If you’re like most of our readers, you have received dozens of affiliate emails promoting VideoJacker. On Monday, we got 29, along with a similar number since then. Why such a big interest among affiliates? Well, it’s powerful software that makes it easy to copy another website and then tweak your copy and call it your own. Affiliates thought their audiences would lap it up (with nice commissions for them.) These affiliates were right; people did buy a lot of copies of VideoJacker, nearly 2000. The grand opening sale ends today at 9:00 PM EDT. So, if you want it, this is your last... [...]

Sourav Saha says, “We all know how responsive designs have benefited us! The impact is such that some clients have started refusing to pay if their transaction is held up for extra time. Whenever something new comes up, myths about that get generated. It’s in human nature to create rumors so as to affect the common people. Myths are a waste of time. They prevent progression. ~ Barbra Streisand These misconceptions can be one of the biggest barriers while planning, scoping, estimating, and executing your next responsive project. So, here is our effort to bust 8 common responsive web design... [...]

Eric Devaney says, “The glitz, the glam, the glorious design elements that make your website look like a million bucks.When contemplating a website redesign, it’s easy to focus only on those features that are appealing to the eye. Unfortunately, redesigning a website isn’t simply an exercise in aesthetics. Sure, the purely visual elements of your newly designed website will likely get the most attention, but remember: a great website redesign also requires that you consider (and improve) what’s under the hood”. Redesigning Your Website? Why You Need to Think About SEO From the... [...]

Ben Davis says, “Well, this post does what it says on the tin. Some sites are mobile sites (m dot) and some are responsive. For more information of mobile design, check out the Econsultancy Mobile Web Design and Development Best Practice Guide. And, of course, for more on multichannel marketing, come to the Festival of Marketing in London, November 12-13th”. 15 features of 11 great mobile sites ‘Econsultancy’ Blog  [...]

Kevin Webster says, “Refreshing the look and feel of your website is an important business process with far reaching implications. While there are many things to consider during the transition, it’s important to consider web analytics, to track the effects of your changes. Whether you are embarking on this journey with your own staff, or you’ve engaged an outside vendor to do the web redesign for you, here’s some important web analytics points. URL Structure and Page Titles Some web redesigns only affect look and feel, and all URLs and page titles remain the same. If however you are... [...]

Veteran marketer Shawn Casey (he’s been in this business over 10 years) has been involved in all kinds of online marketing, from software development to webinars to “you name it”. Now, he has something new and potentially game-changing. Casey has just announced Tsunami Sites, and through the weekend, it’s on a grand opening sale. Early Monday, the price goes up. Facebook drives millions of visitors daily to media websites (sites with videos, funny pictures, etc.) For example, it sends about 4 Million visitors to BuzzFeed.com daily. It sends nearly a half-million to Upworthy.com... [...]

Roy Chomko says, “When a business approaches a development firm looking for a new website or mobile application, the first thing they typically want to know is the end cost. But, providing a fixed price is more challenging than one might think. Even with similar technology and end-goals, no two projects are exactly alike. There are always unforeseen challenges and bugs that must be accounted for. That’s why demanding a fixed price right off the bat often leads to broken sites, apps and client relationships. For this reason, it’s important for clients and their development partners... [...]

Allison Howen says, “Businesses that have finally finished their new websites are generally really excited to see what kind of sales they will generate. However, just because a website is done and looks “awesome” doesn’t necessarily mean a company is going to get positive return on investment (ROI) out of it. A truly “awesome” website is not so much defined by its stunning design as its stunning results, and even the prettiest website is useless to a business owner if it isn’t generating ROI. If you’re out of ideas for how to take your website to a level where it is sure to... [...]

Dan Stasiewski says, “This may be a case of confirmation bias, but last month, I was excited when a new corporate style guide update with a new homepage design for one of our enterprise clients landed in my inbox. The update eliminated three commonly used—but rather useless—features requested over and over again when we design new websites: homepage sliders, tabbed sections and news feeds. I’ve long been a proponent of eliminating all three from website designs. They serve little purpose from a user standpoint. In my opinion, the only useful thing they do is keep people inside your... [...]

Jonathan Pavoni says, “Today more than ever your website is the face of your organization. Many times it’s the first impression that prospects have with your brand, and it will leave a lasting impact whether positive or negative. In addition, your website should play an integral role in helping you grow your business. Specifically, it needs to help you: generate qualified leads, educate prospects through the stages of the sales cycle, and finally help you deepen existing customer relationships. The sad news is that there are many websites out there that are still “brochureware”. These... [...]