Professional Web Design Project Tips

Time and time again I hear the same story, and it goes something like this.  “We were working with another web design company for months, and we got nowhere.  We are not happy with our current web designer.” Many times it is also followed up with something like this.  “We already paid the other company half of our budget, so we don’t have a lot to work with.”

It is unfortunate that this happens to client and web development companies. Web development is such an intense project for both parties, miscommunication and misguided intentions is a recipe for disaster.  Below are a few golden rules that we live by, and keep us and our clients on the same page throughout the process. Read More »

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Getting a Social Media Marketing Campaign Started

Most business owners are now understanding the importance of having a social media marketing campaign.  It is well known that social media such as Facebook and Twitter can be  powerful tools in the interaction and feedback with clients and customers.  But developing a social media marketing campaign and managing it can be a difficult task.  So I decided to put together a list of some very powerful tools that may streamline the process and save  time. Read More »

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Great Logo Design

What makes great logo design?  That is a question that has many answers.  Any business owner wants their logo to stand for something, and stand out in the sea of competitors.  But how as designers, do we help the client accomplish this task?  Every project, every logo and every client needs its own unique answer.  And to reach this answer requires hard work, research and revisions.

So what does great logo design have in common.  Here are some comparisons from companies and logo designs that you know, and what makes them so great. Read More »

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Submit Free Press Releases Online

There are several reasons why you should be submitting press releases online.  First and foremost, maybe you have exciting news that you want to tell the world about.  Maybe you are running a big special on your products, or possibly lowering your service rate for a monthly special.  There is even a chance you were on CNN Headline news and have a little bragging rights . Read More »

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Website and Search Engine Optimization Tools

Search Engine Optimization and Website Optimization are important to everyone today.  So how do you determine what you should do to optimize your website?  Or if you have hired someone, how do you make sure they are doing a good job?  The answer is simple.  Use these free and easy to use tools to measure the results and to improve or make suggestions yourself.

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