Web design is something between an art and a science. A web designer needs to be both objective and subjective in his objectives, strategies, methodology and evaluation. While the term webmaster is often used (most time inappropriately) web designer is more accurate although the world wide web cannot exactly be crafted by a designer, it really refers to an abbreviation of web site designer but for convenience has been shortened to simply web designer. Other terms used commonly are webmaster, website developer and web site designer.
It really is quite difficult to quantify the talent of web designer because it truly depends on what area of expertise is involved in their related fields. Some web designers specialize in HTML static design, some do multimedia and flash sites while others concentrate their talents on designing and developing CMS dynamic websites. Another problem clients will also have when trying to decide and who to choose to develop their website is the their level of experience. Unfortunately, more often than not clients will be confused and have very little knowledge of the design process. How can you tel if the web designer actually knows what he is talking about? How do you know if he will provide your project with the appropriate technology?
CMS web designers
CMS stands for content management systems. The most popular ones in existence are Joomla, WordPress and Drupal. All these software applications are free and what are referred to as web based. This means that the website can be managed online either by the web designer or the client. The site can be designed and developed both online and offline and as is the case with Joomla CMS most of the work offline. All these CMS have their advantages, Drupal and Wordpress are very user friendly but Joomla is a lot more powerfull and expandable and is the platform we will be concentrating on now. As with any other web designer skill that you need to investigate before choosing the webmaster service for your project, check references and portfolio. You Joomla web designer should have expertise and experience in HTML, CSS and PHP. He should be familiar with Dreamweaver, Photoshop (Joomla of course) and a multitude of other website designing applications and platforms. A Joomla site is particularly difficult to develop because the development process in non intuitive unlike a plain HTML site than can be built using WYISYG (what you see is what you get) editors. A Joomla site needs to be created with 3 basic tool sets. Dreamweaver with Joomla extensions, and Apache Joomla stand alone server, Photoshop (Gimp, Paint.net) and Firefox with the Firebug and Chris Pen web developer extensions. Could be an idea to ask you Joomla web designer if he is familiar with any of the applications mentioned above, if not, he might not be who are are looking for.
Basic HTML web designer knowledge and experience
Evaluating your web designer's basic HTML skills. HTML(hypertext markup language) is the basic language used to create websites. It never hurts to do some research on Wikipedia to get familiar with maybe about a dozen HTML basic terms to that you can actually understand the design process and "feel" through some properly asked questions if your web designer actually has some basic knowledge it his field, all web developers should have a minimum of basic HTML skills.
Flash Web designers
Flash animation is a multimedia technology conceptualized by Adobe systems to display animation and movies and sound on website. It is not recommended for most websites as alternative and original technology such as animated gif files or embedded MPEG files are usually more accessible for your audience. Flash animation requires the Adobe plugin and will often cause the website to loose visitors...however, in some cases like movie sites and entertainment websites, Flash can be used (but cautiously). So how do you know if your web designer can develop some nice flash movies for your site? This is even harder to quantify than HTML or CMS web designer skills, after all? Everyone has different taste in movies, book, food and music...the same goes with Flash website module development. So the best way to find out is to check out the portfolio and references, if you like what you see, your web designer probably shares your artistic values and everything should be fine. However, be careful about template work, some webmasters might use some flash templates to do your web site. While this might not be a problem in most cases, it could make you look like a copycat if your visitors recognize the flash template you web developer created for you from another website...
Basic Web Design Guidelines
Try to avoid excessive Flash animation if any Macromedia plugins
Use external style sheets for the .css
Try to have 3 color scheme for the website
A great large banner to give the site style without blotting the code and compromising between SEO and design
Use .CSS instead of regular HTML whenever possible to streamline the code
Use color picker to have a smooth color theme for all website elements
Western Union Payment Options Thailand Phillipines
Western Union Payment Options Thailand Phillipines
crslst: Hi Jill, you there?
jillmagdaraog: hey
crslst: Hey!
jillmagdaraog: finally
crslst: Yep!
jillmagdaraog: whew
crslst: I feel a lot better about my health now
crslst: I've been having these chest pains for a couple of years, they came and went
jillmagdaraog: good to hear
jillmagdaraog: im happy for u
crslst: I was getting scared it was a heart condition
crslst: But I got it checked
jillmagdaraog: and also congrats u have a new girl
crslst: It's only acid reflux!!
jillmagdaraog: why?what symptoms u got?
jillmagdaraog: oic
crslst: My heart is in top condition, "trainned athlete"
jillmagdaraog: yeah..so is it what u call heartburn?
crslst: Symptoms were chest pains
jillmagdaraog: good
crslst: It's a big releif, been bugging me on and off for a while
crslst: The symptoms can be almost identical to a heart attack
jillmagdaraog: yeah
crslst: The pain starts in the solar plexus and can move either on the right or the left, it's random
jillmagdaraog: hmmm..at least now u know its not a a heart condition
crslst: It's a peptid ulcer
crslst: I've been on the pills for only 48 hours and it's almost gone
jillmagdaraog: do really plan to move here?
crslst: Yes
jillmagdaraog: just avoid whatever triggers the symptoms
jillmagdaraog: where?
crslst: Don't know yet
jillmagdaraog: do u have plans?
crslst: First I need to make some money
crslst: Including your site ;)
jillmagdaraog: :D
jillmagdaraog: well if you're moving here i think i dont need to pay you..i can reserve one door artment for u in our building:P
crslst: But how would I fly there? A bit too far to swim ;)
crslst: Did you have time to take pics yet?
jillmagdaraog: hahahaha
jillmagdaraog: i have some photos..can use it temporary
crslst: I can make a plan of what needs to be done
crslst: We can do this step by step in order not to overwhelm you
jillmagdaraog: ive been bsuy with so many things coming up
jillmagdaraog: im really sorry for the delay
crslst: No problem
crslst: Same here, however not to mention this again...but I'm going through really tough financial times...it would be really great if your dad could at least do the 50% deposit...then even if you are busy it doesn't really matter that much because the pressure is off you. I can wait until you are ready and won't push you so much!
jillmagdaraog: ok
crslst: That way we can work slowly, step by step
jillmagdaraog: so that is 10k
crslst: That's fine
crslst: We said 12 000, however, but now anything will do!
jillmagdaraog: :)
crslst: I can then put the games on
crslst: Start the promotion and optimization
crslst: Submission to search engines
crslst: Start link popularity campaings ect..
crslst: But for the product I will need your help...!
crslst: I can't just "invent" plush toys out of my imagination ;)
jillmagdaraog: yeah sure
crslst: I probably sent it to you already, but the address to use is info@anonsolutions for Paypal
jillmagdaraog: ok
crslst: Be carefull how you send the money also...I just got burnt by them
crslst: If you use echeck they will take money out of your bank account, make sure the funds are there, Echecks don't come from your Paypal account
jillmagdaraog: wat if we just use bankwire or western union
crslst: That would work also
jillmagdaraog: its easier
crslst: Or wire transfer directly to my bank account
jillmagdaraog: yes
crslst: If it's ok with your dad Western Would be easier, but a little more I think
crslst: But if he is a busy man and time is money...
jillmagdaraog: thy charge 20usd i think
crslst: Western Union would be the easiest
crslst: Then western Union it is
crslst: Because wire transfer is $35 I think
jillmagdaraog: ic
crslst: And it takes 3-4 business days
crslst: I hate to ask you for this since you are a good friend...I feel guilty...but I need to eat and have already put quite a bit of work on the site
crslst: :(
jillmagdaraog: i know
jillmagdaraog: i understand that
crslst: Ok, thanks!
crslst: I'll make a banner also and add some other options
crslst: Instead of pestering you with suggestions I'll just go ahead and do it!
jillmagdaraog: ::D
crslst: You are too busy, I understand, but I will however need some pictures, but you can take your time on that, at least I will begin the promotional process, and that can take up to 6 months, so again less pressure on you
jillmagdaraog: thanks
crslst: So what information will you need to send me the western union?
crslst: I've never done this before
jillmagdaraog: i want to work on that also soon,cause i might leave next month for US
crslst: Yes, the pics first I think, because you can't do that from the US
jillmagdaraog: i dotn know also:Dive never sent any money thru WU..although i got some.lol
crslst: mmm! Ok, I'll aks them on my end, but I think that if you just go there they'll tell you
crslst: I'll let you know today what they need
jillmagdaraog: brb....im really hungry,its past lunchtime already,i'll go eat first,be beack in an hour or less
crslst: Ok, I'll be busy also. Maybe this evening I'll be free
jillmagdaraog: i will be here the whole day today,so just buzz me if u need some infos
crslst: Ok later!
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