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About the Landscape Architecture Design Process

Landscape architects are responsible for professional planning and design work for the use and benefit of humans. They use analyzed integration methods that incorporate the benefits of environmental, physical, social and economic considerations. Landscape architects produce overall guidelines for a project and create reports, master and conceptual plans. They also design details that offer construction oversight for landscaping projects. ...read more

How to Select Software for Graphic Design

Graphic design covers a wide spectrum of design concepts. For this reason an individual who is not well-versed in this format of design will find it difficult to select the right graphic design software at first glance. These individuals will instead end up with a graphic design software package that is difficult to use. ...read more

How to Organize and Track Home Design Projects

Home design projects can feel overwhelming. Part of the challenge is to keep track of each room, the timelines, as well as materials and paint that you will use in the rooms. Learn how to organize and track home design projects to make it all run smoothly. ...read more

How to Use Home Design and Planning Software

If your new passion in life is to learn how to use home design and planning software, today’s market has many choices. Home design and planning software can assist you with designing your dream home. Choose paint colors, arrange furniture, delineate 3-D views and interior walk through options, all with a click of the mouse. ...read more

How to Create a Logo Design

Logos are important, as they convey information about a company or represent how a company wants to be viewed by customers. Creating a logo used to be done by hand. Now there are computer graphics software programs that make it much easier. The sky is the limit, too, with software. You can practice with something simple to start. ...read more

How to Create Effective Logo Designs

An effective logo design creates an easily, identifiable symbol for your company. A simple, yet bold design can define your company's message and establish a brand. Effective logos establish a sense of reliability, trust and loyalty for your company name. Logo designs that stand the test of time have the common elements of simplicity, versatility, appropriateness and distinction. Design your own company logo, or hire a graphic designer to create an effective business logo. ...read more

Website Design Ideas

Are you planning to make your own website or have one created for you? Perhaps you are having a difficult time getting some ideas for the website design you want. After all, trying to stand out in a sea of business website site is no easy task. Here are a few design ideas to get your started. ...read more

Best Color Schemes for Bedrooms

The bedroom is supposed to be a place for serenity and relaxation. Choosing the right colors for your bedroom can boost its relaxation appeal. When considering what color scheme you will make your bedroom, make sure all of the colors go together in a harmonious way. ...read more

How to Start a Logo Design Business

Every business needs to have a strong, professional presence in the community in order to stand out from the competition. Therefore, starting a logo design business can prove to be a very lucrative venture for talented designers who don't mind working hard to make their dreams come true. ...read more

Famous Fashion Designers

There are many famous fashion designers who have helped shape the fashion world. Each one has his or her own unique story. Many fashion designers are considered artists and are adored by people all over the world. Chances are you, or someone you know, has bought a piece of clothing from one of these fashion designers. ...read more

How to Choose a Good Affordable Web Designer

Although many people choose to design their own websites, in some cases it is highly advisable that you hire a professional web designer. This is particularly true if you need a professional website, or have very little knowledge of web design. ...read more

Tips on Room Design

There are a few basic tips on room design techniques. Dream or envision your room's end result. Write all of your ideas down. Decide what you are hoping to achieve with your new design. Determine an overall theme, color or mood. When trying to bring out a focal piece or area, begin there. The final result should please you. Dare to try new things. ...read more

About Web Designers

Web design is a popular career path, but it does require education and training to develop the right skills in design. Web designers will need to be creative and able to turn the client's vision into a newly designed website. Some web designers will also specialize in design software to offer their clients a more competitive service. ...read more

How to Learn Web Page Design

Have you ever looked at a website and wondered how you could learn such a skill? Web design takes skill and if you have an artistic flare, all the better. However, you can learn web page design either formally such as through college course or informally on your own. There are many tutorials and software applications that are self-educational. ...read more

How to Make Small Bedroom Designs

Designing a small bedroom space can often be a challenge for many people. There are a few tips and tricks that you can follow that will help your small space to feel larger and roomier. Wall color, furniture choices and placement as well as proper storage techniques can help your small space to feel larger. ...read more

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A.B. Crimson Knights Online Marketing

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By A.B. Crimson Knights Online Marketing September 22, 2012

Website Marketing Strategies

So, you want to start with this "SEO" stuff - getting my site noticed on the internet... BUT - you know nothing about it, you're not a web guru and you certainly don't have the money to hire a big firm for thousands of dollars. How do you get started, then? How can you make a difference with your new or small business? Try these on for starters: Search Engines Make sure your and/or your web developer are up to date on the latest techniques to access search engines and directories. This means your web site can be easily found from anywhere on the Internet. Make sure that your site is listed with the most popular search engines and directories. These include sites like Google, Yahoo!, AltaVista, InfoSeek and many others. STRATEGY: Visit the search engines and look for the link and directions on 'how to add your URL'. It's free and it's easy. Also make sure to list in DMOZ.org - the directory that most other search engines get their info from. Adding Value To Your Web Site Repeat visits and referrals are important to the success of your presence. Find the items and information that will bring your clients back to your web site and your products. STRATEGY: Offer regular promotions, updated news&content; and offer incentives (frequent customers get discounts or free gifts) Detailed Statistic Analysis Your Website should have a comprehensive, real-time statistics package available. By tracking the movement through your site, you can determine which of your products or services stimulates the most interest. Statistical user information such as city, country, browser type and operating system can help us determine target market areas and users to help increase traffic and sales. You can also see where your visitors are coming from - whether it's a search engine, an ad or an online directory - great for targeting your efforts. STRATEGY: If you don't know how to access your stats, ask your hosting company. If your hosting company doesn't provide them, get a new hosting company! Directory Advertising In the online world of information, many web sites are strictly functioning as web "directories". These directories provide information to the public about various industries, and provide links to those sites that do business in that industry. Having your site listed on these directories will not only help to increase traffic to your site, but will increase the "popularity" of your site by having it linked on yet another page. Costa Pacific can find and request links to sites that complement your business. STRATEGY: Do a search on the search engines for your industry, as though you're looking for your own type of business, you'll be surprised how many directories come up that you can get your business listed on! Many of these directories are free, or are very low cost, for just a few dollars a month. Cross Link Marketing Cross-linking is a standard practice in the Internet world and is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to drive traffic to your website. By providing a link to someone else's website, they in return provide a link back to yours, so every time you link your website to another, you add one more avenue of exposure. This can be accomplished in several different ways. Any website that you provide a link to, or advertise on your website, should promote you as well. STRATEGY: Approach all of the people that you currently work with. Ask them if they would add a link from their website to yours, and that you'll do the same for them. Explain that you are paying to advertise your website wherever possible and that the more traffic you drive to your site, the more traffic they will receive. Also, contact sites who's services or products you really would LIKE to show on your site along side your own, and ask about reciprocal linking. ...read more

By dotLaunch Technologies June 11, 2010

Why Traditional Marketing Still Works

So you've paid a hefty amount for a great logo and a cutting edge website. You've spent hours on SEO, link submissions and blog entries. Finished, right? Not quite. If you'd done this ten or even five years ago, that might have been enough. Now, it's time to think of traditional marketing. This includes mailings, flyers, print ads and face-to-face time. Now, if you have a very exclusive, niche market - where you are selling something truly unique, then your online efforts may be enough. However, if your business is more common (service industry, products, etc.) then the competition is very stiff. Two examples of great marketing efforts are outlined below: Case 1: We created a website for a regional portal that included a business directory, local information, news and advertisements. It sounds like it would be enough since it was concentrated on one local region; but with many sites out there providing similar services (like citysearch and yelp), my client decided to take a few computers to the local mall and show people directly and let them browse the site. It was a hit, and he signed up a slew of people that day and got off to a good start. Case 2: We created a service industry website that appealed to the general public. Because the subject of the site was not very unique, we started a traditional marketing campaign regionally, then expanded. We sent out hundreds of white postcards with nothing on them but a very small-print website address. Curiosity got the best of most people and got a large number of visits to the website and our first customers. A good rule of thumb is if you do traditional print advertising is if you get a 2% return you're doing well. The above examples returned over 15%. Web surfers are getting smarter, and they know the difference between paid search engine results and run of the mill ideas. When you include print or television advertising, you're now standing apart. Don't discount those weekly mailers and car flyers - it just might give you the edge! ...read more