In: Learning CSS, OS WebMaster

CSS Concepts & Design Principles in the Zen Garden

by Scott Frangos

Learning about CSS at WebHelperMagazine.com

In this Lesson we’ll look at the CSS structure of an excellent site design in the CSS Zen Garden. You can follow along using the Web Developer Firefox extension which will help us reveal the hidden structure of the design.

In: Blogging Help, Social Media-Marketing, WordPress CMS Help

Launching Your WordPress 2.5 Upgrade

WordPress 2.5 - learn how to upgradeby Scott Frangos

It’s here — WordPress 2.5, which you know if you pay attention to the notices in your admin. area. Should you upgrade now? Yes… if you want to enjoy a reorganized and streamlined new administration interface. No… if you want assurances that all of your plugins will… Continue reading

In: Blogging Help, Online Business, Social Media-Marketing

10 Podcast Tips That Lead To A Great Sound

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by Sharon Housley

What defines a good podcast? Make no mistake — there is a difference between a good podcast and a not-so-good podcast. A high-caliber podcast is much more than just decent content. The sound quality, and the way a podcast is recorded, will impact the value of the podcast as well. Podcast structure and pre-planning are also important; do not… Continue reading

In: Blogging Help, Social Media-Marketing

Promoting Your Business On Facebook Properly

By Simon Dance

Of course the colossal media attention that Facebook has received - and it’s absurd valuations - coupled with the increasing number of member has certainly been a pull for all sorts of businesses to harness the platform, but the question is? How are they? And how are you - and your business - harnessing Facebook pages?

Adding ‘value’ or ‘usefulness’ to your page is essential in order… Continue reading

In: OS WebMaster, Web Help

13 Great Firefox Extensions for Web Professionals

By Adam McFarland

Like most web developers or SEO professionals, I use a vast array of tools to get the job done. I use a combination of desktop and web applications, some purchased and some free. Everyone I know has downloaded a free copy of Mozilla Firefox, but few realize that by installing some of the 1,500 free extensions they can eliminate the need for most of the… Continue reading

In: Blogging Help, Social Media-Marketing, Web Help

11 Tips To Fix Your Website’s Internal Search

How many times have you conducted a careful search for a product or service, only to arrive at a site and be unable to turn up a specific item using that site’s internal search? Too many times, that’s exactly what happens, and there’s no excuse for it. Justin Palmer has composed a check list so this won’t happen at your sites. - [Ed.]

By Justin Palmer

Google… Continue reading

In: Blogging Help, Copy Writing, Copywriting Matters

Seven Common Usage Errors

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Here’s another article in our series on Copy Writing Techniques. Ever notice that newspapers, magazines, ad agencies, and other professional publications employ writers AND editors? Well, a lot of Bloggers are trying to wear the “do it all yourself” hat. And that can be OK when you learn professional writing, AND editing techniques. But a powerful