Resources

   Internet Glossary

   Basic HTML

   E-Commerce

   Search Engines

   Data Management

   Platform Choices

   Books & Software

Merchant Account Application

 



Note: The writing of our Resources area is in progress and we are posting what is completed as we go ... please don't tell us something is missing, we know. As time permits, we will be adding to these pages and hope you find them helpful.

 

Glossary of Common Internet Terms

Look here if you are perplexed about a specific term for a basic definition. If you don't find the term you are looking for, let us know and we will add it to our glossary.

Basic HTML Primer

This is not a section for experienced web developers but if you are looking for a place to start with the basics, it might help you out.

To our clients needing help writing basic code for user-updatable areas on your site, this is the place to look.

E-Commerce, Merchant Accounts, and Payment Gateways

Basic pros and cons about the various options available to sell goods and services via the Internet. Much of this is geared for the small to medium size business or individual entrepreneur, especially those looking to jump into the web as a sales medium without prior experience.

Ready to get started but need a Merchant Account and/or a Payment Gateway? We offer applications for these services through a trusted and proven source. This is the same company we refer our own clients to and use ourselves!

Search Engine Performance

There are few areas of greater mystery and voodoo in the WWW than the subject of Search Engines and how to get your site listed and/or listed better. This page reflects our "opinions" as a consequence of our experiences. If you don't agree, fine ... we wish you the best of luck.

Data Management & Disaster Recovery

This is basic information on how to avoid some of the problems we have all had using a digital medium ... disk failures, files overwritten by mistake, etc. This information is mostly directed at those who are using the Internet and managing the content for their own websites on their Mac or PC.

Platform Choices

Considerations regarding the selection of your production computer platform and your website hosting server platform. Why buy a Mac or why use a PC. Why use a UNIX/Linux host vs. a Microsoft host? How does the production computer interact with the web server? Pros, cons, and opinions from experience.

Books & Software

Recommendations for specific books and software titles to get you going with rewarding web production.


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