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- Tips To Make Pitching To Major Web Design Clients Even Easier - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from John k. TaylorIt is likely to happen to everyone working in the web design industry at some point in their careers, regardless of whether they’re a freelancer, working for a tiny design firm or one of the biggest companies in the country – a major client will be coming in and you will be required to present ...
Views: 790 - Why Choose a Minimalist Web Design? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from John k. TaylorMost advice on web design will tell the reader that less is more when it comes to the web, some simply saying that minimalism is the current fashion while others describe it as an essential aesthetic principle. But choosing a minimalist web design can often seem like an unfair trade-off between ...
Views: 784 - Top Six Web Design Usability Tips You cannot Miss - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe purpose of web design is not just to make a website attractive, but practically useful as well. Incorporating usability to a website helps users find information they need when they want. Usability of a website increases companies' value. Hence, there are many companies which spend thousands ...
Views: 779 - What Makes A Good Email Marketing List? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn many respects, answering the above question can actually be made easier by asking another – what would make people avoid being put on my list? Really, the answer can be summed up in two words – ‘spam’ and ‘time’. Unfortunately, email marketing lists have been blessed with the reputation of ...
Views: 777 - What is a Single Phase Motor? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from John k. TaylorA single phase motor is run from a power source with a singular distribution of alternating current electric power. This means that in the power supply, all of the voltages vary in unison. The typical characteristics for electric motors of single phase are that the current produces a pulsating ...
Views: 776 - A Closer Look At The Employees Of Your Web Development Team - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from John k. TaylorHave you ever wondered exactly how many people are working on your website at any given time? Whilst it’s likely that you have outsourced all of your web development work to a company that is a little more capable of the tech side of things, it can be interesting to learn exactly how much work ...
Views: 771 - How Office Fitouts Impact Visitors And The Company Image - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorAn endless number of offices are there around, each with wonderful buildings and delighting interior decorated with stylish and beautiful office fitouts. These days, office owners are more concerned about the office fitout they install and the way their workplace looks. Why not? After all it is ...
Views: 770 - Creating The Right Ergonomic Office Workstation - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe thing to keep in mind when creating an office workstation for your employees is that what is ergonomically right for one person won’t necessarily be the same for someone else. And even though this makes creating a suitable ergonomic workstation more difficult, it is important to do so as it ...
Views: 769 - The 7 Phases Of Web Development - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorOutlining each of the individual stages that are tackled during the web development process can be a vital tool in helping to explain to clients what it is exactly that their website project will entail. In this way, it is much easier for clients to understand why developers charge what they do ...
Views: 765 - Using Graphic Design To Achieve The Perfect Business Card (Part 2) - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn part one of this article, we looked at the first three graphic design approaches that one can take in terms of putting their business cards together – the ‘professional’, the ‘playful’ and the ‘reliable’. In part two, we look at the final two approaches and the elements that every business ...
Views: 765 - Why Good Communication is Important in the Web Development Process - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from John k. TaylorWeb development can include a combination of separate complex processes, such as technology design, graphic design and business development. Often a client approaching a website development firm for their first website will have little or no knowledge of the many technical processes involved in ...
Views: 764 - Benefits of Storage Tank Water Heater - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from John k. TaylorWith the arrival of winters, water heater instantly becomes an integral part of our daily life. After all, who would like to take shower with cold water in winters? We all need flawless supply of hot water in bathroom as well as in kitchen. Market is full of variety water heater and provides you ...
Views: 761 - How To Tell If Your Web Development Work Is Innovative - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from John k. TaylorYou may have heard talk of certain people being ‘innovators’ or of creative geniuses who have provided various industries with ‘innovations’ that have drastically changed the way we look at the world. When it comes to web development, there are a number of differing views regarding what is and ...
Views: 761 - Are All New Home Builders The Same? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhen asking the question “are all new home builders the same?”, be prepared for a long and complex range of answers. Many people, including builders and contractors, will have a differing opinion on this topic and different reasons for their answers. In short, however, the answer is: no. But why ...
Views: 759 - Are Office Partitions Still Relevant in Modern Office Design? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen office partitions are mentioned, the mind may immediately jump to the dull and monotonous workplaces of old, the type filled with rabbits' warrens of cubicles where workers would huddle in individual boxes for the majority of the day. This use of office partitions is certainly outdated, and ...
Views: 759 - A Seasonal Guide to Landscaping - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorEffective landscaping requires some degree of maintenance and effort all year round to create a space that is constantly healthy, attractive and welcoming. Here we have collected some of the best landscaping tips to use in your garden, according to the needs of the season. SUMMER In many ...
Views: 758 - Dos And Don’ts For Office Fitouts Maintenance - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor any business in Melbourne, furniture is a great investment that takes a significant amount of money for its set up. Hence, it is important to make them run for longer time so as to avoid their frequent disabilities and anymore expenses to repair them. Maintenance is also required for the ...
Views: 758 - How to Choose the Right Pavers - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorPavers are a wonderful choice for use in the home and garden: in pathways, around pools, on driveways and in outdoor living areas. One of the many advantages of paving is that there is an enormous range of choice in material, colours, shapes and finishes, guaranteeing there is a paving solution ...
Views: 753 - How Web Designers Can Protect Themselves - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorFor many web designers, no matter how much they enjoy their jobs, the unrealistic expectations and demands from clients can be a real strain, both mentally and financially. In order to protect yourself from a mental breakdown or complete bankruptcy, it is important that you do not allow your ...
Views: 743 - Why You Need To Discuss Your Requirements With Your Web Developer - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from John k. TaylorTrying to work with the back end and coding of websites really is no walk in the park; in fact, only highly experienced web developers will be able to tackle these sorts of projects with any hope of success. If you are currently in the process of having a website created for your business or ...
Views: 743(1 vote) - Understanding the benefits of a well designed Website for your business - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from John k. TaylorIn today’s world, a website is certainly the key element of each and every company as it plays a great role in influencing the success of any organization. In corporate world, the proverb – “First impression is the last impression” holds true up to a great extent as a well developed and a well ...
Views: 741 - Reasons That Google May Penalize Your SEO Strategy (Part 1) - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2012 from John k. TaylorSearch engines, like Google, are constantly updating their algorithms in a bid to wheedle out the unethical and downright illegal SEO’s from those individuals who undertake strategies properly. With each new update, what is considered ethical and unethical SEO strategies changes – so you may ...
Views: 737 - Should You Choose Temporary Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from John k. TaylorFlexible office designs allow businesses to grow and develop while remaining in their original work space. With a flexibly designed workplace there is no need to feel restricted by the size and space organisation of your premises when hiring new employees or starting new projects. Most flexible ...
Views: 736 - The Legalities Of Graphic Design Explained - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorWorking in the graphic design industry will lead you to create all kinds of imagery and products, from logos and packaging, and there are all sorts of legal issues that arise from this process. When you create something like this, there is a range of intellectual property that you can take out ...
Views: 729 - A Guide to Green Office Design - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from John k. TaylorEnvironmental sustainability is becoming an even more pressing issue in all areas of life, particularly in architecture and design. Most contemporary designers are looking to create products with as little environmental impact as possible, including products made from recycled materials and ...
Views: 726 - How Your Web Development Team Can Minimise Your Bandwidth Usage - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorDoes your website regularly exceed the daily or even monthly bandwidth allotments that have been given to you by your web host? When this happens, do they charge you over usage fees or restrict access to your site? Regardless of which of these penalties your website is forced to wear, neither of ...
Views: 723 - Why you Should get your Office Workstations and Furniture Custom Designed - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from John k. TaylorUsing custom designed office desks, chairs and partitions in your space can mean commissioning one off pieces that are completely unique and make your space distinctive and unusual, or simply purchasing pieces that have been tweaked and customised to fit your space well and to serve your needs ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - What do Landscapers in Melbourne do? - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2013 from John k. TaylorIf you love gardening then being a landscaper might seem like the perfect job. But what exactly do landscapers in Melbourne do besides pottering about in the garden? The job actually involves a lot more than that! Here is a list of the various tasks an average Melbourne garden architect ...
Views: 719 - Safety Tips For Completing Joinery In Sydney - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from John k. TaylorWhilst joinery in Sydney is a very enjoyable hobby and a profitable pastime, it is important that you take all of the necessary safety precautions before commencing work, otherwise you risk all sorts of injuries. The biggest risks associated with joinery lie in the equipment used in the course ...
Views: 718 - How to Create an Office Design for a Small Space - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from John k. TaylorTo have a successful office design, you don't necessarily need a large space. Creating a plan for a small space simply involves a few tricks to give your workplace an illusion of size, as well as some clever organising. Focus on Light: For small office designs, it is usually best to go with ...
Views: 715 - How To Make Our Caravans More Environmentally Friendly - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2012 from John k. TaylorIn this day and age of environmental sustainability, homeowners and families are looking for even wider ways to reduce their carbon footprints and, therefore, their impact on the environment. If this is something you are interested in learning more about, you may also like to know how you can ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Web Development for the iPhone and iPad - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorWeb development and optimisation for the iPhone and iPad are necessary practices in today's web development industry. The iPhone operating system dominates roughly half the current worldwide Smartphone market, so for a website to be made mobile-accessible, the iPhone operating system must be ...
Views: 714 - Drawing Web Design Inspiration From Other Cultures - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2012 from John k. TaylorAs anyone who works in the web design industry will be able to tell you, finding fresh and new inspiration can be challenging. One of the best sources of new inspiration, however, can be found by exploring other cultures that may be all but foreign to you. This will allow you, as a designer, to ...
Views: 711 - How To Spot A Black Hat SEO Company - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you have never used search engine optimization (SEO) before, you may not be overly familiar with what attributes make for a good company (white hat) and what ones make for a bad company (black hat). It is very important that you do not let yourself fall victim to a black hat SEO company, as ...
Views: 711 - How Aluminium Doors can Complement Modern House Designs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorIf your house has a wonderfully modern architectural design, or even if it is just decorated with modern accessories and touches, then you'll want to complement it with sleek, modern fittings. An aluminium door is a fantastic choice for putting the finishing touch on any contemporary home. ...
Views: 702 - Top web design tips for fashion websites - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from John k. TaylorFashion represents style, life and energy, which encourages people to look good all the time. When the term fashion says so much, its website should express at least half of it. Fashion websites are no different from other websites selling goods online. It too need to look professional and ...
Views: 696 - What Role do Social Media Strategists Play in Online Marketing? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from John k. TaylorNew developments in IT and the booming online marketing industry have translated to the recent creation of a lot of new job titles and position duties that simply weren't around a few years ago. One of the biggest movements in the World Wide Web of late is of course social media and social ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - How To Respond To Requests For Free Web Design Work - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from John k. TaylorIf you work in the web design industry, or any creative field for that matter, it is likely that you have experienced a number of requests for free work. Whilst people want the highest quality work, they really don’t want to pay for it – this can be highly frustrating for all designers who are ...
Views: 691 - Four Reasons Why Customised Web Design is a Worthy Investment - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from John k. TaylorOne of the first decisions that a new business owner will need to make in terms of their company website is whether to choose a template or customised web design base. To know why customised web design is a more valuable choice you must first understand that a template design website is one ...
Views: 689(1 vote) - How to Develop a Color Scheme for Your Office Fitout - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from John k. TaylorOne of the most important and fundamental decisions to be made when planning a new office fitout is the combination of colors to be used throughout the workplace. Although the choice of colors to be used in fitout is only an aesthetic consideration, and may be secondary to functional ...
Views: 688 - Have You Considered Custom Designed Office Partitions? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe popular saying goes that if you want something done right, you should do it yourself. The phrase applies well to office design in that when you are choosing essential parts of your workplace fitout, such as office partitions, the factory made or store-bought options simply won't fit your ...
Views: 687 - How a web site and web designs helps to build your audience? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from John k. TaylorWeb development and designing goes hand in hand and plays a key role in current global era. Each and every business or organization needs a website to promote their business and to connect with their audiences. It is basically an interactive communication tool. Therefore, choosing the best site ...
Views: 685 - How to Incorporate Environmentally Sustainable Practices in Your Office Fitout - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from John k. TaylorWhen designing your office fitout there are a multitude of pressing factors to consider, and the priority of using sustainable practices sometimes fall as a result. It is becoming increasingly important, however, that workplaces, as well as homes and public places, are designed with ...
Views: 675 - Handling With Myths In Seo - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from John k. TaylorSearch engine optimization (SEO) is full of techniques, tactics and also myths. Believe it or not, but almost 5 out of 10 professionals rely on a myth without being sure whether the theory they are relying is true. The biggest problem with SEO is that there is not specific formula to succeed and ...
Views: 674 - Why Aluminium Doors are Useful for Security - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from John k. TaylorThe durability, weather resistance and aesthetic appeal of aluminium doors have been well established, but just how do they perform in terms of protecting your home? Security is one of the most important factors when choosing doors, possibly even the most crucial because if an entrance-way can't ...
Views: 667 - How To Keep Web Development Costs Down - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2012 from John k. TaylorOne of the biggest deterrents for anyone looking to get some web development work done is the cost – it can cost thousands of dollars to get a website off the ground, and you will pay more for special features and other aesthetic elements that makes your site stand out from the rest. If you want ...
Views: 666 - How To Find A Reputable Builder - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from John k. TaylorThe problem with undertaking the construction of a brand new home or adding an extension or renovation to your existing one is finding a good builder who is going to do the job well and not charge you an arm and a leg for it. Ask friends, family and coworkers If you know someone who has had ...
Views: 664 - The Bad Habits That Could Kill Your Web Development Career (Part 1) - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from John k. TaylorWorking in web development is not one of the most easiest careers in the world – you have to deal with clients, designers, managers and all manner of other people in order to get a website off the ground. Over time, many developers begin to take on practices and bad habits that could be highly ...
Views: 664 - Wheelchair Accessible Cars - Experience The Pleasure of Being Self-Sufficient - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from John k. TaylorThere are several people suffering from severe arthritis, spinal cord defects, and many similar diseases or injuries, which limit their mobility by restricting the uses of their legs. You might be among them, but does that mean you should sit at home being a dependent family member for ...
Views: 664 - How to Make Web Design More Strategic - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from John k. TaylorAccording to many professionals, web design is all about creativity involving flashy graphics and catchy phrases. However, the matter of the fact is that web design is actually more about strategy and approach. Unfortunately, many professionals fail to understand this basic thing and end up ...
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