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Choosing A Web Designer

December 9th, 2011

When looking for a Web Design Company, there are several things to consider.  Choosing a designer needs to be given a lot of thought.  There are several factors to consider.

  1. Select a designer that has experience.  Ask to see examples of the design company’s work.  The more experience the designer has, the more likely you are to get a site that will suite your business.
  2. Select a designer that you can work with.  During the design of your web site, you will be working very close with the designer.  You should have a good rapport with the web design company and trust that they will be able to develop a site that will enhance your business.
  3. Look at the long term.  Your web site will need be an investment in your business.  Hopefully, it will enhance your business by driving customers to you.  In order for that to happen, you need to have current content which requires making changes to your site.  Make sure the Web Design Company can provide you with a reasonable plan to maintain your site once it is completed.
  4. What services an my designer provide?  If your designer is graphics designer, there is a good probability that he can design a “snappy” looking site.  However, there needs to be some expertise in copy writing as well.  Good content is essential for your web site.  People who visit you are probably only going to stay on your site for 30 seconds or less.  You need to have the most important information ready for them to see on your front page.  A good web designer will have a way for you to present a lot of material on the front page in an appealing look.  In addition, most Web Design Companies can either advise you about hosting your web site or host it for you.  Select a company that do as many things as possible so you can all your services in one place.
  5. SEO Services available at a reasonable cost? One thing many Web Design Companies offer is Search Engine Optimization (SEO).  The web designer should be able to design your site with SEO in mind.  A lot of companies offer SEO/Manitence packages for their customers.. This is a plus because you are dealing with less people on your web site.
  6. Is the web designer accessible?  If your web designer is in your area that is a plus.  Try to select a Web Design Company that will be available if you have a problem.  If the designer is a long distance from you, that can still work.  Being available  is very important, no matter where the designer is located.
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Newest Additions: One on One Tutoring

December 8th, 2011

Welcome our newest client: One on One Tutoring. They are a specialized tutoring service that helps your grade school children learn subjects which they are lagging behind. They tutor all levels of Math, Language Arts, Reading, Science, and History, plus any other subject you may need. They can also help with preparing for the SAT, ACT and GED.

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Newest Additions: Delaney Vineyards E-Commerce

December 7th, 2011

Welcome Delaney Vineyards to our list of clients. Delaney Vineyards has been in the wine-making business for more than 20 years with 2 vineyards in Texas, Lamesa and Grapevine. Since 1995 Delaney Vineyards has won more than 120 medals in national and international wine competitions, including 3 bronze medals in the 2011 Lonestar International Wine Competition. Visit them today and try some of their award-winning wines.

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Where should I spend my advertising dollars?

December 7th, 2011

When a new business is considering how to get the word out to potential customers that they are ready to serve their customers, how advertising dollars are spent is an important consideration. You have to have a way for people to know about your business.

There are several ways people achieve this:

  • Phone book advertising
  • Newspaper advertising
  • Magazine advertising
  • Social Media advertising
  • Web site presence
  • SEO
  • Direct Mail
  • Door to door

Of course, all of these media could have a place in your overall advertising budget.  However, without a web site, you greatly diminish your ability to be found quickly by people who are on the go. You need to have a website so you can advertise your business in the other media by listing your web address.  Smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices, have revolutionized the way people get information about your business.  People are using the other media less and less and are more reliant than ever on the electronic exchange of information.

For a business to take advantage of the electronic age, you need to have a presence on the web.  Think about how you get information.  Usually, people will look you up on the search engines, and then go to your web site and check out your business.  When people come to your website, you want to make a good first impression. One thing that could happen is that you are not on the search engine, or worse, you don’t even have a website!  It is absolutely crucial that you have a presence on the web so you can be found!

In articles to follow, we will discuss how to choose a company that will assist you in getting on the web, and just as important, help you to be seen.

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Client Focus: Rapid Response Systems

December 5th, 2011

Peace of mind is a well protected house. Rapid Response Systems will help you get there. Established in 1990 to provide home surveillance and neighborhood watches. RRS believes in protecting your family without any hidden costs or ‘extras’ because you can’t put a price on the safety of your family. Omni-Watch is a remote-based surveillance systems that allows you to log in and view cameras places in your business or home and have the ability to view past events and report suspicious activity. RRS installs and maintains state-of-the-art systems in your home which can monitor for intrusion, fire, and medical emergencies, and even allow you to actually see what’s going on at home when you’re not.

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Client Focus: Exterior Concepts Remodeling

November 28th, 2011

Windows, we all need them. Whether you like it or not, they don’t put themselves in and trust me, if you tried to put them in yourself, you’d be laughed at for how amazingly inept we all are at installing windows. That’s why there are professionals like the guys at Exterior Concepts Remodeling. They make it look easy and can probably install your windows quicker than you can brew your morning cup of coffee. But that’s not all, they also do patio covers, shutters, siding and painting. Take a look!

www.windowsbyecr.com

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Newest Additions: Texas Worktools, Inc.

November 25th, 2011

The website for Texas Worktools, Inc. is now up and running! Go take a look and tell us what you think!

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Client Focus: Temple Wellness Studio

November 21st, 2011

As humans, our bodies are amazing specimens. Our bodies are regenerating machines, just look at the ability to grow hair and fingernails, the ability to recover from illness and the healing of broken bones. But you have to take care of your body so it can take care of you. Being active and exercising is the best way to insure that your body will help you get rid of the snifffles and sneezes when it comes time, and also help you recover from accidents and serious illnesses.

Temple Wellness Studio is just the place you need to visit to keep yourself in tip-top shape. They offer pilates, therapeutic massage, ROM (Range-of-Motion) workouts with the 4-minute cross trainer machine and an infrared sauna to help remove toxins from the body. Contact them today and see what a difference they can make for your body.

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Client Focus: Ellis County Abstract & Title Company

November 14th, 2011

If you’ve ever closed on a house, you know that it’s a painful process. That’s why Ellis County Abstract & Title Company is here. Let them handle your closings, deed searches, and abstractor’s certificates. Visit their website and run down the list of steps in the buying process to make your next home purchase run smoothly. They have 3 locations to serve you, one in Midlothian, and 2 in Waxahachie. Give them a call today and make your home-buying & title needs easier!

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Essential Services

November 7th, 2011

Fellow Texans, it has been a rough year for us here in the Lone Star State. First, we had one of the coldest and snowiest winters in recent memory. Secondly, we had the worst (read: hottest) summer on record. The one thing in common for both of these scenarios is that our heating and air conditioning units have been working overtime all year.

That’s why there are guys like Mark @ Essential Services. Let him check your heating and air conditioning units to make sure they are in tip-top shape so you can continue being comfortable in your own home or your place of business. They are based out of Waxahachie, but they can service all of the DFW Metroplex. Right now they are offering 10% off of all services or repairs along with $20 service calls between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Give them a call today! 469-371-5727

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