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Lauri Harpf

Lauri Harpf runs the A Promotion Guide website, where he offers free information about search engines, directories and other promotion methods. His site can be found at http://www.apromotionguide.com.
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Building an E-mail Address Database
By Lauri Harpf | Published 06/19/2005 | Email Marketing |
E-mail marketing works, there's no denying it. Its key advantage over other Internet marketing methods is that it enables you to contact the customer instead of forcing the customer to contact you. This ability is especially useful when something that your customers need to know as soon as possible has happened. Whether you've just released a new product or decided to cut your prices by 10%, the fastest way to spread the word is via E-mail.
What Killed the Banner Ad?
By Lauri Harpf | Published 06/19/2005 | Website Promotion (General) |

The click-through rates of banners have been declining for a long time. What are the reasons behind the decline and how can you make your banners more effective?

Advanced 404 Pages
By Lauri Harpf | Published 06/19/2005 | Web Development |

Custom 404 pages are great, but they do cause one uncomfortable side-effect. This article provides the instructions on how to install a CGI script that fixes the problem.

Keeping Your Pop-Ups - and Your Audience
By Lauri Harpf | Published 06/19/2005 | Website Promotion (General) |

If you decide to use pop-ups on your website, take these steps to avoid driving your visitors away.

Why pop-ups are pop-bad
By Lauri Harpf | Published 10/2/2005 | Website Promotion (General) |
Not too long ago, seeing a pop-up ad appear meant that you were either on a page that distributed illegal software or looking at something that isn't suitable for the eyes of under 18-year-olds. Back then, pop-ups were seen as an annoying but inseparable part of the Web's dark side. However, encountering them while visiting larger and more reputable Web sites was something that only a small amount of people could even dream about....
Use 404 Pages to Your Advantage
By Lauri Harpf | Published 10/5/2005 | Web Development |
Encountering 404 (Not Found) error pages can make your users disappear faster than lighting. The problem can be alleviated by installing a custom 404 error page.
Using SSI's to Ease Site Maintenance
By Lauri Harpf | Published 02/18/2006 | Web Development |
Server Side Includes can make your website easier to update and maintain. Learn the basics from this article.
Building Printer Friendly Pages
By Lauri Harpf | Published 02/19/2006 | Web Development |
Your site looks like it's working perfectly. You've tested it with several different browsers under various resolutions. The HTML complies with the standards and your CSS is impeccable.