July 05th, 2007
Thanks to the folks at FreshView who brought us Campaign Monitor and MailBuild, you can now download ready to use email newsletter templates which have been tested on all major email clients, including Outlook 2007. These are a great starting point for your next newsletter.
Here is where you can find out more about the Campaign Monitor templates and the MailBuild templates.
March 30th, 2007
It might be tempting to hire an amazing graphic design company to create your next news announcement or invitation. Fonts and colours would be just right, you could source out some nice stock photos or do a photo shoot. The end result would surely guarantee that your marketing department be tickled pink. But, before you send out this fancy newsletter you may want to consider the fact that the risks of sending a single-image email extend well beyond visual design:
March 10th, 2007
Want to write better Web copy? You’ll be off to a good start if your follow Gerry McGovern‘s advice.
February 03rd, 2007
Web Content Management consultant and author, Gerry McGovern offers us these valuable tips when writing website content with search engine optimization in mind.
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November 04th, 2006
Keeping your website up-to-date is essential. Not only does it give you credibility, it also increases your chance of repeat visits and helps with search engine optimization. Here are a few ways to keep your content fresh:
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September 21st, 2006
When writing website content it’s tempting to use the phrases:
» to download this document click here,
» for more information click here or
» to download our software, click here.
Even though click here is a call to action, it’s a pretty meaningless call to action.
When reading webpages, the majority of us scan them. Headers, bolded words and links are the items that jump out on a page. Imagine if your page has three or more click here. They won’t help your user at all and they will have to read the page carefully to figure out why they need to click here.
When calling the user to action, it’s best to use a brief but meaningful text. You should explain what one will discover if they click the link.
Referring back to our examples above, the following links would be more informative.
» Download document.
» Read more.
» Get the software.
Think about your links and stop the plague of click heres.
March 19th, 2006
More often than not, when doing research on a company, most people will start by going to their website. Just like in relationships or interviews that first meeting is crucial on creating a good first impression.
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February 13th, 2006
Everyone agrees that having a website is crucial for any business. Whether your website is good for your business is another matter. The least your website should do is provide your customers with a way to contact you. Telephone numbers, address, directions on how to get there and an email are crucial pieces of information.
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February 24th, 2005
Studies have shown that Web users don’t read the Web the same way they read a newspaper or a magazine. Think about it. Your newspaper or magazine reader is sitting in a comfy chair at a coffee shop reading for entertainment purpose or for information.
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