web development articles

The following Web development and small business articles are provided as resources for Web developers and small business owners. If you or your business benefits from any of these articles, please consider linking directly to that article or republishing it online. Any article that is republished online must include the original byline or attribution statement.

Business

Benefits of Outsourcing for Your Business
Delegating Effectively as a Business Owner
Ideas for Generating New Business
Legal Resources, Part 1
Legal Resources, Part 2
Profiting from an Online Business Presence
Online Security Issues, Part 1
Online Security Issues, Part 2
Starting a Business Online
Setting Goals for Your Business

Domain Names

Choosing the Right Domain Name
Domain Name Security Issues and Safeguards
Domain Name Selection Guidelines
Good Tips on Choosing a Solid Domain
Information on Domain Name Extensions
Internet Scam: Domain Name Slamming
Questions and Answers about Domain Names
Reasons to Register a Domain Name
Selecting a Descriptive Domain Name
Understanding the Domain Name System
Using a Country Code Domain Name (.us, .ca, etc.)
Using Hyphens (-) in Domain Names

Web Design & Development

Basic Web Site Design Tips
The Importance of Navigation in Web Site Design
Intro to PHP Development
Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
Overview of the Web Development Process
Technology Resources, Part 1
Technology Resources, Part 2
Using Flash in Web Site Designs
Web Site Design and Usability Advice
WYSIWYG vs. HTML Coding

Web Hosting

Analyzing Web Site Traffic
Choosing a Web Host for Your Business
Elements of a Good Web Hosting Plan
E-mail Account Configuration Options
Factors in Selecting a Web Host
Shared, Reseller, VPS, and Dedicated Hosting
Transferring to a New Web Host
UNIX/Linux and NT Hosting Platforms Comparison
Web Site Hosting Definition

Web Promotion

Building Link Popularity
Choosing Keywords for Search Engine Promotion
Designing Search Engine Friendly Web Sites
Getting People to Link to Your Web Site
Good Content: The Key To Search Engine Ranking
Importance of TITLE and META tags
Information on Incoming and Reciprocal Links
Increase Link Popularity with Directory Submissions
Introduction to Search Engine Marketing Options
Link Popularity
Local-Market Search Engine Optimization Strategies
Marketing Your Web Site Effectively
Offline Promotion Tips and Strategies
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Marketing Introduction
Reciprocal Linking
Search Engine Promotion (SEP) Advice for Web Site Designers
Search Engine Promotion Basics
Search Engine Tips, Part 1 (ODP)
Search Engine Tips, Part 2 (ODP contd.)
Search Engine Tips, Part 3 (Yahoo!)
Search Engine Tips, Part 4 (Yahoo! contd.)
Search Engine Tips, Part 5 (Yahoo! Search Marketing)
Using ALT Text and Heading Tags for Search Engine Optimization
Writing Articles to Promote Your Web Site