It is Monday! Time to get back to work...
I am a fan of all technology.But I am mostly inspired by Mr. Steve Jobs (1955-2011).Though his products have revolutionized the entire world, it is what he accomplished and how he persevered that is most inspiring to me.Who got fired from their own company? Steve Jobs.Who went back with an even better idea than before? Steve Jobs.Who continued to push forward with his idea AFTER it was mocked and labeled 'impossible?'Who pushed on even after seeing Bill Gates' make his first billion in the same industry he was in? Steve Jobs.And, who can we credit for the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and all things Apple? That's right - Steve Jobs.Of course, he had a team, supporters, and people to push him into what he was destined to do. I do not discount their role in anyway!But, ultimately when there were no fans and no support, he continued on.I find it rather ironic that His name was Jobs and his products and genius have created many jobs. January 24, 1984 - 21 years ago today - Steve Jobs' company Apple launched their first Macintosh computer at the annual shareholders' meeting. And the rest is well, history.
It can be frustrating when you need to add something to your website or take something down, butyou do not know how to do it on your own. In fact, you already anticipate the hassle as you think of the easiest and fastest ways to make your website changes but you know it will require time you don't want to wait.
You do not have to be a webmaster to make many common changes, in fact, the evolution of the web has made it increasingly more simple to edit websites - if you know a few things.
Here's are 5 technical tips and resources to help make managing your website easier.
1. Website Code Editor - All websites are written in a special language, understanding a few rules about editing them is very helpful. There is no shortage of resources, but I personally have learned so much from W3 Schools. They offer HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, Jquery and PHP. You can thank me later if you aren't already aware of this gold mine. You can use this for quick references and also to teach yourself over time. Great resource!
2. Social Media Sharing Buttons
- I remember my very first website and having to download icons for each social media platform I wanted to put on my site, then having to code them manually, extremely time consuming. Not any more! You can generate a code for all of the social media buttons you want on Share This'
website.
3. Free Widgets & Gadgets
- Connecting your website to your social media sites or other places on the web is easy with widgets, you'll become very comfortable with adding or removing them. Apple store and Android's Google Play will have specific widgets and apps based on the operating system, but it won't hurt to have a central resource to find what you need. Whether you want to add a calculator, display the viewer's IP address, or install a clock, SnackTools
is a modern widget website I think you would benefit from.
4. Content Marketing Resources
- There are a myriad of websites from which to learn from and use as resources for your own content marketing efforts, but not all are created equally. CopyBlogger
, EzineArticles
, and CNET
are just a few reputable sources that can help fuel your content marketing efforts and give you inspiration when writers' block tries to rear it's ugly head.
5. Alexa
- You may want to check up on how your efforts are working, or how you rank compared to others in your niche, Alexa
will give you a lot of information to help you understand who is visiting your website and so much more! They are tried and true, and Amazon company that has kept up with the web algorithms and spits our valuable information for website owners. These are a few technical tips and resources that can help you manage your website. ChrissyBiz Solutions
will also make your job easier by helping to manage the content make changes.
Is there a tip or resource you would add to this list?
