Blog
A collection of some of my extended articles, and thoughts.
I have often spent time staring at a blank page when writing my next blog post, thinking about what to write. The fear of coming up with great ideas can be scary for most, but it shouldn’t discourage you from writing. Let’s discuss some of the ways to come up with great ideas for your blog? Ask …
So you have decided to start a new hobby and would like to start taking photos, but don't know where to start? Here are some tips to get you started taking photographs. Use the best camera you have or can afford. I often hear in-depth discussions or conversations about camera gear, from all types …
I often get asked “Why do I need a website when I have a Facebook page, Twitter profile or a Google+ Account? A website can be expensive and time-consuming to run so why don't I just focus on social media? Let's discuss. Sometimes you can’t sell through social media. These days most small …
So you have decided to build your own website, but finding it difficult to find where to start. Here are a few things that you need before you start to build that site. 1. Great content Having good solid content is as important as having a great design. When users visit your site, the content is …
When a user decides to set up a website, the first and most important decision is to find the perfect domain name. You have to remember that this is the place where people find your business and identify you on the web. This is a vital part of your brand so it is important to get this right. Let me …
So you might of heard the term CMS or Content Management System and thought “What is a Content Management System”? Let me explain What a Content Management system is and Why I need one for my website? The easiest way to envisage a Content Management System is a piece of software to input and …
It is often a consideration when setting up a website, should I use a hosted solution or go down the route of hosting the website myself? Lets discuss the pros and cons of hosting a website versus a hosted solution? Hosted Websites A hosted website is created using a service such as WordPress.com, …
Having a blog is an important strategy for any website owner, but they are often added to a site and then neglected as the owner becomes busier. This is often compounded by the realisation by the owner that blogging often takes too much time, or isn't working for them. Let me offer some tips to …
There are a great number of reasons why a business owner may choose to build their own website instead of paying a designer to build the site for them. Lets discuss the pros and cons in doing so? Knowledge The technology behind a website can be daunting for the uninitiated and this often …
I have been meaning to write this post for a couple of months now, as a new year's resolution type of deal. Now I have never believed in setting resolutions as I don't think they are often followed through. So I decided to set myself a few goals for this year and I'll look back on them come to the …