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Tech Tip for PDF files

If a PDF file is sent to you as an email attachment and it ends with “exe”, delete it. It’s most likely a virus.

How to Create and Embed a Google form on your Website

Google forms can be used for collection of contact information, scheduling of appointments, party invites, event registrations, quizzes and so much more.

How to create and embed a google form on your website:

1. Sign in to your gmail account (or create one if you don’t have already).

2. Go to: https://forms.google.com

3. Click “Blank” or the “+” sign at the top left side of the page to create a new form or select an existing template and edit it to what suits you.

4. When you’re done creating your form, click on “Send” on the top right side of the page

5. Select the option for embedding, it looks like this < > then copy the HTML (note: you are not working on any code, just copy the code)

6. Go to your website page editor and select the text mode, then paste your code and save your page

7. Refresh your page and your google form would be right there on your website!

HINT: Having your forms embedded in your website instead of sharing directly from Google drives traffic to your website and increases your chances of getting more clients.

The million dollar question is: “Do you have a website?” If you don’t, visit this link: https://lvdtech.com/website-bootcamp and claim your spot in the Do-it-Yourself Website Bootcamp before registration closes.

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5 Common Mistakes People make when Building Websites

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Avoid Making these Mistakes when Building your Website:

1. Not using a Responsive Design: a website should automatically adjust or fit perfectly into the size of the screen or platform it is being viewed in.

2. Not having a Headline: once visitors land on your website, they should be able to know what you represent.

3. Not having a Call to Action (CTA): a website should prompt visitors to take an action.

4. Not Tracking Analytics: this helps you to monitor the user traffic and behavior on your website.

5. Not Capturing Leads: a website should be optimized to generate leads for your business.

In the Website Creation Course, you would be taught how to avoid these mistakes and more.

We look forward to having you at the LVD Tech Academy!

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10 Things to Consider when Choosing a Hosting Provider.

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Web hosting enables your website to be accessible on the internet. In order for your website to be available to viewers, you need to pay for storage space for it on the internet.

Here are some tips? to help you know what to look out for when choosing a hosting provider/company.

1. Look out for the initial sign up price and also the cost of renewal, this should be what you are okay with.

2. What is the storage space that would be provided for you at the price option you are going for?

3. Look out for the amount of bandwidth available to you

4. Choose a host that supports multiple addon domains and subdomains

5. Ensure it comes with email hosting to enable you have customized email addresses for your domain

6. Investigate the reliability of your host. How good is their uptime?

7. Choose a host that offers good and fast 24/7 customer service/ tech support

8. Ensure the host provides a control panel that is easy to use

9. Ensure the host offers 1-click installation for wordpress or any CMS of your choice

10. Choose a host that provides adequate backup, ensure they have a good recovery plan

**NOTE: Get your domain and hosting ready, registration is opening up for the online Website Bootcamp soon where you would be taught how to build a website from scratch all by yourself!

Join the wait-list and get the early bird discount! Sign up here: https://lvdtech.com/freebie

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