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Learn how to program

Posted by The Geek | Posted in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) | Posted on 24-04-2009

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Aspiring software developers often don’t know where to start when learning to program.

Should I get a “Teach Myself Programming” book and learn from that?

Do I need a Computer Science degree?

Which programming languages should I learn?

Should I learn every programming language?

How do I design an application?

The most important thing to understand is programming languages go in and out of fashion over the years. Therefore, educating yourself in current technologies and the history of computing would certainly be a good start to your career in IT.

How do I find a good SEO in Yorkshire

Posted by The Geek | Posted in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) | Posted on 24-04-2009

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An SEO is a Search Engine Optimiser or if you’re from the US a Search Engine Optimsizer.  AKA SEO Consultant. They are scattered around Yorkshire. Some are good using White Hat Techniques but other are bad using Black Hat Techniques. 

Why is usability important?

Posted by The Geek | Posted in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) | Posted on 24-04-2009

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A usable interface creates a good user experience.  There is little point investing in a Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) campaign only to have your potential customers click leave your website as soon as they’ve got there and visit a competitor’s.

We’ve all done it, say typed Search Engine Optimisation Yorkshire into Google and decided to view the first 5 websites that appear.  We, as internet users, are impatient these days. There’s so much choice.

If the site takes longer than 10 seconds to load – we leave.