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Let’s Get Technical – 3 easy ways to learn more about website coding

Do you know your ASP from your CSS? Whilst although it is not necessary to understand complex web languages as JQuery or Javascript, a little bit of technical know-how can help you understand the wonderful world of web development and what exactly web agencies do for you. Read on for our tips on how to get your in the game

Codeacademy

Codeacademy is a great online tool that uses an embedded coding area to teach you the basics of coding. It works on a simple progression system of lessons, including a couple which teach you to make a game of Blackjack. Achievement badges similar to the look of Foursquare and easy one-click facebook integration means that this isn’t just educational, it’s competitive. Unfortunately at the moment the lessons are just limited to just Javascript, the start-up is creating more open source courses including favourites such as HTML and CSS. Aside from all the fun bits we simply love how easy Codeacademy is to use and more importantly understand.

Tuts+

Tuts+ is a veritable goldmine for knowledge around design and technical matters. Their course which offers to teach you the basic in just 30 days comes with daily videos comprising of about 10 minutes or so each, which is more than manageable. The videos are presented by the likeable Jeffrey Way who is a great teacher and takes the time to explain the ins and outs of code (even though we do think his choice of t shirt is questionable).

W3Schools

The home of web development W3Schools is a foundational resource for both those just beginning and those who are well versed in web languages. W3schools utilises the same coding area method as Codeacademy but in a much more austere fashion. This one is for those who are serious about developing their skills and want to progress at a structured level. W3Schools offers a wide range of languages to learn which makes it a great long term resource as it keeps up to date with new coding such as HTML5 and CSS3.

We hoped you enjoyed our little rundown of some great code resources and encourage you to make 2012 your year of code!

Link Building is the Way to Go

When you start up your internet business, there are lots of things that you have to consider. Among all the things that you need to think about, it is important that you consider how you are going to make your business and website a total success. There are many different ways wherein you can ensure that you get the most out of your webpage. One way that you can do this is by link building.

Building links is a simple concept, but is an important aspect to a flourishing web page. Basically, it is the method of developing inbound links to your website. This can be accomplished using many different techniques such as Directory Submission, article submissions, press releases, social book marking, newsletters, and blogging. Furthermore you may also use the method of having reciprocal links, one way links, link exchanges and deep linking. This is one of the best ways for your website to gain publicity and traffic. With all of these strategies, you actually get help with the increase of your links, page rank and search engine results. Link building however, is the best way that you can improve the number of visitors to your site and ranking on search engines as well.

Advantages:

1. When you have incoming links that are of good quality, it will be seen as an authority site.

2. Link building aids in developing page rank, visibility and creditability.

3. Larger range of search engine exposure.

As mentioned before, there are a few ways in which you can make your web site get the attention that it truly deserves. One way is through link exchange and this is when two owner’s of a web site make an agreement that they will show one another’s link on their own web page.

The second type of link building is one way links. One way links are the best and most valuable links that you can have, because they are considered more natural. When you receive links to your website from pages that show relevant content and have high page ranking; these also ensure you a thumbs up in search engine rankings. An example on how you can accomplish this is if you happen to know someone who has their own website. Then you can simply ask that person to post links that represent your website on their own site. There, you have a one way link.

There are also reciprocal links. This kind of linking is normally done between start up bloggers. It is not as valuable as one way links, but it can still be a powerful tool to getting traffic to your website. Another way of link building is deep linking. Deep linking is a highly important factor when it comes down to building links for your site, because not only does it add to the entire amount of back links to your page; but it also contributes to the traffic levels. In addition, this also increases spider’s interest in your content, which makes your site more likely for them to index much quicker and give it more relevance.

Link building has many advantages, but the most important advantage is that your website will get the traffic that it needs to survive in the big world of internet businesses.

Let’s Get Technical – 3 easy ways to learn more about website coding

Do you know your ASP from your CSS? Whilst although it is not necessary to understand complex web languages as JQuery or Javascript, a little bit of technical know-how can help you understand the wonderful world of web development and what exactly web agencies do for you. Read on for our tips on how to get your in the game

Codeacademy

Codeacademy is a great online tool that uses an embedded coding area to teach you the basics of coding. It works on a simple progression system of lessons, including a couple which teach you to make a game of Blackjack. Achievement badges similar to the look of Foursquare and easy one-click facebook integration means that this isn’t just educational, it’s competitive. Unfortunately at the moment the lessons are just limited to just Javascript, the start-up is creating more open source courses including favourites such as HTML and CSS. Aside from all the fun bits we simply love how easy Codeacademy is to use and more importantly understand.

Tuts+

Tuts+ is a veritable goldmine for knowledge around design and technical matters. Their course which offers to teach you the basic in just 30 days comes with daily videos comprising of about 10 minutes or so each, which is more than manageable. The videos are presented by the likeable Jeffrey Way who is a great teacher and takes the time to explain the ins and outs of code (even though we do think his choice of t shirt is questionable).

W3Schools

The home of web development W3Schools is a foundational resource for both those just beginning and those who are well versed in web languages. W3schools utilises the same coding area method as Codeacademy but in a much more austere fashion. This one is for those who are serious about developing their skills and want to progress at a structured level. W3Schools offers a wide range of languages to learn which makes it a great long term resource as it keeps up to date with new coding such as HTML5 and CSS3.

We hoped you enjoyed our little rundown of some great code resources and encourage you to make 2012 your year of code!