March 10th, 2010 by Ted

Review of the Amazing XHeader Web/Blog
Site Header Graphic Design Software

I was recently lucky enough to find the XHeader header design software for free online for creating my new website’s header. I wasn’t expecting much from something free, so I was pleasantly surprised when I found out XHeader was more than powerful enough to create the professional looking header I wanted. XHeader impressed me with an easy to use interface, simple software layout, and professional results that made me look like I’d been using graphic design software for years. Read on for some details on why I found XHeader to be a solid addition to any blogger or web-master’s toolkit.

Easy to Use Interface

One of the first things I noticed about using XHeader was the easy to use interface. XHeader provides a great visual header creation system that lets you build your header without learning any esoteric graphics software techniques. Since XHeader is designed to focus on doing one thing it is able to have a simple, straightforward interface that anyone can jump right in and use. The XHeader website offers a great tutorial for getting started, but I found that this extra help was completely unnecessary.

One major problem I’ve always had with graphics software is saving at a quality level that will load quickly without sacrificing looks. XHeader makes choosing a JPG quality level when you save extremely simple and allows you to preview the results as you go. The appealing visual interface makes it incredibly simple to just jump right in and start creating your website header.

Simple Layout

Part of XHeader’s ease of use comes from the program’s consistent and easy to understand layout. When I started XHeader, I had no trouble finding all the functions I may need to work on my header. XHeader walks you straight through choosing a header image, creating a website title, and altering both as you see fit. Everything is arranged in a logical and consistent manner that let me go directly to what I wanted to do as soon as I wanted to do it without ever touching the tutorial.

Professional Looking Results

I was shocked by the professional looking results I was able to achieve with such a simple piece of free software. XHeader is so easy to use that until I tried it I expected the results to be lackluster, at best. I was wrong. While the interface may not be complicated, the power to create a professional header is definitely there. XHeader provides everything I needed for giving my website a solid and professional looking header, with the simplicity coming from focusing on only creating headers.

I was especially impressed with the images XHeader made available for me to use with my website. I went ahead and registered to get the 500 images package, and I wasn’t disappointed. There was a wide variety of professional looking header images available, enough to match any style of website design and content. With the image set XHeader offered, I had no problem making a professional looking header that fit in with my website.

Conclusions

I was impressed by XHeader, and I can solidly recommend the software to anyone looking for a way to create a professional looking website or blog header without being a Photoshop pro. XHeader gave me all the tools I needed to work on my header without bogging itself down with pointless extras that would complicate the interface. XHeader is solid software, and I’m amazed it’s being offered for free.

Check it out for yourself.
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The Importance of Great Header Graphics for Your Web Site or Blog

March 10th, 2010 by Ted

Often taken for granted, header graphics on a web site are crucial. It is the first opportunity to make a great impression on a new arrival and anything less is likely to lose them. A successful introduction will draw the visitor into the site and then provide or effortlessly guide them to concise and functional navigation. Grab their attention. Be convenient. Nothing drives a new visitor away as frustration does.
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While a great header graphic is no guarantee of a repeat visitor, a poorly designed header will certainly guarantee against them. The first step to ensuring that a web site header is a boon rather than a hindrance is to develop a plan. A lack of planning results in a poorly designed header. A great plan results in an effective header that will attract visitors and up the chances that they return.

Know the type of visitor that the web site is targeting. Examine sites that target similar audiences and consider their header graphics. Note the aspects that make a header effective and compare those against those less so. Being unique is critical. A header that invokes another enterprise could create unintended connotations.

Plan to integrate visual elements that blend into the site’s motif. A site should always tie in a visual scheme that makes it easy to read. A header that is overly effective at seizing attention may distract readers and detract from the site’s overall concept.

Pay careful attention to size because it is vital to strike a balance in this area. An extremely large header will certainly grab attention. It will also gobble up valuable screen real estate. It may also inadvertently influence visitors to form the impression that the site is light on content. The flipside of this is a header so small that it effectively serves no purpose at all.

This is the reason why carousel-style headers have become so prevalent. Used effectively they provide the best of both worlds. The header graphics can be large, loud and eye-catching. It can also alert visitors to the abundance of content on the site while incorporating a lean, central navigation.
Check it out now:

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The perfect Key West Souvenir

February 4th, 2009 by Ted

If you have ever been to Key West, Florida, you most likely have heard of the Conch Republic. For years they sold Conch Republic Passports as a souvenir but now they have gone a step further.

You can now own a piece of Key West and the Conch Republic. As an official property owner or “Squire” as they like to call themselves, you will receive an official looking deed suitable for framing.

Check it out now:  www.buyconchrepublicdeeds.com

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As we ring in the New Year, Here Is The Best of 2008

January 7th, 2009 by Ted

Each year I compile a list of products that I felt were worthy of remembering. This year the list has grown to the point where I have divided it into four categories.

 The Best of 2008  MRR Products - 100 products

 The Best of 2008  PLR Products - 100 products

The Best of 2008  Graphics Products - 50 products

The Best of 2008  Video Products - 102 video shorts

They can all be had for pennies on the dollar at www.top-markets.com

Enjoy!

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It’s Christmas - Are you open?

December 25th, 2008 by Ted

Statistics show only 30% of the world’s population is Christian, but how many celebrate Christmas on December 25th? How many internet marketers are open today?

 Running a business on the internet involves a 24-7-365 response to issues that arise. The guy that did not get his download, the gal that can’t purchase your $147 eBook because she does not have PayPal.

 How many of you actually monitored your business today and took care of your customers?

 Is your world wide internet business open 365 days a year 24 hours a day ?

 FWIW

 Ted

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How NOT to run a membership site

December 23rd, 2008 by Ted

OK, this is the scenario. You join an MRR PLR website with unrestricted rights to do with the product as you please.  You get some great products every month that all convert well.  Easy money so to speak. Sales are good, each month the product is quality, an exceptional value. Worth staying on indefinitely to reap the rewards.

All of a sudden the owner of the membership starts promoting the membership product to the general public at least 3 days prior up to 7 days prior to releasing the product to his membership. Now alot of the opportunity is gone to sell to your list because most likely the product has already been promoted by him.

You pad $67 for the right to sell it and he sells it to everyone else at $27 a week before you get it.   

Nuff  said. ..

I am out!

 Ted

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