What are the common-sense rules to naming files? Does it really matter? Even though your computer allows you great flexibility in naming files, think ahead to how the file will be used. Take pity on the user that will have to type that name into a web browser, and be mindful of how the name will look once the escape codes are entered in place of spaces.
Knowing that you need a website is just the beginning. It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming project to put a site in place. If in doubt, get a simple site up now and flesh it out later.
An intuitive domain name is essential to give you a memorable web and email address.Here are a few tips for choosing the right domain for your website.
There are many tools available to help you quickly get a site online. If you want to do the work yourself, then regardless of the tool you choose you will need to invest some time to learn it–so make that investment of your time in a tool that seems to have the most to offer.
You don’t have to be a graphics expert with expensive software to get good results. Know the basics and nobody has to know that you’re not a pro.
Set up vanity URLs to hide a messy folder hierarchy, save users from too much typing, and keep your URLs pretty.
Long-copy sales pages can be an effective way to sell your product IF you take care in the writing and design.
Customer feedback is free market product and market research! Watch for trends in the feedback to steer your product managers in upgrading your product.
They say that to start a project off on the right foot you should hold an effective kickoff meeting. I think that you can start it off on an even better foot by starting out with an effective request for quote (RFQ).
Creating community is important, but don’t forget that any time you create a community, you tend to exclude others. That might be fine if you truly ONLY want to reach that particular community, but that’s usually not the case.
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