10 Most Important Web Design Tips

These are the 10 things which I think are most important to observe when creating a web site. They are in no particular order:

1. Red On Blue Isn't Good

Not only red text on a blue background but any color (except white) on a black background, light text on white backgrounds and dark text on dark backgrounds don't work! Especially if you have a lot of text, it is very important that it is easy to read and doesn't hurt people's eyes. Surprisingly enough, red text is used on a blue background a lot, even though it is one of the worst combinations of colors.

2. I Don't Like Your Java Clock

Don't bother putting 'Eye Candy' on your site like java clocks and menus with sounds. You might think it makes you look clever, but it doesn't (unless you wrote the software yourself of course)! Anyone can copy and paste an applet from another website and they usually don't really improve your site. Some browsers don't support them either so it really isn't worth it. Read more about deciding between Technology and Compatibility

3. Popup Window? I'm Leaving!

One of the worst things I have seen on websites, both personal and semiprofessional ones is popup windows! Even on big sites like www.123webmaster.com you get a popup window when you visit. Personally I will usually leave a site with a popup window. They are extremely annoying. If your free web host gives you the option of a banner in a popup window or one at the top of the page choose the one on the page. Even if it makes designing it a bit more difficult and you can't have as many adverts, so many people hate them it is not worth it. Don't use them for 'Top 25 ???????? Sites' either. They are even more annoying than adverts. If your web host doesn't do anything but popup adverts it may be time to get a new one

4. I Don't Wait For Adverts To Load

I have seen all too many sites which are covered in adverts! You open the page and 2 banners are at the top. Underneath is some text, then an Amazon.com search box, then some more text, then a CDNow search box, then more text, then another type of affiliate program and finally the page is finished with 4 different banners at the bottom. It isn't worth it! You will never make money that way. Although it may be tempting to have more adverts to try and make more money but just 2 or 3 highly targeted adverts will make you more money and your visitors won't give up and leave, either. Learn more about making money from your site

5. Hide That Counter!

Ask yourself this: "Why do I need to show the number of visitors I've had on my site?" Can you think of a good reason? It is extremely important to track your visitors, especially as your site grows, but showing the actual number of visitors serves no good purpose. If you have very few visitors then people who see that on your site will think it is unpopular, has no good content and will leave. If you have a lot of visitors then people won't really care about how many visitors you've had. It is better to use a good tracking service or hiding your counter. Find a good counter here.

6. I Don't Know How To Find What I Want

A very common mistake to make when designing a web site is to think that your users know exactly where on your site to find what they are working for. What you must remember, though, is that the people visiting your site did not make it. They don't know where you put each piece of information. They need to be shown exactly where to find what they want. Use descriptive links. Always have an obvious link back to your homepage. If at all possible you should include a search function. This is not difficult to set up and you can get free site search from:
Freefind
Atomz
Google 

7. Don't Keep Moving Things
When designing a web site, the first thing you should remember is to keep a consistent design. The only page which can be different is the main page. If you keep moving around your site's navigation or if every page is completely different from the others, your visitors will get confused. Sometimes they will think that they have left your site, sometimes they will not be able to find the link back to the home page. Make use of technologies like frames and tables to create consistent navigation and your visitors will like your site.

8. I Am Not Interested In You Or Your Awards
One of the mistakes that a lot of sites, especially smaller ones, make is to have too much on their website telling users about the person who built it and showcasing the awards the website has won. Most people on the web will be looking for information, they don't care about the name of your dog! It is all right to have some information about you on a separate section of your site but don't make it a central part. Also, don't put awards all over your front page. Most awards mean nothing and anyone who submits to them win. Unless you have won a major award (like a Webby) don't put them on your main page.

9. Don't Crowd The Screen
A very important thing to do when designing your website is to leave a bit of space. Even though screen space is precious and you should try and make the best use of it, try to leave some blank space. Leave margins, use shorter paragraphs and don't fill up the screen with animated GIFs. If there is space, your site will look 'clean' and 'open' and users will like it. Using animated GIFs will draw your users' attention away from your content, which is what they are at your site for.

10. Make Your Site Sticky
Imagine this, instead of having to promote your site, your visitors would just come to your site. They would stay on your site longer, view more pages and keep coming back. This is actually possible if your users like what is on your site and return. Some ways of making your site 'sticky' like this is to offer a service (like e-mail from Everyone.net), have a newsletter, update regularly or include news headlines on your site. It could save you a lot of time.
Free E-mail
Free News Headlines

Watch out for a future feature where we will ask other web designers what their top 10 tips are.

SUPERB 2016 Kini Kembali!

Skim Permulaan Usahawan Bumiputera (SUPERB) adalah satu program di bawah Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) yang mensasarkan kepada syarikat “startup” bumiputera dengan penyediaan geran dana perniagaan sehingga RM500 ribu kepada sesiapa yang mempunyai idea perniagaan yang kreatif dan inovatif.

Untuk maklumat lanjut tentang syarat kelayakan permohonan, sila layari www.TERAJU.gov.my. Bagi usahawan bumiputera yang memenuhi syarat kelayakan dan berminat mendapatkan geran dana perniagaan untuk membuat pendaftaran awal di superb.teraju.gov.my.

Bersempena dengan Skim Permulaan Usahawan Bumiputera (SUPERB), TERAJU akan bekerjasama dengan New Entrepreneurs Foundation (myNEF) menerusi program SUPERBXCEL (Outreach Program).

Outreach Program menawarkan :

• Penerangan Pemohonan - Bagaimana untuk menjawab soalan-soalan permohonan SUPERB & garis panduan mengisi borang atas talian
• Coaches - Penerangan dan "sharing session" dari coach - coach yang berpengalaman
• Video Pitch - Garis Panduan untuk merakam dan menjadi WOW untuk 2 minit video pitch
• Rakaman Video - Kami juga menyediakan perkhidmatan rakaman video pitch pada hari tersebut bagi memudahkan anda untuk melengkapkan permohonan SUPERB yang memerlukan video pitch sepanjang 2 minit.

Jesteru itu, kepada yang berminat untuk menyertai OUTREACH PROGRAM boleh mendaftar di pautan di bawah, bagi memudahkan pihak kami mengenal pasti lokasi - lokasi yang akan dijalankan.

Jangan Lepaskan Peluang Keemasan ini!

Tutorial - Bagaimana Padam Akaun Facebook Waris Meninggal Dunia

Jika kita meninggal dunia, kita boleh delete FB kita tau tapi bukan kita yg bangun dari kubur la. Kita cuma wariskan FB kepada orang yg paling kita percaya. Mana tahu ada post gambar ternampak aurat ke? Tersalah cakap ke? Terfitnah ke? Caranya: 

 1) Pergi ke security 

 

2) pilih Legacy Contact 

3) pastu boleh pilih siapa pewaris yg kita nak

4) FB akan hantar pm kpd pewaris tersebut. Selesai..

MaGiCard (Kad Jimat Serbaguna) - Nak Jimat Bil Elektrik, Petrol dan Nak Sihat

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Pening kepala  Bill meningkat? 
Stress Harga Minyak Naik? 
Badan Sakit² tak baik-baik?

PENJIMATAN YANG SUNGGUH MENAKJUBKAN!!! 

Termurah di pasaran MAGICARD KELUARAN TERBARU DARI WAHH TECHNOLOGY.. 

KAMI TELAH MENCUBA MMG MAGICARD BANYAK MEMBERI PENJIMATAN KE ATAS KOS PETROL.. KAMI berkongsi bukan kosong 

KAMI telah buktikan.. BAGI YG LENGUH2 SENDI MASALAH SARAF JUGA MEH CUBA.. HARGA MAMPU MILIK UNTUK ANDA!!!!

BAGAIMANA ION NEGATIF MEMBANTU KITA

Ion negatif secara alaminya di hasilkan di persekitaran kita oleh cahaya matahari,ombak, hujan, kilat dan air terjun. Dan kita tahu bahawa udara mengandungi zarah ion positif. Ion bercaj negatif dan ion bercaj positif ini akan tertarik antara satu sama-lain. Bila cukup kepekatan ion negatif di udara, menyebabkan ia terlalu berat untuk terapung di udara, lantas turun ke bumi. Lalu dibersihkan melalui tumbuh-tumbuhan dan sebagainya. Umpama satu mesin hampagas yang menarik debu dan menjadikan persekitaran kita bersih dan segar untuk didiami.

ION NEGATIF Satu keajaiban alami

Ion adalah zarah bercaj elektrik yang tidak dapat dilihat , sama ada dalam bentuk Atom atau pun dalam bentuk molekul (benda). Apabila sesuatu atom atau molekul menerima satu atau lebih caj negatif  maka ia dikenali sebagai ion negatif.

BAGAIMANA ION NEGATIF MEMBANTU KITA

Ion negatif secara alaminya di hasilkan di persekitaran kita oleh cahaya matahari,ombak, hujan, kilat dan air terjun. Dan kita tahu bahawa udara mengandungi zarah ion positif. Ion bercaj negatif dan ion bercaj positif ini akan tertarik antara satu sama-lain. Bila cukup kepekatan ion negatif di udara, menyebabkan ia terlalu berat untuk terapung di udara, lantas turun ke bumi. Lalu dibersihkan melalui tumbuh-tumbuhan dan sebagainya. Umpama satu mesin hampagas yang menarik debu dan menjadikan persekitaran kita bersih dan segar untuk didiami.

ADAKAH KAJIAN SAINSTIFIK BERKENAAN ION NEGATIF?

Pada tahun 1899 dua saintis German bernama Elster & Geitel, telah menemui bahawa zarah di udara mempunyai caj-caj elektrik. Kemudian kajian beliau dikembangkan oleh saintis Britain bernama Faraday. Sehingga kini terdapat lebih 5000 kajian berkenaan kegunaan ion negatif

Kajian sains menunjukkan bahawa ion negatif tidak berbau, tanpa rasa dan tidak dapat dilihat. Ia banyak terdapat di persekitaran semula jadi, namun rumah atau bangunan pejabat mungkin tidak terdapat sebarang ion negatif.

Air terjun/Pergunungan  95,000 - 450,000

Hamparan rumput 50,000 - 100,000

Bandar 5,000 - 50,000

Ruang pejabat 40 - 100

Ruang berhawa dingin 0-20.

Untuk keterangan lanjut @ Cara memilikinya - Hubungi 0192258759

50 Tips for Starting Your Own Company

Starting your own business isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s stressful and pretty much demands your complete focus. On the plus side, it can also be a fulfilling experience professionally and personally.

Here are 50 tips on how to make your business come to life:

Related: How McDonald's Made Me a Better Businessman

1. Do a self-inventory.

Not everyone has what it takes to start a company. That’s not to say that your idea is not brilliant. It just means that you may not have the personality traits to handle launching a company of your own.

Before investing any time or resources, evaluate yourself and see if you have some the typical traits of an entrepreneur. Are you motivated, able to adapt and confident? Are you resilient?

2. Develop an idea.

Don’t just start a business because something is in vogue and you think commercializing it will make money. Develop a business concept that you're passionate about related to something that you have experience with. From there, come up with a product or service that you believe can enhance the people’s lives.

3. Test the plausibility.

Once you’ve settled on an idea, figure out how you can make it become a reality. Is the product or service something that people want or need? Can you make a profit selling it? Does the product work?

Related: 6 Great Business Models to Consider for a Startup

4. Write a business plan.

A solid business plan will guide you going forward. It’s also needed for presenting your idea to potential investors. Your business plan should include a mission statement, a company summary, an executive summary, a service or product offerings, a description of a target market, financial projections and the cost of the operation. Learn about how to write a business plan at SBA.gov.

5. Identify your market.

Even though you may have detected some interest in your business, you need to do more homework. Assess the market, targeting the customers most likely to make a purchase. Perform a competitive assessment.

6. Determine the costs.

Do additional research and find out the standard cost factors within this industry. Not only will this help you manage your business more effectively, investors will want to know this.

7. Establish a budget.

Once you determine how much money you’ll have to work with, figure out how much it will take to develop your product or service and create a marketing plan.

Related: Founders Are From Mars, Capital Providers From Venus

8. Find the right investors.

You’re going to need some sort of funding to start off, whether from your savings, credit cards, loans, grants or venture capitalists. Find an investor who shares your passion, someone you believe you can work with.

9. Listen to investors.

Whether you like it, investors do have a say in your company. And you need to listen to their advice or suggestion. But that doesn’t mean you have to do what they tell you.

10. Set up a great support system.

You’re going to be investing a lot of time and resources into your new business venture. Be certain that your family is on board. They must be aware that this process will be challenging financially and emotionally.

11. Determine the legal structure.

Settle on which form of ownership is best for you: a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company, a corporation, an S corporation, a nonprofit or a cooperative. Find out more at SBA.gov.

Related: Name That Company to Dazzling Success

12. Select a business name.

Decide on a name that best suits your business. Then check to see if the domain name is available online, as well as if it’s free to use in your county, state and in the country.

13. Register your business name.

If your proposed business name is available, register it with the county clerk, have it trademarked at the state and federal levels and secure a domain name.

14. Take advantage of free resources.

Numerous free resources can offer advice, training and assistance.SBA.gov is a great place to look at to find local resources.

15. Determine tax obligations.

Now it’s time to wrestle with the tax obligations. In the United States, four basic types of business taxes arise: income, self-employment, taxes for employees and excise taxes.

16. Secure permits and licenses.

According to NOLO, you’ll have to pick up a federal employment identification number (unless the company is a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company without employees.) Apply for state licenses. Pick up a local tax registration certificate. File for local permits, if required, such as a conditional use permit or zoning variance.

17. Buy insurance.

Make sure that you arrange for the proper insurance for your business. This will vary according to the type of business. If you’re working from home be sure that your homeowner’s insurance covers theft or damage to business assets, as well as liability for any business-related injuries.

18. Set up the books.

Figure out if you’re using a cash or accrual system, determine the fiscal year for the business and set up a recordkeeping system.

19. Choose a business location.

Select a location that best fits the needs of your business, one that offers an opportunity for growth, the right level of competition and proximity to suppliers. It should also be accessible to customers.

Related: Office Space à la Carte Is on the Menu for Some Entrepreneurs

20. Don’t worry about an office.

If you’re not making any revenue, then don't concern yourself with an office or warehouse ust yet.

21. A patent can wait.

Patents can cost thousands of dollars. Wait to pursue this route until you have a few customers paying the bills. A patent is less useful if you can't enforce it or have the money to see it through.

22. Be flexible.

Chances are that your original idea will have to be modified. Being able to pivot and adapt to create what customers want will determine if your business will fail or succeed.

23. Share your ideas with friends and family.

Your nearest and dearest will most likely be the most honest with you about your business. Don’t hesitate to seek their advice and suggestions.

24. Ignore the naysayers.

At the same time, there’s a difference between constructive criticism and someone's quick jab projecting that your business will fail. Follow the example of French Internet mogul Xavier Niel and ignore them.

Related: When Angel Investors Reject Your Plan

25. Don’t become angry.

If your idea is rejected by customers or investors, don't just succumb to anger. Find out what they didn’t like, make adjustments and go back to them when you’ve made the changes. There's the possibility that the timing was wrong as well.

26. Deliver the product or service fast.

Your business is a work in progress and if you launch your product or service quickly, you will be able to build a community of customers who can provide valuable feedback that can help you improve the offerings. In the words of LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, "If you're not embarrassed by your first product release, you've released too late

27. Offer new products or services.

If you already have customers, be sure to hold on to them by providing new products or services.

28. Be patient.

Always keep in mind that success won’t happen overnight. It’s going to take some time before you make a profit.

29. Overdeliver at first.

Once you land a new client, be sure to go above and beyond the call of duty for at least the first month. You’ll have this customer hooked from then on.

Related: The Web Is a Content War. Here's How to Win. (Infographic)

30. Blog all the time.

Don’t be ashamed to share both your triumphs and struggles. Customers will enjoy your honesty.

31. Avoid fights with partners

If you have disagreements with partners, then sever ties as soon as possible. In-house bickering will prevent you from focusing on growing the business.

32. Don’t worry about dilution.

So an investor has required a stake in the company. Recognize the fact that eventually at one point or another you'll have to give up some control of the business. Accept it and move on.

33. Hire a copywriter.

Unless you’re an excellent writer, hire a copywriter to compose emails for highly targeted customers. A copywriter will also prove handy for press releases and other pieces to spread brand awareness or provide business updates.

Related: 7 Taboos of Business Pitching

34. Prepare for meetings.

When preparing for a meeting with a client, read up on everything that’s available, steeping yourself in information about the industry, that firm's employees and its competition.

35. Don’t fear the competition.

Don’t bad-mouth the competition when talking to investors or customers. There’s no need to become an object of pity. In fact, talking in this manner might even point customers to a competitor who may offer a product or service that you don’t. Remember, when competition exists, there’s a market for your business. Use that knowledge as inspiration to outperform a rival.

36. Benefit from word-of-mouth.

Nothing beats some good old-fashioned word-of-mouth marketing. Let friends, family members and influencers in your field spread the word about your product or service.

Related: Where the Real Deals Are Ignited at Conferences -- the Bar

37. Network.

Don’t be afraid to get out there and show your face to the public, whether at a conference or just being out and about with friend on a Friday night. But try to stay local because travel can dwindle your budget.

38. Provide outstanding customer service.

Interacting with people is a big part of the job. Your business may gain new customers because you made them feel important. For example, Zappos wasn’t the first online store to sell shoes, but the company perfected its customer-service department and won over shoppers.

39. Be sure your website functions.

Potential customers want to know as much about your business as possible and they should be able to quickly access that kind of information on your website.

40. Don’t be overly concerned by the economy.

Some of the best businesses have launched during a recession. In fact, half of the Fortune 500 companies listed in 2009 were founded during such times, according to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

41. Make sure clients pay their bills.

Always be certain to receive payment for your products or services. Instead of being taken advantage of of, establish a time frame for payment. It also wouldn’t hurt to accept credit cards and have an online payment system set up.

Related: 9 Questions to Ask Candidates' References

42. Find the right employees.

Hire the right people for the job. Even though it's your business, you won't be skilled at every task, which is why you need qualified people to complete the work.

43. Assign responsibilities.

Eelegate attainable tasks to employees. This is all about effective management.

44. Know that honesty is the best policy.

If any issues with employees emerge, be sure that they are addressed. No one enjoys being talked about behind their back.

45. Remember that opposites attract.

Hire people with skills and personalities that are the opposite to yours. They’ll challenge you and will bring different skills and talents to the business that you don't.

Related: Does a Work-Life Balance Exist for Entrepreneurs? Not Really.

46. Say goodbye to your social life.

You’re going to spend a lot of time devoted to the business. Even if you plan a night out, you may leave early because a lightbulb just went off. Hopefully those closest in your life will understand.

47. Recognize that you'll be the final person to be paid.

As the CEO, you’re the last to collect a check. That’s just how it works until there’s adequate revenue.

48. Arrive at a useful definition of success.

Just because your business hasn’t made you a millionaire (yet) doesn’t mean that your enterprise is a failure. If you’re able to make some sort of profit doing something that you’re passionate about, isn’t that a success story?

49. Realize when it's time to move on.

Failure is inevitable. If things aren’t working out and you’ve done all you can, then put aside your pride and close up shop. Something like this is not easy to accept. But it’s for the best.

50. Don’t just rely on the advice of others.

Despite my offering up all of these tips for you, perhaps the most important piece of advice is something learned the hard way: While many people may offer a startup assiistance, recognize that in the end you’re the person running the show and the one responsible for the company's success and failure. If you understand what worked and what didn’t, you’ll burnish the skills and knowledge to run your business.