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October 13, 2009

If you’re in service, Good Karma Host wants to serve you! As part of the Good Karma Manifesto, we’re seeking those who “live to give”–and could use a little help with their web presence! Why? Because as a long-time web consultant, Dixie, founder of Good Karma Host, wants to use her experience to help YOU become more effective in spreading [...]

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How-to Choose the Best Content Managment System for Your Project

October 9, 2009

Content management systems–database-driven website software allowing you to update your site through web-based forms–can make your life MUCH easier if you know how to find what you need. Learn how to evaluate your options and make the best choice for your needs.

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My Best (and Most Ignored) Advice for Small Business Websites

March 31, 2009

It’s common for me to advise my clients–mostly small businesses, nonprofits and independent professionals–on all phases of setting up their websites. The best suggestion I give out routinely is, ironically, the most ignored by my clients. Maybe it can help you.

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DIY Emergency? Admit and Review

February 3, 2009

If you’ve tried the do-it-yourself route and things are a mess, don’t worry and don’t blame yourself! This stuff can get hairy. That’s why people like me spend years learning and can make a living doing it. If it were easy, nobody would pay us for it! Rather than put up a site that is [...]

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Resources for Do-It-Yourselfers

February 2, 2009

The do-it-yourself webmaster has several resources at his or her disposal and it makes sense to use them. Although this list is by no means comprehensive (or especially current), the resources are still good. Part of the Wannabe-Pro Web Designer series.

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Look Ma! I made a webpage!

February 1, 2009

So you wanna make your own webpages, huh? Well, sit down Buddy, and let’s talk! To Do or Not to Do? If we’re talking about a personal page, you can skip this article and head straight for amazon.com. Whatever little gem you create will be admired and loved by your friends and family (we hope, anyway), [...]

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