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eHow's computer specialists demystify Web design and development by walking you through every step of running a website, from choosing a domain name to creating a usable interface. Not sure what comes after picking a clever URL? Get advice on selecting a web design application and hosting service. Learn how to get more traffic to a site through search engine optimization techniques. Not too tech savvy? eHow also has tips on hiring someone else to design and build your website.

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How to Create an Online Photo Album

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Want to show off your new baby to your family? Have an audience clamoring for photos of your restored 1953 Ford Mustang? Create an online photo album to display your photographs and images... more »

How to Create Animated Avatars For MySpace

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While animated avatars have been popular in forums as long as can be remembered, they're now popping up more and more on MySpace. As "GIF" files, they can be used as your main photo or placed elsewhere on your profile or blog. Follow these steps ... more »

How to Create Slideshows on MySpace

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Show off your MySpace photos by creating slideshows that can be posted almost anywhere on the Web site. Easy to create with absolutely no programming knowledge, these slideshows showcase your favorite photos while adding great decorations to your ... more »

How to Debug a Web Service

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Writing a web service can be a pain. Many times when you think that things are going to go easily you run across faults. It can be difficult because often the web service is deployed inside Tomcat making the bugs hard to track down. If you have ... more »

How to Find the Owner of a Domain Name

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You can find the owner of a domain name using a quick and free Whois.net search. Whois.net lets you find registration information about domain names, their owners and their referral URLs. So if you want to find out who is responsible for all that ... more »

How to Get a Free Geocities Web Address

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If you would like your own free Web site, Geocities is one of the most popular places to get one. They offer free sites, as well as upgrades to sites with higher capacities for a small fee. Getting a Geocities Web address is simple and quick. ... more »

How to Hide Comments on MySpace

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Comments allow friends to post thoughts, images and video on their friends' MySpace profile. This is a great way to share a photo or leave a joke; but perhaps you don't want others to read your comments. If you want to add that extra privacy, ... more »

How to Host a Domain Using Godaddy

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Although perhaps best known as a domain name registrar, GoDaddy also offers several different types of hosting plans, including Linux and Windows-based hosting plans and free hosting plans for users who are willing to have ads display on their ... more »

How to Legally Post Obscene Content on a Blog

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The definition of obscene content has been drawn largely by federal courts over the last 30 years. By and large, content is found to be obscene if it features activities that go against the prevailing values of a community. If you're a blogger or ... more »

How to live in Qatar

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information about Qatar @ www.qatar360.com.. more »

How to Make a Site Map With Dreamweaver

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You can create a visual site map and view it, print it or add it to a Web page with Dreamweaver 3.0. Use the site map either to check the structure of your site and make sure that it matches your intentions or to give your site users a way to ... more »

How to Make a Website

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This how to article will teach you how to make a website... more »

How to Make a Widget for a Website

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Widgets consist of files similar to website code that have been packaged to run as a small application. Widgets can be used to display news feeds, weather updates, stock values, games or even a countdown to the next season of your favorite show. ... more »

How to Make an Offer on a Domain Name that's been Privately Sold

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You are thinking of purchasing a domain name. After looking through listing names and preparing a budget, you still haven’t found a name that is perfect for your website. You may have to move to the next level and make an offer on a domain name ... more »

How to Make the Type in Web Pages Larger or Smaller

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Is the font too small when you try to read Web pages? Or maybe it's too big and takes up too much space. You can set the size of your font for easy reading... more »

How to Monitor the Activities of Another User From the Command Line

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One of the dangers of maintaining your server is controlling the number of unauthorized users who are trying to hack the files on your server. By using "Activity Monitor," you can check on other people. Read on to learn how to monitor the ... more »

How to Password-Protect a Web Page

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Password protection keeps only the users you want on your page. If you know JavaScript or even plain old HTML, you can use password protection... more »

How to Point Your Blog at a Domain

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If you have a blog in Typepad or Blogger or some other host and you would like to make your blog easier to access with a new domain, read on to learn how to point your blog at your new domain name... more »

How to Register a Domain on Godaddy

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Thanks to GoDaddy, owning a domain name is easy. Whether your intention is to start a Web page, sell the domain name or hang on to it for future use, GoDaddy can help... more »

How to Rename Your Blog

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If you want to rename your blog, here's an easy way to do it. Keep in mind that renaming means you have to resubmit your blog to catalogs and search engines. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Set Up New Internet Service

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If you are able to access the Internet already, but would like to establish new Internet service with a separate company, you can easily do so online through most Internet service providers. Here are some simple steps to follow... more »

How to Sharpen a Picture With Photoshop

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Sharpening a photo makes it clearer and easier to see. You can use Adobe Photoshop, a popular photo-editing program, to accomplish this task... more »

How to Transfer A Domain Name

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A domain name acts like a brand name for your website. It's an essential element of your online business. Once you register your name, you can transfer it if you think it no longer suits the image of your company. You can change it for any ... more »

How to Unpublish a Blog Post in Wordpress

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Ever have second thoughts about something that you posted to your blog? Want to remove an entry? Here's how you do it... more »

How to Upload Files to Your GeoCities Web Site

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Until you create your GeoCities Web site, visitors will see a generic “place-holder” page that does hold your Web space for you, but is not very personal. You need files to create a Web site that reflects the real you. "File Manager" and "Easy ... more »