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Generating Website Traffic with Sub-domains

Sub-domains are websites that are located within a directory of your main site and have their own domain name. Because they use the same resources as the main website, they are normally much cheaper than getting another hosting account. Their low cost and flexibility make sub-domains a great device for directing traffic to your site without breaking the bank.

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Content is King

Time and time again content has proven to be the single most important component of successful web sites. Virtually everywhere you surf the web, you can locate just about any type of information or content you are seeking. With this thinking in mind, what would make people utilize your web site? Furthermore, what would persuade people to return? The answer to these questions could hold the answer to your web sites long-term health.

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"5 Ways to Give Your Web Site a Big-Company Look and Feel"

We all DO judge a book by its cover, and the same saying goes for Web sites. I've seen many entrepreneurs offer great information on their Web pages, but compromise their image dramatically with a few amateur mistakes that can be VERY unforgiving.

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The Basics of Website Promotion

Website promotion is, quite simply, the process of getting the word out about your site. Like any kind of marketing or promotional effort, website promotion requires planning and strategy.

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DO NUMBERS HELP?

Demographics about the Web abound. You may find such data helpful. In general, when I look at the research available, I get a feeling it's incomplete. The Web is so vast, I don't think it's possible to find a small representative sample from which significant results can be obtained that reflect the whole. In the end, what is reported with numbers may not matter to you, even though the source is impeccable.

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Customise your Send To menu

Windows "associates" files with programs according to the file extension and the software installed on the computer. So "myfile.doc" will be associated with your default word processor, "any.gif" will be associated with your default picture viewer or editor.

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Internet in Russia and Ukraine - Part 2. Major RuNet and UaNet Search Engines and Directories

This article offers an updated list of the Russian and Ukrainian search sites to webmasters and website owners who seek to expand internationally. To read General Information on RuNet and UaNet, please go to http://www.azurel10n.com/ar_runet1.htm

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Why Web Designers & Webmasters Should Promote Themselves as Problem-

Wouldn't it be great if all you had to do to make money designing web sites is create your own site as a shining example of your creative talent, and then sit back and wait for the offers to come pouring in? Don't hold your breath.

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"Three Steps For Success"

Your site is now up and running and you're trying to figure out just how to let others know about it. How do you create a wave of traffic to it ?

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What should a beginner do?!

Maybe you have a great idea....maybe you don't.

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How To Create a Web Site that Makes the Sale (Corrected)

Nothing can be more frustrating than visiting a web site and not being able to find what you are looking for.

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Backup Your Site

Imagine the following nightmare: you've worked hard on your site for months, tweaking it until it looks perfect. You've got great content, excellent graphics and a wonderful design. Thousands of visitors are pouring in every day, and you are getting dozens of guestbook entries all telling you how wonderful you've done and hundreds of emails praising your good work.

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How To Write An Effective FAQ Page

Websites that have multiple pages usually have a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)page. There are several good reasons why you should have one.

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Don't Be a Browse and Run Victim

Do you get a fair amount of traffic? Maybe, you are getting thousands of hits each day but your visitors are leaving empty handed. If this sounds like your website, you could be a Browse and Run Victim! With little or no sales, you know what it means. You risk losing everything you have invested and for some that can be alot. You can fix that browse and run problem with just a few sales making strategies.

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IT TAKES A LOT OF HITS!

Commonly we hear that a one or two percent CR (Conversion Ratio) is good. By this is meant that one or two visitors take the desired action in accordance with the site purpose. Perhaps they make a purchase, request further information, or download a file.

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Advertising Methods. Market Research Questionnaire for a Business Start Up. Which Method have you found effective?

Which Method have you found effective? I would be grateful if you would take a few moments to complete this on-line form to help me gain self employment.

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Why Have An Article Website?

Presumably, you already knew what internet is all about. Its all about content. With free quality content, you can easily attract the masses. Some may consider this as an investment while some may treat it as a hobby.

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A GRAPHICS PRIMER

You've downloaded buttons and horizontal lines and other good stuff from the web " but " it's not all exactly what you want. Besides, you have some photos that would spruce up the site, and you want to feel as if some part of the graphics were your own. You can do it. Gather your photos. Draw a palm tree in your paint program. Put them on the web.

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Has your site been crash tested?

Are you absolutely certain that everything on your site works correctly?

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Internet Tip - Don't Count Your Hit's!

Do you have a hosting service that provides statistics for your website? Did you notice that the number of "hit's" to your site is astronomical? Many individuals think that the number of "hit's" tells you how many visitors you've had to your site. WRONG! The correct number to find would be the number of unique visitors or unique sites. Even if one person visited your site 4 times and viewed 10 of your pages, they'd count as "1" unique visitor.

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