the human touch
Just like that. Suddenly it's a new era and our entire way of doing business has changed. The coronavirus pandemic touches every aspect of our lives and communities. Some things are forever changed. Some of what we relied on has…
don’t let this happen to you
A few weeks ago a client got in touch about possible malware on her website. It turned out there was no malware but the website crashed simply because it was out of date on the back end. I designed this…
image is everything
In business, image is everything. How well do your photos express your brand? If you're thinking about updating your portraits or business photography, here are some things to consider so you make the most of your investment. photography as branding…
2020 marketing checklist
Small business owners: Don’t start the new year behind. Take a tip from big companies. Yes, it’s important to be attentive to sales and hitting targets as the end of the year approaches. It’s also time to plan for the…
design reboot
Change is good. For years I've been advising clients about periodic reviews to be sure we're on target with brand presentation. It's crucial to stay current and relevant. And yet, it took awhile to figure out what I wanted to…
celebrating the big 2-0!
Wow, 20 years goes fast. I just realized that's how long I've been creating websites. Remember 1999? It was the era of The Matrix, Britney Spears (v.1), Backstreet Boys, Will & Grace (v.1), and Sex and the City. Serena Williams…
Q4 small business marketing check-in
What a year it's been so far. How's your business doing against targets you set for 2018? Successful businesses take time now to review performance and refine goals as the year comes to a close. It's not enough to post…
show your website some love
Keeping up with website maintenance, security and updates can be a major headache. If you’re a business owner, chances are you don’t have a whole lot of time to deal with the details. But there are a few things that…
web design and seo
Effective online marketing requires both. Every business wants a website that gets attention and converts online traffic to potential customers. Professional web design and SEO work hand in hand to make that happen. A bold, beautiful, well messaged website only…
in with the new
Year-end is one of my favorite times in the business cycle. It's our big chance to evaluate what we accomplished in the past 12 months and where we'd like to go in the new year. On social media we've been…