Navigation should tell your visitors where they are - The best navigation systems not only allow visitors to get around a site, they inform them as to their location within site. Just look at how Yahoo works as you will see. At top of each page your location is shown like so: "Home > Arts > Art History >", which tells visitor he's looking at "Art History" in directory "Art" under "Home" directory. He can click on any of these to go higher in list at any time.

Some pages should be referenced on every page of your site - You should have a "Home" button on every single page. It's also wise to include a way to sign guestbook and contact webmaster on every page as well. I also like to include a link to privacy policy, copyright notice and legal information at bottom of every page.

Avoid fancy navigation systems - I prefer Yahoo approach of straight HTML links myself, and I tend to surf longer on sites which include these kinds of navigation systems. JavaScript and Java menus look very good but if your visitors surf with these features disabled they will not have access to your menus. And given security scares lately, many people are turning these features off or limiting their use.

Avoid ActiveX and VBScript altogether - I love ActiveX and VBScript on an intranet. This is because on an intranet it is possible to guarantee that everyone who will access site uses Internet Explorer. However, you cannot ensure this on web, so my recommendation is to avoid these entirely. In addition, security scheme of ActiveX is so weak that it's common for many people, especially corporate sites, to completely disallow ActiveX controls downloaded from internet. (Why is ActiveX security weak? Because it depends upon user to make a decision as to security of ActiveX control. I know that when I am presented with a box saying "do I trust xyz control?", I don't usually have any idea. How would I know if code is trustworthy? My tendency is to just say no.)

To sum it all up, if you want your visitors to explore your site, then you have to make it easy for them. The easier and more straightforward you make your navigation, deeper people will tend to surf.

To save your "message" permanently is as easy as assigning a 3-digit file ID number; then press save.

3. Now place a short HTML code onto your website. The HTML code features 3-digit file ID number of your "message".

That's it! Its as easy as 1-2-3!

Call and leave a message. Save that message. Place a link onto your website.

Who can use a live message on his/her website?

EVERYBODY!

* From soft-whisperings-of-seduction sites to profound mission statement of a CEO.

* From a network marketer featuring real life testimonials, to a company selling "singing bowls".

* From a multi-million dollar online mall to a mom and pop operation.

Here is a real life example. Visit http://www.aroma-essence.com/aroma and listen to a "story". Enter site and click "My Story" button. You will find many happy customers telling their own experiences! It's a heart-warming experience.

Imagine what this could do for your sales! Shouldn't you have your own "story" on your site?

To be competitive, everybody will need this interative audio button. Every webmaster can now offer this instant service for added revenues and customer satisfaction.