http://www.avatar.co.nz/newsletter.html/ Tips and advice from Avatar Web Promotions, a leading New Zealand Web design, Web development and optimisation company based in Christchurch. en-nz Copyright 2010, Avatar Ltd steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:55:00 +1200 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:55:00 +1200 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.avatar.co.nz/graphics/rss-logo.jpg http://www.avatar.co.nz/ http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/the-worlds-most-popular-web-sites.html To be crowned as the most popular Web site in the World is undoubtedly a mammoth achievement. We take a peak at the Web sites that take the top gongs for online popularity. Since it's the Olympic month, we thought it was appropriate to hand out some medals to the champions in the Web world. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:55:24 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/blog-optimisation.html Have you ever had one of those days when you've looked at your Web site and thought, 'It's okay, but it's looked the same way for ages... it looks tired... it needs a lift... it needs something different... but what?' If this is you, then it's probably time to be kind to your Web site and book it in for a facial, a facelift or an extreme makeover. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:19:02 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/avatar-news/avatar-news-2008/avatar-news-february-08.html#story2 If you want to improve your Web site conversion rate, you first need to know how your Web site is performing. If you find out where your market is, how they reach your Web site and what they do when they get there, you can begin formulating strategies for improving your site. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:19:02 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/web-site-design-makeovers.html Have you ever had one of those days when you've looked at your Web site and thought, 'It's okay, but it's looked the same way for ages... it looks tired... it needs a lift... it needs something different... but what?' If this is you, then it's probably time to be kind to your Web site and book it in for a facial, a facelift or an extreme makeover. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:53:02 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/using-site-statistics-to-improve-conversions.html Most, if not all, Web hosting services will offer some sort of statistics program for Web site owners. Statistics programs do vary hugely in quality and complexity, but even the most basic should be able to provide you with quantifiable data, a summary and monthly history for your Web site's performance. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:53:02 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/christmas-online-promotions-marketing.html In an ideal world, the best laid marketing or promotional campaigns of cyber mice and men never go wrong because of timely planning. The truth, of course, often proves somewhat different, but the great thing about online promotions is that there is always something you can do that is fast, simple and effective (and if necessary, last minute). steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:05:02 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/cms-web-design.html CMS or Content Management System Web sites are a popular style of Web site, as they can be updated quickly (independently of a Web company), can include a range of nifty features such as polls, forums, e-cards, calendars, photo galleries and, if they're designed with search engines in mind, can be search engine friendly. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:41:09 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/10-tips-to-improve-online-sales.html With the launch of Avatar's latest version of Rocket Cart shopping cart last month, we received a number of enquiries about setting up shop online. Here are some quick tips to help you improve your online sales: steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:17:00 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/reduce-web-design-costs.html If you use the services of a Web design company (such as Avatar) to help you manage and update your Web site content, there are 3 simple things you can do to reduce your costs. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:17:00 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/virtual-tours.html If you've heard of the term 'virtual reality' but you're not exactly sure what it means, fear not. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:17:00 +1200 http://www.avatar.co.nz/resources/avoid-damage-to-your-online-credibility.html A key ingredient for any successful online business is credibility. Without credibility, you lose out on business . it's as simple as that. steph@avatar.co.nz (Steph Kendall) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:17:00 +1200