How to Add .html to the End of a WordPress Post permalinks
Now in blogosphere we see many pro bloggers changing their urls to. html extension. Initially therein blog I had the “/%year%/%monthnum%/%postname%/” permalink and I thought thats the best when starting my blog. But recently only I understood that. html extension has more weightage in SEO and Google rates. html links a bit better. Matt Cutts of Google said that Google loves. html links and also if the post name is just about the domain then it is much more better. So I decided to change my permalink to /%postname%.html and it was a simple process. Let me show you in steps.
Step by Step Procedure for Adding. html permalink extension.
1. First download and activate Deans Permalinks Migration plugin.
2. Next in you WordPress admin page under settings you can see Dean’s PermanentMigration link, click on it. Now you will see Deans Permalinks Migration options page. Just make sure that you are able to see your old permalink structure in the Old Permalink Structure box.
3. Now go to Permalinks under Settings. Choose custom URL structure, enter your desired permalink structure and just add. html to the end. See the image below. I use % postname %. html structure. You can use any permalink structure but just add. html to the end. In SEO point of view postname permalink is good.
4. Thats it. Click Save Changes. You have completed.
You may ask Why to use Deans Permalinks Migration plugin?.
Let me tell you. You would have submitted your URLs in Search engines and other sites with old permalink structure and now when changing to new permalink that old links become dead. So this plugin makes a 301 redirection so it will automatically redirect your old links to the new ones and you will also have the same link value. Few permalink migration plugins are there but I like this one.
WordPress 3.3 Update
It’s been a while since I posted an update and this one goes down to the core a WordPress has released an update on the core system aptly named WordPress 3.3 a.k.a. “Sonny”. The new update showcases a new dashboard interface which has a very intuitive design. Kudos to Matt and Co. for this release.
Website Design and Development
There's two ways to get a website developed – pay, or design it yourself. If you've chosen the latter, you'll need several things. First, you'll need web hosting. Web hosting can range from $2 to $200 per month, depending on your needs. Consult a web hosting review site for more information. Next, you'll have to have some background in computing or internet programming. You'll need to know at least HTML. Thirdly, you'll have to have a way to upload your files. Some hosts have online uploads, others require FTP.
Today's web design encompasses many different technologies that must blend seamlessly to allow for the best combination of form and function in a site. If you've decided to design your first website, it can be a daunting task. Rather, most professionals suggest finding a low-cost alternative. Many web developers have a forte – either design or programming. Finding a well-rounded website design firm or individual is difficult, but the business' portfolio is the best indication.
In order to be certain of the firm's abilities, further scrutinizing is imperative. The firm has a nice looking site that flows well and has an aesthetic appeal, a great testament to their abilities. But does this eye for the creative flow through its clients' sites, too? It's importance to be certain of this question. Browsing through the portfolio alone often isn't enough. Get feedback from the clients if possible (with the firm's approval). Are they satisfied? Do they feel that the firm was easy to work with? And moreover, is there site an adequate representation of what they wanted?
Once you've found a firm that you feel is worthwhile, it's time to ask for a quote. Hopefully, the firm has a questionnaire that you can easily fill out. These surveys will ask questions about how many pages your site will have, whether writing is necessary, and if there is any extra functionality. You probably already have a budget in mind, but it's better for a company to tell you what they think the work is worth. They know how many hours of work are involved, and will (hopefully) break down the price for you to let you know exactly what you're paying for. Web design can range from $5 to $100 per hour, and many web designers have a forte that they will charge more for. Sometimes, it's even necessary to work with multiple firms to get the best deal.
Today's trend is outsourcing. Many Indian and other overseas programmers and designers are willing to work for exponentially less than American web designers. This trend has its pros and cons. While the money saved is beneficial, the overseas designers rarely speak fluent English. Communication is an imperative part of web design, and often projects can go awry without it.
Obviously, you have a difficult design ahead of you. With all the great web design firms out there, sometimes cost does equal quality. Make a decision, get a second opinion, and always be thorough in your explanation of what you're looking for.
How to Add the Google +1 Button on to your WordPress Blog
There are two ways to install Google +1 Button on your WordPress blog The first method is to insert the Google +1 Button manually on your WordPress theme You can grab the Google +1 Button snippet at Google+ 1 Button Webmaster's section
The second (and easiest method) is to install a Google +1 Button plugin. There are several wordpress plugins for Google +1 Button but I would recommend the WordPress plugin – Google +1 Button
How Important Is Website Design?
In this article I will be writing about Website Design, how it affects sales, and how it compares in importance to other aspects of Website Management. Lets list the different aspects of owning or managing a Website.
Domain Name: How important is the domain name you choose for your Website? Many people say it is not important at all, yet I have number one listings in Google, Yahoo, and MSN for the key phrases that exactly match my domain name. It matters a lot.
You need a domain name that matches keywords and phrases you will also use in your Website that people are searching for. Many people think their company name should be their domain name. If you have a lot of money for advertising to make your company name something people search for, I agree with you. If you do not have that ad budget, then you need a generic domain name that is a phrase people already search for.
Improving usability for screen reader users
Simply ensuring your website is accessible to screen reader users is unfortunately not enough to ensure these users can find what they're looking for in a reasonably quick and efficient manner. Even if your site is accessible to screen reader users, its usability could be so incredibly poor that they needn't have bothered coming to your site.
Fortunately, there are plenty of simple-to-implement guidelines you can follow, which not only drastically improve usability for screen reader users, but for all web users:
