Welcome to the new look PPC
The Editor lays out what's in store...
Regular readers of everything at keyword:PPC on AOL might have a bit of a shock when they log on in the evening of 20th December - it won't be there. Practical PC will be leaving AOL after a period of some 5 years of publishing updates every weekday, and taking its place right here at www.practicalpc.co.uk bringing you updates, as before, every weekday. AOLers who have found their way here will note that it all looks very different - as it should.
The new layout is very simple to follow - all navigation is at the left of the page, with the major areas up at the top, and the sub-sections of each area below, in the blue-bounded box. It doesn't matter where you are in the magazine, you can always get to any section in a couple of clicks.
If you need to get back to the front page, the Practical PC Logo is clickable on every page, and takes you straight back to the day's updates. Of course, not everybody logs on every day, so we've also got a short index of the last few days' worth of updates at the bottom of the index page (Home page) so they don't miss out.
Problems and letters
We'll soon be picking up on the problems when we launch our message board areas.
We've also implemented a full site search, so that you can find articles on whatever topic interests you - it's easy to use, and produces excellent results.
Web Building
We're also going to be guiding you through the process of building your own website with straightforward, simple-to-understand guides that should help you create fast-loading, easy to use and read sites that your visitors will want to come back to again and again. The Surfer from Hell will also be reporting regularly on the worst excesses of Webmasters who let their enthusiasm get the better of them, and who seem to have their good taste out of the window.
We here at Practical PC hope you enjoy the new look and continue to enjoy the magazine through the years ahead. We're proud to be bringing you the kind of articles you want to read, and we're looking forward to greeting more and more of you as time goes by.
Remember, if you like what you see, tell a friend. If you don't, then please tell us!
