10 Basic Things Your Website Should Have ...
- all short sentences and paragraphs (more reader friendly)
- lots of "white" space (more appealing)
- graphics (makes site more interesting and entertaining)
- links (widens reader interest)(boosts search engine ranking)
- search engine listings (so people can find your site)
- banner at top (makes home page look professional)
- contact info (at least a valid email address)
- About Me or About Us info (makes it more personal)
- privacy policy (adds credibility; spam policy etc)
- mission statement (defines ethics and purpose of your site). For more info go to http://thecooltool.tripod.com
With these 10 website basics your site can be both professional looking and appealing. And, as a result, you can expect to get a more positive response to your website and your website content.
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