Example 3

The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

Pros

• Full control over design
• Can use server side scripting languages
• Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

Cons

• Lacks your own domain
  Your Business Title is an Important Marketing Tool
  Everyone wants to have a business card and everyone wants to have a title. I know when I take someone's card, I look for the title. I look at the title because I want to deal with the person that makes the decisions or the person that can get me to the decision maker. If I see the title Account Manager, I know I am simply dealing with a salesperson. If I see the title VP Marketing, I know this person is closer to the top and can probably make some decisions when it comes to spending money on contracts. Look at your own card, what title do you have? Is it a title that will entice others to call you when something comes up? Is it a sales title? It is not bad having
  Selecting the Perfect Domain Name

  The first issue I have with magician web sites is the improper use of domain names. Examine the following list of URLs and select the most professional one:

  • www.freewebspace.com/users/losers/reallosers/Hire-me.html (Example 1)
  • http://www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/ (Example 2)
  • http://www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html (Example 3)
  • http://www.TikiMagic.com (Example 4)
  Example 1

  Unfortunately the first site is too common today. It is too long to be remembered. It is also too long to be accurately typed. Who knows what site your potential visitor may end up loading into their browser. More importantly it is unprofessional. With the low cost to register domain names and host web sites, there is no longer any reason to use this type of web site as a professional magician.

  These URLs are usually found on business cards with perforations around the edges. If this applies to you, then please listen to this simple advice. Please spend the small amount of money it takes to look like a professional or don't pretend that you are one. Your potential clients are not impressed. They will not hire you. This advice applies to both the web sites and the business cards. Let's review the pros and cons.

  www.freewebspace.com/users/losers/reallosers/Hire-me.html

  Pros

  • It's free
  Cons
  • It's free because your visitors are bombarded with ads (Viva Cialis)
  • It's unprofessional. You look cheap because you are. Don't Be!
  • It's too loooooooooooooooooooong.
  • It too hard to type out without mistkes.
  • Too many limits on designs and script usage.

  Example 2

  The second example shows another trend. The good domains are often taken. Magicians look to claim some Web real estate by getting a domain name with cute names by substituting numbers or misspellings to find a "suitable" domain name. The main issue is that potential visitors may not remember your "cute" name and never find your site. It is better than the first URL, but not much.

  This example shows another common strategy. Magicians will use a less common extension such as .org , .biz or .tv. It is my belief that a weaker name with ".com" is better than a stronger name without the ".com". Most people don't understand about domain names. The general sentiment among your potential clients is that .com appears more professional than .biz.

  www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/

  Pros

  • It's slightly better than the prior example
  • It contains some keywords (mostly misspelled and numberized)
  • It's your own domain name
  Cons
  • Doesn't use .com
  • Words are misspelled
  • Numbers are substituted for words
  • It uses too many hyphens
  • Too long
  • More cute than professional

  Example 3

  The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

  www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

  Pros

  • Full control over design
  • Can use server side scripting languages
  • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

  Cons

  • Lacks your own domain
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    professional. With the low cost to register domain names and host web sites, there is no longer any reason to use this type of web site as a professional magician.

    These URLs are usually found on business cards with perforations around the edges. If this applies to you, then please listen to this simple advice. Please spend the small amount of money it takes to look like a professional or don't pretend that you are one. Your potential clients are not impressed. They will not hire you. This advice applies to both the web sites and the business cards. Let's review the pros and cons.

    www.freewebspace.com/users/losers/reallosers/Hire-me.html

    Pros

    • It's free
    Cons
    • It's free because your visitors are bombarded with ads (Viva Cialis)
    • It's unprofessional. You look cheap because you are. Don't Be!
    • It's too loooooooooooooooooooong.
    • It too hard to type out without mistkes.
    • Too many limits on designs and script usage.

    Example 2

    The second example shows another trend. The good domains are often taken. Magicians look to claim some Web real estate by getting a domain name with cute names by substituting numbers or misspellings to find a "suitable" domain name. The main issue is that potential visitors may not remember your "cute" name and never find your site. It is better than the first URL, but not much.

    This example shows another common strategy. Magicians will use a less common extension such as .org , .biz or .tv. It is my belief that a weaker name with ".com" is better than a stronger name without the ".com". Most people don't understand about domain names. The general sentiment among your potential clients is that .com appears more professional than .biz.

    www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/

    Pros

    • It's slightly better than the prior example
    • It contains some keywords (mostly misspelled and numberized)
    • It's your own domain name
    Cons
    • Doesn't use .com
    • Words are misspelled
    • Numbers are substituted for words
    • It uses too many hyphens
    • Too long
    • More cute than professional

    Example 3

    The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

    www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

    Pros

    • Full control over design
    • Can use server side scripting languages
    • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

    Cons

    • Lacks your own domain
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      ree because your visitors are bombarded with ads (Viva Cialis)
    • It's unprofessional. You look cheap because you are. Don't Be!
    • It's too loooooooooooooooooooong.
    • It too hard to type out without mistkes.
    • Too many limits on designs and script usage.

    Example 2

    The second example shows another trend. The good domains are often taken. Magicians look to claim some Web real estate by getting a domain name with cute names by substituting numbers or misspellings to find a "suitable" domain name. The main issue is that potential visitors may not remember your "cute" name and never find your site. It is better than the first URL, but not much.

    This example shows another common strategy. Magicians will use a less common extension such as .org , .biz or .tv. It is my belief that a weaker name with ".com" is better than a stronger name without the ".com". Most people don't understand about domain names. The general sentiment among your potential clients is that .com appears more professional than .biz.

    www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/

    Pros

    • It's slightly better than the prior example
    • It contains some keywords (mostly misspelled and numberized)
    • It's your own domain name
    Cons
    • Doesn't use .com
    • Words are misspelled
    • Numbers are substituted for words
    • It uses too many hyphens
    • Too long
    • More cute than professional

    Example 3

    The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

    www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

    Pros

    • Full control over design
    • Can use server side scripting languages
    • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

    Cons

    • Lacks your own domain
      Sales Management Myths: Entrepreneurial Salesperson
      I just had a phone conversation with a client who had a familiar story to tell. He had built his business on the model of an entrepreneurial sales force. Give them a territory, pay them straight commission, and tell them they are in business for themselves, free to develop the customers they chose with the products they wanted.And for a couple decades it had worked well. The business grew and expanded. More entrepreneurial sales people were added, and the model was duplicated over and over again.So far so good. But then the growth in sales began to slow down. Three flat or declining years in a row has caused this company president to question the st
      mmon strategy. Magicians will use a less common extension such as .org , .biz or .tv. It is my belief that a weaker name with ".com" is better than a stronger name without the ".com". Most people don't understand about domain names. The general sentiment among your potential clients is that .com appears more professional than .biz.

      www.Kooool-Magic-2day4U2.tv/

      Pros

      • It's slightly better than the prior example
      • It contains some keywords (mostly misspelled and numberized)
      • It's your own domain name
      Cons
      • Doesn't use .com
      • Words are misspelled
      • Numbers are substituted for words
      • It uses too many hyphens
      • Too long
      • More cute than professional

      Example 3

      The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

      www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

      Pros

      • Full control over design
      • Can use server side scripting languages
      • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

      Cons

      • Lacks your own domain
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        Example 3

        The third example shows the use of a web host without a domain name. With your own host you will have maximum flexibility over web design. The ability to use server side scripting and databases make this a good approach. The main problem is that without the domain name it still looks unprofessional. Even with the great looking web pages, it still appears to be DIY (do it yourself). A weak domain name is better than no domain name.

        www.WebToastyHosty.com/234asdkjfd/No-hire-me.html

        Pros

        • Full control over design
        • Can use server side scripting languages
        • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages

        Cons

        • Lacks your own domain name
        • Looks unprofessional
        • Hard to remember
        • No keywords in URL
        • URL has no tie to your USP (unique selling proposition)

        Example 4

        The final example is the best of the lot. The domain name ends in .com. It also has the keyword 'magic' in it. It is reasonably short and memorable. It doesn't have any misspellings, hyphens or number4word substitutions. The "tiki" is part of the magician's character concept and is utilized in other marketing efforts. It helps differentiate him from other magicians. The web site is a retro sixties tiki lounge approach. Very unique and very cool. :) We will examine this site in more detail in later articles dealing with effective web promotional strategies.

        www.TikiMagic.com

        Pros

        • Professional looking URL
        • Domain name uses keywords
        • Domain name uses USPs
        • Easy to remember
        • Full control over design
        • Can use server side scripting languages
        • Can use databases to dynamically create web pages and other great uses.

        Cons

        • Requires more time to maintain
        • Requires a little money to register domain name
        • Requires a little more money to host

        Conclusion

        This concludes Part I of Web Design for Professional Magicians. If you have not already done so get your own domain name. Search Google for many cheap places to do so. Email me if you are having trouble with your domain name or registering it. The key points for selecting domain names:

        1. Try to get a .com domain name.
        2. Keep it reasonably short and memorable.
        3. Avoid misspellings and word substitution (4 instead of for).
        4. Limit the use of hyphens.
        5. Try to incorporate your USPs and keywords in the name.