I recently built a new website and the owner was selling a few items on it. Originally he thought that a shopping cart/e-commerce site needed to be built. He did his research and started to act on all the steps necessary to set up his site: a bank account, complete paperwork from the bank to …
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Designing with “Paper”
Have you lately been noticing designs that appear to be made of paper? Flat, one solid color, maybe a shadow? These lovely illustrations are becoming more and more popular. They are visually appealing and the crafty, hand-made look are perfect for many projects. Try using one of these images in your next design project. For …
More than Code and Content
Of course, without code there is no website or blog. Without content, there is no message. But designers always strive to create visual experiences that make a site memorable. Visuals are valuable. A newsletter I subscribe to — Hongkiat.com Online Tips for Designers and Bloggers — recently published an issue on black and white photography. …
3 Tips To Get Your Promotional Material Noticed
When creating marketing material, your goal is to create an attractive, eye-catching piece that draws the reader into the text. When designing your material, keep in mind these 3 simple tips sure to make your piece stands out. Contrast – nothing makes a design more interesting than contrast. It can be a contrast of colors, …
Email Marketing – Perfect for Any Budget
Email Marketing – Quick and Easy Communicating with your customers is made extraordinarily easy with email marketing. It is quick, easy and fits into any budget. Most email marketing services offer templates and graphics to ensure your email looks professional. Add your company logo, and you have a customized email just for your organization. Your …
My clients are asking: can they update their own websites?
It is a common refrain. Companies want more control over their sites. They want to add text, pages, links and images when needed and not wait for a webmaster to do it. Can this be done? YES! Content Management Systems are growing in popularity and use. Although the initial systems install, design, construction, training and …
Branding – What Exactly is it?
It is a word you have probably often heard, and it brings to mind another word: logo. While a logo is certainly part of your branding strategy, it is a small part. Branding is the essence of your company or product or service: it is the look, feel, taste and smell of it. It is the …
Honeysuckle – 2011 Color of the Year!
Pantone Inc. — famous for its Pantone Matching Systems — is the go-to company for color guides used by graphic designers, interior designers, printers and manufactures of paint, plastic and fabric. Based on surveys of designers across a multiple of industries around the world, Pantone determines what color is “in” and will be found on …
