Step #2

This step is easiest bit…

Once you have created drop capital image, all you have to do now is to insert it into your web page. You just add image to web page in same way that you would with any other image on your page.

When you place it at beginning of paragraph, make sure you remember to delete first letter of normal text. Otherwise you will end up starting paragraph with two of same letter.

Align image to left

Initially, you will notice that drop capital image just sits on top of first line, instead of dropping down into it. Not for long!

All you have to do now, is align image to left, and you will see it drop down instantly into paragraph.

If you are using a web page editor to create your web pages like Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedias Dreamweaver, aligning image to left is pretty easy.

In FrontPage:

Select drop capital image by left clicking it once. Then click on align to left short cut icon in top menu bar. Alternatively, you can select Format, then Position from top menu. In pop up window, select Align Left under Wrapping Style.

In Dreamweaver:

Select drop capital image by left clicking it once. Then in properties window, click on arrow in drop down menu next to Align, then select Left

If you are using a different web page editor, you should have a similar align option in menu area. Alternatively, you edit HTML code directly yourself. Just add following command in between brackets of image tag:

align="left"

Thats literally all there is to it!

If you have multiple pages on your website, youll probably going to need to create a number of different drop capital images for each letter of alphabet. The extra effort will be worthwhile as you will end up with a much more professional looking website.

Copyright © 2004 Jason Lewis www.dropcapitals.com

“We have hundreds of articles in more than a dozen topic areas available,” says Josh Madigan, product manager of Content Infusion. “The beauty of service is you can pick and choose which categories are most appropriate for your site. Older articles are automatically removed, and new ones are added each week.”

* Search Engines

Getting your site recognized by major search engines is another good step to take. The first thing you should do is make sure your site is search engine optimized, meaning pages contain keyword rich titles and text. A good title contains most relevant keywords, describes what your site is about, and is less than 80 characters long. Keywords should also appear within body of text, but don’t overdo it. The search engines will penalize you for excessive key wording. Once you think your site is ready, submit your site address or URL to top search engines and directories on Web: Google, Yahoo and Netscape, and in no time, traffic will likely pick up.

* Traffic Networks

Another way to bring people to your site is by joining a traffic network like Traffic Swarm. All you have to do to join is log on to www.trafficswarm.com , enter some basic information about site or sites you want to promote -- a Category, URL, a Title, and a Description, and information will be used to generate targeted links to your site, which are then displayed throughout Traffic Swarm network. A basic listing on this network is free. The beauty of traffic networks is that they bring traffic that is targeted to your primary audience.

* Adding Links

Adding links to your site is another way to grow your traffic. Some webmasters simply search web and then e-mail related sites asking for a link swap, but this method can be time consuming. An easier way to do it is to search for web directories with similar businesses already onboard and join. Some sites will charge a fee for privilege, but majority of them are free.

“A Website’s ability to target and capture an audience is crucial to its success. It is audience retention that gives you a forum to further market, sell to and communicate with members of community you’ve created,” adds Madigan.

To sign up for free service offered by Content Infusion, log on to www.contentinfusion.com and follow prompts.