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Hosting can be a complex and exasperating part of owning a website. It doesn’t need to be if you understand some basics as well as your options for purchasing hosting services.

Below we discuss 7 web hosting terms you should understand.

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A computer or computer program that performs the... keep reading about 7 Web Hosting Terms You Should Understand

The Importance Of Color Choice in Web Design

06 January 2016

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Color has always played a vital role when creating both effective and visually pleasing web designs. But never more so than today. As we discuss below, changes in technology as well as the sheer number of websites competing for attention has changed color use considerably in recent years. Colors are... keep reading about The Importance Of Color Choice in Web Design

5 Advantages Of Website Cloud Hosting

06 January 2016

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There are several advantages to hosting your website “in the cloud.” Although there are various servers and software programs to choose from, the core characteristics of digital hosting remain the same.

1. Quick fixes: Looking to change something on your website? No problem. Digital hosting allows web designers to make... keep reading about 5 Advantages Of Website Cloud Hosting

3 Ways To Incorporate A User Friendly Experience Into E-Commerce Web Design

30 December 2015

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In an era of instant gratification and fast working technology, people today are programmed to expect results and solutions without delay. If you can’t give your consumers what they’re looking for in a timely manner, you can (and will) potentially lose their business. Avatar New York explains the importance of... keep reading about 3 Ways To Incorporate A User Friendly Experience Into E-Commerce Web Design

3 Misconceptions About SEO

29 December 2015

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SEO (or search engine optimization) is a process to optimize the visibility of a website in search results. While SEO is an established and well known component of owning a website, many misunderstandings exist about SEO. Let’s spend a few minutes shedding some light on three of the most... keep reading about 3 Misconceptions About SEO

15 Basic Web Design Term Definitions That You Should Know

28 December 2015

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Below are defined 15 basic web design terms that you should know if you’re interested in web design or looking to have a website created:

Alignment: the placement of text and images. Could be left, center, or right-aligned, or aligned from page-to-page.

Crop: resizing or editing... keep reading about 15 Basic Web Design Term Definitions That You Should Know

5 Characteristics Of A Successful Website

23 December 2015

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Since everybody either owns a computer, tablet, or smartphone, information is more accessible than ever before. In today’s age, it’s vital for a business to have its own website. Although having a website is important, an ineffective website is almost as bad as not having one at all.... keep reading about 5 Characteristics Of A Successful Website

2 Areas of Website Ownership You Should Understand

21 December 2015

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A website are composed of various parts, created by developers or designers, contributed by a client or purchased from third parties. All parts from different sources, or owners, become part of the same website. Combine that with intellectual property rights and liability, and website ownership becomes a complicated and sophisticated... keep reading about 2 Areas of Website Ownership You Should Understand

3 Mistakes People Make While Building A Website

17 December 2015

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Building a website, regardless of whether you do it yourself, or hire a web designer can be fraught with challenges. But regardless of whether you DIY it or hire someone to do it for you, getting the fundamentals right is crucial.

Below we outline three areas of a web design... keep reading about 3 Mistakes People Make While Building A Website

5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Website Ownership

09 December 2015

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The cost of website ownership can be significant, not only in dollars directly invested, but in terms of the time commitment of a business owner and staff. Should a website not support a business adequately, lost sales or leads may represent a huge cost, notwithstanding the general headaches and distraction... keep reading about 5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Website Ownership

4 Threats to your Website as Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life

08 December 2015

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Drupal recently announced that on February 24, 2016, Drupal 6 will reach end of life. End of life! What does that mean?

Drupal’s announcement is a warning that Drupal 6 will no longer be supported by the Drupal community. It does not mean that Drupal 6 websites will stop working... keep reading about 4 Threats to your Website as Drupal 6 Reaches End of Life

Avatar New York Launches Extrapolitan Bus Ticketing System

07 December 2015

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Extrapolitan, a new venture by global transportation group, RATP, wanted a website to market and sell tickets for bus lines in cities around the world.

Avatar New York built a responsive website with a ticketing engine connected to regional bus operations via a RESTful webservice.

The system is currently available... keep reading about Avatar New York Launches Extrapolitan Bus Ticketing System

3 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid

02 December 2015

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Designing a great website is harder than it looks. Even the simplest website is still a complex and complicated machine, often built from scratch, pixel by pixel, from the ground up. Being aware of even a small number of potential hurdles can significantly ease the process. Below we... keep reading about 3 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid

5 Web Design Terms You Should Understand

02 December 2015

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