In Feburary 2016 30,
Read about Site Build it for Webmasters (link under Resources, below) to discover why Site Build It receives top ranks from both new website writers and experienced webmasters. I have personally used both Site Build It and cheap web hosting, and find the cost of SBI is negligible compared to the time-saving benefits provided by the website builder.
Resist the temptation to buy cheap domains at 99 cents to $10, along with inexpensive monthly web hosting, unless you have extensive HTML programming skills and search engine optimization experience. You will choose a website domain name and receive a year's web hosting with your website builder purchase.
Read reviews and success stories from others who have used the website builder, both for inspiration and to learn from their successes.
Compare Site Build It to other website builders. In my comparisons, I found that Site Build has no real competition that can match what they offer. They stay on top of Google and internet resources to ensure that you have all the tools you need to build the best website possible.
In Feburary 2016 30,
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Dienstag, 1. März 2016
How to Enable GZip on HostGatorIn Feburary 2016 30,
In Feburary 2016 30,
Log in to your HostGator cPanel (see Resources). Enter your username and password, and then click 'Login.' Your username and password can be found in your welcome email from HostGator when you registered your hosting account.
Click 'File Manager' from the cPanel dashboard.
Select any file or folder from the 'File Manager' window, and then click the 'Compress' link located in the top right of the page.
Select any file or folder from the 'File Manager' window. Click the 'Extract' link located on the top right of the page to uncompress a file or folder. The 'Uncompress Window' launches, and a progress bar indicates how far along the uncompression is. The process can take several seconds to several minutes to complete. An 'Uncompress Complete' message appears when the process is finished.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Log in to your HostGator cPanel (see Resources). Enter your username and password, and then click 'Login.' Your username and password can be found in your welcome email from HostGator when you registered your hosting account.
Click 'File Manager' from the cPanel dashboard.
Select any file or folder from the 'File Manager' window, and then click the 'Compress' link located in the top right of the page.
Select any file or folder from the 'File Manager' window. Click the 'Extract' link located on the top right of the page to uncompress a file or folder. The 'Uncompress Window' launches, and a progress bar indicates how far along the uncompression is. The process can take several seconds to several minutes to complete. An 'Uncompress Complete' message appears when the process is finished.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Montag, 29. Februar 2016
How to Make a Website AnonymousIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Register the domain name for your website through a private domain registration service. A link to one such service is located in the resource section of this article. Private registration conceals the owner's name and contact information when the domain name is queried.
Purchase web hosting services from a vendor that provides anonymous web hosting. A link to a anonymous hosting provider is located in the resources section of this article.
Create the content for your website on your laptop. Review the content and remove any information that provides clues to your ownership of the website.
Review objects such as Microsoft Office files or images for meta data that may expose information revealing your identity. A link is provided in the resources section of this article for a website to check for meta data in multiple file types.
Obtain a wireless Internet connection using your laptop at a public location like a library or fast-food restaurant. Log into your website and upload the content to your website.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Register the domain name for your website through a private domain registration service. A link to one such service is located in the resource section of this article. Private registration conceals the owner's name and contact information when the domain name is queried.
Purchase web hosting services from a vendor that provides anonymous web hosting. A link to a anonymous hosting provider is located in the resources section of this article.
Create the content for your website on your laptop. Review the content and remove any information that provides clues to your ownership of the website.
Review objects such as Microsoft Office files or images for meta data that may expose information revealing your identity. A link is provided in the resources section of this article for a website to check for meta data in multiple file types.
Obtain a wireless Internet connection using your laptop at a public location like a library or fast-food restaurant. Log into your website and upload the content to your website.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Host a Successful PartyIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Pick a theme for your party. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate but it should be the reason friends are gathering to celebrate. A loved one's homecoming, an engagement announcement, or a block party to meet the neighbors are only a few examples of party themes; decide upon yours and plan the rest of the party around the theme.
Send out the invitations. Optimally, guests should receive their invitations 2 weeks before the party. This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame, arrange for babysitters or make travel arrangements. If a guest will be traveling a long ways, the earlier they get the invitation, the better.
Create the proper atmosphere. Parties should be fun. If you're hosting the party at home, look at your surroundings with a critical eye. Put knickknacks away for a clean look and add a banner or decorations to make the room more festive. Provide adequate seating for your guests.
Schedule the party events. Allow enough time for guest arrival before serving a meal or showing a film. If your party centers around a televised sports event, plan for guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event starts. Allow time for latecomers if you're planning a sit-down meal.
Plan your food list and shop a few days ahead of time. Dishes that can be prepared in advance and frozen will save you much-needed time on the day of the party. If you're hiring a caterer, she will need lots of advance notice of your menu and the number of guests you are expecting. Popular caterers are often booked months in advance.
Double-check the details the night before the party by doing a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door, as if you were a guest, and proceeding through your home. Make sure there is an area for guest's coats, extra soap and clean hand towels in the bathroom. Count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.
Dress early for the party to prevent last minute dashing. Some guests may arrive early and you'll need to be ready. Preparation is the key to a successful party.
Greet all your guests in person, if possible, and welcome them to your home. Follow your schedule, excusing yourself to tend to party needs and relax. Even in the best-planned events, something inevitably goes awry. Smile and focus on having fun.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Pick a theme for your party. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate but it should be the reason friends are gathering to celebrate. A loved one's homecoming, an engagement announcement, or a block party to meet the neighbors are only a few examples of party themes; decide upon yours and plan the rest of the party around the theme.
Send out the invitations. Optimally, guests should receive their invitations 2 weeks before the party. This gives them time to schedule the event into their time frame, arrange for babysitters or make travel arrangements. If a guest will be traveling a long ways, the earlier they get the invitation, the better.
Create the proper atmosphere. Parties should be fun. If you're hosting the party at home, look at your surroundings with a critical eye. Put knickknacks away for a clean look and add a banner or decorations to make the room more festive. Provide adequate seating for your guests.
Schedule the party events. Allow enough time for guest arrival before serving a meal or showing a film. If your party centers around a televised sports event, plan for guests to arrive at least 30 minutes before the event starts. Allow time for latecomers if you're planning a sit-down meal.
Plan your food list and shop a few days ahead of time. Dishes that can be prepared in advance and frozen will save you much-needed time on the day of the party. If you're hiring a caterer, she will need lots of advance notice of your menu and the number of guests you are expecting. Popular caterers are often booked months in advance.
Double-check the details the night before the party by doing a quick walkthrough, starting at your front door, as if you were a guest, and proceeding through your home. Make sure there is an area for guest's coats, extra soap and clean hand towels in the bathroom. Count your serving plates and glasses to make sure there are enough.
Dress early for the party to prevent last minute dashing. Some guests may arrive early and you'll need to be ready. Preparation is the key to a successful party.
Greet all your guests in person, if possible, and welcome them to your home. Follow your schedule, excusing yourself to tend to party needs and relax. Even in the best-planned events, something inevitably goes awry. Smile and focus on having fun.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Sonntag, 28. Februar 2016
How to Advertise for a New Photography BusinessIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Gather some samples of your best work. You can use photos of your family and friends or photos of nature or animals. If you don't have many samples, volunteer to photograph a local event or a friend's wedding in exchange for the rights to use the photos in your portfolio.
Create a portfolio. Choose photos that demonstrate the range of your skills, using different poses, different lighting and different subjects. You will use this portfolio to show potential clients when you meet with them.
Create a business website. You can attempt to do this yourself, using tools offered by website hosting services, such as GoDaddy's Website Tonight, or you can hire a professional web designer to create one for you. Many potential clients will research a photographer on the Internet before contacting him, so your website should include quality samples of your work and an easy method for contacting you.
Ask for referrals from family, friends and former clients. Offer your clients a discount or a free sitting fee on future appointments with every referral they send your way.
Get some quality business cards. Display your contact and website information on your cards, and hand them out every chance you get. You can hire a graphic designer to design your business cards, or you can design them yourself using tools available through VistaPrint or another printing service.
Place ads in local publications. If your local newspaper offers a special insert related to weddings in the spring, be sure to place an ad in it. Keep an eye out for any special publications in your community that are targeted towards brides, seniors, graduation or other special events that hire photographers. Place an ad in as many publications as you can afford.
Obtain a listing in the Yellow Pages. Many potential brides will look in the Yellow Pages for a list of photographers if no one has been recommended to them by family or friends. You don't want to miss out on potential business by not having a listing in the photography section of the Yellow Pages.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Gather some samples of your best work. You can use photos of your family and friends or photos of nature or animals. If you don't have many samples, volunteer to photograph a local event or a friend's wedding in exchange for the rights to use the photos in your portfolio.
Create a portfolio. Choose photos that demonstrate the range of your skills, using different poses, different lighting and different subjects. You will use this portfolio to show potential clients when you meet with them.
Create a business website. You can attempt to do this yourself, using tools offered by website hosting services, such as GoDaddy's Website Tonight, or you can hire a professional web designer to create one for you. Many potential clients will research a photographer on the Internet before contacting him, so your website should include quality samples of your work and an easy method for contacting you.
Ask for referrals from family, friends and former clients. Offer your clients a discount or a free sitting fee on future appointments with every referral they send your way.
Get some quality business cards. Display your contact and website information on your cards, and hand them out every chance you get. You can hire a graphic designer to design your business cards, or you can design them yourself using tools available through VistaPrint or another printing service.
Place ads in local publications. If your local newspaper offers a special insert related to weddings in the spring, be sure to place an ad in it. Keep an eye out for any special publications in your community that are targeted towards brides, seniors, graduation or other special events that hire photographers. Place an ad in as many publications as you can afford.
Obtain a listing in the Yellow Pages. Many potential brides will look in the Yellow Pages for a list of photographers if no one has been recommended to them by family or friends. You don't want to miss out on potential business by not having a listing in the photography section of the Yellow Pages.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Allow GZIP in GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Log in to your GoDaddy hosting page (see Resources). Enter your username and password.
Click 'Web Hosting' and 'Launch' on the account containing the page that you wish to edit. Click 'File Manager' and open the file that you wish to edit.
Paste the following code at the very top of your webpage, above the 'doctype' code:
Click 'Save.' Repeat these steps to enable GZIP on each of your webpages.
Click 'Log Out' at the top of the page when you have edited each page.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How Much Does It Cost to Have My Own Web Page?In Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
To have your own domain name (.com, .net, .org, .nu) you must register the domain. This typically costs anywhere between $10 to $12 (USD) and is billed on a yearly basis. GoDaddy and E-Starr are two companies that register your domain for less than $12 a year.
Domain Hosting
You need space to build your website. Hosting is usually charged on a per-month basis, and you will receive a set amount of space and bandwidth. E-Starr offers a basic personal hosting package with 200 MB of space for $5.00 per month. GoDaddy also offers a 150 MB plan for $7.99 per month. If you need hosting for business needs, there are larger packages available.
Special Considerations
If you are not familiar with HTML or graphic design, you may want to hire someone to create your website. A Web designer will code and upload your website. Prices vary based on the size of the job. Look locally for a Web designer. You may want to go to a local college and advertise you are looking for someone to create a website for you. Many students will work for cheap to build their portfolios.
In Feburary 2016 28,
To have your own domain name (.com, .net, .org, .nu) you must register the domain. This typically costs anywhere between $10 to $12 (USD) and is billed on a yearly basis. GoDaddy and E-Starr are two companies that register your domain for less than $12 a year.
Domain Hosting
You need space to build your website. Hosting is usually charged on a per-month basis, and you will receive a set amount of space and bandwidth. E-Starr offers a basic personal hosting package with 200 MB of space for $5.00 per month. GoDaddy also offers a 150 MB plan for $7.99 per month. If you need hosting for business needs, there are larger packages available.
Special Considerations
If you are not familiar with HTML or graphic design, you may want to hire someone to create your website. A Web designer will code and upload your website. Prices vary based on the size of the job. Look locally for a Web designer. You may want to go to a local college and advertise you are looking for someone to create a website for you. Many students will work for cheap to build their portfolios.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Samstag, 27. Februar 2016
How to Create a Free Website for KidsIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide what kind of content your website will offer to kids. A few examples of content to consider are games, puzzles and coloring pages. Do your research to make sure the content that you are adding is age appropriate for the kids who will be visiting your site.
Create a new account with a free web hosting company who will host your kids' website for free. This is accomplished by clicking on the 'New User' link. The exact wording will vary by site, but the keyword is 'new.'
Log into your free web hosting account with the user name and password you chose when creating your new account.
Open the 'File Directory' to begin creating new pages for your kids' website. Click 'New' to create a new file or page. By doing so, your HTML editor will open up so you can begin creating content for your website.
Enter HTML code into the HTML editor to begin creating your first page. Some online sites will actually provide you with free HTML code for games and other kid activities. You can simply copy and paste their HTML code into your HTML editor.
Save the file when you have finished. It is best to save the file according to the content that is on the page. For example, you can save a games page as games.html and a coloring page as coloring.html.
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until your kids' website is complete.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Decide what kind of content your website will offer to kids. A few examples of content to consider are games, puzzles and coloring pages. Do your research to make sure the content that you are adding is age appropriate for the kids who will be visiting your site.
Create a new account with a free web hosting company who will host your kids' website for free. This is accomplished by clicking on the 'New User' link. The exact wording will vary by site, but the keyword is 'new.'
Log into your free web hosting account with the user name and password you chose when creating your new account.
Open the 'File Directory' to begin creating new pages for your kids' website. Click 'New' to create a new file or page. By doing so, your HTML editor will open up so you can begin creating content for your website.
Enter HTML code into the HTML editor to begin creating your first page. Some online sites will actually provide you with free HTML code for games and other kid activities. You can simply copy and paste their HTML code into your HTML editor.
Save the file when you have finished. It is best to save the file according to the content that is on the page. For example, you can save a games page as games.html and a coloring page as coloring.html.
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until your kids' website is complete.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Find My Hostgator IP AddressesIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Log on to your HostGator control panel, also known as cPanel. If you're unsure of how to access your cPanel, click the link found in the email you received once you purchased your HostGator hosting plan or by typing 'cpanel' at the end of your domain name, as an example, 'http://www.mywebsite.com/cpanel.' Don't include the quotes or punctuation. This takes you right to the Hostgator control panel after you input your username and password.
Scroll to the bottom of the cPanel page.
Look at 'IP Address' under the blue 'Account Information' bar. Here you will find your service plan, the IP address, the server name and your name servers.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Log on to your HostGator control panel, also known as cPanel. If you're unsure of how to access your cPanel, click the link found in the email you received once you purchased your HostGator hosting plan or by typing 'cpanel' at the end of your domain name, as an example, 'http://www.mywebsite.com/cpanel.' Don't include the quotes or punctuation. This takes you right to the Hostgator control panel after you input your username and password.
Scroll to the bottom of the cPanel page.
Look at 'IP Address' under the blue 'Account Information' bar. Here you will find your service plan, the IP address, the server name and your name servers.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Donnerstag, 25. Februar 2016
How to Host a Small Casino Dinner PartyIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Design invitations that match your theme. Send out an invitation shaped like a pair of dice or a poker chip, and ask guests to come 'Press your luck at the Hudsons' casino dinner party.' You can also choose invitations that feature playing cards or Las Vegas to tie into your casino dinner party theme.
Plan a casino-themed menu. Offer an elegant menu similar to one that guests would order in a Las Vegas hotel or ritzy casino. Prime rib, stuffed chicken breasts or lobster is an entrée that guests will enjoy. Offer roasted potatoes and vegetables to round out your dinner party menu. Since you're hosting an intimate gathering, you can choose pricier entrees for your limited guest list.
Offer casino-inspired cocktails. You can provide a signature cocktail at your dinner party, which cuts down on the cost of alcohol. Name your cocktail after something casino-related---for example, you can offer 'Blackjack Beer,' 'Casino Cosmopolitan' or 'Roulette Rum Punch.' While your drinks aren't too out of the ordinary, the names fit in well with your theme.
Decorate your table to reflect your theme. Use a green tablecloth to cover your dining room table and simulate the green felt top of casino tables. Run poker chips or dice down the center of your table. Attach playing cards to 6-inch dowel rods, and stick them in a vase or flowerpot for a customized casino party centerpiece.
Send guests home with casino-themed favors. Bake sugar cookies, and decorate them to look like dice. Wrap them in cellophane, and tie the favors closed with a ribbon. Or, fill a bag full of poker chips, and attach a label to each bag that says 'Thanks for coming to our casino dinner party.' Give each guest a deck of cards, and create a personalized label for the card box that says, 'Will and Betty's Casino Dinner Party, November 3, 2010.' You can leave these favors at each guest's place setting to add another decorative, thematic touch to your table.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Design invitations that match your theme. Send out an invitation shaped like a pair of dice or a poker chip, and ask guests to come 'Press your luck at the Hudsons' casino dinner party.' You can also choose invitations that feature playing cards or Las Vegas to tie into your casino dinner party theme.
Plan a casino-themed menu. Offer an elegant menu similar to one that guests would order in a Las Vegas hotel or ritzy casino. Prime rib, stuffed chicken breasts or lobster is an entrée that guests will enjoy. Offer roasted potatoes and vegetables to round out your dinner party menu. Since you're hosting an intimate gathering, you can choose pricier entrees for your limited guest list.
Offer casino-inspired cocktails. You can provide a signature cocktail at your dinner party, which cuts down on the cost of alcohol. Name your cocktail after something casino-related---for example, you can offer 'Blackjack Beer,' 'Casino Cosmopolitan' or 'Roulette Rum Punch.' While your drinks aren't too out of the ordinary, the names fit in well with your theme.
Decorate your table to reflect your theme. Use a green tablecloth to cover your dining room table and simulate the green felt top of casino tables. Run poker chips or dice down the center of your table. Attach playing cards to 6-inch dowel rods, and stick them in a vase or flowerpot for a customized casino party centerpiece.
Send guests home with casino-themed favors. Bake sugar cookies, and decorate them to look like dice. Wrap them in cellophane, and tie the favors closed with a ribbon. Or, fill a bag full of poker chips, and attach a label to each bag that says 'Thanks for coming to our casino dinner party.' Give each guest a deck of cards, and create a personalized label for the card box that says, 'Will and Betty's Casino Dinner Party, November 3, 2010.' You can leave these favors at each guest's place setting to add another decorative, thematic touch to your table.
In Feburary 2016 25,
How to Upload a Video to GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Go to GoDaddy's home page.
Log in by entering your account username and password into the corresponding fields. Your account name and password is in the email you received from GoDaddy when you first set up your account or purchased a product from them.
Hover over the 'Hosting' tab with your mouse. The Hosting menu will open, and click on 'Web Hosting.'
Click 'Launch' next to the hosting account you want to upload the video to. If you have several domains, you may have a hosting account associated with each one.
Launch the Hosting Control Center associated with the domain you want the video to be available on.
Click 'File Manager' or 'Files' in the Hosting Control Center or Hosting Dashboard.
Select a folder where you want the video to be stored in (e.g., 'videos').
Click the 'Upload' folder.
Select the 'Browse' button.
Find and select the video stored on your computer or connected storage device, and click 'Open.'
Click 'Upload' again. The GoDaddy File Manager will transfer the video from the computer to your hosting account and store it in the selected folder.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Go to GoDaddy's home page.
Log in by entering your account username and password into the corresponding fields. Your account name and password is in the email you received from GoDaddy when you first set up your account or purchased a product from them.
Hover over the 'Hosting' tab with your mouse. The Hosting menu will open, and click on 'Web Hosting.'
Click 'Launch' next to the hosting account you want to upload the video to. If you have several domains, you may have a hosting account associated with each one.
Launch the Hosting Control Center associated with the domain you want the video to be available on.
Click 'File Manager' or 'Files' in the Hosting Control Center or Hosting Dashboard.
Select a folder where you want the video to be stored in (e.g., 'videos').
Click the 'Upload' folder.
Select the 'Browse' button.
Find and select the video stored on your computer or connected storage device, and click 'Open.'
Click 'Upload' again. The GoDaddy File Manager will transfer the video from the computer to your hosting account and store it in the selected folder.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Mittwoch, 24. Februar 2016
How to Set Permissions in Go DaddyIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Open a Web browser window, navigate to the GoDaddy.com home page, log into your account and then click the 'My Account' link.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link within the 'Products' section and then click the 'Launch' link adjacent to the name of the hosting account you want to update.
Click the 'File Manager' link within the 'Content' section.
Select one or more directories, click the 'Permissions' icon and then click 'Advanced.'
Uncheck the 'Read' box to prevent public access to the directory, or check the box to re-enable public access if you disabled it previously.
Uncheck the 'Write' box to prevent users from writing to files in the directory, or check the box to re-enable writing access if you disabled it previously.
Uncheck the 'Execute (Directory)' box to prevent users from executing scripts within the directory, or check the box to re-enable script access if you disabled it previously.
Click 'OK' to confirm your choices.
Set Permissions on a Windows Server
Open a Web browser window, navigate to the GoDaddy.com home page, log into your account and then click the 'My Account' link.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link within the 'Products' section and then click the 'Launch' link adjacent to the name of the hosting account you want to update.
Click the 'IIS Settings' link within the 'Content' section.
Select one or more directories and then click 'Edit.'
Uncheck the 'Anonymous Access' box to prevent public access to the selected directories, or check the box to re-enable public access if you disabled it previously. In either case, click 'OK' to confirm your choice.
In Feburary 2016 24,
Open a Web browser window, navigate to the GoDaddy.com home page, log into your account and then click the 'My Account' link.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link within the 'Products' section and then click the 'Launch' link adjacent to the name of the hosting account you want to update.
Click the 'File Manager' link within the 'Content' section.
Select one or more directories, click the 'Permissions' icon and then click 'Advanced.'
Uncheck the 'Read' box to prevent public access to the directory, or check the box to re-enable public access if you disabled it previously.
Uncheck the 'Write' box to prevent users from writing to files in the directory, or check the box to re-enable writing access if you disabled it previously.
Uncheck the 'Execute (Directory)' box to prevent users from executing scripts within the directory, or check the box to re-enable script access if you disabled it previously.
Click 'OK' to confirm your choices.
Set Permissions on a Windows Server
Open a Web browser window, navigate to the GoDaddy.com home page, log into your account and then click the 'My Account' link.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link within the 'Products' section and then click the 'Launch' link adjacent to the name of the hosting account you want to update.
Click the 'IIS Settings' link within the 'Content' section.
Select one or more directories and then click 'Edit.'
Uncheck the 'Anonymous Access' box to prevent public access to the selected directories, or check the box to re-enable public access if you disabled it previously. In either case, click 'OK' to confirm your choice.
In Feburary 2016 24,
How to Create a Lead Capture Page for FreeIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Sign up for an account with a free autoresponder service. These services let you create a series of email messages that the service sends out on a schedule that you choose. Autoresponder services offer form builders as a standard feature. A simple form, and one appropriate for most entry-level lead capturing, asks for a first name and email address. The autoresponder gives you a small piece of HTML code that you copy and paste into the HTML for your website or an HTML box in your content management system. The form then appears on your page. Numerous autoresponder services offer this at no cost, although some free services include advertisement in your emails to offset the service costs. Develop the email content before launching your lead capture page.
Domain and Hosting
If you already own a domain and employ a hosting service, the page itself costs you nothing. If you do not already own a domain or pay for hosting, you can get around paying for both. Numerous hosting services offer free hosting, and many provide a free sub-domain such as websitename.hostingservice.com. Free services tend to offer fewer bells and whistles, but most squeeze pages are so small and simple that it doesn’t affect page performance. Sign up with the hosting service to get the free service and sub-domain.
The Freebie
Few visitors give up their contact information for free. Internet norms dictate that giving up your email address means you get a freebie. The exact nature of the freebie depends, in part, on your business. If you deal primarily in intellectual materials, your business probably lends itself to a short report, white paper or ebook. A podcast offers a good alternative if you prefer talking to writing, and many people prefer listening to reading. If you provide a service, such as online identity protection, you might provide a checklist of simple ways to avoid identity theft without going off the grid.
Page Content
Once you get the technical elements in place and finish the preliminary content creation, develop the page content. An effective lead capture page starts with a compelling headline that identifies and promises a solution to a problem. An example headline might read, “You Can Be A Better Writer Today!” The headline identifies the problem, subpar writing, and promises a fix. The next step typically creates empathy with a short paragraph describing the individual’s plight and how the company understands it. The benefits of the freebie are described, typically with a bulleted list, and the page ends with a call to action. Calls to action ask the visitor to do something to get help with her problem, usually with a time-related word to create urgency. An example call to action might read, “Sign up now to get our 5 Steps to Better Writing Guide!”
In Feburary 2016 24,
Sign up for an account with a free autoresponder service. These services let you create a series of email messages that the service sends out on a schedule that you choose. Autoresponder services offer form builders as a standard feature. A simple form, and one appropriate for most entry-level lead capturing, asks for a first name and email address. The autoresponder gives you a small piece of HTML code that you copy and paste into the HTML for your website or an HTML box in your content management system. The form then appears on your page. Numerous autoresponder services offer this at no cost, although some free services include advertisement in your emails to offset the service costs. Develop the email content before launching your lead capture page.
Domain and Hosting
If you already own a domain and employ a hosting service, the page itself costs you nothing. If you do not already own a domain or pay for hosting, you can get around paying for both. Numerous hosting services offer free hosting, and many provide a free sub-domain such as websitename.hostingservice.com. Free services tend to offer fewer bells and whistles, but most squeeze pages are so small and simple that it doesn’t affect page performance. Sign up with the hosting service to get the free service and sub-domain.
The Freebie
Few visitors give up their contact information for free. Internet norms dictate that giving up your email address means you get a freebie. The exact nature of the freebie depends, in part, on your business. If you deal primarily in intellectual materials, your business probably lends itself to a short report, white paper or ebook. A podcast offers a good alternative if you prefer talking to writing, and many people prefer listening to reading. If you provide a service, such as online identity protection, you might provide a checklist of simple ways to avoid identity theft without going off the grid.
Page Content
Once you get the technical elements in place and finish the preliminary content creation, develop the page content. An effective lead capture page starts with a compelling headline that identifies and promises a solution to a problem. An example headline might read, “You Can Be A Better Writer Today!” The headline identifies the problem, subpar writing, and promises a fix. The next step typically creates empathy with a short paragraph describing the individual’s plight and how the company understands it. The benefits of the freebie are described, typically with a bulleted list, and the page ends with a call to action. Calls to action ask the visitor to do something to get help with her problem, usually with a time-related word to create urgency. An example call to action might read, “Sign up now to get our 5 Steps to Better Writing Guide!”
In Feburary 2016 24,
Dienstag, 23. Februar 2016
How to Put an MP3 Song in a URLIn Feburary 2016 23,
In Feburary 2016 23,
Open the file hosting website. See the 'References' section below for a list of free file hosting sites.
Click the 'Upload/Choose File/Browse' button to select the MP3 file you want to upload.
Click the 'Upload' button. Most websites display a timer for the time it will take to upload the file. After the file is uploaded, the website will display a direct link (URL) for the MP3 file. Clicking the link will open the MP3 file in your browser's media player or an external media player.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Open the file hosting website. See the 'References' section below for a list of free file hosting sites.
Click the 'Upload/Choose File/Browse' button to select the MP3 file you want to upload.
Click the 'Upload' button. Most websites display a timer for the time it will take to upload the file. After the file is uploaded, the website will display a direct link (URL) for the MP3 file. Clicking the link will open the MP3 file in your browser's media player or an external media player.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Montag, 22. Februar 2016
How to Start a Devotional or Inspirational WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 22,
In Feburary 2016 22,
Secure a domain name for your devotional/inspirational website. A domain name will cost you $10 or less per year. To secure a domain name, visit a domain name registrar, such as GoDaddy, Network Solutions or NetFirms. In order to earn a better search engine ranking, try to incorporate the word 'Devotional' or 'Inspirational' in your domain name. For instance, instead of using the domain name janesnuggets.com, you can use janesinspirationalnuggets.com.
Find server space on the web for your devotional/inspirational website. Consider using a blog site for server space. By using blog hosting instead of traditional web hosting, you won't get frustrated with the technical stuff while trying to put your inspirational pieces online. A blog site will also keep your inspirational pieces organized and archived by date. Blog sites you can use are WordPress, TypePad, and SiteGround. You will have to sign up for an account in order to use the blog hosting sites.
Connect the domain name that was purchased in step 1 to your website. This is done during the sign-up process.
Select a template (background) for your devotional/inspirational website. The blog sites that are listed in the step 2 will provide a variety of templates to choose from.
Start adding content to your devotional/inspirational website. To do this, click on the option to create a 'New' article. You will be able to upload inspirational pictures to go along with your devotional content.
Submit the domain name for your devotional/inspirational website to search engines. If you don't your website won't be found by those who are searching for inspirational content. You can use websites such as Submit Express and Free Web Submission to submit your site to numerous search engines at one time.
Post new content on a regular basis. If you are inconsistent, readers are likely to stop visiting your website and move on to another that can deliver consistently.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Secure a domain name for your devotional/inspirational website. A domain name will cost you $10 or less per year. To secure a domain name, visit a domain name registrar, such as GoDaddy, Network Solutions or NetFirms. In order to earn a better search engine ranking, try to incorporate the word 'Devotional' or 'Inspirational' in your domain name. For instance, instead of using the domain name janesnuggets.com, you can use janesinspirationalnuggets.com.
Find server space on the web for your devotional/inspirational website. Consider using a blog site for server space. By using blog hosting instead of traditional web hosting, you won't get frustrated with the technical stuff while trying to put your inspirational pieces online. A blog site will also keep your inspirational pieces organized and archived by date. Blog sites you can use are WordPress, TypePad, and SiteGround. You will have to sign up for an account in order to use the blog hosting sites.
Connect the domain name that was purchased in step 1 to your website. This is done during the sign-up process.
Select a template (background) for your devotional/inspirational website. The blog sites that are listed in the step 2 will provide a variety of templates to choose from.
Start adding content to your devotional/inspirational website. To do this, click on the option to create a 'New' article. You will be able to upload inspirational pictures to go along with your devotional content.
Submit the domain name for your devotional/inspirational website to search engines. If you don't your website won't be found by those who are searching for inspirational content. You can use websites such as Submit Express and Free Web Submission to submit your site to numerous search engines at one time.
Post new content on a regular basis. If you are inconsistent, readers are likely to stop visiting your website and move on to another that can deliver consistently.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Samstag, 20. Februar 2016
How to Create a Virtual Assistant WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Determine which virtual assistant services you offer and list them in clear language. Your services drive decisions about website design, such as the type of technologies you use. You might provide administrative support or serve as a personal assistant who handles communications for clients. Perhaps you offer specialized services, such as event planning, website design, marketing, bookkeeping or technical writing. Describe the tasks you perform in your work areas. List your contract terms and, if not the actual amounts you charge, your payment terms, Add information about your qualifications, education, training and skills.
Design to Impress
Website visitors decide quickly about your virtual assistant business. Make the overall look and feel of your website a recommendation for you and your business. A free template, such as one provided by website hosting companies or desktop publishing programs, ensures an attractive, consistent and professional design. Add up to five pages, with contact information on each page. You might include a home page and pages for “about me,” services offered and contract terms. Make your website easy to navigate. Use tabs and other links for moving around the site quickly. Display important information prominently, avoid dense type and wordiness and arrange content for rapid visual scanning.
Advertising and Marketing
Although your website is like a big advertisement for your virtual assistant business, you have to get people to the site. Link to Twitter, Facebook and other social and professional networking accounts. Develop search engine optimization, or SEO, keywords and phrases related to your virtual assistance business and add them to your website pages. Add client recommendations and graphics that describe your major accomplishments. Clients use virtual assistants to save money and time, but your website should hint at the quality of your work.
Communication Tools
Use a contact form so visitors can submit questions. Include an intranet that requires a password and log-in for clients to view private content, communicate with you and exchange documents and media files. Some clients will prefer telephone or email contact, while others will appreciate the use of advanced tools like network and cloud sharing. Your skill at working productively in a virtual environment will attract more clients and enable you to offer more diverse services.
Trial Run and Publish
Select an affordable website hosting service that allows you to easily update your site content; you may select a hosting service first and use provided templates to design your website. Proofread each page of the website before publishing. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Verify that all links to and from the website are functioning. Test the email account and the contact form. Publish the website and ask friends and colleagues to look it over and give feedback. Your error-free, consistently live and current website builds confidence in your services as a virtual assistant.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Determine which virtual assistant services you offer and list them in clear language. Your services drive decisions about website design, such as the type of technologies you use. You might provide administrative support or serve as a personal assistant who handles communications for clients. Perhaps you offer specialized services, such as event planning, website design, marketing, bookkeeping or technical writing. Describe the tasks you perform in your work areas. List your contract terms and, if not the actual amounts you charge, your payment terms, Add information about your qualifications, education, training and skills.
Design to Impress
Website visitors decide quickly about your virtual assistant business. Make the overall look and feel of your website a recommendation for you and your business. A free template, such as one provided by website hosting companies or desktop publishing programs, ensures an attractive, consistent and professional design. Add up to five pages, with contact information on each page. You might include a home page and pages for “about me,” services offered and contract terms. Make your website easy to navigate. Use tabs and other links for moving around the site quickly. Display important information prominently, avoid dense type and wordiness and arrange content for rapid visual scanning.
Advertising and Marketing
Although your website is like a big advertisement for your virtual assistant business, you have to get people to the site. Link to Twitter, Facebook and other social and professional networking accounts. Develop search engine optimization, or SEO, keywords and phrases related to your virtual assistance business and add them to your website pages. Add client recommendations and graphics that describe your major accomplishments. Clients use virtual assistants to save money and time, but your website should hint at the quality of your work.
Communication Tools
Use a contact form so visitors can submit questions. Include an intranet that requires a password and log-in for clients to view private content, communicate with you and exchange documents and media files. Some clients will prefer telephone or email contact, while others will appreciate the use of advanced tools like network and cloud sharing. Your skill at working productively in a virtual environment will attract more clients and enable you to offer more diverse services.
Trial Run and Publish
Select an affordable website hosting service that allows you to easily update your site content; you may select a hosting service first and use provided templates to design your website. Proofread each page of the website before publishing. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Verify that all links to and from the website are functioning. Test the email account and the contact form. Publish the website and ask friends and colleagues to look it over and give feedback. Your error-free, consistently live and current website builds confidence in your services as a virtual assistant.
In Feburary 2016 20,
Freitag, 19. Februar 2016
How to Rename My DomainIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Buy a new domain name from an online seller such as GoDaddy.com, Domain.com or CheckDomain.com. You usually hold the name for one or two years. Selecting 'auto renewal' means the company will automatically charge you at the end of that period, so you can keep the domain name for another year or two years. As of 2010, it usually costs $10 to $20 per year.
Log into the control panel of your hosting account. You already have this if you have been running a website under another domain name. Otherwise, buy hosting (space on the web to hold your website)from a site such as HostGator.com, GoDaddy.com or ASmallOrange.com.
Go to the 'Domains' section of your hosting account. If the service allows you to change the domain name manually, the relevant heading will be something like 'Primary Domain' or 'Change Primary Domain.' Click to enter the section, type in your new domain name and click 'OK' or the equivalent to confirm.
Log into the program you use to design, edit and publish your website. Publish the website, entering the new domain name or ftp address (available from your hosting provider) and password when prompted.
Alternatives
Email or phone your hosting provider directly to request a change to your primary domain name. Some providers do not allow you to change the domain name manually. Tell them your new domain name and republish the website when the provider confirms the change.
Log into the control panel of your hosting account, go to 'Domains' or the equivalent section, select 'Forward Domain' and enter your new domain name. You do not have to republish. Typing the new domain name into the address bar takes users directly to the site under the previous domain name.
Select 'Mask domain' when adding the forward domain if you do not want users to be able to see the old domain name. It will still direct users to the previous site, but only the new domain name will be visible in the address bar.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Buy a new domain name from an online seller such as GoDaddy.com, Domain.com or CheckDomain.com. You usually hold the name for one or two years. Selecting 'auto renewal' means the company will automatically charge you at the end of that period, so you can keep the domain name for another year or two years. As of 2010, it usually costs $10 to $20 per year.
Log into the control panel of your hosting account. You already have this if you have been running a website under another domain name. Otherwise, buy hosting (space on the web to hold your website)from a site such as HostGator.com, GoDaddy.com or ASmallOrange.com.
Go to the 'Domains' section of your hosting account. If the service allows you to change the domain name manually, the relevant heading will be something like 'Primary Domain' or 'Change Primary Domain.' Click to enter the section, type in your new domain name and click 'OK' or the equivalent to confirm.
Log into the program you use to design, edit and publish your website. Publish the website, entering the new domain name or ftp address (available from your hosting provider) and password when prompted.
Alternatives
Email or phone your hosting provider directly to request a change to your primary domain name. Some providers do not allow you to change the domain name manually. Tell them your new domain name and republish the website when the provider confirms the change.
Log into the control panel of your hosting account, go to 'Domains' or the equivalent section, select 'Forward Domain' and enter your new domain name. You do not have to republish. Typing the new domain name into the address bar takes users directly to the site under the previous domain name.
Select 'Mask domain' when adding the forward domain if you do not want users to be able to see the old domain name. It will still direct users to the previous site, but only the new domain name will be visible in the address bar.
In Feburary 2016 19,
How to Connect to WordPress Using FilezillaIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Open FileZilla on your computer.
Type your Web host's hostname in the 'Host' box. This often resembles your actual Web address. For example, if your blog is at myblog.com, your FTP host may be 'myblog.com' or 'ftp.myblog.com.'
Type your Web hosting username and password in their respective boxes. Usually, but not always, these credentials are the same ones you use to log into a Web-based control panel for your website. Once you connect, the files on your Web server appear to the right.
Navigate to your home folder, which may be called 'www,' 'home' or 'public_html.'
Navigate to the folder called 'wp-content' inside the directory where you installed WordPress.
Navigate to the folder called 'plugins' to upload a new plugin. Navigate to the 'uploads' folder and, if relevant, the correct year and month to upload content such as images or PDF files.
Click and drag any file you want to upload from the left side of the screen, where it is on your computer, into the appropriate folder on the right side of the screen, which is your Web server. The files will copy to your WordPress installation, but the originals remain on your computer's hard drive.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Open FileZilla on your computer.
Type your Web host's hostname in the 'Host' box. This often resembles your actual Web address. For example, if your blog is at myblog.com, your FTP host may be 'myblog.com' or 'ftp.myblog.com.'
Type your Web hosting username and password in their respective boxes. Usually, but not always, these credentials are the same ones you use to log into a Web-based control panel for your website. Once you connect, the files on your Web server appear to the right.
Navigate to your home folder, which may be called 'www,' 'home' or 'public_html.'
Navigate to the folder called 'wp-content' inside the directory where you installed WordPress.
Navigate to the folder called 'plugins' to upload a new plugin. Navigate to the 'uploads' folder and, if relevant, the correct year and month to upload content such as images or PDF files.
Click and drag any file you want to upload from the left side of the screen, where it is on your computer, into the appropriate folder on the right side of the screen, which is your Web server. The files will copy to your WordPress installation, but the originals remain on your computer's hard drive.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Donnerstag, 18. Februar 2016
How to Use GoDaddy With RapidWeaverIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Launch RapidWeaver on your Mac computer. Click the RapidWeaver application icon in the Dock. Select the Web page that you want to transfer to your GoDaddy hosting account in the left-hand menu under 'Webpages.'
Click 'Publish' in the right-hand corner of the interface.
Enter the Web address in the 'Server' field -- for example, www.mywebsite.com.
Enter your GoDaddy hosting account user name and password in the corresponding fields. These are selected when the account is purchased. If you no longer have your user name or password, contact GoDaddy by phone or email.
Enter '/' (minus the quotation marks) in the 'Path' field.
Click 'Publish' to upload the website you created with RapidWeaver to your GoDaddy account.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Launch RapidWeaver on your Mac computer. Click the RapidWeaver application icon in the Dock. Select the Web page that you want to transfer to your GoDaddy hosting account in the left-hand menu under 'Webpages.'
Click 'Publish' in the right-hand corner of the interface.
Enter the Web address in the 'Server' field -- for example, www.mywebsite.com.
Enter your GoDaddy hosting account user name and password in the corresponding fields. These are selected when the account is purchased. If you no longer have your user name or password, contact GoDaddy by phone or email.
Enter '/' (minus the quotation marks) in the 'Path' field.
Click 'Publish' to upload the website you created with RapidWeaver to your GoDaddy account.
In Feburary 2016 18,
Mittwoch, 17. Februar 2016
How to Draft an Invitation Letter for a Promotion PartyIn Feburary 2016 17,
In Feburary 2016 17,
Open with a salutation that greets the recipient in the same way you would address him in person, such as 'Dear Mr. Jones' or 'Dear Bill.'
Explain that you would like to invite the recipient to attend a party you are hosting in celebration of a promotion. If you are throwing the party on behalf of the individual who received the promotion, mention his or her name here so the recipient understands who the guest of honor is.
Write the date and time of the promotion party, and explain whether it will be formal or informal. Include any special instructions, such as whether black tie is optional or if the guests may bring anything, such as drinks or desserts.
Thank the recipient for her time and indicate if there is an RSVP card enclosed, or how she may reach you to let you know whether she will be attending. End with a closing, such as 'Best wishes,' then sign your name.
In Feburary 2016 17,
Open with a salutation that greets the recipient in the same way you would address him in person, such as 'Dear Mr. Jones' or 'Dear Bill.'
Explain that you would like to invite the recipient to attend a party you are hosting in celebration of a promotion. If you are throwing the party on behalf of the individual who received the promotion, mention his or her name here so the recipient understands who the guest of honor is.
Write the date and time of the promotion party, and explain whether it will be formal or informal. Include any special instructions, such as whether black tie is optional or if the guests may bring anything, such as drinks or desserts.
Thank the recipient for her time and indicate if there is an RSVP card enclosed, or how she may reach you to let you know whether she will be attending. End with a closing, such as 'Best wishes,' then sign your name.
In Feburary 2016 17,
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