Hardware and Software Requirements for Making Websites.

Hardware and Software Requirements for Making Websites.

A little while ago my old laptop needed replacing, it was over 3 years old and the battery had a 10 minute charge life and the charger was needing to be replaced. A quick visit to ebay and for less than $500 Australian a new Toshiba laptop was delivered.

About the same time I visited a friend who had spent over $1,500 on a laptop from a large electrical retailer. My friend mainly uses the laptop to check emails and create simple word documents, I was thinking that maybe a $1,500 laptop was extravagant to their needs.

As a web page designer and article writer I feel that my $500 laptop completes my tasks with complete ease.

Most visitors to my MakingWebsiteBlog are beginning their learning path, my blog covers information in regards to content, domain names, web hosting and SEO. I though why shouldn’t computer hardware and software be covered to, after all it is what is use to browse, compose and submit our work.

As you can see I don’t think bigger is better, the $500 laptop has Vista as the operating system, 2GB of ram, 160GB of Hard Drive and the CPU is a Celeron 2.2Ghz. The tasks that this laptop needs to undertake are, web browsing of course, simple picture editing (cropping, resizing and compressing for the web), text editing and when I just want to be slack, my favourite game.

Now you know what hardware I use for my web design, I will now run through the list of my essential software;

• Web browsers – IE8, Firefox, Chrome, Opera and Safari. So I can check that the page views ok across a variety of platforms.
• Gimp – For my picture editing.
• Dreamweaver MX 2004 – Mainly used in text editing mode, and I like the site manager.
• Xampp – Xampp creates a server on my PC so I can create a full working page so it can be tested before I upload.
• Fireftp – A Firefox plugin to transfer files.
• And the last an most used software is windows notepad – I am using it now as I am writing this article. My Blog and EzineArticles have a feature where I can copy and paste text in to the “new post” form.

The above are my choices for hardware and software, some of you may like to use a desktop machine and would prefer to use a graphical interface to create your pages. I would like to know, and I assume that some the readers of my blog would be interested what you use. Please take time to comment, and share with us your hardware and software that you use to make your websites.

Making Websites - 6 Figure Incomes from a Website, a get rich quick story?

Making Websites - 6 Figure Incomes from a Website, a get rich quick story?

6 figure income from a website, does it really happen? Of course it does, all you need to do is to follow these 3 easy steps and you will be on your way to financial freedom never needing to work again.

1. Select a niche product
2. Market the niche product
3. Build a rapport with your customer

How many stories have you read that promise 6 figure incomes, lots I am assuming, my in-box is full of spam saying that it is possible.
I am wondering, how many of these website owners are actually earning their cited 6 figure income?
I guess I am or can be very cynical when it comes to get rich quick stories/schemes, I believe a website should have credibility that has been created over a period of time. The websites that promote financial freedom all have the same feel and design, like they have all come from the same template.
Yes I do earn an income from my websites, and if you include the cents it is a 6 figure income. My style is to create websites that I have an interest in, something I enjoy doing. I focus on getting a good ranking on the search engines, provide quality advice and content, and getting visitors to my site.
Once I have accomplished these items I explore methods of making an income from the site. To be able to sell a product I find it easier to endorse if I believe in the product.
In most cases I will use affiliate marketing to produce an income from my new site. Affiliate marketing is being paid for a lead, referral or click to a merchants website by means of a commission, a set referral fee or cents per click.
When you are deciding on your path of earning an income from the web, will you go with the template style website that will provide you with riches beyond your dreams, or will you go building a reputable presence on the web?

Top 10 Womens Perfumes for 2010

Discover the top 10 perfumes for women in 2010? Discover the information that is needed to find the best perfume, whether for yourself or as a special gift for a loved one. Don't buy perfume till you read the top 10 for 2010.
With so many different fragrances out there, finding the best can be difficult. However, even with this, there are many people who would agree that each of these top 10 perfumes for women in 2010.

1. At number 1, the Lovely Perfume, from Sex and the City's Sarah Jessica Parker.
   We have seen many celebrities with fragrances, and often they are OK, remember the OK point, but this is a perfume that has nice scent. This is a fragrance that is both sexy, sassy and sensual, Lovely is a women's scent with notes of fresh mandarin, bergamot, rosewood, lavender, martini and orchid, which is a good combination.
   If you are looking for a flirty, feminine womens scent in a stunningly stylish bottle, Lovely is a great option. Price wise, it is fantastic, and at such a low price, it is amazing that you get such high quality. A great day time fragrance.
2. At 2, we are including the Armani Code Pour Femme. This is a top selling fragrance, and is slightly more expensive than Lovely. It is a fragrance that is sure to leave a lasting impression on the wearer. It has a nice bottle, and the fragrance has notes of interesting ingredients, such as orange, ginger, sandalwood, and even honey! It is truly a sexy and sophisticated perfume, perfect for mom or sister.
3. They say that diamonds are forever, and they truly are! At 3, we place the Armani Diamonds. This is truly a sensual and alluring aroma. If you are glamorous, you need this!
4. Number 4, Calvin Klein's Euphoria holds the position. This is a fragrance that makes all the difference, and is truly luxurious and a stunningly versatile scent.
5. At position 5, we have the popular Calvin Klein Eternity. This is a nice fragrance, which is better for the mature lady. Try this amazing combination of wild potent flowers, and delicate fruit.
6. Diesel's Fuel for Life takes the number 6 position. This has a nice bottle, and is also a powerfully pretty perfume. A perfect Christmas present for the woman in her 20's.
7. Vera Wang Flower Princess holds the 7th on the top 10. This is a nice bright pink heart-shaped bottle, and looks great on any dresser. This is a sweet and fruity floral fragrance.
8. Elle Perfume is at 8, and Yves St Laurent's latest women's scent, 'Elle'. If you have a best friend, this is the fragrance to get them.
9. 9th, we have Opium Perfume, and again, this is made by Yves St Laurent. This has been best seller since 1977, and is a favourite for many.
10. Kenzo Flower Perfume hits 10th spot, and is a great Japanese item. It delivers as a strong and pure fragrance, that you will remember. It is an all round winner.

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