These screen shots explain show how to set up GMail IMAP access from outlook 2003. Open up outlook 2003. Go to select "tools" and then select "email accounts". That opens up this screen where you select "IMAP" and hit "Next": 2. Select "Add New Account" or "View or change existing e-mail accounts": 3. If you selected "View or change existing e-mail accounts", then highlight the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Use the Genesis Framework for WordPress
As a WordPress developer, I work with WordPress themes everyday. Over the years, I have used many different themes, and like anything else, over time, you get to know what you like. For me, the Genesis framework from StudioPress has become an easy choice because I can count on it for support, a wide number of widget areas and plugin options, simple SEO, and I just know it works. Let me explain … [Read more...]
You too can feel Search Engine Love!
Ranking high on search engines is a must to increase sales through your website. Studies show between 70% to 80% of buyers begin their purchasing decision with search engines. That is HUGE! But this post is not about how to rank high on search engines. Its about how to get searchers to click to your website once you rank high. The … [Read more...]
Your site isn’t for everyone – it’s for your ideal customer
The first question I ask new clients is, "Who is your target audience or ideal customer?" This is the most important information the customer can give me. Everything I do from this point forward has one goal in mind - appeal to the target audience. The content, the design, the features and marketing will focus on converting that visitor into a customer. When my client answers the … [Read more...]
“Help me, Help you.”
Tom Cruise said it best in the 1996 classic movie Jerry Maguire. Here at MarkNet Group, we truly want to help you succeed. We are more than a company who provides you with a specific good at an agreed upon price. We are here to create you a site that you want need to help your business grow. You can be a large corporation, entrepreneur, non-profit organization or someone looking for a personal … [Read more...]
You’ve Been Snagged!
I'm sure that in every profession, there are tools of the trade that people favor over others. A mechanic will have a favorite wrench. A hair stylist will have a favorite pair if scissor. A chef will have a favorite knife. Here at MarkNet, our tools are programs. And my favorite program is SnagIt, The Windows Screen Capture software Utility tool. I use this program all throughout my day, and I … [Read more...]
Why You Will Love WordPress
Hi. My name is Jacqueline, and I'm addicted to WordPress. It is true. I've only been working with WordPress for about two weeks now, and I am already creating web pages and making changes like a pro. I don't want you all thinking that I am some type of computer wiz, because I'm really not. Granted I am lucky enough to be a member of the elite club called Generation Y, but overall, WordPress is … [Read more...]
What The Twit Is Going On Here?
O.k. let me understand this. We have Facebook, MySpace, Zimbio, Linkedin and so many more social networking sites to join that "ohh my goodness do I really have time for another one"?. Lets face it, all of them are a free way to connect with others in your social network community. I myself have joined all of the above mentioned sites. So what is all the Twitter fuss about. What the twit is going … [Read more...]
Web Hosting Services
Greetings Everyone, Its been a little while since I've written here, and changes are ever transpiring here at MarkNet Group. Permit me to update you on some of those changes. Last I wrote, I shared that we were evaluating CMS (Content Management System) solutions to build custom web sites and applications for our current and future customer base. I'm quite pleased to disclose that our … [Read more...]

