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"We're in the process of changing our ezine mailing
"Welcome to the new text format email of our Ezine. We've moved
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time being. If you want to see the Ezine in full HTML format, just
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Robyn"
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Article:
Overweight Web Graphics May Cause Browser Sluggishness
by Robyn Harton
We've all had the less than exciting experience of
waiting several minutes for a web page to fully show up on our screen.
Sometimes the internet itself is to blame. Many times though, it's
the website itself that's the problem. Specifically, "overweight"
web graphics are the problem.
When you go to a web page, your pc has to temporarily download
a copy of everything on that web page. That includes graphics.
If the graphics are "heavy", meaning they have a large
file size, they take longer to download. If they take longer to
download, the web page they're on takes longer to show up on the
viewer's screen.
There are many different resolutions, dpi's, and compression ratios
that can be used to create web graphics. If the right ones aren't
used, the graphics may slow down the whole site.
Heavy web graphics and a slow site may not be a problem in some
cases. You're likely to look at your sister's wedding website regardless.
Be careful with other types of sites though, particularly commercial
sites. Make sure that you or your graphic designer creates fast
loading graphics for your site and uses them properly. You don't
want potential customers to leave because they get bored waiting
for your index page to load.
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has Copywriting and marketing info that can help you with your business.
Guest Article:
Knowing Your Niche
by Larry Johnson
It's a big intenet out there! Have you discovered your niche? What
is your particular talent that can bring success to your internet
efforts?
It may take some time discover exactly how to use your talents
to your best advantage. Are you a web designer? Are you a writer?
Are you an expert at promotion of businesses? You probably are the
best judge of the talents that you offer to the internet challenge.
I like to write. I have a background in radio and t-v which involved
writing and production of commercials. I enjoy using whatever skills
I have as a writer in developing online newsletters, e-mail advertisements
and website text. My skills in graphics, website design and all
the technical aspects of site development are much more limited.
I'm struggling with html and use a WYSIWYG program to put up a new
site. I'm working on developing better skills in these areas, but
I frequently have to ask for help from those who know what they
are doing in their area of expertise.
Discovering the many opportunities for using your talents will
take some time. Each day I discover new things about the net. Don't
you? After the daily promotion of my online business offerings including
my business newsletter, I frequently see offers and information
so interesting and tempting that I have to chase-off to read the
details and investigate the possibilities. I always learn something
new.
Whatever your particular talent is, I believe there is an obligation
we have as individuals to share our skill with others. It isn't
a legal requirement. No internet police is going to enforce it.
I'm suggesting that it is more of a moral and humanistic obligation
to provide help, suggestions and assistance to those who are newer
to the internet world than we are. I believe that by helping others
we always gain more than we give. That is one of the main reasons
I offer a free newsletter with tips and helpful articles.
Do you remember how it was when you first entered the online maze?
Was there someone who offered to point you in the right direction
with developing your website and promoting it? I'll bet there was!
In fact there were probably numerous persons who provided help to
you. I know I found my share of them! I certainly would not now
be where I am on the internet without their assistance. I would
still be lost in "cyber-space."
There are lots of good websites that offer free help to beginners
without any strings or obligation. They are the ones that I give
serious consideration to when looking for a product, service or
information. I like the idea of doing business with someone on the
internet that knows how to give as well as receive.
So discover your niche on the net and then offer some help to others.
It's a simple formula for success on the internet.
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The author, Larry Johnson, is a webmaster and editor with four years
experience surfing the internet. He has a background in radio and
TV writing and producing commercials and has developed promotional
newsletters. Additional work experience includes sales and counseling.
He currently authors Biz Frontpage (http://sitesubmit.net), a free
weekly business newsletter.
Quote:
"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single
man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral."
- Antoine De Saint-Exupery
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