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,
Sonntag, 28. Februar 2016
How to Stop a SYN Flood AttackIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the text box and click the 'Enter' key. This opens the Windows registry, where you will add the settings.
Navigate to the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' in the registry. New values for this key will be added to prevent the server from using resources during a SYN attack.
Right-click the 'Services' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' as the value. Enter 'SynAttackProtect' for the key name. Enter '2' as the value. This provides the best defense against a SYN attack by making the connection time out more quickly. The '2' represents the amount of time the IIS server will wait before it stops expecting a reply from the client. By stopping this time sooner, it frees up resources sooner and stops the server from waiting too long, saving websites from poor performance during SYN attacks. This is the recommended value by Microsoft.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnableDeadGWDetect' for the name. Enter the value of '0' in the text box. This disables the host from sending traffic to an unintended gateway, which could cause a breach in security.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnablePMTUDiscovery' as the name and enter '0' for the value. This disables the use of high amounts of resources on the computer, protecting it from memory overload and crashes.
Close the registry and reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Click the Windows 'Start' button and select 'Run.' Enter 'regedit' in the text box and click the 'Enter' key. This opens the Windows registry, where you will add the settings.
Navigate to the folder 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' in the registry. New values for this key will be added to prevent the server from using resources during a SYN attack.
Right-click the 'Services' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' as the value. Enter 'SynAttackProtect' for the key name. Enter '2' as the value. This provides the best defense against a SYN attack by making the connection time out more quickly. The '2' represents the amount of time the IIS server will wait before it stops expecting a reply from the client. By stopping this time sooner, it frees up resources sooner and stops the server from waiting too long, saving websites from poor performance during SYN attacks. This is the recommended value by Microsoft.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnableDeadGWDetect' for the name. Enter the value of '0' in the text box. This disables the host from sending traffic to an unintended gateway, which could cause a breach in security.
Right-click the 'Service' folder and select 'New Key' and choose 'DWORD' for the type. Enter 'EnablePMTUDiscovery' as the name and enter '0' for the value. This disables the use of high amounts of resources on the computer, protecting it from memory overload and crashes.
Close the registry and reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Start an Online MagazineIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Define your market by asking
what articles do you want to see in your magazine. What are you passionate about? At first, you may think too broadly. Narrow your focus from subject to topic, especially those topics that are underserved. An online magazine will have a better chance of success if it focuses on a niche market that has a loyal following rather than on a broad market so popular that it’s already well covered.
Test Your Market
Use a blog to test your market. This can serve two purposes: First, to discover if there is reader interest in your planned niche, and second, to increase the odds that readers will discover you. Unlike a print publication, which you can drop in storefronts and sidewalk newsstands that many people will see, it's unlikely that potential readers will stumble across your magazine’s website. A blog allows you to build a mailing list first, even if it comes slowly. That list will be your magazine’s initial subscribers.Invite other bloggers to write guest blogs on your topic or related topics, and trade links with those bloggers. Listen to their advice on shaping your magazine's direction. Be active in social media, announcing every new post. Create buzz even as you finalize plans for the magazine.
Register a Domain Name Early
As soon as you come up with the magazine’s name, register the domain URL that incorporates the name. Domain registration is cheap, and you can take your time before putting up the actual website.
Select a Content Management System
Decide on a blogging/content management system platform for your website. For your editorial department, you will likely have a mix of staff writers and editors, freelance journalists and interns. Your writers will report on stories and interview people and will likely need photos, video and audio media within their articles. Select the platform that’s best suited for handling and displaying this type of journalistic content and will still fit within your expected budget. Mike Johnston of the website CMS Critic noted that platforms such as WordPress.org, Joomla and Drupal are popular, but no single CMS platform is best in all situations. WordPress is the easiest to use, though you should use the WordPress.org version to self-host the site and sell advertising. Johnston described Joomla and Drupal as having more capabilities but generally requiring more expertise. You can choose from free and premium templates for a design that best fits your needs.For CMS platforms designed as a publishing content management system, Johnston listed Bright Spot, eZ Publish and Movable Type. The first two are open-source programs that are free to download, though eZ Publish charges for support. Movable Type has a significant yearly fee.
Determine a Budget
As you gather publishing information, you should also be developing and refining your budget. Costs to consider include:
Website development: It's a fairly low cost if you use a template and handle any customization yourself. If you bring in a web designer, the cost can run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Editor: If you take that role, you don’t have to pay yourself, but you should have another income source or money set aside to meet living expenses. If you hire an editor, it should be at a substantial rate. Depending on the workload, the position can be freelance. Also plan for a separate copy editor.
Writers: Some writers will work for a byline or because they share your devotion to the magazine, but that gets old quickly. You should offer at least a token fee per article, but increase the fee to a more reasonable rate as the magazine grows.
Success won’t come quickly, so make sure you have enough funds through a small business loan, crowdfunding campaign or your own reserves to keep you going for at least a year.
Advertising Is Vital
Your online magazine will not succeed without ad sales. A contextual advertising network such as Google Adsense, Apt from Yahoo! and Microsoft Pub Center can provide pay-per-click ads on your website at no cost. Income, however, depends on your site’s traffic and how many readers click on those ads. If you want to sell ads directly, you’ll need an advertising sales staff. A local ad staff can be especially valuable if your magazine has a local or regional focus.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Define your market by asking
what articles do you want to see in your magazine. What are you passionate about? At first, you may think too broadly. Narrow your focus from subject to topic, especially those topics that are underserved. An online magazine will have a better chance of success if it focuses on a niche market that has a loyal following rather than on a broad market so popular that it’s already well covered.
Test Your Market
Use a blog to test your market. This can serve two purposes: First, to discover if there is reader interest in your planned niche, and second, to increase the odds that readers will discover you. Unlike a print publication, which you can drop in storefronts and sidewalk newsstands that many people will see, it's unlikely that potential readers will stumble across your magazine’s website. A blog allows you to build a mailing list first, even if it comes slowly. That list will be your magazine’s initial subscribers.Invite other bloggers to write guest blogs on your topic or related topics, and trade links with those bloggers. Listen to their advice on shaping your magazine's direction. Be active in social media, announcing every new post. Create buzz even as you finalize plans for the magazine.
Register a Domain Name Early
As soon as you come up with the magazine’s name, register the domain URL that incorporates the name. Domain registration is cheap, and you can take your time before putting up the actual website.
Select a Content Management System
Decide on a blogging/content management system platform for your website. For your editorial department, you will likely have a mix of staff writers and editors, freelance journalists and interns. Your writers will report on stories and interview people and will likely need photos, video and audio media within their articles. Select the platform that’s best suited for handling and displaying this type of journalistic content and will still fit within your expected budget. Mike Johnston of the website CMS Critic noted that platforms such as WordPress.org, Joomla and Drupal are popular, but no single CMS platform is best in all situations. WordPress is the easiest to use, though you should use the WordPress.org version to self-host the site and sell advertising. Johnston described Joomla and Drupal as having more capabilities but generally requiring more expertise. You can choose from free and premium templates for a design that best fits your needs.For CMS platforms designed as a publishing content management system, Johnston listed Bright Spot, eZ Publish and Movable Type. The first two are open-source programs that are free to download, though eZ Publish charges for support. Movable Type has a significant yearly fee.
Determine a Budget
As you gather publishing information, you should also be developing and refining your budget. Costs to consider include:
Website development: It's a fairly low cost if you use a template and handle any customization yourself. If you bring in a web designer, the cost can run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Editor: If you take that role, you don’t have to pay yourself, but you should have another income source or money set aside to meet living expenses. If you hire an editor, it should be at a substantial rate. Depending on the workload, the position can be freelance. Also plan for a separate copy editor.
Writers: Some writers will work for a byline or because they share your devotion to the magazine, but that gets old quickly. You should offer at least a token fee per article, but increase the fee to a more reasonable rate as the magazine grows.
Success won’t come quickly, so make sure you have enough funds through a small business loan, crowdfunding campaign or your own reserves to keep you going for at least a year.
Advertising Is Vital
Your online magazine will not succeed without ad sales. A contextual advertising network such as Google Adsense, Apt from Yahoo! and Microsoft Pub Center can provide pay-per-click ads on your website at no cost. Income, however, depends on your site’s traffic and how many readers click on those ads. If you want to sell ads directly, you’ll need an advertising sales staff. A local ad staff can be especially valuable if your magazine has a local or regional focus.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Choose a Hosting ProviderIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Upload Files to a Web ServerIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Use FileZilla to upload your files to your web server (see Resources.) This is a free software program designed for beginners. Log into the console using the information provided by your web hosting provider (domain, account username, and password). When you log in, navigate to the folder on your computer containing your web files and then drag and drop the file to your web server. This software works on almost all platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Manage your web server files using Ipswitch WS_FTP. This software, which contains advanced security features to protect your file transfers, is available for a fee (see Resources.) Establish your connection using your login details provided by your web hosting service, then view your files side by side---the local (computer) files show on the left and the web server files show on the right side. Click the 'Transfer' arrows to move files from your computer to the web server side. This software works on Windows systems.
Transfer files to your web server using SmartFTP. SmartFTP is a paid FTP software option but you can start uploading web server files free for 30 days to get the hang of the tool (see Resources.) After logging in with your account details (username and password,) you'll view a series of windows that contain your computer files and web server, and preview windows that show you what you're about to transfer before taking any action. Upload files to your web server by dragging and dropping them to the window pane containing your remote web files, or schedule a recurring transfer to occur automatically if you wish. This option is compatible with Windows operating systems.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Use FileZilla to upload your files to your web server (see Resources.) This is a free software program designed for beginners. Log into the console using the information provided by your web hosting provider (domain, account username, and password). When you log in, navigate to the folder on your computer containing your web files and then drag and drop the file to your web server. This software works on almost all platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
Manage your web server files using Ipswitch WS_FTP. This software, which contains advanced security features to protect your file transfers, is available for a fee (see Resources.) Establish your connection using your login details provided by your web hosting service, then view your files side by side---the local (computer) files show on the left and the web server files show on the right side. Click the 'Transfer' arrows to move files from your computer to the web server side. This software works on Windows systems.
Transfer files to your web server using SmartFTP. SmartFTP is a paid FTP software option but you can start uploading web server files free for 30 days to get the hang of the tool (see Resources.) After logging in with your account details (username and password,) you'll view a series of windows that contain your computer files and web server, and preview windows that show you what you're about to transfer before taking any action. Upload files to your web server by dragging and dropping them to the window pane containing your remote web files, or schedule a recurring transfer to occur automatically if you wish. This option is compatible with Windows operating systems.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Make Your Own Car WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
Develop a site plan. Include your main information pages or categories and show the relationships between these pages. You can draw a site plan using pencil and paper or using a software drawing package. Plan how users will navigate between the different pages on your site and what content or features are contained on the pages.
Create a graphical design for your car website. Make your design one that will appeal to your intended audience. If your site is devoted to one particular type of car, you may be able to work in colors or graphical design elements associated with that type of car. Keep the graphic design clean and attractive and don't go overboard with heavy graphics or animated images as these tend to slow down the website and may frustrate your visitors. You can use a blog-style design like that on Jay Leno's Garage or a traditional portal design such as that on Automobile magazine's site.
Produce car-related content. Keep your content focused on the pages and categories you came up with in your site plan. Use your site plan as a guide in producing your content. You can produce content pages by hand-coding them in HTML using a text editor such as Notepad. Content management systems like WordPress are also popular options for producing content, especially for novice website developers.
Transfer your content to your website hosting service. For hand-built site pages, you'll need to transfer your files to your website hosting service using FTP. If you are using WordPress or another content management system, your files are likely already on the server as these types of systems tend to keep the content in a database on the server.
Test your car website. Access your site through an Internet browser as you expect your visitors to do. Make sure the site appearance is correct and that it functions as you intended. Check your hyperlinks and any video or audio content to make sure you can access everything.
Attract new visitors to your website. Promote your car website using traditional search engine optimization techniques, pay-per-click marketing (such as Google AdWords). You may also be able to promote your car website on other car-enthusiast websites.
In Feburary 2016 28,
Develop a site plan. Include your main information pages or categories and show the relationships between these pages. You can draw a site plan using pencil and paper or using a software drawing package. Plan how users will navigate between the different pages on your site and what content or features are contained on the pages.
Create a graphical design for your car website. Make your design one that will appeal to your intended audience. If your site is devoted to one particular type of car, you may be able to work in colors or graphical design elements associated with that type of car. Keep the graphic design clean and attractive and don't go overboard with heavy graphics or animated images as these tend to slow down the website and may frustrate your visitors. You can use a blog-style design like that on Jay Leno's Garage or a traditional portal design such as that on Automobile magazine's site.
Produce car-related content. Keep your content focused on the pages and categories you came up with in your site plan. Use your site plan as a guide in producing your content. You can produce content pages by hand-coding them in HTML using a text editor such as Notepad. Content management systems like WordPress are also popular options for producing content, especially for novice website developers.
Transfer your content to your website hosting service. For hand-built site pages, you'll need to transfer your files to your website hosting service using FTP. If you are using WordPress or another content management system, your files are likely already on the server as these types of systems tend to keep the content in a database on the server.
Test your car website. Access your site through an Internet browser as you expect your visitors to do. Make sure the site appearance is correct and that it functions as you intended. Check your hyperlinks and any video or audio content to make sure you can access everything.
Attract new visitors to your website. Promote your car website using traditional search engine optimization techniques, pay-per-click marketing (such as Google AdWords). You may also be able to promote your car website on other car-enthusiast websites.
In Feburary 2016 28,
How to Set Up an eShopIn Feburary 2016 28,
In Feburary 2016 28,
First, decide what you’re going to sell and select a name for your eShop. Your first expense will be to purchase a domain name and hosting service. Research to find a service that is user-friendly and reasonably priced. You can sometimes save money by bundling your services to include domain, hosting, email, security and other options.
Design and Build Your Store
To save time and money, consider open-source (free) software such as WordPress or a turnkey e-commerce package. E-commerce packages include shopping cart technology and provide instructions for connecting the cart to your merchant account. Before you start building, take some time to imagine your customer’s experience. How do you want your store to look and feel? You can likely find a theme, or framework, that comes close to your vision. Themes and turnkey packages often include many design options, such as colors, fonts and page layouts that you can modify to suit your brand.
Secure Payment Methods
Set up a merchant account that accepts the standard methods of online payment, such as check, credit card and debit card. Be sure that you understand the various transaction fees and other charges that may be deducted from your sales. With so much identity theft occurring, your customers will look for reasonable assurance that your site is safe. Establish security controls for your site to minimize hacking. Display the security badge on payment pages so customers will feel more confident when entering their payment information.
eShop Policies and FAQs
Include policy statements on your site to explain common sales procedures, such as how to return a product or request a refund. Clearly state the parameters of money-back guarantees, discount codes and coupons, redemption of gift certificates, and other issues that may arise. Include a Frequently Asked Questions page if applicable and provide complete customer service contact information.
Product Options and Valuable Content
Create a catalog of product options for your customers’ browsing pleasure. Also, continuously populate your site with new and relevant content to hold shoppers’ interest and keep them coming back. The more time they spend on your site, the more likely they will buy.
In Feburary 2016 28,
First, decide what you’re going to sell and select a name for your eShop. Your first expense will be to purchase a domain name and hosting service. Research to find a service that is user-friendly and reasonably priced. You can sometimes save money by bundling your services to include domain, hosting, email, security and other options.
Design and Build Your Store
To save time and money, consider open-source (free) software such as WordPress or a turnkey e-commerce package. E-commerce packages include shopping cart technology and provide instructions for connecting the cart to your merchant account. Before you start building, take some time to imagine your customer’s experience. How do you want your store to look and feel? You can likely find a theme, or framework, that comes close to your vision. Themes and turnkey packages often include many design options, such as colors, fonts and page layouts that you can modify to suit your brand.
Secure Payment Methods
Set up a merchant account that accepts the standard methods of online payment, such as check, credit card and debit card. Be sure that you understand the various transaction fees and other charges that may be deducted from your sales. With so much identity theft occurring, your customers will look for reasonable assurance that your site is safe. Establish security controls for your site to minimize hacking. Display the security badge on payment pages so customers will feel more confident when entering their payment information.
eShop Policies and FAQs
Include policy statements on your site to explain common sales procedures, such as how to return a product or request a refund. Clearly state the parameters of money-back guarantees, discount codes and coupons, redemption of gift certificates, and other issues that may arise. Include a Frequently Asked Questions page if applicable and provide complete customer service contact information.
Product Options and Valuable Content
Create a catalog of product options for your customers’ browsing pleasure. Also, continuously populate your site with new and relevant content to hold shoppers’ interest and keep them coming back. The more time they spend on your site, the more likely they will buy.
In Feburary 2016 28,
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