by: Chris Coyier

What do you think folks? Is a new language going to come along in the next ten years that deals with layout / style / design and unseat CSS? Or at least give it a run for its money?

You should vote not based on if there will be any attempt at it, which there certainly will be and already has. But instead if you think one of those attempts will actually make it into native support by a browser with significant market share and see a significant number of web workers building web sites in it.

Poll is in the sidebar (or, down pretty far if on a small screen).

via New Poll: In The Next 10 Years, Will We See CSS Competitor? | CSS-Tricks.

The most important thing with keywords for your website is that you have to begin the process with proper research. Take advantage of free tools and services at your disposal such as the Google Adwords tool, and consider paying for more advanced and detailed programs.

Remember that keyword density is a thing of the past, there is no density you should be opting for. Instead, focus on natural inclusion of your targeted keywords, working them in where possible without doing it excessively.

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Google Keyword Tool – google for “KeywordToolExternal.”

Note: The fastest results are seen in targeting a larger number of lower level competitive terms.

2. Create Great URLS:

There are many steps that go into creating great URLs. Starting from the beginning, you should pick a domain name that is short, memorable and includes your most important keyword phrase. While hyphens are acceptable, more than two begins to get excessive and spam-like.

For your individual page names, also include a relevant keyword, so that each URL looks something like your-main-keyword.com /targeted-page-keyword.html.

When possible, avoid using session IDs and other dynamic page variables that add a lot of unnecessary junk to your page URLs.

Note: If you already have a site that prevents you from adjusting the page structure to accommodate keywords in your URLs, then consider buying additional domains (building mini sites) to support various segments within your niche. These additional mini sites will drive traffic to your main domain.

3. Find Long Tail Keywords:

Long tail keywords often are the secret to great search engine rankings. Long tail keywords include at least three words, and when you find ones related to your niche you will be facing much less competition. Additionally, the traffic you see as a result will be much more effectively targeted, ensuring you see better results.

Note: Adding longer tail keywords into your URL will help as well (see #2). Do a quick search and you will see most “experts” agree that the buyers are found with the Long Tail Terms. Boost your earnings through driving more of the right type of traffic … buyers!

4. Use Latent Semantic Indexing:

Latent Semantic Indexing, or LSI, is the process of including related keywords and phrases to your main phrases in order to boost your site’s value in the search engines. So if your site is about coffeemakers, you can include other related words, ranging from coffee makers to iced coffee and organic coffee and on down the list to help boost your rankings. This will also keep your site from being spammy because you won’t just be reusing the same keywords over and over again.

Note: The more content you have on your site about the general topic, the better your site will do for the specifics within that niche. That’s how a site becomes an authority on a topic.

5. Get Smart with Internal Links:

Many websites don’t properly use their internal links to their own advantage. However, it’s an easy way to help each of your pages gain a higher and more targeted ranking in the search engines. Be sure to include each page’s main targeted keyword or phrase in internal links pointing to it, and always be sure to reference your other pages with links within your site’s content when appropriate.

Example: You sell a type of Coffee maker. Make sure that anyplace that keyword is found on your site that it is linked to the specific product profile page. This helps the individual profile page rank higher in the search engines.

6. Dive into PPC:

Whereas other SEO strategies take time to work, pay-per-click advertising is a great way to see instantaneous results. Start running a campaign for your website, backed up with all of the keyword research you have already done. Begin small, as costs can quickly get out of hand if you don’t know what you’re doing. Experiment with different ads, different bidding strategies and different targeted keywords until you start to see consistent results, then pick up the pace and run larger campaigns.

Note: One sure way to confirm that the keywords you’re targeting with your SEO efforts will drive the right type of traffic is to pay to get them their first. If they don’t buy then target a different keyword phrase.

7. Optimize your Images:

Always include an ALT tag for your images that describes what the image is – with targeted keywords and phrases. This ensures that people who can’t see images see something, but this also helps you get found in image based searches. Additionally, try naming your images with a keyword in the filename, as in, targetedkeyphrase1.jpg.

via SEO News: SEO Short Cheat Sheets.

View Photo Gallery —  Google announced a new privacy policy and terms of service on Jan. 24. Here’s a look at some of the Google products that will be affected by the policy change.

By Hayley Tsukayama, Wednesday, January 25, 7:51 AM

Google’s announcement that it is sharing more user data across its services has already raised the hackles of privacy advocates, technology writers and caught the attention of at least one national data-protection agency.

On Tuesday, the search giant announced that it was placing 60 of its Web services under a unified privacy policy that would allow the company to share data between any of those services. (Google Books, Google Wallet and Google Chrome are excluded due to different regulatory and technical issues.) Any user with a Google account — used to sign in to services such as Gmail, YouTube and personalized search — must agree to the policy. Users who don’t want to have their data shared have the option to close their accounts with Google.

via Google faces backlash over privacy changes – The Washington Post.

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Greg Sandoval

by Declan McCullagh and Greg Sandoval January 17, 2012 8:57 AM PST

The tech sector is pulling out the big guns now.

(Credit: Greg Sandoval/CNET)

Google, the Web’s top search company and of technology’s most influential powers in Washington, will post a link on the company’s home page tomorrow to notify users of the company’s opposition to controversial antipiracy bills being debated in Congress.

Google confirmed in a statement that it will join Wikipedia, Reddit and other influential tech firms in staging protests of varying kinds against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA), which are backed by big entertainment and media interests.

“Like many businesses, entrepreneurs and web users, we oppose these bills because there are smart, targeted ways to shut down foreign rogue websites without asking American companies to censor the Internet,” a Google spokeswoman said. “So tomorrow we will be joining many other tech companies to highlight this issue on our US home page.”

Google has not provided details as to exactly what the link will look like or how it will be integrated into the home page.

None of the protests are as dramatic as the one planned by Wikipedia. The English version of the Web encyclopedia is scheduled to go dark for 24 hours to protest the legislation.

More to come

via Google will protest SOPA using popular home page | Media Maverick – CNET News.

Yesterday brought some good news for opponents of the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, and other in-process legislation intended for use as a weapon against cyber-criminals. The official online voice of the White House ran a lengthy blog post detailing “what the Administration will support—and what we will not support” if/when bills like SOPA and PIPA pass through Congress and land on President Barack Obama’s Oval Office desk.

The blog, penned by intellectual property enforcement coordinator Victoria Espinel, U.S. chief technology officer Aneesh Chopra and National Security Staff cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt, clearly states at the outset that the White House “will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cybersecurity risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative global Internet.” There’s no outright statement that SOPA will not be signed into law in its current form, but it’s strongly implied.

The blog post instead urges critics and lawmakers on all sides to come together in reasoned discussion, insisting — not incorrectly — that online piracy is a real issue which must be addressed. “That is why the Administration calls on all sides to work together to pass sound legislation this year that provides prosecutors and rights holders new legal tools to combat online piracy originating beyond U.S. borders while staying true to the principles outlined above in this response,” the blog post reads. “We should never let criminals hide behind a hollow embrace of legitimate American values.”

In related news, The Hill reports that House Majority Leader Eric Cantor won’t vote on SOPA specifically until a consensus has been reached. A statement from House Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa reads, “While I remain concerned about Senate action on the Protect IP Act, I am confident that flawed legislation will not be taken up by this House. Majority Leader Cantor has assured me that we will continue to work to address outstanding concerns and work to build consensus prior to any anti-piracy legislation coming before the House for a vote.”

The controversial bill continues to be the subject of heavy discussion on the Internet. This week, on January 18, a number of prominent websites — including Reddit — will “go dark” to support continued resistance to the bill.

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First, when you hire us, we analyze the information that needs to be included on the site, and consult with you on the most efficient, user-friendly way to manage it. Then, we consult you on the functionality of the site, and how the various bits of information will be linked. Last, we create a basic layout for your review. If the layout meets your expectations, we begin the major construction of the site. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with the look, we create and show you a new layout, with up to three layouts being included in the purchase price of your site. This process ensures that you are happy with what we create for you, as your organization is a partner in the website’s design. Again, Packy LLC’s team members are masters in their fields, as almost all of our clients fall in love with the first layout, and we have never been asked to make a third.

Website Features:

• Programming
• Media/Sound files in MP3, WAV, and AIFF formats
• Media Players for Web Sites (Video and Audio)
• Movie Clips and other Video
• Customized Buttons
• Customer Updatable Images and Graphics
• Customer Updatable Data and Text Fields
• Flash Animation
• Custom Shopping Carts
• Web Hosting
• Website Updates
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Streaming Content
• Web Banner Advertising
• Search Engine Friendly Copywriting
• Background Music
• Website Intros
• Picture Slide Shows

And a great website should:

• Increase your business inquires and revenue
• Allow your client to easily access your product information
• Improve your professional image
• Provide a great online user experience
• Keep your audience informed
• Work efficiently

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Custom Branding,Web Design & CSS/XHTML…

Contact me today for a free website design consultation. I will help define your needs and guide you to the best plan for your situation. Whatever your needs may be, my goal is to provide you with exceptional web site!

Custom Branding, Web Design, CSS & Photography…

Custom Branding, Web Design, CSS & Photography…

Contact me today for a free website design consultation. I will help define your needs and guide you to the best plan for your situation. Whatever your needs may be, my goal is to provide you with exceptional web site!

Custom Branding, Web Design, CSS & Photography…

Contact me today for a free website design consultation. I will help define your needs and guide you to the best plan for your situation. Whatever your needs may be, my goal is to provide you with exceptional web site!

My Core Flash Graphic Services :

• Flash Intros and Flash video enabled websites.
• Flash Movies
• Flash Website Design
• Flash animated Logos.
• Rich Interactive Flash Banners and Advertisements.
• Complete Flash Sites with Flash navigation, animation etc.
• Semi- Flash sites.
• Flash Galleries
• Flash Games
• Flash interactive Presentations for corporate.
• Flash CD presentations – Corporate Profiles, Business Cards.

Portfolio Examples Below:

Smash Crash Series By John Scieszka

The goal was to create a online book that was interactive, with a page flipping component. I took a flat (painted) illustration, removed and placed all graphics and created all animation code within the project. Then I felt a need to come alongside publishers using new and existing technologies to create a unique interactive book that was online. I was commissioned by Simon & Schuster to create the Animation, Sound Effects, Flash Development and Game Creation for the first interactive online book with naration. (IOB)

IOB is the perfect use of cutting-edge technology to not only expand the awareness of Smash! Crash! but also provide a brand-new experience for those children who have read the picture book. By taking an excerpt of the book and supplementing it with multimedia audio and video, as well as games and activities, it not only becomes the perfect way to introduce a new reader to the series, but also bring a thrilling additional level of enjoyment for existing fans who are looking for new ways to experience the world of JON SCIESZKA’S TRUCKTOWN.”

Mary McAveney,
Vice-President of Marketing
Simon & Shuster

Trusted Trio – P & G

The goal was to create a online bathroom with a erasing/stamping functionality, using Flash and Actionscript. I developed it using as2 and as3 and put it to work.

It’s still up, if you want check it out.

A couple other examples:

Do you need a memorable ad campaign that tells your brand story powerfully? Do you want to raise awareness for an upcoming promotion? Do you need it to work across all platforms like the IPhone, IPad, Android and HTML5 browsers. Whether online or on screen, I deliver creative concepts, brand messaging and well-executed campaigns – on time and on budget.

Packy has a wide-range of professional experience including working on graphic design projects for clients.  His expertise covers variety of fields including:  jewelry, publishing, interior design, fashion design, photography, music promotion / production, performance vehicle accessories, retail, television, marketing, and the list goes on.

Below are a couple of examples:

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Photography, Implementation & Design.

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Photography, Implementation & Design.

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Photography, Implementation & Design.

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Photography, Implementation & Design.

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Photography, Implementation & Design.

Branding & Concept Development — Art Direction, Implementation & Design.