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Fri. 4th Dec. 2009 Issue 353
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T Thame imberThame Christmas Event:
Friday 4 December 2009
Five Stars for South Pole!
Saturday Parking in
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New Standards for Social
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Fire Fighters Raise Money
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Scouts Christmas Card
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Mates n’ Dates
Join Merlin the Magician, Ken Bruce,and other entertaining acts to celebrateturning on the Christmas Lights in frontof Thame Town Hall. There will befestive stalls from 2pm, includingfestive foods, gifts, decorations, and ajunior golf simulator. The event is free.The more the merrier!
We are proud to announce that ThameTown Council has been awarded FiveStars in the RoSPA Play Area SiteAwards. RoSPA (Royal Society for thePrevention of Accidents), assessed theSouth Pole play area at Southern RoadRecreation Ground for ambience, forfacilities (from toddlers to teenagers)and for the site itself. South Pole ticksevery single box! The ‘JudgesComments’ say it all: “This well-managed site offers excellent play valueand accessibility. It scores very highmarks in all categories. Congratulationsare due to all who were involved in itsdevelopment”. South Pole play areaopened in December 2008 and hasproved hugely popular with all agegroups.
South Oxfordshire District Council isproviding free parking in all its pay anddisplay car parks from 12 middayonwards on Saturdays in December.This means that in Thame, starting onSaturday 5 December, the Cattlemarketand Southern Rd (behind the CO-OP)car parks will be free in the afternoonsevery Saturday up to Christmas day.There is no need to buy a ticket, althoughthe maximum stay still applies.
A flood warning was issued this weekfor the River Thame from Marsworth toShillingford. Ring Floodline on 0845988 1188 for up to date floodinginformation, quickdial code; 171115.F i n d m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a twww.environment-agency.gov.uk/floodline. You can also visit SouthOxfordshire District Council’s websiteat www.southoxon. gov.uk or call 01491823416.
Adult social care personal assistants cannow apply for approval by OxfordshireCounty Council 's Support withConfidence scheme, which trains andvets individuals wanting to work withadults requiring social care support, atno cost to the applicant. A register ofapproved personal assistants willbecome available to those seeking tohire one early next year. The scheme isthe first of its kind in the country and wasmodelled on the County CouncilTrading Standards department's Buywith Confidence initiative, a list ofchecked and approved businesses forresidents. People interested in applyingshould call 0845 050 7666 for moreinformation.
Fire fighters and families fromOxfordshire County Council's Fire andRescue Service raised £3,782 in Thameon Friday when they collected moneyfor 15 hours outside Oxfordshirestations and other public places. 10 percent of the funds raised will be donatedto the Fire Fighters’Charity.
Thame Scouts will again be helping theelderly and disabled this Christmas byoffering a Christmas card collectionservice. Boxes will be placed aroundtown at the Thame Gazette office, theChocolate Box and the library. Cardsshould be posted by 4 December.
The Guideposts Trust needs volunteersfor “Mates n’ Dates”, a specialist datingand friendship service for adults withlearning disabilities in Oxfordshire.Volunteers are needed to assist the groupmembers at fun group events, such aspubs and clubs, meals out, cinema, andto chaperone arranged dates. If you areinterested, please call Hannah on 01993899980. Guideposts Trust is anindependent registered charity workingin local communities, to respond to thevery great needs of people with mentalhealth problems, learning disabilities,children with special needs, older peoplewith dementia and carers.
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Thame Cycling Club
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Christmas display atThame Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.
Causes CharityChristmas card shop open atChristchurch in Thame.
ramblerswalk. 7 ½ miles starting at Bledlowchurch at 9.30 am. Tel: 01844339969 for more details.
atTetsworth Memorial Hall
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Christmas display atThame Museum. 12 noon-4 pm.Admission free.
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at ThameSnooker Club. 7.15 pm.
Newmembers are welcome. Experienceis preferred but more important isenthusiasm and the ability to sing in
tune. 7.45 pm. The Hub, UnionBaptist Church, High Wycombe.
at ThameSnooker Club. 7.15 pm.
Newmembers are welcome. Experienceis preferred but more important isenthusiasm and the ability to sing intune. 7.45 pm. The Hub, UnionBaptist Church, High Wycombe.
Christmas display atThame Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.
Music Societyrehearsal at Princes Risboroughschool at 7.30 pm for the nextconcert, Haydn’s ‘Little OrganMass’ and Faure’s ‘Requiem’. Allvoices needed and will help withreading music if necessary
at St. LeonardsChurch Hall, Watlington. 7 pm termtime. No partner or experiencenecessary. Newcomers alwayswelcome. First class free. Tel: Rose01865 890487
Christmas display atThame Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.
ChristmasParty at the Church House, LongCrendon. 2 pm.
Cuddesdon village hall,High Street. 10 am-12 noon. Tel;01865 874452.at Mill Lane Primary School,Chinnor. 7 pm- 8 pm
Scooter Club meet at theFalcon Pub, Thame from 8 pm. Allscooter enthusiasts welcome. Formore information call Pete on07831 860205.
is nowrehearsing Vivaldi’s Gloria,Magnificat and Beatus Vir.Meetings at Haddenham MethodistChurch, High Street, Haddenham at
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Food Survival Guide’seminar at Thame town hall 7.30p m - 8 . 3 0 p m . F r e e .
in High Wycombe.. All levels
welcome. 7.30 pm. The RoyalBritish Legion, Bell Street, PrincesRisborough. Tel: 07888 698984.
at Mill LanePrimary School, Chinnor. 7 pm- 8pm
Racquets FitnessCentre, North Street, Thame. 10am-11.30 am. With coffee includedafterwards. (Coincides with centrecrèche where children are takenfrom 6 weeks to 4 years old). Allenquiries on 01844 261754.
with ‘Montana’atAylesbury Railway Club. 8.30 pm-11.15 pm.
society present anItalian Christmas. Carols & festiverefreshmenst. 7.45 pm at St. Mary’schurch, Thame. Tickets £10 fromThamenews.net or 01844 216801.
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Computer unit, solid wood. Excellentcondition. Pull out flap for keyboard, space forpc, printer and scanner. 1200 wide x 570 deep x1200 high. £59 Tel: 01844 281388.Flat bed scanner. Hewlett Packard HP5400cwith software. £30 o.n.o. Tel: 01844 215069.Range extender/Access point for a Belkinwireless router, desktop network card andnotebook network card. In original boxes withfull instructions and installation CD's. £40 thelot. Tel: 01844 215519.
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Poole, Dorset. Two bedroom holiday bungalowand two bedroom houses offering views ofharbour, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island.Close to award winning beaches, quay,restaurants, bars and many local attractions.S l e e p 4 . M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o nwww.poolebreaks.co.uk or telephone 07960001401 (Credit/Debit cards accepted).Spanish holiday home on the unspoilt Costa deLuz. Experience real Spain from a lovely threebedroom villa with private pool. Call Lesley on01494 529016/07778 613349.Whitby, NorthYorkshire. Two bedroom cottage(sleeps 4) in centre of this lovely historicseaside town on edge of North YorkshireMoors. Cosy open fire.All facilities within easywalking distance. Weekly/short term bookings.Tel: 01844 358025Salcombe,Devon. www.moultfarmcottages.com Two stone built 3 bedroom family cottageswithin yards of the beach. Each cottage sleeps6-8. Views to the estauary and valley from theterrace. Tel: 01844 218705/07815 815895.Harlech, North Wales. 4 bedroom holiday
house in Snowdonia National Park. Beachesand Links Golf nearby. Sleeps 8. Available torent from £250 per week all year round.Weekend lets outside of main season. Forbrochure or more information please telephone01844 274905.
Christmas fibre optic tree, 5 ft, to include bluelights & decorations. £45 Selection ofChristmas musical toy ornaments. £25Christmas decorations £15 Four sets ofChristmas tree lights with speed settings. £20Christmas candle arch. £15 Christmas largeblack 8 candle holder. £5 Glass punch bowlwith cups & ladle. £30 Fire guard. 4 fold inblack/brass. £75 Fire back. Cast iron. £95.00Retro pull down ceiling dining light.£25Chandelier ceiling light. £10 Lined curtains.Various sizes. From £10 a pair. Retro teakrecord player on legs. £75 Tel: 07831 386768.Reproduction yew lamp table. 18 in square.Drawer underneath. £20 Phillips 28 in colourTV. Dolby sound, remote, instructions. Goodworking order. £40 John Lewis gilt edgedmirror to stand on mantleshelf. Excellentcondition. 38 in x 29 in. £40 Television cabinetwith doors in reproduction yew. Holds 30 in TV+ DVD & digibox. £20 Curtains (2) + pelmet indark pink velvet, from Greens furnishings.Each280 cm wide with 165 cm drop. £30 Tel: 01844214420 (eves).John Lewis brass mirror. 3 ft x 6in x 2 ft x 6 in(approx). Offers. White half moon shape halltable.As new. Offers. Tel: 01844 217846.New World gas cooker.60 cm. Excellentcondition with connection pipe. Separategrill/oven. Move forces sale £80 Tel: 01844212002.Beautiful over mantle ornate mirror withdecorative brass surround. Size 41 ins x 29 insUnwanted present with box. Must be seen. £25o.n.o. Tel: 01844 213397.Curtains to fit two windows, fully lined inexcellent condition. Pale tan colour, with brasspoles and all fittings. £20 Tel: 01844 281388.Brass effect pendant ceiling lights x 2. Eachholds 5 candle bulbs. Vgc. £10 each. Tel: 01844344256.
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A’ la carte & Pizza menu available
Wed. Dec. 11th
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MOTORING/MOTORCYCLING
MUSIC
OFFICEOlympus C60 zoom digital camera. 6.1megapixels. Inc. Case, spare battery, card,instructions, software. £25 Tel: 01844 214420(eves).PS2 Snowboard. Vgc. £10 o.n.o. PS2 Steeringwheel and peddles. Vgc. £10 o.n.o. Tel: 07701099458.Babyliss You Curl. Boxed. £15 Babyliss ProCurl. Never used. £10 Remington SuperSmooth. £10 o.n.o. Tel: 01844 213397.Philishave Cool Skin cordless electric razor,model 7780. Hardly used. Includes travel case& plug in charger. £3 Tel: 01844 214487.Sanyo VM-EX25P camcorder with extras,hardly used. £40 Tel: 01844 215519.Tripod£10 extra. Tel: 01844 215519.Driving test book, The official DSA Theorytest for car drivers and the official highwaycode by DSA. Used once, in excellentcondi t ion . £5 Tel : 01844 281388 .Mobility scooter. Good condition. Buyercollects. Tel: 01844 216457.
Roof bars for van. £40 Tel: 01844 208794.Cosmic Krooklock. £6 Tel: 01844 213948.Motorcycle helmet. Brand new. Size small (55cm). Silver with half & full face visor. £20 Tel:01844 214487.Heavy duty 'automaxi' lockable roof bars to fitany gutterless car. £25 Tel: 01844 215519.Cosmic Krooklock. £6 Tel: 01844 213948.
Haynes workshop manual for Renault Clio H-R reg. 1991-1998 models. Vgc. £5 Tel: 01844212018.BMW 3/5 series inlet manifold. Suit '91-'96models. £50 o.n.o. Ford escort stereo tape deck(Mk 4). £25 Chrysler Voyager Michelin 15 intyre. Vgc £20 Tel: 01844 290916.Box of spares for Renault Megane or Clio. 4new spark plugs, thermostat, rotor arm etc. £5the lot. Tel: 01844 212018.Spare Bulb kit for Citroen Berlingo Multispace('05 Reg). New, never used. £10.00 BonnetRelease Cable for Rover 100. New. £3 SpareTyre on rim for Rover 100. Tyre brand new andnever used. £10 Repair Manual for Austin-Rover Metro. Vgc. £1 Tel: 01844 344256.
Pearl practice drum kit. 5 tuneable drum padson stands which fold for storage. Ideal for quietdrum practice around the kit. £65 o.n.o. Tel:01844 215069.
Spanish wooden guitar. £195 Tel: 07831386768.
Filing cabinet. Grey. 52cm high. Two lockabledrawers for filing and stationery. Vgc. £22 Tel;07762 642701.
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Please note a charge of £1 +VAT per issue(minimum 10 issues) for collectors /dealers/traders in this section. ie £10+VAT =£11.75.Send advert + cheque to usual address.Cereal Bowls with Indian tree pattern. Tel:01844 261347.Medals, uniforms, cap badges. Anythingconsidered by private collector. Contact Andyon 07754 283729.Poole pottery fresco yellow, dinner, side platesand pudding bowls. Tel: 01844 201567.Wanted old photographs of Chinnor byChinnor Historical Society. Tel: 01844216538.Owners handbook for 2002 Peugeot 806Quicksilver HDI. Tel: 01296 747797(p.m./eves).Garage to rent for storage of classic car inThame. Tel: 01844 213693.Newspaper delivery bags. Tel: 01844 344256.British & Foreign Banknotes by enthusiasticprivate collector. Contact David on 01844212330.TDinky & Corgi Toys (pre 1980) sought bycollector. Tel: 01844 261830.
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INDEPENDENT LIVING CONSULTANTS RISBOROUGH
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Incorporating
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Tea & CoffeeBacon Rolls/ etc.
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Tom & Jerome, would like to thank all our customersfor their support over the last 9 years.We promise to continue baking ourbreads, cakes, rolls, savouries
etc. to the highest possiblestandards using only the
finest flours &ingredients and notadding any artificial
preservatives or 'E' numbers.Our business lunch/functions &
funeral buffet service is going fromstrength to strength and we offer a free
delivery and collection service.Every day at our shop we offer a wide
range of hot & cold take-awayproducts. Also fresh milk, and
newspapers.
FREEDelivery
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Enjoy WatercoloursTuition on a 1:1 basis or group
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LUXURY 3 BEDROOM CARAVANTO RENT SELSEY/WEST SUSSEX
On WHITE HORSE PARK.For prices & availability visit
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Hair Designby Beverley
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Sunday 20 December
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Victorian
Tetsworth Sports
Sunday 13 DecemberVictorian
Liaisons Over 40’s Social Club.
Thame Bridge Club
Wycombe Choral Society.
Thame Bridge Club
Wycombe Choral Society.
Thame WI
Victorian
Thame & Wheatley
Princes Risborough
.Circle Dancing
Victorian
Denton Parent, Babies & Toddler
Group.
Weight Watchers
Red Kites
Thame Choral Society
High Wycombe
Country friends
Victorian
Tetsworth Sports
Victorian
Liaisons Over 40’s Social Club.
Thame Bridge Club
Wycombe Choral Society.
Thame Bridge Club
Wycombe Choral Society.
Princes Risborough
Victorian
Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.and Social Club-
Willie Redman Disco.
Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 12 noon -4 pm.Admission free.11 am.
3 or 4 mile walk, followed by optional
pub lunch. Tel: 07914 640807.
at Thame Snooker
Club. 7.15 pm.New
members are welcome. Experience is
preferred but more important is
enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune.
7.45 pm. The Hub, Union Baptist
Church, High Wycombe.at Thame Snooker
Club. 7.15 pm.New
members are welcome. Experience is
preferred but more important is
enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune.
7.45 pm. The Hub, Union Baptist
Church, High Wycombe.
carol service at St. Mary’s
church, Thame. 7.30 pm.All welcome.Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.Ramblers walk. 5 ½
mile circular walk starting at Long
Wittenham (park in the Northmoor Trust
Neptune Wood car park). Sorry no dogs.
Meet at 10 am. Tel: 01844 215624.Music Society
rehearsal at Princes Risborough school at
7.30 pm for the next concert, Haydn’s
‘Little Organ Mass’ and Faure’s
‘Requiem’. All voices needed and will
help with reading music if necessaryat St. Leonards Church
Hall, Watlington. 7 pm term time. No
partner or experience necessary.
Newcomers always welcome. First class
free. Tel: Rose 01865 890487
Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.
Cuddesdon village hall, High
Street. 10 am-12 noon. Tel; 01865
874452. at Mill Lane
Primary School, Chinnor. 7 pm- 8 pmScooter Club meet at the
Falcon Pub, Thame from 8 pm. All
scooter enthusiasts welcome. For more
information call Pete on 07831 860205.is now
rehearsing Vivaldi’s Gloria, Magnificat
and Beatus Vir. Meetings at Haddenham
Methodist Church, High Street,
Haddenham at 7.30 pm. New members in
all sections welcome. Tel: 01844 216801.
market with children’s
rides & attractions.
‘Branded Country
Party Night’ at AylesburyRailway Club.
8.30 pm-11.15 pm. Ticket only. Tel:
01296 426451/01494 524794.
Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.& Social Club present
4 piece group ‘Close Contact’.
Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 noon -4 pm.Admission free.11 am.
3 or 4 mile walk, followed by optional
pub lunch. Tel: 07914 640807.
at Thame Snooker
Club. 7.15 pm.New
members are welcome. Experience is
preferred but more important is
enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune.
7.45 pm. The Hub, Union Baptist
Church, High Wycombe.at Thame Snooker
Club. 7.15 pm.New
members are welcome. Experience is
preferred but more important is
enthusiasm and the ability to sing in tune.
7.45 pm. The Hub, Union Baptist
Church, High Wycombe.
Music Society
Christmas concert at St. Mary’s church.
Tickets £8 to include seasonal
refreshments, available at door or on
01844 344083.Christmas display at Thame
Museum. 10 am-4 pm.Admission free.
Monday 14 December
Tuesday 15 December
Wednesday 16 December
Thursday 17 December
Friday 18 December
Saturday 19 December
Monday 21 December
Tuesday 22 December
Greens FurnishingsHaberdashery
Needles ~Threads ~ Buttons ~ ZipsRibbon ~ Elastic ~ Scissors
Patchwork & Quilting AccessoriesPatchwork Fabrics
Needlework Kits ~ DMC ThreadsBeads ~ Felt ~ Craft Accessories
Trimmings & Lace
Janome Sewing MachinesAnd much, much more.
Sewing Machine Service & Repair Forall makes of Sewing Machines
4 & 5 Upper High Street, ThameTel: 01844 212560 ~ 215901
Email: greenfurnishings.btconnect.com
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Home Improvements & Property Maintenance
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Wooden Floors / Laminate Floors
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Painting / Decorating / Paper Hanging
Curtain Poles / Tracks & Blinds fitted
Fencing / Decking / Sheds erected
and much more. . . . .
Please contact for a
friendly, local & efficient service.
Simon
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T 01844 238219 M 07761 838730E simon@onemanandatoolbox.co.uk
Craft CentreOur shop has all the
supplies you need,
specialising in
scrapbooking & card
making workshops for
both adults & children.
We have a large workshop
& craft room plus shop
for all your supplies.
info@amazeofmemories.com
A Maze Of Memories
Craft Centre
Unit 2e,Woodway Farm, Bicester Rd.,
Long Crendon,Aylesbury, Bucks. HP18 9EP
www.amazeofmemories.com
ClassesTo find out more
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Gill HarveyTherapeutic Counsellor
21 Clarendon Drive,Thame, Oxon OX9 3XP
07531 046796counselling@gillharvey.co.uk
www.gillharvey.co.uk
Professional,
confidential counselling
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This Christmas promises to be difficult for many families who have struggled with facingredundancy, pay cuts and higher fuel and food prices throughout the past year. ButChristmas needn't be a grim time, by making changes to the way you spend and celebrateyou can have as jolly a yuletide as ever without having to wait for the red bills to roll in fornew year.The key to saving money is to have a financial plan in place. This isn't as terrifying a taskas it sounds. Aplan can be as simple as knowing exactly how much you want to spend oneach person's Christmas gifts and sticking to it. Spend on the things that really matter anduse this time to appreciate the people who matter in your life. Sometimes a token gift canbe just as special as a large electrical item or jewellery, but if you're concerned aboutlooking like the local Scrooge you might choose to set a price limit not just for yourselfbut suggest it to family too.For those who are going to spend this Christmas (it's inevitable really) make the most ofthe internet to compare prices on absolutely everything you need to make yourcelebrations special. Not only can you make hundreds of pounds worth of savings ongifts such as MP3 players or bikes by shopping around but using supermarketcomparison sites can help you to find the best value turkey and Christmas puddingaround. And speaking of food, ingredients for items such as puddings of Christmas cakescan add up to be more expensive than buying ready made. So club together with friendsto buy pool ingredients which you can then use together to make Christmas money gofurther.Redeeming loyalty points that you've saved throughout the year can also ease the burdenof Christmas spending. Whether you choose to use them for money off your big foodshop or to buy special gifts – many offer toys and electrics as well as experience days andrestaurant vouchers all of which are ideal for Christmas gift giving – you'll be surprised athow much you've saved during the year thanks to your little flexible friend, according to
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All types of cane & rush work
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A shocking number ofbusinesses design their websites withabsolutely no plan for generating traffic.
if you try to appealto a large segment of the market, you'llappeal to nobody in particular.
The trickto getting your visitors to read your onlinecopy is to use dynamic, attention-gettingheadlines and sub-headlines. Throughoutyour copy you should continue to use
as a way to break up your copy.Most web surfers are skim readers so thechances of having your full-fat copy readwithout the use of sub-headlines isremote.
Online or off,a prospect wants to know "What's in it forme?" Answer that question as quickly andas often as possible on most of your keypages. Also many small business sitesfeature text that is useless boring, andit drives visitors away in droves. Getprofessional help to write engaging text.
If a visitor landson your site and has trouble navigating,
he/she is just a mouse click away from amore inviting online destination. Goodnavigation on your website is a must ifyou want visitors to stick around longenough to be converted into customers.
Many webdevelopers just can't resist the temptationto create "cool" animation and graphicswhich in tests have been shown to have anegative effect on the user experience.Try to avoid using Flash splash pages.Very few people will wait to watch theFlash intro splash presentation and a fewwon't even wait for it to load.
It's not easy to make a sale to averageconsumers. They've been taught to behighly sceptical of anyone sellinganything. On the Internet, that scepticismturns into downright cynicism. To helpyou "win them over," you should:
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Include an "About Us" page.Include a photo of yourself (especially if
you're a service provider)Include testimonials from customersInclude endorsements from industry
expertsProvide a solid, "we take all the risk, you
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