Archive for March, 2010

Hiring A Web Designer: Is it Worth the Price Tag?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

People often ask me what I think about prepackaged website design-building companies, like Intuit’s Homestead or 99designs, who charge low prices for generic webpage templates.  They ask why they should hire a professional website designer if they can use these cheaper services to build their website for a fraction of the price?

pricetagThese questions are currently part of a big debate: is there any value in spending more on a professional design service when a basic template gets the job done for less?

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Social Media Is Not Broadcast Media

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

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I was recently asked the following question by one of my clients:

“How do I export my Outlook contacts to import into LinkedIn?”

While this is something that can be technically accomplished, I caution you to take a moment and think about using this feature.

LinkedIn and other social networking services are all about one-on-one relationships. And while the vehicles for these relationships are shifting, the fundamental rules are still the same: how you connect with people or reintroduce yourself to old colleagues sets the stage for how you see your future relationship and how they will see you.

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WebEBP

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Concept to Completion:

View a Testimonial:

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Client: WebEBP
Project: Logo, Website, Custom Demo, Business Card Design, Twitter Page, Letter Head, Power Point Templates

When webEBP (Web Evidence Based Practice) came to us, they knew they had a great product: online software applications that assist licensed mental health practitioners. What they didn’t know was how they could differentiate their start-up from the rest of their industry, get their name out there and market their products in a way that reflected the unique qualities of their software line.

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