The importance of a quality web host

Web hosting

You’ve been visiting in record numbers and my web host hasn’t been able to cope (what’s a web host?). I’m in the process of improving my site’s server capacity so please bear with me and accept my apologies if you’ve received an error message. Here follows useful information about web hosting companies, and the importance of a good one.

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From nowhere to the first page of Google and Yahoo in 11 days

Graphic design Edinburgh

In my quest to learn and share the basics of SEO and keyword ranking, I posted a recent article titled: Graphic design Edinburgh and keyword search ranking.

Just 11 days on and I’m delighted to see my website listed on the first page of Google for graphic design edinburgh. Here’s how I did it.

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Graphic design Edinburgh and keyword search ranking

Pantone color

How highly do you rank in search engines?

It can make all the difference if your company or service is on the first page of Google through keyword searching.

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What is RSS?

Watch and learn how you can benefit by using RSS subscriptions. This short video tutorial from commoncraft describes how to save yourself time, in words and actions a child could understand.

If you haven’t already, why not subscribe for regular updates and discussion on all things creative.

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Dawud Miracle’s critique of my logo blog

Dawud Miracle

In the spirit of giving back to those who read your blog (the SOAP programme I wrote about earlier) Dawud Miracle, of Healthy WebDesign, has kindly written quite an in-depth critique of my logo design website.

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Critical tips for your blog design?

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The design of your blog can greatly improve reader retention, and here I link to a number of great resources where you can learn valuable blog design tips.

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5 vital design tips for your website or blog

Pebbles

Here are five important design tips for your website / blog. Pay attention and you’ll give your visitors a much better experience.

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My personal critique of Marc Rapp’s blog

Uniquely the Epitome screenshot

A few weeks ago I asked you how can I improve my blog? I thought the response was superb!

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UrbanFonts.com website critique

Urban Fonts

There are so many font sites out there that for the first time searcher it’s kind of over-whelming. You need time on your side when choosing the right fit for your design work. I think UrbanFonts.com is the first font site that I’ve taken a decent look at through my blog posts, and I’m doing so after they paid ReviewMe for my time.

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Who’s for short loin?

How much do you know about the steak you’re eating? The cow ain’t a small animal in case you haven’t noticed, and my futile attempts at cow-tipping gave me an up-close appreciation (the joys of youth).
I found out yesterday, thanks to Michael from DesignNotes, about a nicely developed and informative beef guide from FreshDirect.
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