I’ve mentioned in the past the importance of a small business blog as one part of a web properties triple threat. In fact, 57% of businesses have acquired a customer through their company blog. Blogging is also a good idea because it … Read More
Consider backing the India Film Project
I have been friends with Daniel and his solid church marketing design team for a few years. I appreciate their dedication to excellence and the generosity they have shown to me. They have endeavored to create a film for showing the needy … Read More
Four top secret features for small business websites
The only thing website visitors care about is the content they can see on your website. But the success of your small business website is directly related to these top secret features your site visitors may never notice. A hosting company is … Read More
Five website content essentials for your small business
You have a business! Your business should have a website. These five website content essentials will build credibility and increases leads for your small business. Maybe you know you need a website for your business, but . That is understandable. Putting a … Read More
WordPress is a smart move for small business
WordPress.com is offering small businesses WordPress hosting and a tantalizing list of other features for a nominal yearly fee. , if you are willing to put in some screen time. I have been under the persuasion that WordPress is a good idea … Read More
Small business websites need to be ready for mobile devices
It is no secret. The internet is becoming more accessible every day thanks to abundant mobile devices. Smart phones and tablets in use number in the millions. The marketplace for a small business owner is becoming more noisy daily. Once widely used … Read More
Blurred image background effect in Photoshop
I’ve seen this large background/blurred image effect on several sites. It’s a good look! When done right it’s very sharp. Some might even consider this background effect a nice website design trend. I am working on two websites where I might use … Read More
Twitter tips for small business
A few weeks ago I put together a post about necessities for small business and their online presence. This is a follow-up post about my emphasis on using Twitter for your small business. Twitter is great for networking as a small business … Read More
Don’t be afraid to take out the trash
As a graphic designer and business owner I have produced more than my fair share of trash. Graphic design stuff that I thought was decent, but eventually realized it possessed little value. Business decisions that once held promise, ultimately became sour. Yet … Read More
Print safe colors and CMYK values
I bring you this list of print safe colors for achieving predictable color results from the CMYK values you choose. I have worked and designed advertising for newspapers heavily now for the past several years. Newsprint is not very bright. Soy based … Read More