I Lost Google’s Algorithm Formula!
Oh wait, I never had it in the first place. So can I just call Google and ask them to send it over to me? That seems to be the impression one client had of us recently. Yeah, Graphic Zen and Google, we’re like this. Seriously….and all sarcastic snarkiness aside, that was an actual request of a client recently after we’d done some web design for them. They wanted a higher search engine ranking and suggested we “Just call Google and ask them.” I had to explain that just as they would not give out their company secrets, Google is not about to reveal theirs to...
Read MoreMeet our new team member!
Graphic Zen would like to welcome Richard “Chad” Villapando to our development team. Chad is a talented and experienced website coder and will be one of the lead developers for our web division. He’s developed a wide range of websites using HMTL, CSS and WordPress including sites for start up companies and small businesses. Chad also specializes in designing graphics with Photoshop and User Interface coding with CSS/ HTML for website development projects. Chad also brings some experience in flash animation, domain name registration, webhost management, Joomla, Dreamweaver and search...
Read MoreWebsite Tip #2: Plan your site.
We’ve always used the analogy that building a website is like building a home. Imagine that you’ve just purchased ten acres of beautiful land, and you hire the best builder in the area to construct your home. You drive the builder out to your land and point to a spot and say, “Build the house here.” To which the builder replies, “What kind of home do you want?” Now imagine that you say, “I’m not sure, but I’ll know it when I see it.” Surprisingly, we’ve had some clients that have come pretty close to saying those exact words to us, regarding the construction of their...
Read MoreChoosing Fonts for Your Website Design
The font is a critical factor in creating a website. For one, it will either make it easy or difficult for your readers to read the content of your website. Another thing is that, it also says a lot in the overall design of your website. It is therefore important to choose a font that is legible and pleasing to the eyes as well. Here are some factors that you should consider when choosing fonts for your website: 1. Font size - this is an important consideration when choosing a font. You should determine what font size will do the job that you expect it to do. For your overall content, you...
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