In Feburary 2016 29,
Research makeup brands to see which one you are most interested in featuring at your party. Some factors to consider are which products you like the best, which company offers the highest percentage of profits to the hostess and which other perks you can gain. Eliminate any brands that make you purchase their products in order to sell them. Stream Cosmetics and Mary Kay Cosmetics are two companies that offer makeup parties.
Contact the company of your choice and order the supplies for your party. Most companies will guide you through the process with a party consultant, so you will be prepared when your big night arrives. For a Mary Kay party, visit marykay.com and click on 'Host a Party'. For Stream Cosmetics, visit streamcosmetics.com and choose 'Host a Party'. Both of these websites will then walk you through what to do next. If you are interested in a different company, visit their website and look for a similar option or choose the 'Contact Us' tab that most websites offer.
Invite friends and relatives who are interested in makeup and who want to have a good time.
Set up the makeup in an appealing way by spreading a tablecloth underneath and adding flowers and decorations to the table.
Set up chairs for your guests facing the display table of makeup.
Greet guests and guide them to their seats. You can offer drinks and refreshments if you would like, but this will cost you some money.
Present your supplies by showing the guests which products you are offering and what they do. You can demonstrate on yourself or on a volunteer. Some companies, such as Stream Cosmetics, will send a representative to demonstrate the products.
Allow your guests to browse through the products to see which ones they like.
Collect the money for the products you sell and send it back to the company, along with the extra products, as per the specific instructions of the brand you are working with.
Collect your percentage of the profits, along with other perks such as free or discounted makeup, from the company you sold for.
In Feburary 2016 29,
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Montag, 29. Februar 2016
Dienstag, 23. Februar 2016
Web Building for BeginnersIn Feburary 2016 23,
In Feburary 2016 23,
For beginners, learning about web design is easier if you have a goal. If you know you want to create a website about a personal hobby or activity, then that will motivate you. This website will also provide a sandbox where you can experiment as you learn. Keep your first website simple. A complex site will overwhelm you and make learning more frustrating than fun. A few linked web pages with some images will do just fine to begin.
Teach Yourself or Go To School
Web designers take one of two paths to learn their trade. They teach themselves or take classes. To teach yourself, you'll find a wealth of information and tutorials online for free. The downside to this approach is that it tends to involve a longer process of trial and error. Alternately, you can take classes in web design. Classes offer access to experts in a group learning environment, but they also charge fees or tuition.
Basic Programming Languages
Dip into the subject of web design and you'll find yourself drowning in acronyms: HTML, CSS, PHP, PERL, and so on. To start, you'll want to learn HTML (hypertext markup language) and CSS (cascading style sheet). HTML is the basic programming language that exists behind all websites. CSS defines how elements of HTML are displayed to visitors viewing your website. Once you have a good grasp on these two programming languages, then you can move on to more advanced coding.
Software for Web Design
You'll use web design software to create HTML pages and CSS files. You'll also need an image editor to get graphics ready for your website. There are many choices when it comes to web design software, but the big choice is whether you will purchase commercial software or use open source (free) software. The benefit to commercial software is that it's stable and widely used by professional designers. On the other hand, commercial software can be very expensive. Open source software offers a low-cost option to get involved in web design, but the software itself can be less intuitive for beginners.
Domain Names and Web Hosting
Once you've built a website, you need to put it on the Web. To do that, you need a domain name and web hosting space. The domain name is what people type into a web browser to reach your site, such as www.yourdomain.com. You can pick a domain name at registrars including Godaddy.com and Register.com. Web hosting space is the remote server space where you upload HTML pages, CSS files, and images to make them viewable online. Dreamhost is one example of many providers that offer good and low-cost web hosting services.
In Feburary 2016 23,
For beginners, learning about web design is easier if you have a goal. If you know you want to create a website about a personal hobby or activity, then that will motivate you. This website will also provide a sandbox where you can experiment as you learn. Keep your first website simple. A complex site will overwhelm you and make learning more frustrating than fun. A few linked web pages with some images will do just fine to begin.
Teach Yourself or Go To School
Web designers take one of two paths to learn their trade. They teach themselves or take classes. To teach yourself, you'll find a wealth of information and tutorials online for free. The downside to this approach is that it tends to involve a longer process of trial and error. Alternately, you can take classes in web design. Classes offer access to experts in a group learning environment, but they also charge fees or tuition.
Basic Programming Languages
Dip into the subject of web design and you'll find yourself drowning in acronyms: HTML, CSS, PHP, PERL, and so on. To start, you'll want to learn HTML (hypertext markup language) and CSS (cascading style sheet). HTML is the basic programming language that exists behind all websites. CSS defines how elements of HTML are displayed to visitors viewing your website. Once you have a good grasp on these two programming languages, then you can move on to more advanced coding.
Software for Web Design
You'll use web design software to create HTML pages and CSS files. You'll also need an image editor to get graphics ready for your website. There are many choices when it comes to web design software, but the big choice is whether you will purchase commercial software or use open source (free) software. The benefit to commercial software is that it's stable and widely used by professional designers. On the other hand, commercial software can be very expensive. Open source software offers a low-cost option to get involved in web design, but the software itself can be less intuitive for beginners.
Domain Names and Web Hosting
Once you've built a website, you need to put it on the Web. To do that, you need a domain name and web hosting space. The domain name is what people type into a web browser to reach your site, such as www.yourdomain.com. You can pick a domain name at registrars including Godaddy.com and Register.com. Web hosting space is the remote server space where you upload HTML pages, CSS files, and images to make them viewable online. Dreamhost is one example of many providers that offer good and low-cost web hosting services.
In Feburary 2016 23,
Samstag, 13. Februar 2016
Bridge Party FoodsIn Feburary 2016 13,
In Feburary 2016 13,
Tiny finger sandwiches are one of the most common foods at bridge parties. These are perfect to use as an entree, because they are mess-free and will allow all of the players to continue playing while eating. A sandwich made from two slices of bread cut into fourths can create four finger sandwiches for your party. Cucumber sandwiches and ham spread sandwiches are two very simple recipes to prepare and make that your guests will enjoy. The sandwiches can be as simple or elaborate as your occasion will be. If you don't want to serve sandwiches at your bridge party, there are other finger food options you can try. Pinwheels, pigs-in-a-blanket, miniature cheeseburgers and crab-stuffed mushrooms are all examples of finger food entrees you might consider.
Simple Snacks
It's important to offer a variety of snack or side dishes for your guests to munch on throughout the bridge party. A traditional snack found at bridge parties is made from a combination of a well-known breakfast cereal and nuts. Bridge mix is also traditional--a variety of nuts and fruits covered in chocolate. Other healthier alternatives to consider are raw vegetables with dip, fresh fruit cut into bite-sized pieces with a yogurt dip, pretzels, toasted pecans and mixed cheeses with crackers.For some of these ideas, a gracious host will provide toothpicks or a similar method for guests to spear their foods, in order to keep food off of fingers so the cards remain tidy.
Beverages
Depending on the weather and time of year, you may choose to serve hot or iced beverages at your bridge party. Hot tea with lemon or cream and sugar is a common beverage choice at these type of social events. Iced options could include flavored ice teas, lemonade or a homemade fruit punch.
Dessert
Cookies are a simple easy to prepare dessert option for a bridge party. However, cookies are not as common as small bite-sized cakes and pastries. Miniature fancy cakes traditionally called petits fours, cupcakes or danishes are all finger food desserts that would be appropriate and that your guests will enjoy.
In Feburary 2016 13,
Tiny finger sandwiches are one of the most common foods at bridge parties. These are perfect to use as an entree, because they are mess-free and will allow all of the players to continue playing while eating. A sandwich made from two slices of bread cut into fourths can create four finger sandwiches for your party. Cucumber sandwiches and ham spread sandwiches are two very simple recipes to prepare and make that your guests will enjoy. The sandwiches can be as simple or elaborate as your occasion will be. If you don't want to serve sandwiches at your bridge party, there are other finger food options you can try. Pinwheels, pigs-in-a-blanket, miniature cheeseburgers and crab-stuffed mushrooms are all examples of finger food entrees you might consider.
Simple Snacks
It's important to offer a variety of snack or side dishes for your guests to munch on throughout the bridge party. A traditional snack found at bridge parties is made from a combination of a well-known breakfast cereal and nuts. Bridge mix is also traditional--a variety of nuts and fruits covered in chocolate. Other healthier alternatives to consider are raw vegetables with dip, fresh fruit cut into bite-sized pieces with a yogurt dip, pretzels, toasted pecans and mixed cheeses with crackers.For some of these ideas, a gracious host will provide toothpicks or a similar method for guests to spear their foods, in order to keep food off of fingers so the cards remain tidy.
Beverages
Depending on the weather and time of year, you may choose to serve hot or iced beverages at your bridge party. Hot tea with lemon or cream and sugar is a common beverage choice at these type of social events. Iced options could include flavored ice teas, lemonade or a homemade fruit punch.
Dessert
Cookies are a simple easy to prepare dessert option for a bridge party. However, cookies are not as common as small bite-sized cakes and pastries. Miniature fancy cakes traditionally called petits fours, cupcakes or danishes are all finger food desserts that would be appropriate and that your guests will enjoy.
In Feburary 2016 13,
How to Start a Sewing Business on the WebIn Feburary 2016 13,
In Feburary 2016 13,
Choose your website name and register your domain name. Your domain name, which will be your website address, will likely be your business name followed by a .com.
Choose a web hosting service. Find a company that combines domain registration and web hosting.
Design your website. Many companies have design services. Clients either select from a pre-designed template or a professionally designed site. Using a pre-designed template will save time and money. Many domain registration and web hosting companies offer website designs as well.
Make it easy for people to pay you. You will need a shopping cart for your website that accepts payments from customers. Online services such as Paypal and credit card collection services will help you collect money. These services take a small portion of your profits for providing a shopping cart.
Set up a system for shipping products. Though orders may not come in immediately, you need to be prepared to mail your merchandise. Go to the post office to get estimates for how much shipping costs for your products. Make sure you list shipping costs on your site and figure that into your prices.
Make extra items. Having an inventory of items to replace sold items will save time.
Get the word out. Write articles for websites and magazines. Start a blog. Writing on a regular basis gets your name out on the web. Visit forums where people are discussing sewing and use your website's name in signatures. Don't forget word of mouth as well. Tell everybody you know or meet about your online sewing business.
In Feburary 2016 13,
Choose your website name and register your domain name. Your domain name, which will be your website address, will likely be your business name followed by a .com.
Choose a web hosting service. Find a company that combines domain registration and web hosting.
Design your website. Many companies have design services. Clients either select from a pre-designed template or a professionally designed site. Using a pre-designed template will save time and money. Many domain registration and web hosting companies offer website designs as well.
Make it easy for people to pay you. You will need a shopping cart for your website that accepts payments from customers. Online services such as Paypal and credit card collection services will help you collect money. These services take a small portion of your profits for providing a shopping cart.
Set up a system for shipping products. Though orders may not come in immediately, you need to be prepared to mail your merchandise. Go to the post office to get estimates for how much shipping costs for your products. Make sure you list shipping costs on your site and figure that into your prices.
Make extra items. Having an inventory of items to replace sold items will save time.
Get the word out. Write articles for websites and magazines. Start a blog. Writing on a regular basis gets your name out on the web. Visit forums where people are discussing sewing and use your website's name in signatures. Don't forget word of mouth as well. Tell everybody you know or meet about your online sewing business.
In Feburary 2016 13,
Donnerstag, 11. Februar 2016
How to Create a Secure WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Create your website as you would do normally. Any standard web programming code will be fine, including HTML, PHP and ASP.
Go to a website that offers what are called Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates. As the title implies, SSL is a protocol that provides a layer of protection over your site by scrambling data. Popular services that you may want to consider include Godaddy SSL, VeriSign.com, Thawte.com or Comodo (see 'Resources'). Your web host may also offer discounts on SSL certificates.
Choose the length of time you would like to keep the SSL certificate active, since most require annual renewal unless you pay for a longer term. Some services will allow you to pay for your certificate five years in advance.
Pay for your SSL service and then install the technology on the information-gathering pages of your website. The provider will send you a bundle of files including your unique certificate via email along with specific instructions depending on your operating system and the file upload service that you use for your website.
Test your information-gathering pages by typing in the site address with 'https://' instead of the standard 'http://' protocol and assure that all links to that page on your site use the new 'https://' URL. Whenever your customers visit those pages, the information will become encrypted.
Use a trusted and secure website payment processing system, such as the free one offered by Paypal, to take online customer orders as an added layer of assurance for your customers. Paypal has its own layer of protection built in, so customer information is never transmitted, stored or made vulnerable to theft on your website.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Create your website as you would do normally. Any standard web programming code will be fine, including HTML, PHP and ASP.
Go to a website that offers what are called Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates. As the title implies, SSL is a protocol that provides a layer of protection over your site by scrambling data. Popular services that you may want to consider include Godaddy SSL, VeriSign.com, Thawte.com or Comodo (see 'Resources'). Your web host may also offer discounts on SSL certificates.
Choose the length of time you would like to keep the SSL certificate active, since most require annual renewal unless you pay for a longer term. Some services will allow you to pay for your certificate five years in advance.
Pay for your SSL service and then install the technology on the information-gathering pages of your website. The provider will send you a bundle of files including your unique certificate via email along with specific instructions depending on your operating system and the file upload service that you use for your website.
Test your information-gathering pages by typing in the site address with 'https://' instead of the standard 'http://' protocol and assure that all links to that page on your site use the new 'https://' URL. Whenever your customers visit those pages, the information will become encrypted.
Use a trusted and secure website payment processing system, such as the free one offered by Paypal, to take online customer orders as an added layer of assurance for your customers. Paypal has its own layer of protection built in, so customer information is never transmitted, stored or made vulnerable to theft on your website.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Mittwoch, 10. Februar 2016
How to Reserve Domain Names with No Hosting ServiceIn Feburary 2016 10,
In Feburary 2016 10,
First, find out if your domain name is available...
You can check if a domain name is available by doing a simple search of the term 'check domain availability' and several tools and sites will be listed. If the desired domain name is available you can move on to the next step. If it is not available you should do another search to on whois.net to find out when it will expire within your needed time frame. Repeat this step until you find a domain name that will work.
Next, Do a comparison of domain name pricing...
Do a comparison of companies that offer the option to purchase or reserve a domain name. By purchasing an available domain name you will reserve that address for a website at some point in time. If the domain name is not available and you would like to reserve it in case it expires you will have additional fees. Since you are not looking at a hosting service you do not need to compare features. In this step you are just comparing pricing to reserve or purchase a domain name.
Then, reserve the domain name but don't get a hosting service to save money...
After you choose a company make sure they have a domain name reservation option, so that you can just reserve or purchase the domain name. Unless you are ready to put up a website you do not need hosting with your domain name. A domain name with a hosting service will cost much more per year so save the money until you are ready to build a website.
Last, keep your domain name account current and active...
Domain names often expire without owners knowing. If you have hosting services you get constant reminders but as the owner of a domain name it is your responsibility to keep track of it. Consider signing up for recurring billing to ensure that you don't lose the domain name. Without an organized system or recurring billing you may lose the rights to a domain name you wanted to reserve. Continue to do this step so when you are ready to build your website the domain name will be good to go.
In Feburary 2016 10,
First, find out if your domain name is available...
You can check if a domain name is available by doing a simple search of the term 'check domain availability' and several tools and sites will be listed. If the desired domain name is available you can move on to the next step. If it is not available you should do another search to on whois.net to find out when it will expire within your needed time frame. Repeat this step until you find a domain name that will work.
Next, Do a comparison of domain name pricing...
Do a comparison of companies that offer the option to purchase or reserve a domain name. By purchasing an available domain name you will reserve that address for a website at some point in time. If the domain name is not available and you would like to reserve it in case it expires you will have additional fees. Since you are not looking at a hosting service you do not need to compare features. In this step you are just comparing pricing to reserve or purchase a domain name.
Then, reserve the domain name but don't get a hosting service to save money...
After you choose a company make sure they have a domain name reservation option, so that you can just reserve or purchase the domain name. Unless you are ready to put up a website you do not need hosting with your domain name. A domain name with a hosting service will cost much more per year so save the money until you are ready to build a website.
Last, keep your domain name account current and active...
Domain names often expire without owners knowing. If you have hosting services you get constant reminders but as the owner of a domain name it is your responsibility to keep track of it. Consider signing up for recurring billing to ensure that you don't lose the domain name. Without an organized system or recurring billing you may lose the rights to a domain name you wanted to reserve. Continue to do this step so when you are ready to build your website the domain name will be good to go.
In Feburary 2016 10,
Montag, 8. Februar 2016
How to Host a Giveaway on FacebookIn Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
Before you begin, confirm that your giveaway is either a sweepstakes or contest and can't be considered a lottery. Lotteries are highly regulated, both by Facebook as well as by federal law, and consist of three elements: a prize, a chance to win it and payment -- like an entry fee or required product purchase -- for that chance. A contest eliminates the second element of chance since the winner must meet an objective -- writing the best essay, for example. A sweepstakes eliminates the third element since the winner need not make any payment for the win.
Let's Get This Party Started!
Facebook requires that your giveaway be hosted through a third-party application -- which essentially means entries are collected and a winner ultimately selected and contacted off-Facebook. Recommended apps include OfferPop, Woobox and WishPond, all of which offer a variety of templates, wizards and other special features. You can, for example, require a 'like' before a fan can enter the giveaway, request custom information -- like the individual's hobby or an opinion about a product -- and then send an automated email as a follow-up. The app will automatically run the giveaway in a new tab on your Facebook page.
Sharing Is the Name of the Game
Once the giveaway is incorporated into your Facebook page, expend some effort in promoting the giveaway and driving traffic to your entry form. Spread the word on your Facebook page, for example, and invite friends to 'share' the post with their friends. Send a reminder every few days and add a new photo from time to time to create and bolster buzz. For additional exposure, you can also add your giveaway to a free, online contest directory -- like Giveaway Scoop, Sweepstakes Advantage or I Love Giveaways -- and publicize the contest off-Facebook as well.
Rules, Rules...and More Rules
Be very clear in your giveaway rules so there is no room for argument once the giveaway has been awarded. For example, if you want to require that entrants post a link to a YouTube video of themselves dressed like a chicken and singing a nursery rhyme, spell it out in the contest's guidelines. Be clear about limitations -- state that the giveaway is limited to registrants 18 and over, for example, or require that entrants be residents of the U.S. -- and be clear and reasonable about the deadline, so fans have time to complete what's required.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Before you begin, confirm that your giveaway is either a sweepstakes or contest and can't be considered a lottery. Lotteries are highly regulated, both by Facebook as well as by federal law, and consist of three elements: a prize, a chance to win it and payment -- like an entry fee or required product purchase -- for that chance. A contest eliminates the second element of chance since the winner must meet an objective -- writing the best essay, for example. A sweepstakes eliminates the third element since the winner need not make any payment for the win.
Let's Get This Party Started!
Facebook requires that your giveaway be hosted through a third-party application -- which essentially means entries are collected and a winner ultimately selected and contacted off-Facebook. Recommended apps include OfferPop, Woobox and WishPond, all of which offer a variety of templates, wizards and other special features. You can, for example, require a 'like' before a fan can enter the giveaway, request custom information -- like the individual's hobby or an opinion about a product -- and then send an automated email as a follow-up. The app will automatically run the giveaway in a new tab on your Facebook page.
Sharing Is the Name of the Game
Once the giveaway is incorporated into your Facebook page, expend some effort in promoting the giveaway and driving traffic to your entry form. Spread the word on your Facebook page, for example, and invite friends to 'share' the post with their friends. Send a reminder every few days and add a new photo from time to time to create and bolster buzz. For additional exposure, you can also add your giveaway to a free, online contest directory -- like Giveaway Scoop, Sweepstakes Advantage or I Love Giveaways -- and publicize the contest off-Facebook as well.
Rules, Rules...and More Rules
Be very clear in your giveaway rules so there is no room for argument once the giveaway has been awarded. For example, if you want to require that entrants post a link to a YouTube video of themselves dressed like a chicken and singing a nursery rhyme, spell it out in the contest's guidelines. Be clear about limitations -- state that the giveaway is limited to registrants 18 and over, for example, or require that entrants be residents of the U.S. -- and be clear and reasonable about the deadline, so fans have time to complete what's required.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Samstag, 6. Februar 2016
How to Start an EIn Feburary 2016 06,
In Feburary 2016 06,
Get funding for your e-commerce business if necessary. Consider taking a private loan from an individual you know in order to avoid high interest charges, or take out a bank loan. You can seek an angel investor, which is a rich individual who will provide you with funding. Alternatively, you can apply for grants from various businesses and the government to start your business.
Find an e-commerce website host, which is a company that will host your website on its servers. Most hosting companies offer several different hosting packages at different price rates, such as 'Basic' and 'Business.' You should choose a hosting package specifically for e-commerce websites; it will be tailored to a company's needs and bandwidth requirements, and may include perks, such as e-commerce tools.
Create your website if you have Web design programming and knowledge, otherwise hire a Web programmer and designer to do the work for you. Create a detailed website plan that lays out what you need and expect, and areas where you're open to input. Pay the programmer and designer in stages, and have all the details, including deadlines and payment info, laid out in a contract, which both you and the designers and programmers must sign.
Set up business bank accounts at your local bank, which is necessary to keep your personal and business finances separate from each other. Consider registering your business as a Limited Liability Company to reduce your financial risk.
Hire employees if necessary. For example, if your e-commerce business involves shipping packages all day long, consider hiring someone to do the packaging and shipping so that you can concentrate on customer service.
Hire an accountant to take care of your finances. It is important to keep accurate books and a detailed list of expenses so that your taxes at the year's end are accurate. You may be required to pay estimated taxes every quarter. An accountant will be able to advise you on all aspects of your finances, help you find deductions and pay your taxes on time.
In Feburary 2016 06,
Get funding for your e-commerce business if necessary. Consider taking a private loan from an individual you know in order to avoid high interest charges, or take out a bank loan. You can seek an angel investor, which is a rich individual who will provide you with funding. Alternatively, you can apply for grants from various businesses and the government to start your business.
Find an e-commerce website host, which is a company that will host your website on its servers. Most hosting companies offer several different hosting packages at different price rates, such as 'Basic' and 'Business.' You should choose a hosting package specifically for e-commerce websites; it will be tailored to a company's needs and bandwidth requirements, and may include perks, such as e-commerce tools.
Create your website if you have Web design programming and knowledge, otherwise hire a Web programmer and designer to do the work for you. Create a detailed website plan that lays out what you need and expect, and areas where you're open to input. Pay the programmer and designer in stages, and have all the details, including deadlines and payment info, laid out in a contract, which both you and the designers and programmers must sign.
Set up business bank accounts at your local bank, which is necessary to keep your personal and business finances separate from each other. Consider registering your business as a Limited Liability Company to reduce your financial risk.
Hire employees if necessary. For example, if your e-commerce business involves shipping packages all day long, consider hiring someone to do the packaging and shipping so that you can concentrate on customer service.
Hire an accountant to take care of your finances. It is important to keep accurate books and a detailed list of expenses so that your taxes at the year's end are accurate. You may be required to pay estimated taxes every quarter. An accountant will be able to advise you on all aspects of your finances, help you find deductions and pay your taxes on time.
In Feburary 2016 06,
Donnerstag, 4. Februar 2016
How to Set Up a Website for a Small BusinessIn Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Choose a domain name, which will be the unique online location for your website. Use an online site like GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com to help you determine which sites are available. The best domain names are ones that are similar to your business name and easy to spell and remember. While .com sites are the most popular, don't overlook .net or .biz domains. Try to avoid using a domain name that would get confused with a popular website or competitor.
Secure a domain name. Once you have selected the name you'd like to use for your website, you will need to purchase it at an online hosting site like GoDaddy.com or DotEasy.com. You should also consider purchasing any related website names, such as .org, .net and .biz domains, to avoid confusion if someone sets up a website with a similar name to the one you have chosen for your business.
Purchase a web hosting package. Services like the ones mentioned above offer a variety of packages for online website and email hosting. Basic packages are available for a nominal fee. You should select your package based on specific needs, such as bandwidth, email accounts, storage needs and MySQL database need, subdomain availability and secure SLL certification. It may be beneficial to discuss your specific needs with a website designer or a web savvy friend to ensure that you purchase the best hosting package for your business.
Develop your site design and content. Before programming your website, you will need to determine its content. Information about you and your company, news items, events, blogs, photos and contact information are common components of most websites. You will also want to determine your website's navigation--how the information is presented and is accessed from one page to the next. It may be helpful to work with a professional copywriter and website designer to help you determine the best way to develop and organize content for your site.
Program your site, either using a professional website designer, an online service such as Homestead.com or iBuilt.com or an html software package like Adobe Dreamweaver. Online sites and downloadable software packages offer step-by-step instructions for website development and programming, including built-in templates, guides for downloading images and uploading content and customizable colors.
Upload your site. Once you have programmed and tested your website, you'll want to make it live. Send the link to customer and friends to help spread the word about your business. You may want to include a link for submitting feedback on your content and design to help improve your website's look and functionality.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Choose a domain name, which will be the unique online location for your website. Use an online site like GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com to help you determine which sites are available. The best domain names are ones that are similar to your business name and easy to spell and remember. While .com sites are the most popular, don't overlook .net or .biz domains. Try to avoid using a domain name that would get confused with a popular website or competitor.
Secure a domain name. Once you have selected the name you'd like to use for your website, you will need to purchase it at an online hosting site like GoDaddy.com or DotEasy.com. You should also consider purchasing any related website names, such as .org, .net and .biz domains, to avoid confusion if someone sets up a website with a similar name to the one you have chosen for your business.
Purchase a web hosting package. Services like the ones mentioned above offer a variety of packages for online website and email hosting. Basic packages are available for a nominal fee. You should select your package based on specific needs, such as bandwidth, email accounts, storage needs and MySQL database need, subdomain availability and secure SLL certification. It may be beneficial to discuss your specific needs with a website designer or a web savvy friend to ensure that you purchase the best hosting package for your business.
Develop your site design and content. Before programming your website, you will need to determine its content. Information about you and your company, news items, events, blogs, photos and contact information are common components of most websites. You will also want to determine your website's navigation--how the information is presented and is accessed from one page to the next. It may be helpful to work with a professional copywriter and website designer to help you determine the best way to develop and organize content for your site.
Program your site, either using a professional website designer, an online service such as Homestead.com or iBuilt.com or an html software package like Adobe Dreamweaver. Online sites and downloadable software packages offer step-by-step instructions for website development and programming, including built-in templates, guides for downloading images and uploading content and customizable colors.
Upload your site. Once you have programmed and tested your website, you'll want to make it live. Send the link to customer and friends to help spread the word about your business. You may want to include a link for submitting feedback on your content and design to help improve your website's look and functionality.
In Feburary 2016 04,
How to Host Dating WebsitesIn Feburary 2016 04,
In Feburary 2016 04,
Purchase a server hosting package from a reputable hosting company. When considering a hosting provider search for reviews of the company. Compare as many options as possible to get a feel for the range of services, prices and options available. Hosting can cost as low as $3.50 a month or several hundred dollars for a dedicated server. The most optimal type of service will depend on your technical expertise. Hostdime.com, ipage.com and godaddy.com all offer hosting services at competitive rates.
Purchase a site domain. If you do not already have domains for your dating websites, you must buy them. Most hosting providers will allow you to purchase domains along with hosting solutions. Domains typically cost less than $15 a year.
Add the new dating site domain to your hosting service, using the new host's Cpanel or hosting screen's 'Add New Domain' feature. Repeat for each domain that will be hosted.
Change the name server for the domain name. Copy the new server's 'Name Server' address and change the domain's 'Name Servers' to those of the new host. Repeat for additional dating sites.
Upload site content and data to each domain's hosting directory on the server. You will need an FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, to do this efficiently. An FTP client is a file transfer program that lets you upload and download data from the local computer and the server, and it is the primary method you will use to transfer your sites to the server. Most hosting packages provide a web-based FTP client in their hosting management sections, but free third party programs like CuteFTP, FileZilla and CoffeeCup FTP are suitable alternatives.
Wait for the name servers to update. This process should take less than 30 minutes. The dating sites will now be live on the new server.
In Feburary 2016 04,
Purchase a server hosting package from a reputable hosting company. When considering a hosting provider search for reviews of the company. Compare as many options as possible to get a feel for the range of services, prices and options available. Hosting can cost as low as $3.50 a month or several hundred dollars for a dedicated server. The most optimal type of service will depend on your technical expertise. Hostdime.com, ipage.com and godaddy.com all offer hosting services at competitive rates.
Purchase a site domain. If you do not already have domains for your dating websites, you must buy them. Most hosting providers will allow you to purchase domains along with hosting solutions. Domains typically cost less than $15 a year.
Add the new dating site domain to your hosting service, using the new host's Cpanel or hosting screen's 'Add New Domain' feature. Repeat for each domain that will be hosted.
Change the name server for the domain name. Copy the new server's 'Name Server' address and change the domain's 'Name Servers' to those of the new host. Repeat for additional dating sites.
Upload site content and data to each domain's hosting directory on the server. You will need an FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, to do this efficiently. An FTP client is a file transfer program that lets you upload and download data from the local computer and the server, and it is the primary method you will use to transfer your sites to the server. Most hosting packages provide a web-based FTP client in their hosting management sections, but free third party programs like CuteFTP, FileZilla and CoffeeCup FTP are suitable alternatives.
Wait for the name servers to update. This process should take less than 30 minutes. The dating sites will now be live on the new server.
In Feburary 2016 04,
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How to Open an Online Store for CheapIn Feburary 2016 03,
In Feburary 2016 03,
Find something to sell. If you are a crafter or have connections with suppliers, this part will be pretty easy. If not, there are sources online that will drop-ship products for you. That means that you get the orders through your website and collect payment, then you send payment to the company and they ship the products directly to your customer.
Design your website, or have someone else do it for you. See the Resources section below for some options for learning how to do it yourself. Some web hosts also offer website builders as part of their hosting packages, or you can buy software that will allow you to design a website with ease.
Sign up for an account with Mal's E-commerce if shopping cart software is not included with your web hosting. This free service allows ecommerce store owners to put a simple shopping cart on their sites. Orders can be viewed on the Mal's website.
Sign up for a business PayPal account. Processing payments through PayPal eliminates the need to qualify for an expensive merchant account to accept credit cards. Buyers can pay for purchases with a credit or debit card without signing up for a PayPal account, and they can also send e-checks if they do have an account. PayPal integrates nicely with Mal's E-commerce, and they have a free shopping cart of their own as well if you prefer to use it.
Optimize your site for the search engines. That means including lots of keyword-rich content. This can be accomplished with articles, descriptive category pages and detailed product descriptions.
In Feburary 2016 03,
Find something to sell. If you are a crafter or have connections with suppliers, this part will be pretty easy. If not, there are sources online that will drop-ship products for you. That means that you get the orders through your website and collect payment, then you send payment to the company and they ship the products directly to your customer.
Design your website, or have someone else do it for you. See the Resources section below for some options for learning how to do it yourself. Some web hosts also offer website builders as part of their hosting packages, or you can buy software that will allow you to design a website with ease.
Sign up for an account with Mal's E-commerce if shopping cart software is not included with your web hosting. This free service allows ecommerce store owners to put a simple shopping cart on their sites. Orders can be viewed on the Mal's website.
Sign up for a business PayPal account. Processing payments through PayPal eliminates the need to qualify for an expensive merchant account to accept credit cards. Buyers can pay for purchases with a credit or debit card without signing up for a PayPal account, and they can also send e-checks if they do have an account. PayPal integrates nicely with Mal's E-commerce, and they have a free shopping cart of their own as well if you prefer to use it.
Optimize your site for the search engines. That means including lots of keyword-rich content. This can be accomplished with articles, descriptive category pages and detailed product descriptions.
In Feburary 2016 03,
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