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5 Successful Business Website Designs & Their Designers

9|4
2009

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White Wash House by LOGO Visit their parent site White House Why White Wash House? + One of the most creative navigation solutions I’ve seen in a long time + Smooth and appropriate transitions between pages + Extremely visual – great product close-ups and online shopping experience + Successful shopping checkout; easy to use and [...]

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What to Expect from a Freelance Designer

8|19
2009

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No need to feel overwhelmed or confused! Many new business owners out there haven’t had the pleasure of working with a freelance designer before. So, I thought I would lay out some things you should expect from a designer. From start to finish – what you should expect in a nutshell. Share and Enjoy:

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How to Target a Specialty Niche in the Web Design Market

8|11
2009

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The word on the street is that you should know-it-all when it comes to being a web designer. This is not entirely true. When looking to hire someone to say remodel your home would you want someone that is so-so at electrical, painting, plumbing, and carpentry? Or a professional who is excellent at one of [...]

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Style Guides: Purpose & Contents

7|19
2009

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A style guide is a document which includes different formatting guidelines for basically anything that a company would have designed. Style guides are very important when it comes to branding. They help to keep all styling consistent across multiple mediums. If you are a designer, consider creating a style guide for your client’s next website [...]

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Key Elements for a Successful Website Design

7|3
2009

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As a business owner, you want your website to tell your story correctly and efficiently. Here are a few key elements you should know when designing a website for your company. 1 | Searchable Search Engine Optimization is very important for any website. Make sure your designer is knowledgeable on SEO topics and how to [...]

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5 Successfully Designed Restaurant Websites

6|11
2009

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Everyone has a love for a particular type of food or maybe you’re like me and enjoy trying many different kinds. It is a great idea to reach out to the web when running a successful restaurant. Especially if you live in a popular tourist area, college town, or simply want to give your potential customers more information about why they should dine with you. As a traveler myself, when planning a trip I usually like to find out what restaurants are in the area and the easiest way to do that is to reach out to the web. Or if your restaurant is in a college town, consider an influx of people during certain times of the year and the ages those groups might be as a starting point to building your new website. Here are a few I thought were very effective:

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