Mobile phones have been able to access the web for several years, but viewing has been difficult with traditional websites.
But as manufactures are coming out with newer technology that makes web browsing on mobile phones easier than in previous models, consumer demand has continued to rise for mobile content.
Unfortunately, many phones are still not compatible with standard websites, and still look "funny" on mobile browers, and they may never be due to many factors.
However, comined with a .mobi url and proper web coding with w3c standards, mobile phone browsing doesn't have to be frustrating.
That's why if you are a small business owner, you ought to consider a .mobi and web designer capable of building your site for the mobile browser.
As technology advances, this will become a mainstay of the technology landscape. Already, you can find cnn.mobi and foxnews.mobi. They have all of the relevant, new news, but not all of the features of their main websites.
In the coming days, I'll address mobile websites, their relevance, some samples, and why you ought to consider having a mobil website to compliment your main website.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
New Partnership
Texstar announces new partnership with Re/Max Platinum Owner/Agent Jimmy Summerall for his Cedar Creek Lake agency.
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To Change or Not to Change Your Website
When it comes to your changing your website, there are generally two major options. I would like to propose a third.
The first option is that change is never good, and can have a negative effect on you search engine listings if a total redesign is done on a website.
The second is that change can be good, and gives crawlers a good reason to keep coming back to your website.
My proposal, both can be good depending on the business and website.
Some websites are just not aesthetically pleasing.
When I evaluate a website, there are three criteria I use: 1) Navigation, navigation, navigation; 2) How does it look; 3) Information
If your website does not follow these, it may be time to redesign, or perform a partial redesign.
The reason is that your website may be found by the search engines, but what good is it if your visitors log on and get frustrated because they can't find their way around, or the website is just not pleasing to the eye and confuses the mind.
In either case, visitors will not stay long on your web site to hear what you have to say.
In the long-run, that may hurt your website, and your bottom line, even more.
Besides, during a redesign (or partial) you can evaluate your web site's code for all the little things it may need to help the search engines.
Of course, to balance things, perhaps your website is just fine, and in your case no change is most likely the best option.
It is true that you don't want to change your website for the sake of change, and I agree it is not good to change it's layout and design frequently. But, small updates weekly, or daily, are good and should be part of your web strategy program.
More to come later on web strategies.
Your best option is to find a web design professional with the knowledge and skills, who you can trust to help you make the right decisions.
www.texstarnetworks.com
The first option is that change is never good, and can have a negative effect on you search engine listings if a total redesign is done on a website.
The second is that change can be good, and gives crawlers a good reason to keep coming back to your website.
My proposal, both can be good depending on the business and website.
Some websites are just not aesthetically pleasing.
When I evaluate a website, there are three criteria I use: 1) Navigation, navigation, navigation; 2) How does it look; 3) Information
If your website does not follow these, it may be time to redesign, or perform a partial redesign.
The reason is that your website may be found by the search engines, but what good is it if your visitors log on and get frustrated because they can't find their way around, or the website is just not pleasing to the eye and confuses the mind.
In either case, visitors will not stay long on your web site to hear what you have to say.
In the long-run, that may hurt your website, and your bottom line, even more.
Besides, during a redesign (or partial) you can evaluate your web site's code for all the little things it may need to help the search engines.
Of course, to balance things, perhaps your website is just fine, and in your case no change is most likely the best option.
It is true that you don't want to change your website for the sake of change, and I agree it is not good to change it's layout and design frequently. But, small updates weekly, or daily, are good and should be part of your web strategy program.
More to come later on web strategies.
Your best option is to find a web design professional with the knowledge and skills, who you can trust to help you make the right decisions.
www.texstarnetworks.com
Monday, July 27, 2009
What to Look for in a Web Designer
Okay, this may be a controversial blog, I understand. However, over the last ten days I have spoken with a number of business owners who have hired various web designers, only to feel that they have not done what they said they would, or once the web site was built neglected their future needs.
First, I understand the frustration. I have been there and done that.
When you are looking for a web designer, in my opinion there must be an initial relationship built on trust, and a contract. Granted, a contract may not always be worth much, but at least it is some accountability.
More importantly, does the web person take the time to understand your company, needs, desires, and wants?
Are they business people themselves who understand business, and take the time to understand yours?
Do they take the time to educate you on what they are doing to your website to help ensure it is optimized for search engines, and have they provided the pros and cons to business blogging as well as social media like Twitter.
Granted, you can get overwhelmed quickly. However, it is good to know that your web designer is not only friendly, but also competent and capable, and willing to go the extra mile in offering a long-term service for a long-term relationship.
To me, it is not about the short-term gain of a sale and a job, it is about the long-term relationship that comes out of providing a quality service for my clients.
First, I understand the frustration. I have been there and done that.
When you are looking for a web designer, in my opinion there must be an initial relationship built on trust, and a contract. Granted, a contract may not always be worth much, but at least it is some accountability.
More importantly, does the web person take the time to understand your company, needs, desires, and wants?
Are they business people themselves who understand business, and take the time to understand yours?
Do they take the time to educate you on what they are doing to your website to help ensure it is optimized for search engines, and have they provided the pros and cons to business blogging as well as social media like Twitter.
Granted, you can get overwhelmed quickly. However, it is good to know that your web designer is not only friendly, but also competent and capable, and willing to go the extra mile in offering a long-term service for a long-term relationship.
To me, it is not about the short-term gain of a sale and a job, it is about the long-term relationship that comes out of providing a quality service for my clients.
Friday, July 17, 2009
How to Keep XP Running in a Windows 7 World
With Microsoft releasing the new operating system (Windows 7), what does it mean for your business, or even your home.
This informative article may help you decided the pros and cons of upgrading.
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/67618.html?wlc=1247867081
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This informative article may help you decided the pros and cons of upgrading.
http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/67618.html?wlc=1247867081
http://www.texstarnetworks.com
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Best Buy Requires Twitter as Part of Job Description
As an ongoing and developing theme happening in the web/advertising world, Best Buy announced on a job opening they are requiring knowledge, experience, and 250+ followers on Twitter as part of a qualification for a Senior Manager's position.
This is a growing and ongoing issue not only for corporate or large businesses, but also for small businesses.
I'll share more later about an e-book I'm writing on this subject, but suffice it to say, if your small business is not learning about social networking and marketing, I hope you will consider doing so.
There are tremendous tools out there which are free and can help you grow your business over the next year.
Again, I will be sharing more in the very near future.
Link to article: http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/43490
http://www.texstarnetworks.com/
This is a growing and ongoing issue not only for corporate or large businesses, but also for small businesses.
I'll share more later about an e-book I'm writing on this subject, but suffice it to say, if your small business is not learning about social networking and marketing, I hope you will consider doing so.
There are tremendous tools out there which are free and can help you grow your business over the next year.
Again, I will be sharing more in the very near future.
Link to article: http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/43490
http://www.texstarnetworks.com/
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