All Entries in the "Website Do’s and Don’ts" Category
Title Tags – Make the First Word Count
Meta Tags can be so confusing when tending to your website’s SEO. So I thought I’d give a few tips on writing your site’s Title Tag. You might think that would be the easiest one, because most people put their business name as their Title Tag. But that’s actually, in most cases, the least beneficial [...]
Is Your Site Speed Hurting Your Google Ranking?
Did you know that the speed of your website can affect your Google ranking? Website speed has been a factor in Google’s ranking algorithm since last year. Google says it’s not the most important factor, out of around 200 different ranking factors. But since it is a factor, it is worth paying at least a [...]
Webspeak Musts for Online Business Owners
If you’re thinking of launching an online business there are some basic Internet terms you should know, which I like to call “webspeak.” I have written an article on this topic for the latest issue of Creative Times Magazine. Please click on the magazine cover image if you’re interested and it will take you to [...]
Tips for Topsites List Owners
Many website owners join Topsites List sites as a means of free advertising, to gain more exposure for their websites. It’s great way to get your link out there, and free is in anyone’s budget. Some website owners also create their own topsites list sites; even we have one at OBJ, The Online Business Junction [...]
Right-Click Much?
There are a lot of website owners who want to protect the images on their websites from would-be graphics thieves, and this is understandable. They have every right to protect their intellectual property. However, the mistake that is often made by website owners is the addition of a No-Right-Click Script, a bit of code added [...]
Hide and Seek Order Information
Do you want customers to order from you? If so, don’t hide (or completely omit) information they need before placing an order. It really would be wise to provide a page of information on your website (perhaps called, “Order Information”) that includes relevant information about the ordering process. Include the following items at the very [...]
What Size is That???
Maybe this is just me…but you know, I really don’t think it’s just me, so I’m gonna share this pet peeve with you. It really drives me crazy: folks who sell products on a website, and they don’t list the dimensions of those products! I really hate it when I visit a website to shop, [...]
Just a Few Gripes
I’ve been noticing some things as I surf some sites lately that get to bugging me. And if they bug me, chances are they bug other potential customers too. And since we want to entice customers rather than annoy them, I just thought I’d share some of these gripes with you, in case you do [...]
When Does Your Domain Expire?
If you don’t know the answer to that question, then you really (no, SERIOUSLY) need to log into the site where your domain is registered and check the expiration dates of any and all domains you may have. Too many people let their domains expire, only to have them snatched up by someone else, or [...]
Do You Invite Your Own SPAM, or Worse?!
I am endlessly amazed at how often I come across email addresses posted in online communities and forums, and on their websites. I can’t understand why anyone would do it. Then it occurred to me recently that there must just be many folks who don’t realize the consequences of doing this! So I thought I’d [...]
Stop the Music!!!
Lots of newbie website owners ask this question: should I add music to my website? I have an easy answer, one that never waivers, and one that is reaffirmed every time I land on a website that has music playing: NO! Seriously, folks, it’s ANNOYING! Is that the reaction you’re trying to get on a [...]
If You JUST Build It, They Won’t Come
The following is a link to a very informative blog post I read earlier this evening that deals with opening up an online store and why and how you need to market it. It’s a little lengthy, but well worth the read!Webs 4 Small Business Blog: Selling Products Online – If You Just Build it [...]
Stop the Scroll, Please!
A very common mistake I see on websites is a page (or pages) that require the viewer to scroll horizontally (from left to right) to view the entire page. This is a less then ideal situation for a website, especially on a business site where one wants their customers to see all of their products [...]
What You Need to Know About Hotlinking
I just wrote on article about Hotlinking on OBJ. Hotlinking is a topic every website owner should understand. Please check out this article when you get a chance. Hotlinking Article at Online Business Junction
Newsletter Cautions
I really felt the need to make a post about the issue of receiving newsletters from websites and online businesses, as this particular issue seems to be affecting me more and more of late. I urge you, please, do NOT add someone to your mailing list for newsletters, etc unless they specifically asked you to [...]
