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Monday, August 11, 2008

Available Galleries

If you are in the market for a gallery to put on your website the first recommendation would be to go with Coppermine Photo Gallery. This gallery script is php based and uses a mysql database. It is also FREE! It is released under the GPL which means that it is free for you to download and change at will. It also means that there are MANY programmers that have written cool scripts and add-ons for it. These scripts and add-ons give you the capability to have several cool and unique features on your gallery. It will also integrate with some message boards, including PhpBB, so that users only have one username and password for both scripts.

If you are willing to pay for your gallery I would recommended PhotoPost -This one has a ton of features and a nice layout. You can integrate it with your messageboard as well.

I can install either of these galleries for you. If you choose to go with PhotoPost you must pay for it first and then I will install and customize it.

I have become quite good at customizing these galleries. I can make them look exactly like your website. Here is a list of galleries I have done:
http://colormedaisy.com/gallery
http://www.kypaperkreations.com/gallery/
http://addictedscrappers.com/gallery/
http://www.memoryworkshop.ca/gallery/
For those who are ScrapBiz members will be able to view the ScrapBiz gallery. I setup and customized the ScrapBiz gallery.
Another type of gallery is a portfolio gallery. This gallery does not have users, you are the only contributor. The galleries listed below are based on a javascript technique called LightBox.
Here are some examples of a portfolio gallery that I did:
http://www.distinctivemoments.com/portfolio/
http://kristyscustomcreations.com/?p=7

If you are interested in a gallery for your website, contact me for questions or pricing.

Labels: coppermine gallery, coppermine gallery template, customize coppermine gallery, customize photopost, gallery, lightbox gallery, photopost, photopost template

posted by marciemo at 9:05 AM 1 Comments

Friday, August 8, 2008

Finding a Domain Name

I would recommend to all new businesses to find your domain name first, before you decide on a name for your company. These days it is essential to have a website. The less confusing your domain name is the better. If your business name is "The Best Business Ever", you decide since it's a long name to shorten your domain name by doing thebestbizever.com or tbbe.com, but those are confusing and may not be found by your customers. DO NOT SHORTEN YOUR BUSINESS URL. Even though it may seem long the best sollution is to go with the full business name thebestbusinessever.com.

As you are brainstorming a business name check for the domain name. If it's not available in the .com, move on. The harder you make it for people to find you online the less successful your online business will be.

I found this website that makes it VERY simple to look up a domain name to see if it's available. If the domain name is available it gives you a list of registrars that you can register with.

http://instantdomainsearch.com/

Another tip I have for registering a domain name (if you're planning on getting your site up soon) is to register it with the host you plan on using. Some hosts will offer free domain name registration with sign up. BlueHost is one that offers this and so does . Start Logic.

Ez Web Hosting offers a wizard that can help you choose a domain name, I haven't used it, but it could be helpful. Here's the link to the wizard http://www.ez-web-hosting.com/whois...php?do_wizard=1

Hope this will help anyone who is on a search for a domain name or looking to register one!

Labels: business name, domain name registration, website

posted by marciemo at 10:40 AM 0 Comments

Monday, August 4, 2008

Color Me Daisy!







Color Me Daisy was a very fun site to do. This company is owned and run by a husband and wife. Michael and Michelle were very nice and very involved in the planning and creating of their website. They had very definite ideas of what they wanted in their design and website. This made it easy to begin designing their site. There was no guess work! Color Me Daisy is a monthly kit club. Michael and Michelle did a lot of research into starting a kit club. I wish them luck and much success!

Labels: avatar, banner ad, blinkie, color me daisy, logo, website

posted by marciemo at 8:26 AM 0 Comments