Web Developer Tools Review

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This podcast episode 036 entitled Web Developer Tools Review is about FireFox extensions that add functions with web developer tools for testing website design quality. In addition, other options allow instant review of web design page size and structure. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Reasons to Download FireFox and Other Website Browsers
• Introduction to Extensions for the FireFox Browser
• Overview of FireFox Web Developer Toolbar for Web Design
• Tab Options for Miscellaneous, Outline, Resize, and Tools
• Analyzing Toolbar Information to Enhance a Web Design
• Website Quick Tip of the Day - SearchStatus 1.2x PageRank Tool Review

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Web Developer Tools Review
0:11:32 Tip of the Day - SearchStatus 1.2x PageRank Tool Review
0:13:40 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:14:10 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 036

Referenced links:
FireFox Web Developer Toolbar download for website testing
Microsoft IE DOM Explorer Toolbar Internet Explorer alternate web developer toolbar
SearchStatus Add-on for Google PageRank button and Alexa

The graphic inserted below is from the FireFox web developer extension, and is for listeners to view during the review of these 4 menu options for web design related testing.



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DIY Desktop Blog and Ping

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This podcast episode 035 entitled DIY Desktop Blog and Ping provides listeners with an exciting zero cost method to announce new blog posts with a desktop blog and ping software application. This allows bloggers to directly ping blog tracking services instantly without needing a middleman. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Basics of Blog and Ping Blog Post Promotional Services
• Research of Blog and Ping Online Service Trends
• Overview of PDF Tutorial Download for DIY Blog and Ping
• Review of Free Software for a DIY Desktop Blog and Ping Application
• PDF Tutorial Review and Step by Step Blog and Ping Service Setup
• Website Quick Tip of the Day - Creating Categories using Labels in Blogger

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - DIY Desktop Blog and Ping
0:22:53 Tip of the Day - Creating Categories using Labels in Blogger
0:25:10 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:25:40 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 035

Referenced links:
DIY Blog and Ping PDF Tutorial to view online or download now
Wayne Horkan's weblog: eclectic with FAQs and blog/ping software download

The free do-it-yourself desktop blog and ping pdf tutorial is 35 pages fully illustrated and includes a custom list of 8 top blog tracking services, plus the default list of 72. Listeners may want to download the 35 page pdf before launching this podcast episode, and then listen to the audio while viewing just the illustrations as I take you step by step through the process of easily creating a free desktop blog and ping application.

Kudos and a big thanks to Wayne Horkan of Sun Microsystems for his custom "free as in free beer" blog and ping software application that he released on 22 April 2008.

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Web Design Age and PageRank

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This podcast episode 034 entitled Web Design Age and PageRank follows questions by a listener about web design performance measurements. PageRank is a Google trademark for their method of ranking website pages on a scale of 1 to 10. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Introduction to Google PageRank and Web Designs
• Observation of Forum Discussions About SEO and PageRank
• Alexa Toolbar Measurement of Page Popularity
• Affect of Website Age for Attracting Search Engines
• Importance of Quality Content Web Design and Website Age
• Website quick tip of the day - PDF Web Design and DIY SEO EBook Release

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Web Design Age and PageRank
0:10:30 Tip of the Day - PDF Web Design and DIY SEO EBook Release
0:12:19 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:12:49 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 034

Referenced links:
URL Trends stats tracking of PageRank and backlinks
FireFox Web Developer Toolbar download for website testing
Microsoft IE DOM Explorer Toolbar download for website testing

The quick tip of the day follows the release today as promised last week of a new 50 page PDF ebook on cms web design and do-it-yourself search engine optimization tutorial. With the finished book, listeners may want to hear my take on the content as it developed and finally completed this week. Positive search engine traffic continues to grow, so the tip of the day includes comments and evidence the seo methods achieve positive results.

TAGS: advice PageRank podcast seo search engine optimization web design

CMS Web Design and SEO Results

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This podcast episode 033 entitled CMS Web Design and SEO Results provides evidence that a CMS web design can rank well with search engines. This update to July statistics reported last week includes a preview of the new PDF ebook being released next week. The expanded ebook is nearly complete and will contain around 100 pages including advanced seo techniques using natural methods of on-page optimization. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Recent Conversion to a CMS Custom Web Design
• Updated Target Phrases for Web Design
• Advanced SEO Techniques in the CMS Web Design
• SEO Benefits for Clients of CMS Web Design Projects
• Results with over 80 Google Page One Listings
• Website quick tip of the day - Preview of New SEO PDF EBook

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - CMS Web Design and SEO Results
0:09:54 Tip of the Day - Preview of New SEO PDF EBook
0:12:55 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:13:25 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 033

Referenced links:
CMS Web Design Tutorial outline for the new PDF Ebook
SEO EBook Download of the 12 page PDF short course for SEO

(Updated Aug 9) Note: The free 50 page pdf ebook on web design and DIY SEO was released as announced on the Small Business Resource Center Blog. As usual, readers do not have to register or provide an email address to download the PDF. SEO consultants would charge $1000's for the search engine optimization information being revealed. Website owners interested in do-it-yourself seo may download the new ebook with no cost or obligation. Listen to this podcast episode to learn my results and why these seo and web design methods work, and then visit my blog next week for your copy.

TAGS: advice cms podcast seo search engine optimization web design

Outdated Website SEO Strategy

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This podcast episode 032 entitled Outdated Website SEO Strategy compares search engine optimization strategy from two years ago, as well as current strategies, and then provides a review of what web design seo methods work and those that are outdated. Quality web design is still about adding new and original quality content and staying on top of web design and seo best practices. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Web Design Outdated SEO Advice from 2006 to 2007
• Critical Review of Current SEO Expert Advice
• Outdated SEO Strategies with Weak Results
• Two Questions to Measure Web Design SEO Methods
• CMS Web Design and Improved SERP Results
• Website quick tip of the day - Why Web Design Projects Never Get Done

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Outdated Website SEO Strategy
0:11:52 Tip of the Day - Why Web Design Projects Never Get Done
0:13:35 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:14:05 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 032

Referenced links:
Custom CMS and Web Design Services on my main site

Part of the evidence of search engine optimization methods in today's show includes 50 page one results in Google for this website during July 2008. Of those, 12 were #1 on page one, so designing a site for visitors first with quality content does attract people and search engines.

TAGS: advice podcast seo search engine optimization web design

Web Design and Site Redesign

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This podcast episode 031 entitled Web Design and Site Redesign is for small business website owners considering a site makeover. Site performance and keeping visitors on your site longer may be enhanced with a refreshing look including new and original quality content. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Reasons for Web Design or Redesign Site Makeover
• Planning the Redesign of a Small Business Website
• Decisions About Web Design Code Standards per W3C
• Upgraded Graphics in a New Custom Website Design
• Web Design and Search Engine Optimization Strategy
• Website quick tip of the day - 301 Redirect to Salvage File Names

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Web Design and Site Redesign
0:08:30 Tip of the Day - 301 Redirect to Salvage File Names
0:11:28 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:11:58 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 031

Referenced links:
Web Design Quality Assurance manual for web design standards at W3C
Free PDF SEO Tutorial and audio version on my podcast

The quick tip in this episode includes instructions for doing a 301 redirect of old file names to new file names. This allows site owners to recycle website page file names during a redesign and is especially important for web design and search engine optimization puposes based on the age of recycled pages.

TAGS: advice podcast seo search engine optimization web design

Small Business Blogging Tips

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This podcast episode 030 entitled Small Business Blogging Tips provides updated advice for small business bloggers. Here is the outline for today's program:

• Review of Blogs in Small Business Web Design
• Life Cycle of Majority of Blogs
• Blog Post Quality versus Quantity
• Mistakes Observed from Existing Clients
• Easy Solutions to Keep Writing Blog Posts
• Website Quick Tip of the Day - Writers Block and Your Blog

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Small Business Blogging Tips
0:10:59 Tip of the Day - Writers Block and Your Blog
0:12:10 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:12:40 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 030

Referenced links:
Blog Writing Tips article for small business websites

This episode includes additional tips for small business owners who find it difficult to maintain their blog. By adding quality original content often to any web design, blogs provide an easy method to enhance site performance with more search traffic and potential business.

TAGS: advice podcast blogging blog writing web design