"Is Social Media a fad or the biggest shift since the industrial revolution?"
We're on the brink of a social media "revolution" from which there's no turning back--the statistics are hard to ignore.
Here are just a few of the notable social media stats:
- 96% of millennials have joined a social network.
- Social media has overtaken porn as the number one activity on the web.
- 1 out of 8 couples married in US met via social media.
- The fastest growing segment on Facebook is females 55 to 65 years old
- It took radio 38 years, TV 13 years, the Internet 4 years, and the iPod 3 years to reach 50 million users--while Facebook reportedly added 200 million users in under a year.
Read the rest of the article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/10/social-media-statistics-s_n_569816.html
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
BAD design
SITE ENTRANCE
Anything like flash page or another portal page that lets you in only after clicking it.
SITE STRUCTURE
Confusing site structure with hard to grasp and follow navigation. Dead links.
SITE PURPOSE
No plain message on Home page what site is about, what is on other pages and how users can find the information they want.
SITE CONTENT
Poor content, hard to understand or read, irrelevant, dull. Pages crammed with keywords what makes content unclear.
TEXT
Difficult-to-read text: too small, color not contrasting with background, set against busy background. Inconsistent colors and fonts from page to page.
DOWNLOAD TIMES
Slow-loading pages. Overused flash, too many or too big pictures or other graphics which interfere with download times. Use of plug-ins that users have to download to view a page.
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Tuesday, September 21, 2010
GOOD design
SITE ENTRANCE
Easy to enter Home page.
SITE STRUCTURE
Well-organized site, with simple & intuitive navigation.
SITE PURPOSE
Clear explanation of site purpose, sub pages content & functionalities on Home page. Relevant title tags and page descriptions.
SITE CONTENT
Valuable, informative, interesting content relevant to your business offer. Easy to read and concise.
TEXT
Easy-to-read text: big enough in size, color contrasting with background, appropriate font style. Bold font or different color used to highlight important info. Consistent colors and fonts from page to page.
DOWNLOAD TIMES
Fast-loading pages achieved by appropriate use of images, flash and graphics. Big or multiple pictures have their own page with proper page name and description so that users understand the potential for slow downloads.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Pros and cons of website design
Approach #1. No Website
Pros - No payment for a domain name, no ISP fees, no worry about keeping it up-to-date or checking on statistics - i.e. no fuss or bother with the Internet.
Cons - Embarrassment when people ask for your website address. Lack of credibility for your business in the minds and eyes of those who search for your site. Lack of the fun and pride that come with having a website.
Approach #2. A Free Website with Site Building Tools
Pros - No big expenditure of funds. By following directions, you can have a decent website up and running within a short amount of time. The building tools and templates will help you with your decisions.
Cons - Free sites often include advertisements which will detract from your own content. Free sites are obviously "free" so don't give the impression of a credible business presence. In addition, many are database driven, so won't be picked up by search engines.
Approach #3. A Homemade Website
Pros - You will save money and learn a great deal about how the Internet works and doesn't work. You will feel a great deal of pride in your accomplishment and also be able to maintain your website on a regular basis.
Cons - You will be amazed by the number of hours it will take to learn how to use any of the authoring tools. I know they say that FrontPage is easy - not if you want to have an extraordinary, non-amateurish looking and working website. Moreover, will you know if your website looks "homemade?"
Approach #4. A Family Member/Friend Made Website
Pros - Again, you save money. A family member/friend has your best interest at heart. If they are a professional designer, you may be in for a treat and a website that will please you and your visitors.
Cons - If, however, you are displeased, how will you tell this family member/friend without losing their love and/or friendship. Will they be willing to maintain the website? How comfortable will you be telling them what to do and not to do?
Approach #5. Novice Website by Some Do-Gooder
Pros - Again you will be saving money. This may be a novice who has just completed a course and wants to create your website for his or her "portfolio." Or, it may be someone who is starting out and charging much less than the going rate. Or someone who feels that everyone should have a website (YES!), so will help you achieve that goal.
Cons - Oftentimes, even though the novice means well, they just don't have enough experience with the wiles of the web. In addition, if it is someone you know well, how are you going to tell him or her that the site really looks and navigates like a novice put it together?
Approach #6. Professional Website by a Professional Designer
Pros - You are paying for a professional website, so you can make sure that you get a professional website. Before hiring the designer, check out his or her prior work, ask questions and get all of the concerns answered up front. You will have a signed contract to guarantee that everything goes as expected. You will experience the fun and credibility that come with a website you are proud of.
Cons - For a top professional designer, you will need to spend some money. Plan to set aside somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000 depending upon the size and complexity of the site. How many pages? Do you want a shopping cart? Interactive forms?
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Pros - No payment for a domain name, no ISP fees, no worry about keeping it up-to-date or checking on statistics - i.e. no fuss or bother with the Internet.
Cons - Embarrassment when people ask for your website address. Lack of credibility for your business in the minds and eyes of those who search for your site. Lack of the fun and pride that come with having a website.
Approach #2. A Free Website with Site Building Tools
Pros - No big expenditure of funds. By following directions, you can have a decent website up and running within a short amount of time. The building tools and templates will help you with your decisions.
Cons - Free sites often include advertisements which will detract from your own content. Free sites are obviously "free" so don't give the impression of a credible business presence. In addition, many are database driven, so won't be picked up by search engines.
Approach #3. A Homemade Website
Pros - You will save money and learn a great deal about how the Internet works and doesn't work. You will feel a great deal of pride in your accomplishment and also be able to maintain your website on a regular basis.
Cons - You will be amazed by the number of hours it will take to learn how to use any of the authoring tools. I know they say that FrontPage is easy - not if you want to have an extraordinary, non-amateurish looking and working website. Moreover, will you know if your website looks "homemade?"
Approach #4. A Family Member/Friend Made Website
Pros - Again, you save money. A family member/friend has your best interest at heart. If they are a professional designer, you may be in for a treat and a website that will please you and your visitors.
Cons - If, however, you are displeased, how will you tell this family member/friend without losing their love and/or friendship. Will they be willing to maintain the website? How comfortable will you be telling them what to do and not to do?
Approach #5. Novice Website by Some Do-Gooder
Pros - Again you will be saving money. This may be a novice who has just completed a course and wants to create your website for his or her "portfolio." Or, it may be someone who is starting out and charging much less than the going rate. Or someone who feels that everyone should have a website (YES!), so will help you achieve that goal.
Cons - Oftentimes, even though the novice means well, they just don't have enough experience with the wiles of the web. In addition, if it is someone you know well, how are you going to tell him or her that the site really looks and navigates like a novice put it together?
Approach #6. Professional Website by a Professional Designer
Pros - You are paying for a professional website, so you can make sure that you get a professional website. Before hiring the designer, check out his or her prior work, ask questions and get all of the concerns answered up front. You will have a signed contract to guarantee that everything goes as expected. You will experience the fun and credibility that come with a website you are proud of.
Cons - For a top professional designer, you will need to spend some money. Plan to set aside somewhere between $1,000 and $3,000 depending upon the size and complexity of the site. How many pages? Do you want a shopping cart? Interactive forms?
Always hire a professional! http://designchefstudios.com/
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Why hire a professional designer
Good graphic designers are communicators. That is what design is for: to communicate a product or service in a way that is visually appealing, positive and effective.
In the end, what you want from a brochure, catalog, web site or whatever is results! A professional graphic designer can help you achieve results. Good graphic designers also have training and understanding in advertising and various marketing topics to aid in the creative projects they work.
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Full article http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_hire_a_professional_graphic_designer
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Why should you hire a professional blogger
Well, to begin with, when you’re working with someone who operates a business dedicated to blogging, you’ll know that the person writing your blog knows the tips, tools and techniques that will draw attention to your blog.
You get all of the benefits that come with having a blog for your business – increased site traffic, incoming links to your website and a relationship with current and prospective customers – without any of the hassle.
You don’t have to worry about days without posts, coming up with content or staying on top of all of the latest tips and tools that bloggers use to get their work noticed.
You get all of the benefits that come with having a blog for your business – increased site traffic, incoming links to your website and a relationship with current and prospective customers – without any of the hassle.
You don’t have to worry about days without posts, coming up with content or staying on top of all of the latest tips and tools that bloggers use to get their work noticed.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Advantages and disadvantages of E-Marketing
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Advantages of e-Marketing
Following are some of the advantages of e-Marketing:
- Reduction in costs through automation and use of electronic media
- Faster response to both marketers and the end user
- Increased ability to measure and collect data
- Opens the possibility to a market of one through personalisation
- Increased interactivity
Disadvantages of e-Marketing
Following are some disadvantages of e-Marketing:
- Lack of personal approach
- Dependability on technology
- Security, privacy issues
- Maintenance costs due to a constantly evolving environment
- Higher transparency of pricing and increased price competition
- Worldwide competition through globalisation
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