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Optimize Images to Reduce Load Time on Websites

Feb 162012

As I have made my way learning different aspects of running a blog, I have found that there are many tips and tricks that although may seem small, can really make a difference. One such trick is to always use an image optimizing program to optimize or reduce the size of your image files. By reducing the size of the file itself, each time that someone loads a page with that image, it takes less time to load the image because of the small file size.

As I have gone along, I have found that a great little program called Free Image Optimizer is my best option. It is easy to use, works every time and best of all, it’s completely free. You have the option of downloading the program so that it is available when not connected to the internet, or to use the online optimization tool.

Here is a link to the download page for the Free Image Optimizer: Free Image Optimizer

I have no agreements or deals with this company, therefore, I can give a very honest and non-biased review of their program. If you have a blog or website, it would be beneficial to check them or any other image optimizer out.

Ozark Walking Sticks CafePress Store

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Nov 092011

It’s almost Christmas time again and I wanted to let everyone know that Ozark Walking Sticks has a CafePress store, where you can find all sorts of wood carving related products. I hope to expand the selection in coming weeks to add even more wood carving related products.

You can check out the store right now at Ozark Walking Sticks CafePress Store

Right now we have hats, shirts, coffee mugs, mouse pads and a teddy bear to offer.

Click on any of the above items to see more about each one and others that are available.

Personalized Signs from Hickgirlexpressions.com

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Sep 212011

My wife has started her own website and features vinyl lettering and personalized signs. I think what she is doing is really neat and wanted to share some of her ideas with you.

Here are a few of the things that she has been working on recently:

Whittom Anniversary Sign

Glass Family Name Sign

Painted Stocking on Glass Door Panel

Painted Snowman Scene on Glass Table Top

If you like what she has been working on, check out her website: Hick Girl Expressions

July 2011 Deer Cam Pictures

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Jul 252011

Along with wood carving, I enjoy deer hunting. Most of the content on Ozark Walking Sticks Blog is wood carving related, but from time to time, we will post other things that we find interesting and want to share with others.

Yesterday, I checked my deer cam and found some nice buck pictures. Here they are for you enjoyment:

7 Hot Domain Name Selection Tips

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Apr 182011

Do you have the desire to secure your own location on the Internet? Are you trying to determine what to name your little piece of the web? This step in the planning process is a very critical step. It is right now that you are choosing how you and/or your products are known on the World Wide Web. After you have chosen your domain name and registered that name, you are on your way to setting up residence on the web. Here is a list of things to consider when trying to figure out the best address for your web place.

Use Business or Product Name in the Domain Name

Using your business or product name in the domain name helps to get the word out about your endeavors. It also makes finding your website easier for the general public and potential customers. If for example, your business is called Samples Hickory Mill and you are selling hickory wood products, you would want to try to use a domain name that includes specific information about your website in the name. Using sampleshickorymill.com would be a better choice than using something like hickorymill.com. By including the name of your business, you will set your website apart from all the other hickory product websites.

Short Domain Names

It is always a good idea to use the shortest domain name that will still allow a good description of what your website is about. A long drawn out web address can be hard for people to remember and the longer the name, the better chance that people will enter the address incorrectly. Continue reading »