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Introduction

Two great helpers this week,web design tips and in the
resources,tips for using Twitter.

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Feature Article

15 Important Web Design Tips

Here are 15 important website design tips that you might
not be aware of or have overlooked. Consider taking
advantage of them if you haven't already done so...

1. Custom 404 Pages

Create a custom 404 web page, so that any time your
website visitor mistypes or misspells a URL on your site,
they will still be provided with navigation options for
your site (instead of getting nothing but a "Page Not
Found" error message, which is neither friendly or helpful).

2. Redirect Non-www. To www.

Website visitors will often leave out the "www." portion
when they type a URL or link to your website. Set the
website up so that it automatically redirects any non- www
version of your domain urls (http://domain.com) to the www
version (http://www.domain.com) of your website.

3. Properly Sized Graphics

Size and define all graphics and images on your web pages
properly and correctly. Web pages will load quicker if the
graphics contained on each page are properly defined so
they don't require the web browser to re-size them.
Properly sized and defined images can reduce the web
browser workload and speed up the page loading time.

4. Favicon

Add a Favicon (favorite icon) to your website, so that
your company or product logo appears in the URL box. This
icon will also show up in a bookmark list, and gives the
web site an added level of professionalism.

5. Include RSS Auto-Discovery

If you offer an RSS feed for any content on your website,
be sure to include auto-discovery code in the header of
your website. This will allow many browsers and RSS readers
to automatically detect the presence of an RSS feed and
alert the visitor that it is available.

6. Alternate Domains

Domain names are relatively inexpensive, so you should
register multiple domain versions and extensions in order
to protect your brand. The varied domains can be parked on
the main website, simply to prevent others from obtaining
them. Registering alternate domain versions will help
protect your brand.

7. Consistent Navigation

Navigation should remain consistent on a website. As a
website visitor moves through the website, the navigation
bar should remain in the same place on each page. This will
make it easier for visitors to navigate your website, and
become more comfortable as they move through your site.

8. Home Goes Home

The main graphic, company logo, or "header" at the top of
the site should be included on every page in the site, and
should always return the visitor to the home page of the
website. This has become a web standard, and most visitors
now expect to return to the main page of the site simply by
clicking on the main top graphic from any page within the
site.

9. Copyright Notice

Include a copyright notice on the bottom of each page
contained on the website, and keep it current! It may seem
trivial, but an out-of-date copyright notice can send a
message to your visitors that the website and its content
may be out-of-date as well.

10. Meaningful File Names

Use meaningful file names for any files, graphics, or web
pages. Many search engines look at file names as part of
their search algorithm, and using keywords in file names
may help to improve search engine rankings.

11. Hyphens vs Underscores

When naming files and webpages, use hyphens (i.e. web-
page.html) rather than underscores (i.e. web_page.html) for
the file names. It is much easier for search engines to
separate and index the keywords when hyphens are used.

12. Alt Tags

Use ALT tags to describe what images represent on web
pages. ALT tags not only assist visually-impaired visitors
in knowing what the images are, but they also help with
search engine ranking.

13. Spell Check

Use a spell-check feature on the text of all web pages in
a website. A website that contains mistyped or misspelled
words just shouts "unprofessional". Take the extra few
minutes necessary to check the spelling of text on each
page of your website.

14. Test

After making changes to a website, test it! Many times, a
webmaster will upload changes, confident in their
abilities, only to later discover that in their attempt to
fix one thing, they have "broken" something somewhere else.
Make testing a habit after making even the most minor
changes!

15. Keep It Simple

Simple is good. Remove unnecessary clutter and
distractions from a website and navigation menu.

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Top 10 Tips for Using Twitter

By Merle (c) 2010 MerlesWorld.com
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When it comes to social media, no one "gets it" as well as
Twitter. According to Econsultancy, as of Jan 2010, Twitter
has 75 million user accounts, with about 15 million of that
total being active users. See "20+ Mind-Blowing Social
Media Statistics Revisited". That's a lot of people sending
a lot of Tweets. This micro-blogging service makes it easy
for small businesses and entrepreneurs to stay in touch
with those who choose to follow them, and stay updated on
new products, services, specíal offers, industry news and
more. It's a win-win for both the Tweeter, and their
followers.

When it comes to using Twitter, there's a right way and a
wrong way to use it. Your messages must be kept short,
under 140 characters, and they need to be helpful or
informative. Don't carry on about what you ate for
breakfast, or the fact that you just brushed your teeth.
People will unfollow you faster than they can hit the
button, even if you do have good oral habits.

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I've been using Twitter for a long time now and here's
what I've found works best when participating in this close
knit community of few words.

1) Regular Postings: Now I'm not saying you need to post
every day, although that would be nice. You do need to make
an appearance on a regular basis. It's like school - you
need to show up to pass. Be a contributor that your
followers get to really know and look forward to your
Tweets. If you're the type of person who needs to plan
ahead, you can always use a service that allows you to
schedule tweets in advance, such as Socialoomph.com

2) Retweet: If you see Tweets posted by other users that
you think your followers would like, then retweet them. It
only takes one click, and you'll also be creating goodwill
with other Twitter users at the same time. If you'd like,
you can add a personal thought or comment before sending
it. Also, make it easy for others to retweet your posts by
adding RT buttons to your website or blog. It's easy with
the TweetMeme Retweet Button.

3) Be Helpful: Keep in mind Twitter is a form of social
Media, so social interaction is key. It's not all about
you. Whenever a chance arises to answer a question,
participate in a survey, or help solve a problem, do so. In
this way you're participating in the community. This also
will help your brand and image when others know they can
count on you for support or feedback.

4) Don't Be A Follow CopyCat: Don't follow everybody who
follows you. This is probably my biggest pet peeve when it
comes to Twitter. So many people turn this feature on to
auto follow those who follow them. Why would you want to do
this? I'd prefer that those I follow are people and topics
I've hand-selected that interest me, and not a mish-mash of
followers who may be ranting about things I have no
interest in. Be selective in who you follow or your Twitter
stream could quickly fill up with junk or spam. For quality
people to follow, see - FollowOnTwitterLists.com.

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5) What to Tweet: Make sure that the tweets you post are
helpful and/or informative. Late breaking news pertaining
to your industry, as well as any specials or sales you may
have going on are always good topics. If you find something
you think your followers would like, especially if it's
free or a bargain, share the love. Plus, if your tweets are
good, it will encourage others to retweet them. For ideas
see - ArtBizBlog.com

6) Comment: Particpate in the community by commenting on
other people's tweets. If you can answer a question, do so.
It doesn't hurt and people really will appreciate it when
you take the time to comment on what they have to say. It
lets them know that others are actually listening to what
they have to say in the "Twitterverse".
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7) Say Thank You: When someone takes the time to retweet
one of your tweets, make sure to reply to them with a
"thank you". Manners rule online as well as off, and
they'll like the fact that you noticed the retweet and took
the time to show some gratitude. It may even inspire them
to retweet more of your tweets in the future.

8) Be Personal: Again, I don't need to know what you ate
for dinner, but every now and then you should show your
human side with a creative thought, quote, or other
statement. Let people know you're "real" and not just a
lean mean business machine. You want to tread lightly in
this area. Too personal is overkill, but a little can help
in establishing a connection with your followers.

9) Post Pictures/Video: Remember, Twitter is not just for
text. It's easy to post short videos, and pictures too.
It's nice to mix it up a little and share content in other
formats as well. Here are some resources - Video Sharing
Websites for Twitter.

10) Talk About More Than Yourself: It's not all about you,
so please don't make all your tweets one big marketing
message, such as only tweeting about your latest press
release, blog posting, or article that was published. No
one will want to follow you if you're one big commercial.
Yes, some of this is fine in moderation, but you need to
walk a fine line and mix it up with other helpful,
interesting topics.

Now it's time to start putting these tips into action.
Social media is all about participating and listening to
what others have to say. It's all about creating and
sharing information and becoming part of the community. If
you approach Twitter in this fashion, you'll not only have
a lot more fun, but your followers will like and respect
you - and if that doesn't strengthen your brand, nothing
will.

About The Author
Merle's Mission Blog - "Rants, Raves and Random Acts of
Kindness". A self-proclaimed "Internet Junkie" with a
passion for net marketing, affiliate marketing, and social
networking. An avid Blogger and writer with several niche
sites. Find out more at merlesworld.blogspot.com . Follow
me on Twitter: twitter.com/msmerle

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