Rocío Alvarado Creations

Web development for people and small companies in Montréal.

The very basics of Google Analytics

published on the 1 April 2012 at 10h04

A tool like Google Analytics helps you visualize the traffic on your site. You can see how many unique visitors come to your site every day, see where they come from, what operating system they use (Apple, Linux, Windows), and, among other things, what browser they use. The purpose of this tool is to target […] Continue reading the article The very basics of Google Analytics

The advantages of a CMS

published on the 3 February 2012 at 8h02

A CMS (Content Management System) is a program that is installed as a website and allows the user to modify content without having to go into the code, thus it separates the input of content from the design and general layout of the website. In the Wikipedia page List of content management systems, there is […] Continue reading the article The advantages of a CMS

Making your site search engine friendly

published on the 1 December 2011 at 8h12

Follow accessibility standards Get known outside of your sphere Web tools from your favourite search engine Terms like search engine optimization (SEO), metadata, ranking and search engine marketing (SEM) can be a bit confusing. I will instead give you three basic ways to get your site more visibility on any search engine. Follow accessibility standards […] Continue reading the article Making your site search engine friendly

Creating a good domain name

published on the 4 July 2011 at 9h07

A domain name is the first step in starting your website. If you have a company name already or if you are an artist and you want to showcase your personal work, then having your name as a domain name is a very good option. If these apply to you, check their availability at godaddy.com; […] Continue reading the article Creating a good domain name

Before starting your website

published on the 5 June 2011 at 14h06

If you are planning to get a website for yourself or your small business in the near future, there are a few things that you need to know before engaging in this important extension of your business. Be prepared to be actively involved, Brand yourself: your domain name, logo, and slogan, Find what you like, […] Continue reading the article Before starting your website