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Internet users must be very cautious when surfing the net, since even high speed Internet can cause web browsers to crash. If you're looking to combine your Qwest Internet services with your Qwest phone bill, you could end up saving a lot of money.
Subject: Scammed by Domain Registry of America. A client of mine has been hoodwinked into paying thru the nose to change his website name registration by a letter which appears to be an invoice. If you get such a letter then simply send the envelope back empty without a stamp, they will have to pay postage. Better still, if you have time take it to the police or local trading standards organization. Do a Google search and see how many angry people have been conned out of their cash - 6 Feb 2005
Subject: Domain Registry of America: We have had a similar experience of junk mail from these people. We should report them to spambusters or similar. -- DWK Alonso Jan 9th 2008
Subject: Sending files by Email. Avoid Files Being blocked - If you wish to send program files by E-Mail, you can rename the blocked file to include a temporary file type that is not on the list of blocked file types. For example, you can rename program.exe to program.txtexe -- Stephen Walden Portsmouth UK
Subject: POP UP MESSAGES Are you plagued with irritating pop-up messages? Quite often they are trying to sell you a cure for the annoying problem that they are causing in the first place.Getting rid of them is quite a simple procedure, you will have to disable the messenger service or "net send" function (Not MSN Messenger). The following instructions apply to both XP Home and XP Professional:Click Start > Run and type "services.msc" (no quotes) in the Open: line and click OK -- In the right pane, scroll down to Messenger. -- Double click Messenger and click the General tab. --
Under Service Status: click the Stop button. -- In the Startup Type: drop down box, select Disable. -- Click Apply and OK. The pop ups will soon stop after you do this -- Essie Edmunds essie2000@nospam.com
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR ADDRESS BOOK;
I learned a computer trick today that's really ingenious in it's simplicity. I received it from a friend. As you may know, when/if a worm virus gets into your computer it heads straight for your e-mail address book, and sends itself to everyone in there, thus infecting all your friends and associates. This trick won't keep the virus from getting into your computer, but it will stop it from using your address book to spread further, and it will alert you to the fact, that the worm has gotten into your system.
Here's what you do; first, open your address book and click on "new contact", Just as you would do if you were adding a new friend to your list of e-mail addresses. In the window where you would type your friend's first name, type in AAAAAAA, Also use address AAAAAAA@a.aaa
Now, Here's what you've done and why it works: The name AAAAAAA will be placed at the top of your address book as entry #1. This will be where the worm will start in an effort to send itself to all your friends. But, when it tries to send itself to AAAAAAA, it will be undeliverable because of the phoney e-mail address you entered. If the first attempt fails (which it will because of the phoney address), the worm goes no further and your friends will not be infected.
Here's the second great advantage of this method: If an e-mail cannot be delivered, you will be notified of this in your IN BOX almost immediately. Hence, if you ever get an e-mail telling you that an e-mail addressed to AAAAAAA could not be delivered, you know right away that you have the worm virus in your system. You can then take steps to get rid of it! Pretty slick, huh? If everybody you know does this then you need not ever worry about opening mail from friends. Pass this on to all your friends. -- Julie julie.dumnospam@tescnspo.net
My first one is one that your site could probably use. There are spiders (internet programs) which collect email addresses by searching all web pages email addresses or for a mailto: link. These are added to the CDs of "over a million internet addresses" which are sent to spammers. A better idea now is to use a form or CGI which does not have the email address on the html page. Another option is to make your email address a gif image so that it can be easily be read by real people but not automatic programs -- Gandalf Parker gandalf@nospamcommunity.net
BrowsingAwesome tip for browsing: For a fast speedy search download a freeware program from http://www.ferretsoft.com/netferret/index.html its called Web Ferret. It searches all sorts of browsers so u cover alot of ground in one click, it is easy to install and use, and has advanced search options. It is a must have along with Winzip, and Acdsee all freeware. -- Irelax
DOS Web browsing: If you have an older computer- or just want speed and no frills web browsing - Opera software (http://www.operasoft.com) have a web browser that does not use Windows. Another advantage is that it is considerably less memory intensive -- Dave Edmunds
If you get an email warning you about some virus or other problem and it urges you to "send this message to everyone you know" (or something similar then it is almost certainly a hoax.
When setting out to design your WebSite get some post-it-notes, write down the names of the pages you need to start with and stick them on a wall. You can then shuffle them around to figure out the best way of linking them together. -- Emily Peck Wimbledon England
Internet Tips :
7 R's BEFORE you forward a letter
READ IT! : Do you, seriously, want your name on a hoax letter? Moreover, some are sent out without being read (Ex. Researcher gets an inquiry and finds out it is a true report just sent out)
REALITY CHECK - If it is a health warning or a virus, you will hear about it on TV or read about it
RESEARCH - 25 yr old petitions are being circulated; Congress passed a bill against tax n email in hopes of stopping inquiries on the bogus chain letter;
REMEMBER - Forwarded emails can not be counted/tracked.
REACHING - for your checkbook may be a reality as higher user fees could result if server/provider has to increase expense by buying more bandwidth.
RETHINK - before you add to a long list of forwards (learn to cut and paste).
REALIZE - that continued sending of chain/hoax letter could raise user fees (See SLOW DANCE at About.com) -- Hoaxbuster -- NanB20@webtv.net 10 Jun 00
Web Page Production The Newbie Developer Building a website and you are using Microsoft Front Page or even Publisher. Most of the time newbie developers like to use these software because they offer easy to use wysiwyg templates. You just wrote a 3 page word document and you want to make it a html document for your new site.
Tip Well first of all I would suggest a web master be hired, but if you have to do it yourself please just copy the content into notepad first. Then you just copy and past it into the html document with no formatting. Use CSS for formatting in HTML instead of the <font> tag. I would consider using Macromedia Dreamweaver as a development software to build your site. You will love your self in the morning.
John Catalfamo Webmaster Albany Graphics.com 27 Dec 2004HTML or an authoring program? You do not need to be a web wizard to produce a web page; Many ISPs have wizard based programs to get you started. The more professional programs are not that really that difficult so if you can afford them they are probably the best way to get started. Becoming an HTML writer can come later.Dreamweaver from Macromedia, is in our opinion the best, if you like wizards then Microsoft's FrontPage is for you. Try Webmonkey for advice and tutorials: www.webmonkey.com
The Top Fifteen Mistakes of First Time Web Design
By: Holly M. Burns, hollyb@dgsys.com , http://www.doghause.com/ This paper addresses the top fifteen mistakes of first-time web designers. Holly is a an English and art student and renowned web design expert she gives out the Dog Gone Good Award, an award given for excellence in animal related web design.
1. Using Frames Often web designers break up the browser window with separate sub-windows. These divisions are called frames. Although frames are supposed to help web visitors navigate easier, frequently they just confuse them. When clicking on an item to move forward, visitors are uncertain what information will appear where, or in what sub-window. A sub-window used as a reference can suddenly disappear and be filled with new information about the last thing requested. And to make matters worse, after hitting the back arrow to return to the sub-window, the visitor may be popped out of the entire web site altogether, possibly jumping back several places to the earlier page, just before entering the framed web site. This can be particularly frustrating for the web visitor.
Another difficulty is many framed web sites depend on specific screen sizes. When a visitor with a different sized screen tries to view the framed page, all of the site's information may be garbled or misplaced. Designers who insist on using frames should create a no-frame version of their site, as well, for the people who prefer it.
2. Going Overboard with High Tech Some designers delight in using little "tricks," such as input boxes, opening new browser windows or background music. The first time a visitor experiences these, the visitor may be impressed. However, after a few more visits, the viewer will just be annoyed. It is best to stay away from these types of things.
3. Under Construction Signs All good web pages are always under construction, but some web designers still insist on placing a under construction icon on their site. This graphic comes from the designers feelings of insecurity. They know their page is incomplete or not functioning, so they put up a little sign that is supposed to excuse them from any problems their site may have. Problem sites are recognizable with or without under construction signs. Good web designers should not put up a site until they feel comfortable enough to display it without the under construction warning. [What UC icons say about you!]
4. Misusing Graphics No matter how fast an Internet connection is, the graphics on web sites take a long time to load. Large graphics can take several minutes to load, because the average computer user is only receiving 28,800 bits of information per second. To avoid having people leave a site, due to boredom, designers must omit large graphics or large amounts of graphics. When selecting images, they should include only graphics that add value to their site content, and they should "shrink" large graphics using computer software specifically made to re-size images. Because some users still cannot see pages graphically, a web site should not be overly dependent on graphics. For graphics that direct the visitor to an alternate location, designers should include a graphic's text equivalent through navigational bars, and the ALT attribute when using the IMG element. The ALT attribute allows web visitors who are using text based web browsers to view a short text description where graphics are normally displayed.
5. Ransom Notes Fonts It is a problem with desktop designer newbies and now it is a problem with web designer newbies. Designers are caught up in all the available fonts, colors, sizes and styles, and they are using them all. Because text needs to convey information, and not complicate it, good designers must limit themselves to one or two fonts. Also, when text is too small or too large, it is difficult to read. Type for body text should be set to "normal" while headlines should be a little bigger (+1 to +3). Large body copy is distracting, and a sure sign of the web designer's insecurity. "Big" information does not hide a page's lack of content. When emphasizing text, do not underline it. Highlight text by using bold, italics or different colors. Underlining makes words more difficult to read and it also confuses the web visitor, because text that links visitors to alternate locations, is underlined as well.
6. Complex Backgrounds Many web sites offer libraries of background graphics that designers can use free on their web sites. It is tempting to pick the most beautiful or ornate background styles, but these should be avoided at all costs. A complex background may make a beautiful art piece, but it does a lousy job as a backing for text. It confuses the eye.In this same vein, designers must remember to use contrasting colors for the background and the text. If a light text color is used on a light background, it will be hard to read, as dark text on a dark background will be hard to read as well. For web visitors unable to view graphics, text should be readable for them as well. Even if the designers have a background image, they must assign a background color for their site that does not blend in with the text. For users who can see graphics, it will not make a difference because they will see the background graphic, and for users who cannot see the background graphic it will make all the difference in the world. Remember, type must always be readable.
7. Too Many Animations Designers must never include more than one or two page elements that move constantly. Moving images have an overpowering effect on vision and distract the viewer from observing any other elements. These misused moving elements include animated graphics, blinking text, and scrolling marquees.8. Orphan Pages All web pages should include a clear indication of what site they belong to, because some users may access the minor pages indirectly without coming through the main home page. For the same reason, every page on a web site should have a link returning to its home page.
9. No Organization Pages should be user-friendly. An index or menu helps the web visitor find the desired information. To support simple navigation between the pages on a web site, designers should use a similar layout between one page and the next.
10. No Unique Content One of the biggest threats to the Internet is the amazing number of people beginning to use it. It is starting to become a large entanglement of meaningless information. Many pages say nothing more than "This is my home page," with a collection of links that connect to the same collections of sites as the last page the web visitor just looked at. The real key is content. Before any site is created, its designer should have something to say. The web site should not restate what other web sites have said, and should not attempt to create the ultimate navigational tool for web visitors. A page of only links adds to the clutter and chaos of the web. There are plenty of great search engines out there, like Yahoo and Alta Vista, that already provide an adequate assortment of links.
11. Too Many Ideas Some people have too many things to say. They are excited about the opportunity to make a web page, but they do not know why they want to make one or what they want to accomplish by doing so. Many small business pages also include hobbies and facts about their employees. Although personal information can be interesting, it does not belong on a business web site. It is unprofessional. Personal web sites can also run into the difficulty of mixed motifs. Some web designers start out by saying their name, and then talk about the company they work for, and then their pets, and then how much they like scuba diving, and then all the great things that can be done with shell fish. This information is unfocused and scattered, and does not display well on a web site. The web designer's solution is either to focus on one topic or to create a menu page that includes links which bring the visitor to separate pages for each topic.
12. No Authoritativeness What makes the web so frustrating is that there are no tests or rules designers have to take or follow before they can post information about anything, and claim they are experts. A web page should be more than another unsubstantiated source of information. Designers should include their names and credentials on their web site, and provide the source materials and raw data to justify any conclusions they may make.
13. Outdated Links or Information If a page claims to be current, designers should put the time and effort into it by keeping it current. No one wants to read outdated information or see broken links
14. Negative Declarations With the discouragement that some web designers receive after realizing how hard it is to create a good web site, they become negative and insecure towards their page and themselves. This frustration causes numerous designers to put negative comments about their page through out it. It is not uncommon to see a page start with, "This is my stupid page." Even though these statements may help the web designers feel less embarrassed about their web pages, negative statements make the site worse. Most web visitors are turned off by this approach. If the page's own designer thinks the page is stupid, why would any one else want to see it?
15. Link Problems When creating documents, links should be meaningful and readable. The text of links should flow well within the context of the rest of the text, and the text should be able to stand alone as a printable document. Oftentimes designers either make full lines of text link-able or use click-here statements to navigate the web visitor. Instead, keywords should be highlighted and link-able within the text. Content is by far the most important element on any web page. If the page says nothing, the web visitor will leave. By avoiding these 15 mistakes, web designers can use design as a tool to enhance their sites' content, rather then distract from it.© 1997 Holly M. Burns
Website PromotionSearch Engines are the single most important means of getting your Website noticed, however doing it wrong can get you chucked off for some time. We inadvertently used the same word several times in a meta tag and it took us months to get back our rating with one of the really important search engines. -- Adrian Dnes
The words you have used as meta tag keywords should be included in the body of your text in the headings -- Dave Edmunds
Other sites that can help you get more traffic: The Internet Marketing Center | WebPromote. | Meta Tag Analyzer |Supersoft-Solutions
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