Billions of online ads never viewed, statistics say
The web is a funny place, a mix of content and advertisements, all vying for the attention of readers. ComScore, a statistics tracking agency, has confirmed what has long been suspected: most web ads are never really seen. The structure of the web While the internet allows for a variety of designs, most readers are [...]
Building a well-placed, on-page link
Though the original Google PageRank considered all links equally, that has not been the case for years. Structuring your website in a way that acknowledges how links are read by search engines can help improve both your search engine ranking and your site’s usability. Basics of structuring a link Building a link with the correct [...]
ICANN will move forward with new domain extensions
Top-Level Domain extensions of the web, usually known as TLD extensions, are the short extensions that come after the “dot” in a web address. The nonprofit organization that manages these domains will be opening up registration for custom TLDs. Plans for new TLDs ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a nonprofit [...]
Google confirms that XML sitemaps may not be required
One of the major tenants of SEO-friendly web design has always been to include an XML sitemap. These maps help search engines crawl and index websites correctly. For some sites, however, Google may not require an XML sitemap to crawl correctly. Why XML is useful XML sitemaps are, essentially, small text files that list the [...]
Pricing your website for sale
The income from affiliate marketing and affiliate websites can be significant. If you decide to change gears or get out of the job, however, selling your website can be a good way to cash out – if you price your site appropriately. How to price a website The pricing of a website, just like any [...]
WordPress releases version 3.3
WordPress is the most popular content management system on the web today. Today, the latest version of WordPress has been released. Changes in version 3.3 Many of the changes in WordPress 3.3 are usability-based. Many of the menus are now flyout menus, which take up less visual space. There are also explanatory bars at the [...]
Increase your conversions 7 percent in one simple step
Having a mobile-optimized website is incredibly important. The mobile market is continually expanding, and the impact of the iPad and tablets simply cannot be ignored. Tablets are shopping machines Individuals using a tablet, especially an iPad, to browse the web are much more likely to spend cash on purchases. Time and time again, research has shown [...]
Patience is an important tool in web development
In search engine optimization and web development, there is an often repeated mantra: “test and test again.” One thing that few web designers remember to do, however, is simply be patient and give these tests a chance to work. The benefit of time Not everyone is online every day, and web traffic often shows daily, [...]
How to set up product data feeds for Google
If you sell a product or service, getting listed in Google Shopping search can be a boon to your business. The basics of setting up a product feed are simpler than you might think. A note for affiliates As an affiliate, product feeds can be an effective way to drive traffic to your website. However, [...]
Why you should include disclaimers on your website
November 16, 2011 | by Andrea
Legally, bloggers and website owners are considered both authors and publishers. While there is still a significant amount of legal grey area about a blogger’s responsibilities, there are some basic things you can do to protect yourself. One of the first steps you should take to legally protect yourself is include legal documentation on your [...]
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