A visible online business presence requires having a website that users can visit for information. Luckily, you don't have to be an experienced web developer to create a website for your business. Many services (such as Wordpress and Wix) make it easy for you to set up a business website using simple, guided steps. Google has partnered with local business services through the Get Your Business Online (GYBO) program to help businesses create websites and promote themselves online in other ways. You can also work with a company (such as Go Daddy) to purchase a website domain name. Many of these company also offer services to help you build the website, or will create one for you. These services usually have a low monthly fee. Try to make your website's domain name one that matches your business name, or, if that is not possible, one that describes what products or services it offers. Once you've created a basic website, you should start filling it with useful information. Think about what potential customers would like to know about your business, and make sure that the information is easy to find. You can include: Location Hours of operation Contact information (telephone, email, etc.) Information about products and services that your business offers Descriptions of any special offers Your business logo, prominently featured The history of your business Testimonies or reviews from past clients/customers You want every customer to be able to find your website easily. While search engines can make this possible, you should also seize every opportunity to share your website's address (URL). Print it on business cards, invoices, brochures, promotional materials, etc. Many companies also like to share information with customers by writing and posting regular news, stories, and offers online. You can incorporate a blog into your website using help from a website set-up service or program. You can also create a blog on a separate website with help from a blogging service, such as: Blogger Wordpress Tumblr Blogs can be used to show the world what your business offers or cares about. The important thing is to update frequentlyif your blog hasn't had new content in a while, people might think that your company not active. On the other hand, avoid updating your blog so frequently that subscribers are annoyed with the inundation of information. It is a good idea to create a backlog of content that is ready to go up on your blog at any time. That way, if you are too busy to create content from scratch, you can pull something from this pool of material. List posts (Like "Top 10 Customer Favorites") or roundups ("Highlights of 2015") can be created quickly, and will pull users deeper into your blog, if you link to older blog posts or other areas of your website. Make your blog content shareable. Most blogging services already have this feature built in. This allows users to repost your content on their own websites or blogs, easily promoting your business more widely. If you are serious about promoting your business online, you will want to learn how to maximize opportunities for users to interact with your online content and site(s) through major search engines (such as Google, Yahoo!, and Bing). You can learn more about this technique, called SEO, by reading tips online, or taking an online or in-person course. Marketing companies can also work with your business on SEO matters. Use keywords to drive traffic to your blog. Use Google's Keyword Planner to find keywords that your target audience searches for. Then, use those phrases in your blog content to drive traffic to your website. An increasing amount of online traffic comes from users of mobile devices. To make websites easier to read (and less taxing on users' data plans), they should be optimized for smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Some website services and programs incorporate mobile optimization automatically, but you should frequently view your website on a variety of devices to make sure that it is user-friendly.
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One-sentence summary -- Create a website. Build content on your website. Share your URL. Choose a blogging service. Blog regularly. Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Make your website mobile-friendly.

For example, how to get from one building to another on campus, or how to make a casserole. Soon, you'll be seeing algorithms all over the place! Buy a book, and read it entirely to learn the language. Avoid online tutorials as they're often written by hobbyists, not professionals. However, feel free to look for help on the internet. Object-oriented languages like Java and C++ are "in" right now, but Procedural languages like C are easier to start with because they deal solely in algorithms. The more time before programming you spend planning in pseudocode, the less time you'll spend typing and scratching your head.
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One-sentence summary -- Try writing algorithms for all sorts of things. After you've learned how to write algorithms, programming should come naturally to you. Programming is only the translation of pseudocode into a programming language.

If you have a bundle of fresh herbs that look clean and dust-free, you don't need to wash them. However, if you just picked them from your garden, it's likely they contain some dust and dirt. Rinse them in gentle running water, then shake off the excess water. Whether you just rinsed your herbs or they were wet when you received them, you should first dry off the obvious moisture. Spread them out on a paper towel or clean dishcloth until there are no more water beads on the surface of the herbs. If you'd like to use your herbs right away, use this method to dry a small handful at a time. This method is also suitable for tea leaves that have just been used to brew tea. For either material, spread small leaves or pieces of herbs out between two dry paper towels. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until they are brittle, paying close attention for signs of burning. Moist, fleshy herbs such as mint and basil won't dry easily in the microwave unless they are already partly dried. Some herbs don't have much moisture to begin with, and can be dried over the course of a few weeks by tying the stems in bunches and hanging them upside down. Do this indoors in a dark place if possible, because sunlight can harm the color and flavor of the herbs. Herbs in this category tend to have stiff or thick leaves. They include rosemary, parsley, sage, and thyme. If you'd like to dry soft, moist herbs in this way, hang them in small bunches inside a paper bag. Poke holes at the base of the paper bag and place in an area with good air flow so the herbs dry more quickly and mold has less chance to grow. Herbs with soft, juicy leaves need to be dried quickly or they will grow mold. Pluck the leaves off the stem and lay them between paper towels so that no two leaves are touching. You may stack up to five layers of leaves if you need to, alternating between paper towels and herbs. Place these in an oven safe dish and place in an oven at the lowest possible temperature setting. They may take up to 8 hours to dry. Turn your oven dial just enough that only the pilot light or electric oven light comes on. Herbs that dry well in this method include basil, sage, bay leaf, and mint. Crumble the herbs between your fingertips before storing or before adding to food. Store dried herbs in an airtight container and place it in a cool, dark, dry place to keep the herbs flavorful as long as possible. Dried herbs have a stronger flavor than fresh herbs. When substituting dried herbs in a recipe that calls for fresh herbs, use 1/3 the amount listed, or 1/2 the amount if the herb is basil. Tea leaves can be dried immediately after used to brew a pot of tea. The microwave method above works best, as you usually have a small amount and a longer drying time could lead to mold. Use dried tea leaves as you would herbs, or use them to cover unpleasant smells around the house.
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Rinse dirt off fresh-picked herbs. Spread out wet herbs until the water evaporates before using any other method. Dry small amounts of herbs or tea leaves quickly in the microwave. Dry thick or sturdy herbs by hanging them indoors. Dry moist or soft herbs in a low temperature oven. When the herbs are crisp and crumbly, store them in an airtight container.