this is the case, click on the image and save it to the stationery file for the email program you use.
Open the email from the site. Download and save the attachments to the computer. Save them to the stationery file for the program you are using to email.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Visit a website such as Online Letterhead or Power Plugs (see Resources--note that Power Plugs has a free trial version) that helps create company letterhead. These sites compile your personal or business information and format it into letterhead that you don't have to design.
Input all relevant letterhead information. Letterhead sites guide the user through this. Relevant information usually includes name, telephone, email address, fax number and address. Only input information that is to appear in the letterhead.
Choose a format for the letterhead. Scroll through the various forms of letterhead available on the website and pick one that looks good to you. Preview the letterhead with the information you supplied earlier. Make any changes to information or format based on whether you like the preview.
Email the letterhead to a personal email account if this is an option on the site. Some sites ask the user to save the image directly from the site. If this is the case, click on the image and save it to the stationery file for the email program you use.
Open the email from the site. Download and save the attachments to the computer. Save them to the stationery file for the program you are using to email.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Sonntag, 21. Februar 2016
How to Host Your Blog Using GodaddyIn Feburary 2016 21,
In Feburary 2016 21,
Read GoDaddy's Quick Blog page to better understand what your blog will be capable of (see Resources below). They offer Remote Blogging as well as custom templates and image uploading options. You also have the option to host multiple blogs with multiple authors.
Consider using a Google AdSense account to make money alongside your blog. GoDaddy allows this feature with Quick Blog.
Set aside 1 hour to get started on your GoDaddy blog. Although it takes just minutes to set up an account, choosing design features can tack on a lot of time.
Set Up Your Blog Account
Start at the homepage for GoDaddy.
Choose 'Hosting and Services.' A specific menu will drop down.
Click on 'Quick Blog' to find the information about GoDaddy blogs.
Choose between two, 12 and 24-month host packages by marking the circle with a click. Then hit the 'Add to Cart' icon.
Browse additional options on the page provided. To skip all options, simply hit the orange 'Continue' button.
Review your shopping cart and select payment option. GoDaddy accepts credit cards, PayPal, gift certificates and even checks.
Use Your Blog
Import any information you have through a previous blog to your Quick Blog account.
Regulate comments and trackbacks through your GoDaddy 'Manage' pages.
Customize the components of your Sidebar to make designing your blog a simple task. Using this option helps you single out the tools you will use frequently.
In Feburary 2016 21,
Read GoDaddy's Quick Blog page to better understand what your blog will be capable of (see Resources below). They offer Remote Blogging as well as custom templates and image uploading options. You also have the option to host multiple blogs with multiple authors.
Consider using a Google AdSense account to make money alongside your blog. GoDaddy allows this feature with Quick Blog.
Set aside 1 hour to get started on your GoDaddy blog. Although it takes just minutes to set up an account, choosing design features can tack on a lot of time.
Set Up Your Blog Account
Start at the homepage for GoDaddy.
Choose 'Hosting and Services.' A specific menu will drop down.
Click on 'Quick Blog' to find the information about GoDaddy blogs.
Choose between two, 12 and 24-month host packages by marking the circle with a click. Then hit the 'Add to Cart' icon.
Browse additional options on the page provided. To skip all options, simply hit the orange 'Continue' button.
Review your shopping cart and select payment option. GoDaddy accepts credit cards, PayPal, gift certificates and even checks.
Use Your Blog
Import any information you have through a previous blog to your Quick Blog account.
Regulate comments and trackbacks through your GoDaddy 'Manage' pages.
Customize the components of your Sidebar to make designing your blog a simple task. Using this option helps you single out the tools you will use frequently.
In Feburary 2016 21,
Samstag, 20. Februar 2016
How to Start a Job Finder WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Source companies who use job listing sites and contact them to post to your site. Research the fee schedules of other sites to determine market rates and set your fees. Some sites charge a fee to the listing company, some charge job seekers a subscription fee to access the listings, and some combine both practices.
Choose a Domain and Hosting Service
Research the domain and hosting services available to compare pricing, features, and benefits. Choose one that fits within your budget. Many services may discount domain and hosting if combined with other options such as email accounts and site security.
Design Your Website and Marketing Collateral
Choose an open source (free) software platform on which to build your website. You can save money by designing your own website and marketing materials but only consider this option if you have design talent. Your materials should look professional. WordPress is one of the most user-friendly platforms and many free and low-cost premium themes are available to create the look and feel you want for your site. There are many tutorials and videos online to help you quickly learn to use the software. Additional marketing needs, such as business cards or an email service, can be obtained online at low prices.
Begin Your Marketing Campaign
Let people know what you’re doing. Use social networking to provide the most public reach for free. You can post announcements on your personal Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other pages and use your Twitter feed. Incorporate hashtags to target people with specific interest in hiring or job finding.
Offer Additional Value
Monitor to remove filled positions and keep your job listings current. Provide valuable content on your site such as a blog with posts on interview tips, resume advice, and additional resources job seekers would find useful and post fresh site content often.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Source companies who use job listing sites and contact them to post to your site. Research the fee schedules of other sites to determine market rates and set your fees. Some sites charge a fee to the listing company, some charge job seekers a subscription fee to access the listings, and some combine both practices.
Choose a Domain and Hosting Service
Research the domain and hosting services available to compare pricing, features, and benefits. Choose one that fits within your budget. Many services may discount domain and hosting if combined with other options such as email accounts and site security.
Design Your Website and Marketing Collateral
Choose an open source (free) software platform on which to build your website. You can save money by designing your own website and marketing materials but only consider this option if you have design talent. Your materials should look professional. WordPress is one of the most user-friendly platforms and many free and low-cost premium themes are available to create the look and feel you want for your site. There are many tutorials and videos online to help you quickly learn to use the software. Additional marketing needs, such as business cards or an email service, can be obtained online at low prices.
Begin Your Marketing Campaign
Let people know what you’re doing. Use social networking to provide the most public reach for free. You can post announcements on your personal Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and other pages and use your Twitter feed. Incorporate hashtags to target people with specific interest in hiring or job finding.
Offer Additional Value
Monitor to remove filled positions and keep your job listings current. Provide valuable content on your site such as a blog with posts on interview tips, resume advice, and additional resources job seekers would find useful and post fresh site content often.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Freitag, 12. Februar 2016
How to Start a Sports WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 12,
In Feburary 2016 12,
Choose a web hosting company that offers the ability to stream video for websites. There are many hosting companies to choose from (see Resources). Avoid free web hosting companies, as most don't offer enough storage space for the uploading sports media and will also use your website for their advertisements.
Select a domain name. It's a good idea to create a domain related to sports and is easy for people to remember. Check to see if the domain name is still available. There will be different top-level domain options to choose from. If you plan to sell products or advertisements on your website, go with .com for commercial. If your website is based on an organization, such as a soccer league, choose .org.
Design your sports website using the built-in design tools offered by your hosting company. Some hosting companies, like GoDaddy, will charge you a small fee to use their site builder, while other hosting companies, like Yahoo! Web Hosting, have free design tools to help create your website with no experience necessary.
Consider buying a professional sports template. This will help make your website stand out, without the worry of website designing. You will, however, still need to publish content, upload media and insert links. Ask your hosting company how to install a website template into the web host so it appears on the Internet when you publish the site.
Create sports-related content. Write biographies of famous players. Upload photos of sports events. Upload audio content of sports experts talking about the latest sports news. Upload video content from YouTube or other video sites on sports- related material to make your site more interesting. Add a poll asking sports fans' opinions about the latest deal. Install a forum that allows people to have conversations with each other, or a comment box underneath each post so people can comment about the latest news.
Consider adding a sports widget application to your site. A widget is a application that you can put into your blog or web page to allow for new updates, such as real-time scores, directly to your website. Doing this can make your site more attractive, deliver the most recent news, and get your visitors to stay around longer.
Review your website. Check to see if there are any problems that slow down the loading of your website. Make sure your links are placed in the right place, preferably right on top so your visitors know where to navigate when they first visit your website. Check to see if your website browser is compatible---it should look good in Internet Explorer as well as Mozilla Firefox. Select a font that looks professional. Comic Sans or bright green will make the site look amateurish. Proofread any content text for grammar and punctuation errors. Publish your content when you are finished reviewing and ready to make your website available for people to visit.
In Feburary 2016 12,
Choose a web hosting company that offers the ability to stream video for websites. There are many hosting companies to choose from (see Resources). Avoid free web hosting companies, as most don't offer enough storage space for the uploading sports media and will also use your website for their advertisements.
Select a domain name. It's a good idea to create a domain related to sports and is easy for people to remember. Check to see if the domain name is still available. There will be different top-level domain options to choose from. If you plan to sell products or advertisements on your website, go with .com for commercial. If your website is based on an organization, such as a soccer league, choose .org.
Design your sports website using the built-in design tools offered by your hosting company. Some hosting companies, like GoDaddy, will charge you a small fee to use their site builder, while other hosting companies, like Yahoo! Web Hosting, have free design tools to help create your website with no experience necessary.
Consider buying a professional sports template. This will help make your website stand out, without the worry of website designing. You will, however, still need to publish content, upload media and insert links. Ask your hosting company how to install a website template into the web host so it appears on the Internet when you publish the site.
Create sports-related content. Write biographies of famous players. Upload photos of sports events. Upload audio content of sports experts talking about the latest sports news. Upload video content from YouTube or other video sites on sports- related material to make your site more interesting. Add a poll asking sports fans' opinions about the latest deal. Install a forum that allows people to have conversations with each other, or a comment box underneath each post so people can comment about the latest news.
Consider adding a sports widget application to your site. A widget is a application that you can put into your blog or web page to allow for new updates, such as real-time scores, directly to your website. Doing this can make your site more attractive, deliver the most recent news, and get your visitors to stay around longer.
Review your website. Check to see if there are any problems that slow down the loading of your website. Make sure your links are placed in the right place, preferably right on top so your visitors know where to navigate when they first visit your website. Check to see if your website browser is compatible---it should look good in Internet Explorer as well as Mozilla Firefox. Select a font that looks professional. Comic Sans or bright green will make the site look amateurish. Proofread any content text for grammar and punctuation errors. Publish your content when you are finished reviewing and ready to make your website available for people to visit.
In Feburary 2016 12,
Sonntag, 7. Februar 2016
How to Find The Best Free Web HostingIn Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
Determine the type of website you want to create. Examples of personal websites include blogs, personal homepages, portfolios, or resume sites. If you want an e-commerce site for your business, however, you should really opt for a paid Web host since most free hosts severely restrict 'shopping cart' programming, disk space, and bandwidth.
Determine the amount of disk space you need. A good rule of thumb is to get as much disk space as you can. The amount of disk space provided by free Web hosts varies widely -- anywhere from 20MB to 1GB -- and there are limitations on individual file sizes.
Decide whether you're willing to allow advertisements on your site. Most free Web hosts have plans that place banner ads on your site in exchange for the service, while others do not place ads, but severely limit your design flexibility and access to server resources.
Decide what kind of programming flexibility you want. Most free Web hosts allow only static HTML pages, but some do allow Web programming in exchange for ad placement on your site or resource limits. For instance, kinds of programming tools you might want are PHP combined with MySQL, to allow better content management and the ability for users to contact you through a Web form or log in to an account.
Decide if you want a full domain name or are willing to use a sub-domain name. Most free Web hosts force you to use a sub-domain with the host's name in it. For example, “www.[your name].hostcompany.com” rather than a full domain name like “www.[your name].com.”
Determine the level of customer support you need. Free Web hosts provide some level of customer support, for example, online forums, knowledge bases, and email support. However, paid plans are more likely to give you comprehensive technical support, like 24/7 access to technical staff and phone support.
Search technical review sites like FreeWebSpace.org or Free-Webhosts.com for lists of hosts with plans that match the features you decided on in Steps 1 through 6. Also search your city's Chamber of Commerce website or your local Better Business Bureau.
Read through the customer reviews for each host, if available. Look for ways the host excelled in, or failed to provide, the features you require. However, keep in mind that some reviewers may have had an uncommon experience with the host, so look for review patterns that present an overall picture of the host.
Decide which host you want to use and then contact the company by phone or email. Provide your requirements to verify it has a free hosting plan that is appropriate for you. Speaking with a person from the company, rather than signing up for services on its website, helps you get a feel for how responsive the company will be to your needs.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Determine the type of website you want to create. Examples of personal websites include blogs, personal homepages, portfolios, or resume sites. If you want an e-commerce site for your business, however, you should really opt for a paid Web host since most free hosts severely restrict 'shopping cart' programming, disk space, and bandwidth.
Determine the amount of disk space you need. A good rule of thumb is to get as much disk space as you can. The amount of disk space provided by free Web hosts varies widely -- anywhere from 20MB to 1GB -- and there are limitations on individual file sizes.
Decide whether you're willing to allow advertisements on your site. Most free Web hosts have plans that place banner ads on your site in exchange for the service, while others do not place ads, but severely limit your design flexibility and access to server resources.
Decide what kind of programming flexibility you want. Most free Web hosts allow only static HTML pages, but some do allow Web programming in exchange for ad placement on your site or resource limits. For instance, kinds of programming tools you might want are PHP combined with MySQL, to allow better content management and the ability for users to contact you through a Web form or log in to an account.
Decide if you want a full domain name or are willing to use a sub-domain name. Most free Web hosts force you to use a sub-domain with the host's name in it. For example, “www.[your name].hostcompany.com” rather than a full domain name like “www.[your name].com.”
Determine the level of customer support you need. Free Web hosts provide some level of customer support, for example, online forums, knowledge bases, and email support. However, paid plans are more likely to give you comprehensive technical support, like 24/7 access to technical staff and phone support.
Search technical review sites like FreeWebSpace.org or Free-Webhosts.com for lists of hosts with plans that match the features you decided on in Steps 1 through 6. Also search your city's Chamber of Commerce website or your local Better Business Bureau.
Read through the customer reviews for each host, if available. Look for ways the host excelled in, or failed to provide, the features you require. However, keep in mind that some reviewers may have had an uncommon experience with the host, so look for review patterns that present an overall picture of the host.
Decide which host you want to use and then contact the company by phone or email. Provide your requirements to verify it has a free hosting plan that is appropriate for you. Speaking with a person from the company, rather than signing up for services on its website, helps you get a feel for how responsive the company will be to your needs.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Donnerstag, 4. Februar 2016
How to Build a Charity WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Select and register your domain name. To do this, go to a domain-registration company, such as GoDaddy.com, and perform a domain name search to make sure your desired domain name is available. Your domain should end in .org (which stands for organization) for this type of site. Once you've found a unique name, register it.
Select your hosting company. The hosting company you select will depend on the services you will need. You can either select a discount hosting company, such as GoDaddy.com, which will offer fewer features for a lower fee. On the other hand, you can choose a full-service option, such as CharityAdvantage.com, which will design your Web page, host your site, collect donations and provide information on your donors.
Write your site content. The most important aspect of your site is the content you provide your readers. You will want your readers to know all about your cause at first glance. On your home page, you will want to tell your readers the name of your charity and the cause it is dedicated to, what your charity provides to its recipients, if your charity is tax deductible, your 401(c) number, how to donate to your charity (covered further in step 5) and any other pertinent information. On other pages in your Web site, you will want to provide your readers with your charity's history, some testimonies of what has been accomplished and the charity's vision for the future.
Design and upload your new Website. You may choose to design the site yourself (if you have the technical skills), use a Web site building application (available through most hosting companies) or hire someone to do this. If you wish to hire someone for this task, freelance companies, such as RentACoder.com, can help you find someone with the skills you need. Using photos will give your new Web site a more personal feel. Your Web site's written content needs to be used together with the design features (colors, photos, etc.) to convey your message.
Collect donations. Now that you have created your site, you will want a way for your readers to provide donations online. This can be easily done through PayPal.com. This option will not require to you open a merchant account to accept credit cards, which usually requires both high start-up costs and monthly fees. To accept payments through PayPal.com you will need to open an account and add a 'Donate Button' to your new Web site. Although online payments are the most convenient for most people, it is always good to provide a mailing address for those who prefer to mail in their donations.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Select and register your domain name. To do this, go to a domain-registration company, such as GoDaddy.com, and perform a domain name search to make sure your desired domain name is available. Your domain should end in .org (which stands for organization) for this type of site. Once you've found a unique name, register it.
Select your hosting company. The hosting company you select will depend on the services you will need. You can either select a discount hosting company, such as GoDaddy.com, which will offer fewer features for a lower fee. On the other hand, you can choose a full-service option, such as CharityAdvantage.com, which will design your Web page, host your site, collect donations and provide information on your donors.
Write your site content. The most important aspect of your site is the content you provide your readers. You will want your readers to know all about your cause at first glance. On your home page, you will want to tell your readers the name of your charity and the cause it is dedicated to, what your charity provides to its recipients, if your charity is tax deductible, your 401(c) number, how to donate to your charity (covered further in step 5) and any other pertinent information. On other pages in your Web site, you will want to provide your readers with your charity's history, some testimonies of what has been accomplished and the charity's vision for the future.
Design and upload your new Website. You may choose to design the site yourself (if you have the technical skills), use a Web site building application (available through most hosting companies) or hire someone to do this. If you wish to hire someone for this task, freelance companies, such as RentACoder.com, can help you find someone with the skills you need. Using photos will give your new Web site a more personal feel. Your Web site's written content needs to be used together with the design features (colors, photos, etc.) to convey your message.
Collect donations. Now that you have created your site, you will want a way for your readers to provide donations online. This can be easily done through PayPal.com. This option will not require to you open a merchant account to accept credit cards, which usually requires both high start-up costs and monthly fees. To accept payments through PayPal.com you will need to open an account and add a 'Donate Button' to your new Web site. Although online payments are the most convenient for most people, it is always good to provide a mailing address for those who prefer to mail in their donations.
In Feburary 2016 04,
How to Create Host a WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Start with a pen and paper and sketch out a site map. The map should begin with the website's home page and branch out from there. It is similar in structure to an organization chart that shows the hierarchy of a corporation. The home page is the CEO and the other pages on the site are employees.
Still using pen and paper, sketch out what the web pages will look like. Decide what elements, such as text, images and video need to be on the pages and where each element will go.
Gather the images, text, video and other elements to be placed on the page together in one place in one folder.
Choose web design software. Adobe Dreamweaver is the industry standard for professional web page design, but there are many free or inexpensive web design programs, such as NVU Open Source Web Builder and WYSIWYG Web Builder Five, which can be downloaded at no cost. These programs are fine for building personal websites.
Working from the initial sketch, lay out the web pages that comprise the site using the web design software. Start with the home page of the site, which must be named 'Index.html.' Other pages on the site can have any name the creator wants.
Using the site map as a guide, make sure the pages of the site are linked together so that users can get from one page to another.
Preview the site in multiple web browsers. The site should appear as it looks when viewed with the web design software. If any page does not look the same in a browser as it does when viewed with the web design software, edit the page until the problem is solved.
Hosting a Website
Register a domain name at Register.com or a similar service.
Decide what kind of web hosting package is needed. Prices range from around seven dollars a month for basic service to thirty dollars a month for multiple website hosting with unlimited storage.
Purchase a hosting package.
Follow the instructions provided by the hosting company to move the completed website to the host servers.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Start with a pen and paper and sketch out a site map. The map should begin with the website's home page and branch out from there. It is similar in structure to an organization chart that shows the hierarchy of a corporation. The home page is the CEO and the other pages on the site are employees.
Still using pen and paper, sketch out what the web pages will look like. Decide what elements, such as text, images and video need to be on the pages and where each element will go.
Gather the images, text, video and other elements to be placed on the page together in one place in one folder.
Choose web design software. Adobe Dreamweaver is the industry standard for professional web page design, but there are many free or inexpensive web design programs, such as NVU Open Source Web Builder and WYSIWYG Web Builder Five, which can be downloaded at no cost. These programs are fine for building personal websites.
Working from the initial sketch, lay out the web pages that comprise the site using the web design software. Start with the home page of the site, which must be named 'Index.html.' Other pages on the site can have any name the creator wants.
Using the site map as a guide, make sure the pages of the site are linked together so that users can get from one page to another.
Preview the site in multiple web browsers. The site should appear as it looks when viewed with the web design software. If any page does not look the same in a browser as it does when viewed with the web design software, edit the page until the problem is solved.
Hosting a Website
Register a domain name at Register.com or a similar service.
Decide what kind of web hosting package is needed. Prices range from around seven dollars a month for basic service to thirty dollars a month for multiple website hosting with unlimited storage.
Purchase a hosting package.
Follow the instructions provided by the hosting company to move the completed website to the host servers.
In Feburary 2016 04,
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