Author Archives: Kristopher

My Computer is Slow

This blog isn’t related to website design, but rather to the computers you use for your home and business. Have you noticed how those computers seem to “get slower” as time goes on? They boot slower, take longer to open programs, and seem to be spitting out errors more frequently. Luckily, there are some tune-up steps you can take to make things better.

Shopping Locally

Here’s a quick story with a happy ending. I needed to buy new eyeglasses. Now normally, where do we go? We go to LensCrafter or Walmart or Costco because they’re cheap, right? No exactly…

Wordpress 2.6 is Out

Whowa! We were just talking about why to upgrade to Wordpress 2.5 when 2.6 just squeaked itself out the door. If you’re still using an older version, here’s even more reasons to upgrade to the current version. In this blog, we’ll look at why and how 2.6 ups the ante.

What’s new in Wordpress 2.5

Wordpress version 2.5.1 is out. Why should you care? The new version of Wordpress is out and it has tons of updates designed to make your life easier. This article is directed to current clients using 1.5, 2.0 or other older version of Wordpress. If you’re new to Wordpress, be sure to also read our upcoming blog, “What is a Content Management System?”

Email Newsletters

You want to keep your clients or customers abreast of your latest news. To reach a large audience in the past you might have mailed newsletters or postcards. With the advent of the Internet, your options have now widened. When you want to reach out to your audience, the first question to ask is whether you want to “push” or “pull” the information to your customers.

Target Marketing

One April morning my phone rings. “Hello?” I state/ask. “Hi, Mr. LaGreeeeeka,” stammers the other person. Okay, I know this is a sales call, but I remain silent. “We’d like to offer you web design services for your small business.”

Sustainability Statements

There are a few standard “statements” that belong as pages on every website. As of 2008, they are Privacy Statements and Site maps. Before I propose a third, let me explain the first two in detail and why you should include them.

Websites: Where Do I start?

Are you thinking about a building a website but don’t know where to start? Do you start with a website or a domain name? Who should you contact? What do I need? If you’re asking these questions, then this article will serve as an excellent primer to understanding the fundamentals of the website business