Archive for the ‘Web Designer in MD’ Category

As entrepreneurs, entering a new year gives us the opportunity to review what we’ve done the previous year and what we need to do differently to grow our businesses. Here’s a timely article, published at Inc.com website that everyone one should read:

7 Things Highly Productive People Do by Ilya Pozin

You have more important things to focus on than, um, focusing. Get back on track with these tips.

You probably don’t want to admit it but you love distractions. In fact, just like monkeys, you get a shot of dopamine every time something pulls you in another direction. Why do you think you check your email so much?

Want to be more productive and get your focus back? There are no secret tricks here… do one thing at a time. Stop multitasking—it’s just another form of distraction.

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My absolute most favorite thing to do after meeting someone both online and offline is visit their website. Many times I like what I see…both in design and messaging. But there are times when I visit a website and I think, I wish I could say something to the business owner about their website but I can’t because it won’t be positive feedback. This got me thinking about the things people would more than likely not tell you about your website.

Here are my top 10 things people won’t tell you about your website:

1. Your website looks home-made.
2. Your website does not speak to your market
3. Your website has many spelling and grammatical errors
4. Many links on your website aren’t working
5. The images on your website are not of great quality
6. Your website is difficult to navigate
7. Your website does not have any “call to action”
8. Your free gift is not set up correctly
9. Your website is too cluttered
10. You should take down empty pages

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Today’s business owners will benefit greatly from having their own website to market to potential clients. They can effectively showcase their products and services as well as talents and skills on their website. This article outlines several internet marketing strategies that business owners can implement immediately to increase their efficiency in marketing to potential clients.

Use Social Media and Social Bookmarking Websites. Social Media websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter are beneficial network and marketing websites. Social Media websites can prove to be valuable in marketing your website and the services that you offer to potential clients.

Social bookmarking sites such as Digg, StumbleUpon, and Reddit, are simple; yet profitable when wanting to drive traffic to your website. These websites will aid you in establishing your brand and encourage traffic to your website. There has been an increased trend with internet based business owners; therefore, implementing a strong marketing platform will improve your website’s traffic and your
client base.

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WordPress powers 14.7% of the top million websites in the world, up from 8.5%, and the latest data show 22 out of every 100 new active domains in the US are running WordPress.

We have designed over 100 WordPress websites since 2007

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I get asked very often how frequently should a company get their website redesigned and I usually say between a year and a half to two years. Having said that, it’s important to revisit a website every time there is a change in the company’s industry, business and marketing plan.

Internet technology changes very quickly and you cannot afford for your website to be out-dated as this reflects on your company. Websites should be reevaluated every three months for content tweaks, images replacements, and links corrections. You can’t leave a website alone for a long periods of time as your website creates an impression of your business- positive or negative.

You should re-examine your website more often than not. If it’s been a year since your website had any changes, it is way past due for a revision.

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As of 12/28/2010, here’s how to create a Facebook Fan Page.

Step 1: login to your Facebook account.

Step 2: Click on the Home tab, find it in line with Profile and Account.

Step 3: On the left hand side column, click on the more link to extent it.

Step 4: Click on Ads and Pages link

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You have a beautiful website with all the bells and whistles. You have promoted your business to the best of your ability. You’ve spent both time and money but can’t see any return or you are not getting the kind of results you want: the people connecting with you are not your ideal clients or customers.

Have you really looked at your content? Have you really really read through your website with a fresh pair of eyes? It would be worth your while to ask for a second opinion.

Your website might just be what is holding you hostage.

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My favorite thing to do on the Internet is visit websites! I’m always excited about seeing other websites and I get inspired in the midst of all this as well.

In these latter parts of the year, a lot of business owners are working on revamping their websites and I do know that a lot of the websites that I use for various reasons are rolling out their new sites instead of waiting till the start of the upcoming year.

Are you thinking about rolling out a new dynamic website for 2011? Here are some questions on an important aspect of having a business website: Read the rest of this entry »

It takes time, energy, and creativity to design a website that accurately represents the service or product your business offers. This can seem like a daunting task for anyone unfamiliar with the design process – and even for people acquainted with it. Your goal is for your website to show the world who you are and what you can do. So, if you’ve been struggling with fine tuning your business website or you don’t even have a website!, continue reading these reasons why you shouldn’t delay any longer:

1. A professionally designed website gives you an edge over your competitors.
2. To potential customers, your website is like a store and your business card.
3. Your website acts as an interface between your organization and the rest of the world, year round.
4. Critical points of building an online business presence is having an appealing, informative & interactive website.
5. Having a great website is an absolute first step in creating a marketing brand for your company.
6. Your website is a great way to communicate with potential customers.
7. Usability of your website can convert more people to purchase services from your business.
8. Well designed web sites work so that your company is well-presented in the business environment
9. Your website is a reflection of the way you do business.
10. Your website has the potential to give your business a larger customer base online.

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Announcement!

AIVS is now located in Howard County, Maryland!

We are going to miss seeing our Connecticut clients and friends but we are excited about cultivating new local relationships in Maryland and surrounding states.

We service clients across the United States and overseas but we enjoy connecting with local clients: going to clients offices, having lunch meetings and forming personal relationships.

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