Often when I create a new website for a client, they ask for tracking software to monitor website activity. Google Analytics is an open source tool that can give webmasters outstanding data on how to improve SEO and their websites. As a webmaster, it is important to know who your customers are, where they are coming from, and how you can influence their website travel path. Recently, I found this very informative video on the usage of Google Analytics. Enjoy!
Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 May 2009 )
Written by Joe Drouillard
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Google's New Search Options
This video provides a great tutorial on the new search options feature on Google. I love how these technologies keep changing all the time.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 May 2009 )
Written by Joe Drouillard
Monday, 11 May 2009
The Right Way to Accomplish SEO
In today's marketplace, I find many customers concerned with search engine optimization, frequently called SEO. People are alway trying to do tricks to make a website rank higher is search engines. I myself do not believe in gimmicks. Quality SEO is built on doing the basics and providing the world with meaningful content.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 31 May 2009 )
Written by Joe Drouillard
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Coming Soon - JD Web Design Studio Joomla Tutorial Series.
Soon JD Web Design Studio will be releasing a Joomla tutorial series on U Tube. This high definition series will cover all the basics of running and maintaining a Joomla website. Visit our website for future updates. Below, is the first trial tutorial in the series that begins to provide a very basic overview of the Joomla interface. Later on, I will be creating many tutorials on Joomla that will range from getting it installed to more advanced stuff like designing templates. To see what is really going on in the video I recommend that you what it in full screen with HD turned on.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 29 April 2009 )
Written by Joe Drouillard
Wednesday, 01 April 2009
The Timothy Group
When I received a call from The Timothy Group in regards to a new web design project, it was something that could not be refused. The Timothy Group is one of the most respected fund raising consulting firms in the United States. Here is a detailed breakdown of the project:
Clean Modern Design
With this website, it seemed best to throw out the basic convention of a three column website. Instead a modern grid based design was used to bring emphasis to important areas of the page. This layout also made it easy to integrate large areas where The Timothy Group could highlight important parts of the website.
This is an excellent video on "The Top Six Pages Needed in an E-Commerce Website." Find more resources on getting a new website in the JD Web Design Studio blog area.
