Reader's Favorite Articles
Recent Hits All Time Matt's Favorites

Written Lessons

Filter Articles By Tag: "301 Redirect"

Friday, January 22, 2010

Lesson 2 Vocab 52 - Web Page vs. Website vs. Domain Name

by Matthew A Perosi
For the absolute newcomer to the internet, the difference between a domain name, a web page and a website might not be clear, so let's explain it.

Your "Domain Name" is your chosen online name. The best option for your first domain name is something that includes your store name.

If your store name is "Nancy's Jewel Shop" then you should try to get the domain name
      nancysjewelshop.com
instead of
      nancysjewelrystore.com

Your domain name should be chosen to match exactly how your customers refer to you. If at all possible, stay away from strange permutations like the one just explained.

When you hire a web programmer or designer, they will create an entire website according to your request. The "Website" is everything you have online, includin...
VIEW FULL ARTICLE


AT: 01/22/2010 03:25:53 PM   0 COMMENTS
Friday, January 22, 2010

Lesson 2 Vocab 03 - 301 Redirect

by Matthew A Perosi
Did you know that it's possible to force someone to view a different website than the one they typed into their browser? It would be great if someone could type in bluenile.com and have them redirect to your website. Imagine all the traffic you would get, and the money you would make that day. Of course if you are imagining this then you should also imagine what a prison cell feels like because that's where you would end up.

Stealing traffic from someone else's website is illegal. Hackers try to steal traffic all the time, and they use redirect technology to do it. However, that's not why I mention it here. I mention it so you can learn what it is, and how to use it for yourself.

As I said, you can use the 301 Redirect to force someone to view a different website, to say it differently, a different domain name than t...
VIEW FULL ARTICLE


AT: 01/22/2010 12:56:27 PM   0 COMMENTS
Sign Up For Emailed Daily Gold Nuggets
"...serious kudos to you. We love your straight talk, pertinent information and plain language. I don't know how many industries have something of jWAG's caliber available, but I learn from the emails every day. Really, really nice work, and very appreciated."
-Cheryl Herrick, Global Pathways Jewelry