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HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Want to build a killer Web site? Want to make it easy to keep your site up to date? You'll need to know how CSS, HTML, and XHTML work together. HTML, XHTML, and CSS All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes that easy too! These eight minibooks get you started, explain standards, and help you connect all the dots to create sites with pizzazz.

This handy, one-stop guide catches you up on XHTML basics and CSS fundamentals.

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eBay PowerSeller Business Practices For Dummies

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With over a million copies of her books in print, Marsha Collier is the leading eBay author in the world. Her books help eBay users get started, find bargains, make their first purchases, sell their first items, and start generating a steady income on eBay. This book, eBay PowerSeller Business Practices For Dummies, shares the techniques you need to know to either achieve the coveted PowerSeller status on eBay,

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Google Apps For Dummies

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Google Apps are Web-based, low-cost (or free!) office productivity tools that do everything those expensive applications do — and you can access them from any computer with an Internet connection. Google Apps For Dummies boosts your "app-titude" by giving you the low-down on choosing, setting up, and using these nifty and powerful gadgets for work or play.

Whether you're an individual who wants to take advantage of iGoogle or an organization

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Avoiding Mistakes with Your Web Store

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Stores For Dummies

Web store owners sometimes make mistakes and fall into traps when they're designing or maintaining their Web stores. Here are some major stumbles to avoid as you build and take care of your online business.

Draw Attention to Your eBay Auction

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Stores For Dummies

When you list something for sale on eBay, you want to make sure that your auction attracts as much interest — and possible buyers — as possible. Showcase your eBay auctions and your Web store operations with these tips:

Research the product using eBay's search engine before you start listing it. So many people just dive into creating an eBay listing without

Using a Blog to Promote Your Web Store

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Stores For Dummies

In essence, having a blog is like having a conversation with your customers if they came through your door in a retail setting. Many store owners use their blogs to discuss new inventory purchases, upcoming events and sales, and trends that they've noticed that could affect their business. Some blogs allow comments, where their customers can comment on a store owner's postings

Streamlining Your Web Site's Navigation

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Sites For Dummies

A good Web site is designed so that users can navigate easily and intuitively and create their own paths to find the information most relevant to them. As you start to work on the design for your Web pages, make sure that users can easily access key information from more than one place in the site and that they can move back and forth between the main pages and sections.

Downloading Professional Images Inexpensively

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Sites For Dummies

Professional photographs and graphics can transform a simple Web page design into a professional online presentation. But high-quality images can be pricey. For professional, royalty-free images without the high cost, visit iStockPhoto where you can buy — and sell — high-quality photos and other images for $1 to $5 (depending on the resolution).

The Benefits of HTML Headings

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Sites For Dummies

One of the more common text formatting options in HTML is the heading style. In HTML, you gain many advantages to using the heading styles (H1, H2, and so on) to style text that serves as titles or headlines. That's because heading styles are designed to be displayed in relative sizes no matter which text size users set in their Web browsers.

Searching for an Available Domain Name

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: Do-It-Yourself Web Sites For Dummies

You can register any domain name for your Web site that hasn't already been taken by someone else. Finding out whether a name is already in use is easy — and free. To see whether a domain name is already registered, do a simple search at any domain registration Web site. All domain registrars check the same master databases that track all domain names on the Web.

Tips for Success with ASP.NET

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: ASP.NET 3.5 For Dummies

A huge, friendly user community supports ASP.NET. Free resources are plentiful if you want to further your success building dynamic, interactive, data-driven Web pages with ASP.NET. Here are some helpful hints for your Web development and design adventures.

When you get stuck on ASP.NET code

It's not unusual to encounter code that should

Saving Backup Paperwork for Your eBay Business

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: eBay Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Taxes are inevitable. Uncle Sam expects you to keep your eBay records in order, and a wise businessperson always keeps backup records.

Genealogy Online For Dummies, 5th Edition

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Researching your genealogy online is like being a kid in a candy store. So many neat things catch your eye that it’s difficult to decide which one to try. That’s where Genealogy Online For Dummies, 5th Edition comes in. This completely practical handbook helps you become a smart, discriminating researcher from the moment you start your investigation.

Unlike other genealogy books, this easy-to-use guide does more than show you how to

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Selling Your Talent via eBay

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Article adapted from: eBay Business All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

If you're talented in any way, you can sell your services on eBay. Home artisans, chefs, and even stay-at-home psychics are transacting business daily on the site. What a great way to make money on eBay — make your own product!

Many custom items do well on eBay. People go to trendy places (when they have the time) such as Soho,