Easy ways to get more "Google Juice"

Thanks to Matt Cutts for this great video with a Google Engineer, "Free search engine optimization tips for beginners":

10 ways to make your Web site design project go smoothly | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com

I will never think of the term 'Web Master' the same again...

TechRepublic.com had an interesting post that our IT Director, Imtiaz Haiyoom, forwarded to me called 10 ways to make your Web site design project go smoothly. The full details are here:
http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=377

As a teaser (or spoiler?), here are the points themselves:

#1: Politely keep those who lack a clue out of the process

#2: Prototype on paper before coding

#3: Build your site map before you start designing

#4: Don’t worry about the home page or link names

#5: Forget about the content, too, while you’re at it…

#6: …But don’t let others forget about the content

#7: Organize the site around the users, not the organization

#8: Don’t overlook SEO, usability, and accessibility

#9: The details make the difference

#10: Have a game plan!

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In honor of Independence Day...

Urban Connection - Austin

Happy Fourth of July! In honor of this glorious day in the history of our nation, I redesigned the Web site for CDM's satellite organization in the capital of Texas:

Urban Connection - Austin
http://www.UrbanConnectionAustin.org/

If you're in Austin, I encourage you to contact my friend Dean. He's a great guy, and he'd probably be willing to meet you at BookPeople (and any excuse for you to go there would be a good one).

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The Top 50 Blogger Powered Blogs

Amanda, the wonderful blogger behind BloggerBuster, just posted a pretty amazing list:

The Top 50 Blogger Powered Blogs


You can visit the list here:
http://www.bloggerbuster.com/2008/05/top-50-blogger-powered-blogs.html

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10-Point Basic Website Checklist for Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Marketing Guide put together this nice 10-Point Basic Website Checklist for Nonprofits

1. Does the Domain Name Make Sense?
   
2. Do I Know Where I Am?
   
3. Is There a Clear Path to Answers or Actions Visitors are Most Likely Seeking?
   
4. Does the Home Page Include Images?
   
5. Can I Donate Online Easily from the Home Page?
   
6. Are You Capturing Email Addresses?
   
7. Are People Featured?
   
8. Are There Stories on the Need or Successes?
   
9. Is It Easy to Contact Staff?
   
10. Are Your Google Keywords on Target?

And while you're at it... don't forget to make your site mobile friendly (thanks to Vitamin Features for this one).
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