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Oct 04, 2008 6:56 amFree Web Site Answers & Advice - Yours for the Asking!#

Bobbi Jo Woods		 Click here to ask BJ a question about your Web site/Web design issues! Visit the A Bit of Humble Pie Network on Ryze.com Click here to visit Ask BJ questions and answers Working on your Web site and got stuck? Got a tiny problem or a HUGE one?

Help is on the way! Faster than a speeding locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound...er, OK. So I can't do any of those things. I'm maybe faster than your grandma, and able to leap SIDEWALK cracks in a single bound!

But I *can* design great Web sites and have done so, for over 10 years.

So send me your most urgent and pressing question now. Or your not-so-urgent and pressing ones. I will be on hand!

Here's the link in case you missed it:
http://www.ryze.com/go/bwoodsdesign#askbj

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Brief Introduction to how this works and then some...



Here to help all those with website conundrums/queries/what-have-you's!

Think "Dear Abby" for the website-impaired/less-than-savvy business owners in need of web design/development advice.

We'll be posting at least a few times a week, to answer a question posed by an ABHP member.

Your web-geek host is BJ, aka Bobbi Jo Woods. We'll also address any web copy writing/SEO questions that people may have, with the much needed (and much appreciated) expertise of Eileen Brown, owner of Buddy Copywriting & SEO/BEK Enterprises.

Do you need some pointers and useful advice to help you and your business SHINE online?

Members of A Bit of Humble Pie are invited to submit their Web design or Web site questions to Ask BJ, and this will serve as an informative Q & A topic discussion for newbies AND established website owners. BJ will do its utmost to answer your questions in a (somewhat) unbiased manner to help you achieve success in your business/product/idea/yourself in this exchange.

Each week a new question will be posted and answered in a plain-English, and easy to understand format by our own Bobbi Jo Woods (aka BJ).

  • In need of pointers for a website that's struggling?
  • Planning on hiring a web designer/developer but don't know what to ask them?
  • Thinking of building your own website, but don't know where to begin?
  • What is on your list of "to do" items that you may need help with, to get your Website is top shape?


    • ...Ask BJ, your seasoned expert, she'll be glad to help! BJ

    About BJ

    Bobbi Jo Woods is a freelance designer and solo-preneur in Maplewood, MN. Her company, B. Woods Design was founded in 2002 with the intent on proiding a new perspective on website design for small business. Bobbi Jo has 10+ years experience in the field of web designing / development. Her clients include small businesses, corporations, non profits, professional associations, industrial companies/manufacturers, contractors, creative professionals (artists, craftsmen, photographers, designers), and entrepreneurs.

    One of her first articles, "Designer Profile: Beware the Flashy Firm" pointed out the dangers of spending too much on a website when starting out. Bobbi Jo has also written website reviews in the recurring feature, "Surf" for "Create", a national magazine for creative professionals (now Graphics.com). Read more about Bobbi Jo here. Eileen

    About Eileen

    Eileen Brown is owner of Buddy Web Enterprises and Buddy Copywriting (also provides SEO--search engine optimization) and will be on hand to field any and all questions related to Web copy, writing for the web effectively, and SEO. She is an accomplished webmaster and writer herself and also is the owner of A Bit of Humble Pie network on Ryze (like, in case you didn't already know that!)

    Please note:

    This is intended only as an informational resource for business/website owners or individuals who are interested in website design expertise as related to their own website and should not be construed as legal advice. if you are concerned about the legal issues related to your website and/or business, please consult with an attorney.


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 04, 2008 7:29 amAsk BJ Update - OLD Question thread#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		This topic used to exist at a different URL!

    I believe that because the way it was named, it was dead in the water (used words like "preview", "sneak peek", etc.), it needed to be moved to a new one to actually get some attention and be effective.

    For anyone interested, the former URL (contains some Q & A):

    http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=978375&confid=3273


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 11, 2008 3:49 amAsk BJ: How do I add images/photos to my site?#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		The following question was asked by our own Johanna Cunningham...

    Q: How do I add images or photos to my Web site?

    OK, everyone tells me this is simple but I just can't figure it out.

    How do you guys all get the photos on your websites? I see all these really cute pictures, pictures that are animated, and links to other websites with photos. I would love to dress mine up but I don't know how.

    Signed,
    Frustrated

    A: It can be a bit tricky if you've never done it before, but here's some quick steps to get started. In no time, you'll be an image-posting fool!

    Dear Frustrated

    Great question, and one that gets asked frequently. I'm not sure if you were asking how to add images to your own Ryze profile, or to your own Web site, but either way, the general advice is the same.

    Getting started: It's as simple as using the image tag:

    The "img" in the above tag stands for image. "src" stands for source. The source of the image is going to be the Web address of the image. If you are adding an image from your own Web site and the file path is the same as your web site, you will be able to just type the filename of the image here, like this:

    Now, if your images are in a directory other than the one your HTML document is in, you will want to link to it using the full address of the image. So, if your image is located in a folder of your Web site called, "photos", you would use this url as the image source:


    If you want to center the image on the page, you would place the center tag around the image tag, like this:

    This will place the image in the center of the screen, like so:



    How to wrap text around an image

    To allow text to wrap around an image, you just need to add one of these commands to the image tag:


    So, the image tag would look like this:

    Now just type in your text and it will wrap around the image, rather than jumping to the bottom of the image. Here is an example.



    This will give you the following:

    Here is an image
    This text should wrap around
    the image like this.
    Notice how the image is on the left
    and the text is to the right?
    You've got it!



    To align your text to the right of your image, use the same formula above, but change the " align = " part to say, "right" instead of "left". The image will be on the right and your text will wrap around the left of the image, like so:

    Here is an image
    This text should wrap around the image like this.
    Notice how the image is on the right, now
    and the text is to the left? You've got it!

    The filename does not have to end with .jpeg. You could also use a .gif, .png, or .jpg file as well. .jpg (or .jpeg) and .gif are the most common image file extensions used on the Internet. If you have images in other file formats (such as .psd, .tif, .eps, or .bmp) which you want to use on your Web page(s), you will want to convert them to .gif or .jpg . This can be done with most image editing programs.

    Some popular graphic editoring software programs:

    BJ says hotlinking is a NO-NO!What about just using another image available online?

    There are many articles available online instructing folks to copy an image's location and paste it to your own Web site (called hotlinking), and is a BIG no-no.

    Hotlinking images from other Web sites which are not your own is bad because the image does not belong to you and may not be in the public domain (and could be copyrighted).

    Moreover, hotlinking is stealing bandwidth. Saying "It's more complicated, but that way [their] site doesn't have to serve up graphics for your personal page." Right you are. But you basically are using up this other Web site's resources when you do that. Like hooking up your cable TV from your neighbor's, instead of your own.

    It is highly recommended that if you want to use an image you see on another Web site, that you ask the Web site owner for their permission to use it, and then if they grant the request, save the image to your computer FIRST, then upload the image to your Web host server and serve the image using the methods outlined above.

    You may also find an image to be in the public domain, meaning it is available for anyone to reuse, post and share. You can find many Web sites offering images for the public domain here http://www.google.com/search?q=public+domain+images.

    There are also tons of Web sites offering free and paid (but royalty-free) stock images and photos. Here is a link to a page with a list of 40 such free stock photo sites: http://www.thewebsqueeze.com/articles/40-free-stock-photo-sites.html.

    I personally recommend the following sites, myself, as great sources for free stock images:


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 11, 2008 1:37 pmre: Ask BJ: How do I add images/photos to my site?#

    Eileen Brown    		Thanks BJ for explaining this for all the folks who "need
    to know." Useful information.

    One step further is "imagemapping."

    It is possible to make one image link to several pages,
    depending on where the image is clicked. You simply
    specify which areas of the image should link to where.

    If you have a large image with several components, like the
    images on the ABHP home page, you can add alt text and
    links to those "multi-purpose" images. BJ added those for
    us here at ABHP - look at our home page at the second image
    down, mouse over and when the alt text pops up, you can
    click and be taken to another page.

    The poor mans "imagemapping" instructions and utility are
    located here:

    http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/ClrHlpr/imagemap.html

    There are still a couple of free imagemapping utilities out
    there for download too.

    Eileen :D

    ABHP - JOIN this ACTIVE Ryze Network! - http://abhp-network.ryze.com/
    Web Services - http://www.buddywebworks.com/
    SEO Copywriting - http://www.buddycopywriting.com/copywritinghome/
    Web Site Graphics - http://www.buddywebgraphics.com/


    Private Reply to Eileen Brown

    Oct 12, 2008 8:47 pmre: re: Ask BJ: How do I add images/photos to my site?#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		Yes! Absolutely, image mapping can do wonders in certain areas/applications.

    The "Click here to ask your question" image above with the cartoon version of me, is an example also, of an image map :)

    Bobbi Jo Woods, Owner
    B. Woods Design - Professional Managed Websites & Hosting
    Twin Cities (651) 774-0811
    Toll - Free (877) 99-MY-WEB
    http://www.bwoodsdesign.com

    A Bit of Humble Pie - The best Ryze Network there is!
    http://abhp-network.ryze.com/

    Ask BJ about your Website issues - free answers & tips
    http://tiny.cc/AskBJ919


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 12, 2008 8:49 pmJohanna, your Answer at Ask BJ is up!#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		Just posting this so Johanna knows her question is being answered.

    Also, who's next?

    Bobbi Jo Woods, Owner
    B. Woods Design - Professional Managed Websites & Hosting
    Twin Cities (651) 774-0811
    Toll - Free (877) 99-MY-WEB
    http://www.bwoodsdesign.com

    A Bit of Humble Pie - The best Ryze Network there is!
    http://abhp-network.ryze.com/

    Ask BJ about your Website issues - free answers & tips
    http://tiny.cc/AskBJ919


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 14, 2008 3:42 pmre: Johanna, your Answer at Ask BJ is up!#

    Johanna Cunningham    		WOW, lots of great information. Now, I need to take that information and try it out. thank you for answering - I have printed it and will follow directions. I will then let you know how it goes!

    THANKS BJ!

    Johanna, Creative Corporate Solutions
    Creating Changes That Stick
    http://stratpartner.blogspot.com
    creativecorpsol@aol.com


    Private Reply to Johanna Cunningham

    Oct 16, 2008 10:27 amre: re: Johanna, your Answer at Ask BJ is up!#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		You are very welcome, Johanna!

    Let us know how it goes! I'm very interested.

    Here's to your web site's success!

    Bobbi Jo Woods, Owner
    B. Woods Design - Professional Managed Websites & Hosting
    Twin Cities (651) 774-0811
    Toll - Free (877) 99-MY-WEB
    http://www.bwoodsdesign.com

    A Bit of Humble Pie - The best Ryze Network there is!
    http://abhp-network.ryze.com/

    Ask BJ about your Website issues - free answers & tips
    http://tiny.cc/AskBJ919


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 17, 2008 3:00 pmFree Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		Who's next?

    Ask away: http://tiny.cc/AskBJ919

    Bobbi Jo Woods, Owner
    B. Woods Design - Professional Managed Websites & Hosting
    Twin Cities (651) 774-0811
    Toll - Free (877) 99-MY-WEB
    http://www.bwoodsdesign.com

    A Bit of Humble Pie - The best Ryze Network there is!
    http://abhp-network.ryze.com/

    Ask BJ about your Website issues - free answers & tips
    http://tiny.cc/AskBJ919


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Sep 04, 2009 10:19 pmre: Free Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Bobbi Jo Woods    		Since people have been asking, I'm going to be posting some cool tutorials soon!

    * Image mapping in Dreamweaver
    * Turn Outdoor Photos from Blah to Ahh in Photoshop
    * Create seamless web backgrounds in Photoshop

    Stay tuned!

    -Bobbi Jo

    Bobbi Jo Woods, Owner - B. Woods Design
    Professional, Managed Websites for Small Businesses

    "A good designer can do SOMETHING. A great designer does the RIGHT thing."

    Twin Cities (651) 774-0811
    Toll - Free (877) 99-MY-WEB
    Website: http://www.bwoodsdesign.com
    Website tips blog: http://www.webprospeak.com


    Private Reply to Bobbi Jo Woods

    Oct 12, 2009 4:05 pmFree Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Paul Steven


    Is there FREE SEO advice that's is really worth a darn???
    :)
    I know, you get what you pay for, but talk about an unregulated industry.
    P

    "It's NOT what happens, it's HOW U handle it!" $25 off Head shots til 10/31/09
    My Treat-Trick or Treat!!* "Put Your BEST FACE, Smile & HEART Forward! HUGE!"
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    *http://todaysjoke-network.ryze.com/ A very very funny way to business network


    Private Reply to Paul Steven

    Oct 26, 2009 12:10 pmre: SEO - Paul (Free Web Site Answers)#

    T.E.A.M. Mom!    		Hi Paul, everyone - in re to your request for some SEO information, this is what I found on my archives:
    http://www.ryze.com/postsearch.php?confid=1022&st=SEO

    There is some good stuff there, hope you find something you can use.

    I also have these links yet to post:
    Search Engine Marketing Glossary
    http://www.seobook.com/glossary

    Big List of SEO Blogs
    http://www.toprankblog.com/search-marketing-blogs

    Free SEO Tools & Optimization Software
    http://tools.seobook.com


    Enjoy, Patricia
    http://1stop-network.ryze.com


    Private Reply to T.E.A.M. Mom!

    Oct 26, 2009 1:05 pmre: Free Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Reg Charie    		>>Is there FREE SEO advice that's is really worth a darn???

    Paul, I have several SEO articles on my site http://dotcom-productions.com/08/articles.php?tPath=6
    and I have my SEO 101 series http://dotcom-productions.com/cms/index.php?cPath=69_88
    and my SEO WhitePaper on my archived site. http://dotcom-productions.com/cms/index.php?cPath=69_73

    Just follow the recommendations to get a top listing.
    If you need help, you have my IM info.

    Reg - NEW DEMO!! Turn photos into paintings http://FantasticMachines.com
    All You Need is Dotcom-Productions and a Dream. http://dotcom-productions.com
    0Grief http://0grief.com/special_hosting_accounts_for_my_ryze_friends.htm
    CRELoaded websites http://RegCharie.com - SBTT http://thinktank-network.ryze.com


    Private Reply to Reg Charie

    Oct 29, 2009 7:52 amhmmm/Free Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Paul Steven

    thx for more links guys.
    :)

    "It's NOT what happens, it's HOW U handle it!" $25 off Head shots til 10/31/09
    My Treat-Trick or Treat!!* "Put Your BEST FACE, Smile & HEART Forward! HUGE!"
    *http://paulstevenphotography.com Only mobile photo studio globally of its kind
    *http://todaysjoke-network.ryze.com/ A very very funny way to business network


    Private Reply to Paul Steven

    Oct 29, 2009 12:40 pmre: hmmm/Free Web Site Advice and Answers!#

    Eileen Brown    		Hi Paul, Team MOM and Reg.

    This thread has a specific purpose AND a protocol to ask
    questions and have them answered.

    Paul, your question should have been sent through the
    PROCESS that is explained at the top of this thread so BJ
    would be noticed to it's being asked.

    There is no problem and we will allow the comments to
    stand, this time. However, THIS THREAD has a protocol
    folks.

    Please be sure you understand what that means, and do not
    comment in this thread. Although we are very grateful for
    your comments, Paul's question shuld have been asked in
    it's own thread for general member comments.

    No further comments necessary. Thank You!

    Eileen :D

    Tweet ME @SuperEB - http://twitter.com/SuperEB
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    ABHP http://abhp-network.ryze.com/ ~~~ JOKE http://todaysjoke-network.ryze.com/


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