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Logo Design Possibilities With Adobe Ideas 1.2

Andre at madicted — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:37:21 +0200

Graphic design and web design usually conjure up images of PC based design work for majority of people, as most of us cannot just imagine designers using touch screen devices for mainstream design jobs like image editing and logo design. However, recent technological trends indicate a shift towards mobile touch screen devices and large technology companies are also bringing out Tablet apps meant for designers. Adobe, known for its powerful PC based design apps like Photoshop and Dreamweaver, has announced [..]

Things to consider before hiring a Web Design Company

Andre at madicted — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:24:36 +0200

There are as many variations in website designing as there are companies who undertake this work. It is, therefore, no wonder that one web design company would underestimate another comparable firm. Of course, this is bound to happen since most of their customers are usually unaware of standard business practices. Meanwhile, let us make one thing simple - there is no such thing as a good or bad method of building a website, no mater what the company doing the [..]

Domain Names Explained - Part 1

Andre at madicted — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:50:57 +0200

A domain name is an address on the Internet. Just as your street address must be unique so that the post office can deliver mail to you, and your telephone number must be unique so that customers can call you, your domain name must be unique so your e-mail reaches you and customers can visit your Web site.An international address system, called the Domain Name System (DNS), was developed to ensure that every computer connected to the Internet has [..]

Best Practice Guide for Marketing on Facebook

Andre at madicted — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:48:32 +0200

Facebook Pages just posted a new&nbsp;Best Practice Guide for Marketing on Facebook.It has quality content on how to use Facebook to market your business via different streams such as Facebook Pages and Facebook Ads to name a few.Download the PDF from&nbsp;http://www.facebook-studio.com/fbassets/media/856/FacebookBestPracticeGuide.pdf.[..]

The New Upgraded Facebook Pages

Andre at madicted — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:33:39 +0100

If you already have a business page on Facebook you will have noticed that since February 2011 they have upgraded the look and functionality, similarly to the personal pages. This article will explain how the new upgraded pages look works.Upgrade your pageWhen going to your page you will find a message on the top inviting you to upgrade your page. If you're unsure whether you want to do this, you can first look at a preview or get a [..]

How to Get Traffic to your Facebook Fanpage

Andre at madicted — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:51:17 +0100

The use of different social networking sites has paved a way for online marketers, especially the new players in the industry, to run an effective campaign like a pro. This method enables them to promote not only their website but their business in general.Because a great percentage of online users have their respective account on social networking sites, connecting with them through this method will be a lot easier than randomly hitting your target throughout the web. Another great [..]

Can I Do Web Hosting on My Own?

Andre at madicted — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:22:13 +0100

Anyone can do their own web hosting. The only catch is they need to have all the requisite hardware &amp; software that is essential for web hosting server and a fast &amp; reliable internet connection.Web and DomainThere are two choices when it comes to domain names - they can either choose to have their own domain or, can opt for a sub domain name. Sub domains are free. From a business prospective or for those who [..]

My Top 10 Most Useful Free Marketing Tools Of 2010

Andre at madicted — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:41:34 +0100

At the end of the year, everyone is making lists and I thought it would be helpful if I gave you my most useful marketing tools of 2010. All of these are free and there&rsquo;s no reason why these tools can&rsquo;t also help your website or your online marketing.While they are geared towards marketing, they can also be used for getting traffic to any website. I also believe it is the "USE" [..]

Boost your Business with Webinars

Andre at madicted — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:18:36 +0100

The Internet can be a cold place to do business. There is no face or handshake to personalize the business transaction. That is why marketing with webinars is a must for building rapport with your prospective buyers and team members. Having web events with web conferencing gives your online business a voice and a personality. It is so much more than just a website giving information.Branding YourselfThere is little better way than providing to those you want to [..]

Google Instant: Playing a Major Role in SEO

Andre at madicted — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:19:47 +0100

Few months ago, world-renowned search engine Google.com released a new feature to its search engine results page or SERP called Google Instant. After hearing about it, people became concerned about the effects it could cause SEO and PPC advertising. They began to question the significance of these Internet marketing strategies now that Google Instant has rolled out.Yet for those who have been in the search engine marketing business long enough to have understood how SEO works, they know [..]

5 Things You Must Know When Starting an Ebook Business

Andre at madicted — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:36:24 +0200

If you are thinking about starting an ebook business, you are making a wise decision, as this is a great online business to run from the comfort of your own home. While the ebook business can be lucrative, there are a few things you should know before jumping in and starting. Here are 5 things you should know before starting:1 - Write to solve problemsPeople pay money to find solutions to problems they have, therefore make sure you are writing [..]

5 Important Factors when Choosing A Web Hosting Provider

Andre at madicted — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:23:21 +0200

Your choice of web hosting is the first make or break decision that you will face when launching your website or online shop. Reliable web hosting means a reliable server that can keep you up and running through good times and bad. It is about finding a solution that does not eat away at your time. It is about discovering a way to focus on your core business objectives while your online presence runs seamlessly in the background.Some of [..]

10 Useful jQuery Plugins for your Website

Andre at madicted — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:20:26 +0200

jQuery is one of the best AJAX libraries available on the web. With all the extensions, features and plugins available, once can easily create an effectve animation without haveing much knowledge about jQuery.For those of you that don't know much about jQuery. jQuery plugins will not just help you enhance the functionality of your website but will also enable you to easily create some stunning effects on your website.In this post I will some of the best jQuery [..]

Java 4-ever

Andre at madicted — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:51:34 +0200

I have&nbsp;received&nbsp;this video from a good friend of mine and thought to share it with you all.Enjoy.[..]

Google Adwords or Facebook Advertising

Andre at madicted — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:05:15 +0200

Today advertising with sponsored links on the Google and in Facebook enables you to reach easily to your targeted audience. Using these mediums you can get your business to next level. But currently there is a debate between both, who is best. What is the best medium to invest on, to get maximum ROI (Return on Investment). Some will share good experience and some will share bad. We will discuss both and try to get the conclusion.Why Google AdWords:[..]

Social Media Marketing: Your Tool for Promoting Your Online Business

Andre at madicted — Sun, 23 May 2010 11:29:28 +0200

In SEO content is king, but in Social Media websites your personality matters. You have to be accessible and approachable in all of the social marketing communications, you have to talk with people and build a relationship in such a way that it makes it clear that you want them to join you and make them interested in what you have to offer them.The more interesting content you publish online through social media websites, the more people will want [..]

Email Marketing Advantages

Andre at madicted — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:04:06 +0200

Marketing through email is a great way to communicate with costumers. Email marketing can provide the following benefits to your business:Cost-effectivenessEmail marketing is considered to be one of the most cost-efficient forms of advertising. Direct emailing is much cheaper than advertising with mass media. There are no printing or postage expenses typically associated with traditional direct mailing.There are self-service solutions that will let you save on email marketing sevice provider costs.Global reachUnlike mass media that [..]

The Basics Of Money Making Blog Success: Niche Market Research

Andre at madicted — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:56:03 +0200

Picking the right market is probably the deciding factor in your online money-making efforts. Let's talk about a few basic strategies for niche market research.Choosing a niche market can be compared to a bar fight: if you had the choice, would you pick a former heavy weight champ as your opponent - or a 98 pound weakling? When you're researching and deciding on a niche market for your blog, it's kind of the same idea. You want to find one [..]

Liquid Studios is hiring

Andre at madicted — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:11:15 +0100

SENIOR WEB DESIGNER&ldquo;Are you a web designer, looking to work in a creative environment?&rdquo;Due to continued expansion, we require an experienced senior Web Designer on a Full Time basis to join our company. All applicants must have proven skills in HTML, CSS &amp; Adobe Creative Suite CS3 or higher versions. Candidates will be using both print &amp; web skills and shall be involved from initial concept, ideas, branding &amp; design through [..]

Internet Ready Copywriting: Using An Emotional Hook To Inspire Sales

Andre at madicted — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:09:47 +0100

Standing out from the crowd online doesn't have to be hard; you just need to know how to leverage the secrets of Internet ready copywriting. By using the power of words to draw people in and connect with their emotions you create a &ldquo;hook&rdquo;, and can then use Internet ready copywriting to lead to a sale. Tapping Into the Power of Emotional CopyWe all experience emotions about people, places and things &ndash; it&rsquo;[..]