Recommended Business Associations and Helpful Links

Google Groups - Efficient Web Design and Devlopment

We have created a Google Group for the purpose of sharing information with others interested in building efficient websites.

We would like to help others to create these websites using code (XHTML, HTML, CSS) that is compliant with the latest international standards as published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).

IX Web Hosting Services

IX Web Hosting Services has been supplying web hosting services since 1998. They are currently one of the largest web hosting providers in the world hosting more then 200,000 domain names. They have a 99.9% uptime gaurantee as well as both a 30 day satisfaction guarantee as well as an anytime guarantee on their services. They offer web servers on both the Windows® as well as the Linux Platforms.

The plans they offer have extensive features and plenty of room for growth. They advertise the rates based on a two year agreement monthly cost do increase with shorter terms. Each of their contracts are available in 1/4 year, 1/2 year, 1 year, and 2 year lengths. They also charge a $30 dollar setup fee on contracts of less then one year. The company does offer free setup on plans with one year or more contract.

One of the best feature this company provides is that each hosted domain name gets its own dedicated static IP Address. If you have multiple domain names you want to point to the same website only the main Domain name is counted. They do this by offering free parking of domain names as well as free aliasing of parked domain names.

If you have multiple domian names these plans may make the management of your web accounts far easier while at the same time reducing your overall costs. Most of the other web providers out there require you to have a separate web hosting account for each domain name that needs its own static IP address.

The Company Corporation

The Company Corperation was founded in 1899 by the architects of Delaware's corporate laws. The Company Corporation has the tools and know-how to make starting and running a business easy and affordable. With more than 100 years of experience, The Company Corporation provides a nationwide network of offices in state capitals and major cities, a Delaware-based call center and a wide variety of corporate services.

To get started forming your own business click on the following link.

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The HTML Writers Guild

The HTML Writers Guild offers a Web Design Training Program that has provided the very best in online web design training to more than 45,000 individuals interested in web design and development since 1998. Our Web Design Courses cover a breadth of Web work, from html to Flash; from Dreamweaver to Photoshop. Each online Web class is taught by our fellow experts and working professionals in the field.

The Write Content

Affordable, persuasive website content writing, Fast, personal service, Free content analysis report, Satisfaction guarantee, 20 years writing experience.

This writer has Winner of Content Creation / Search Engine Copywriting Award FOUR MONTHS RUNNING according to TopSEOs.com. That is a prestigous award and something to be proud of. Having good content while at the same time being search engine friendly is an art of its own. You cannot go wrong hiring a professional to write any of your content for you.

Website Magazine

Website Magazine is the premier print and digital magazine for website success. When you sign up for your free subscription, you will receive valuable insights and tips from top industry talents. Our writers do more than write a story - they are working professionals in the Web industry. They use the same methods in their daily practices and share them with you. It's like having your very own Web guru always at your side.

Topics covered in Website Magazine range from search engine optimization and Internet marketing to e-commerce and profiles on industry leaders. Sign up for your free subscription today and join those who are already taking advantage of this tremendous value - including your competitors.

Web Standards Group

Lake Area Webs has recently become a member of the Web Standards Group. The Web Standards Group is for web designers & developers who are interested in web standards (HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, XSLT etc.) and best practices (accessible sites using valid and semantically correct code).

They aim to:

• Provide web developers and designers with a forum to discuss issues and share knowledge (via our discussion list and regular meetings).
• Provide web standards information and assistance to developers.
• Promote "web standards" within the development community.
• They currently have 4438 members from 111 countries.