Thursday, January 31, 2013

I like Yahoo because it is easy to search for something.
I like Apple because the design of the website is eye-catching.
Amazon is helpful because it has many different categories of what you may be shopping for.







Bing is very simple and easy to use. I also like the design of the website.
CNN is a very informative website covering a lot of news.
Verizon has many features that may appeal to people.
Aol is similar to Verizon and covers a lot of topics.
I like Google because you can search anything and find what you are looking for.
Comcast connects you to many different topics of the world.









The New York Times gives you the best world news you want to find out about.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Today I uploaded my Purpose of a Website paper on to the blog. Then I changed my profle picture to an actual picture of myself. Lastly I changed the design of my blog.

Purpose of a Website

Most people do not take the time to realize the purpose of a website. Several designers believe that a website’s job is to show how imaginative they are. Although this is important, this is not the major purpose of a site. The intention of a website is to create business and the creativity is just a part in developing the website. You should have the ability to put “creativity” in the right place. The four main purposes of a website are to describe expertise, build your reputation, generate leads, and nurture sales. The process of making a website may be difficult, but it has the potential to make you succeed. First, your site should be highly accessible in order to be thriving. If the site is too “inventive” and causes disorder, you will lose followers. A website should attract the people you are aiming to please. It should be interesting but not too complicated for people to follow. You can imagine the site as a tour, trying to interest people in engaging in your website. An important question in helping your website grow is if you are discoverable by proficiency. If search terms relate to your company it means that everyone accessing your site knows about you. The furthermost marketing opening is your site’s ability to be exposed to people who appeal to your business, but are unaware of you. Another relevant question to consider is if your website gives a full visit of your firm. If your site is of good quality, people should learn about the features of the business as they move along. It should apply to their interests and teach them about the business in a motivating way. Different media is vital to think about in generating a website as well. Imagery, text, and video are all essential in helping you do well, for the various aspects promote attention. A portfolio may be necessary in your website, but it is not the only thing looked at. A site should also show points of engagement that the visitors can use. Numerous design firm sites have only one call to action: contact us. However, most people accessing the website aren’t ready to do that yet. This only applies to people ready to get in touch with you. In order for them to give you your information there are many prospects you can use. For example, you can call them or send them your monthly newspaper. Every page on your website should have at least one of these prospects, but no more than three. It is significant the website captures people and that they consider hiring you. Websites are made so that your possible clients can find out to what they really need: proof that you can make a consequential difference to their business. Social media such as Twitter or Facebook can be crucial in expanding your business too. Believe in or not this media enables you to be able to share your website. Also, public speaking and offsite publishing may be helpful in building a good reputation in the marketplace. This might create the element of people wanting more, which will ultimately lead them in the direction of your website. Once someone is involved enough to move from being an admirer to a customer, you must have a system that can guide them through that change. The last step nurturing sales is the hardest step, which probably requires a little more practical work. As shown, a website should initiate interaction and show a level of understanding. Websites have the potential to hurt your business or help it. Hopefully, your website will promote business, attract visitors, and eventually assist you in being successful. Think about what people want to see on your website, instead of what you want to witness on your website. By looking at your website in a certain perspective, you will learn the key objectives in achievement.

My overall graphics experience is pretty good. I took an art course every year leading up to this year. In ninth grade, I took Studio Art. In tenth grade, I took Computer Graphics. In Computer Graphics, I learned how to use the basics of Adobe Photoshop. I eventually got better in Adobe Photoshop and now am very comfortable using the program. In Computer Graphics I also briefly used Adobe Flash. Although I am not really comfortable with Adobe Flash, I know the basics of how to use it. This year I took Advanced Computer Graphics and am now taking Web Design. In Advanced Computer Graphics, I continued my use on Photoshop. Recently, I was introduced to Adobe Illustrator and I am familiar with it now.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Still unable to upload pictures from the computer. Today after my midterm I worked and finished my fourth step of the step by step. I will work on the next two steps hopefully tomorrow or friday.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Today I finished my third step by step and then worked on my fourth step by step.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Today I worked on my third step by step. I will hopefully finish it tomorrow.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Today I worked on to my second step by step and almost finished. I will finish it tomorrow then hopefully move on to my third step by step.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Today I finished my first step by step and will start the second one tomorrow.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Today I continued to work on my first step by step picture that I started yesterday. I will hopefully finish the first one tomorrow then move on to the next picture.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Im going to do my step by step on how to do a braid.
Today I finished my last card of the card project the queen. I can now start the Step by Step project.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Today I finished my jack card and and started my last card the queen. I will finish the queen tomorrow.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Today I finished my joker card and moved on to my jack card. I almost finished the jack card and just have to complete the queen.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Today I worked on my card project and almost finished my second card the joker.