Simple tips for webmasters

[Keral_Patel]

Hello,

I will start this thread for simple tips for webmasters. One sentence tips only.

Detailed tutorials can be in their own thread.

Here are some for starting it.

1) Take regular backups.

 

[~ The 34 Year Buzz!!]

Take breaks and don't stare at the screen too long.

 

[~ The 34 Year Buzz!!]

* Learn the basics, then find the courage to do something truly original.

 

[Keral_Patel]

Optimize the database for better performance.

 

[lighting_blue]

Test your application in different platform, browser and different resolution always

 

[Keral_Patel]

Use gzip compression for making website faster.

 

[~ The 34 Year Buzz!!]

Remember many people still use slow dial-up connections.

 

[shockie]

give visitors a way to contact you.

 

[mav]

always save work frequently and have a back up often.

 

[shaelheart]

Visit at least one webmasters' forum site a day and learn something new.

 

[thebutler]

Sitemaps

Sitemaps for your sites.

 

[silveraden]

Monitor your traffic inside analytics daily to make sure everything is fine...

 

[jamie11]

Start with a catchy, simple title. Whether people will read the full tip will depend on whether the title of the tip is interesting.

 

[silveraden]

Post 3 blog comments pointing to your site daily..

 

[Brujah]

Capture and use your 404 traffic.

 

[bamaboy]

Always use google analytics

-BB:D

 

[domaintrader85]

Have left navigation bar..And have quality sitemap

 

[!LLu$!0N]

Use a reliable hosting provider if you're serious about your website, even if it's 10 times more expensive otherwise you'll be transferring your website more than it's online.

 

[elias75]

always write a plan down on paper on what needs to be done for your site. Helps when time is limited.

 

[Good-Boy]

Visit at least one webmasters' forum site a day and learn something new.

This is good advise, and this is actually what I have been trying to do :loveyou:

 

[michaelbak]

Think about innovating ways to make your website stand out. There are plenty of sites out there, brainstorm how to make yours better!

 

[abrilward]

Just have fun and don't be too serious! Save before closing!

 

[RLW]

Don't flood your site with ads. It takes away from your sites authority and will mean less visitors will come back.

 

[pithu7]

submit your post on digg

 

[RLW]

Content is king! Make it unique, well organised and user friendly.