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The Secret to Communicating Your Business Effectively
Blind SpotsAvoid these common website mistakes that keeps your website from communicating effectively. Too many people have the "reading the label from inside the bottle" mentality when they think about their business. A great article by Todd Follansbee still holds true for all businesses online. Here are some... continue reading "The Secret to Communicating Your Business Effectively"»
The Right Way to View Your Business
The Right Way to View Your BusinessWhy does someone visit your website, or more specifically, why is this customer visiting this page at this time? Every time you look at any of your marketing materials (print, web, etc.) I want you to take a moment to think about "why" this customer is taking time from their busy schedule to look... continue reading "The Right Way to View Your Business"»
Good Business Practices
Good Business PracticeAnother reason to love businesses that are looking out for you.I'd like to compare two different companies and how they do business. About two years ago, I had a client that was controlling their own domain name through Network Solutions. Unfortunately, she let her domain registration lapse. When she... continue reading "Good Business Practices"»
AH Digital FX Studios Featured in River City Weekly
River City WeeklyRecently AH Digital FX Studios was featured in River City Weekly's article about businesses in Idaho that have succeeded on the web. (Full Article (535 K pdf) )Kevin Keefe remembers answering the phone in Idaho Falls late one night, and on the other end was a voice with a unique accent. “Hi,... continue reading "AH Digital FX Studios Featured in River City Weekly"»
Client and Designer Roles in Web Design
Client and Designer RolesClients and web designers must understand their individual roles in making sure that a website will succeed. For a website to be effective, the business owner/representative and the web designer must work closely together to ensure that the business is presented in the best light possible on the web.... continue reading "Client and Designer Roles in Web Design"»
AHFX.net Aquires Sevenate
AHFX.net Aquires Sevenate.comAH Digital FX Studios, INC acquires Sevenate.com. A week ago I saw a sign on a business that said, "We refuse to participate in a recession." I totally agree with that statement. As further proof of our hope for the future, AH Digital FX Studios, INC has just acquired Sevenate.com and all of their... continue reading "AHFX.net Aquires Sevenate"»
Clarify Your Unique Value Proposition
Unique Value PropositionClarifying your unique value proposition will help increase your sales. What is your website's unique value proposition? In short, your unique value proposition answers the question, "Why should I buy from you and not from your competitor."Now, if you don't understand your customers, you... continue reading "Clarify Your Unique Value Proposition"»
Consistent Look and Feel - Branding and Positioning
Branding and PositioningWhen your customers think about your business, what comes to their minds? How have you branded and positioned your business? You've set your sites on a specific group, you know what they need and you've got it. Now all you need to do is let them know that you are the answer to their problems.... continue reading "Consistent Look and Feel - Branding and Positioning"»
All Business Owners Should Know these 10 Things Before Building a Website
Before You Begin10 things all business owners should know before they have a website built.I loved the article "10 things businesses should know before building a website" over at 456 Berea Street . Here are their top 10 with my comments added:Understand what you want. Too many businesses really don't... continue reading "All Business Owners Should Know these 10 Things Before Building a Website"»
Has Customer Service Disappeared?
Customer ServiceAre you getting your money's worth or have you noticed that some businesses have lost their customer service? I hope that this is a rare occurrence but I find the following story very odd. Recently a friend of mine went to the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning. Halfway through the cleaning... continue reading "Has Customer Service Disappeared?"»
Business Week Article Shows SEO Increases Revenue
SEO Increases RevenuesJust another example of how realign/redesigning your website with SEO can increase revenue. While us in the SEO industry already know this little tidbit, it was nice to see an article written in Business Week about how SEO and a properly designed website can increase revenues. The redesign and search... continue reading "Business Week Article Shows SEO Increases Revenue"»
Integrated Marketing
Integrated MarketingIntegrated marketing is essential to getting a better return on investment (ROI). By integrating all marketing materials you can increase profits at very little expense. What is Integrated Marketing Integrated marketing is more than just having a consistent look and feel to all of your marketing... continue reading "Integrated Marketing"»
Building a website is easy as P.I.E.
Website Design TipsThe three things that all compelling web sites do are entertain, inform, and provide contact information. If any one of these items is missing, the web site will not be effective. Ever consider why the World Wide Web is also known as "The Information Superhighway?" Information, information,... continue reading "Building a website is easy as P.I.E."»
Placement in the DMOZ.org directory - Pure Power
DMOZ / Google DirectoryMany people may wonder why anyone would jump through all of the hoops to get listed in the DMOZ directory (dmoz.org). They would argue that nobody uses the dmoz directory to find businesses. Well, people might not use the dmoz directory like they use yahoo or google, (some people might not even... continue reading "Placement in the DMOZ.org directory - Pure Power"»
Custom URL or Vanity URL for Facebook Pages
Facebook Custom Address URLHow to add a custom "vanity url" to your facebook Pages page. Here is how Facebook describes Page usernames: “Usernames allow public entities to easily promote your presence on Facebook with a short URL. This username can be used in your marketing communications, company website and business... continue reading "Custom URL or Vanity URL for Facebook Pages"»
2010 Website Browser Statistics
Browser Stats 2010Browser statistics for 2010 show that IE loses 6% of its market share. Firefox stays constant with a slight increase at 24.87%. Chrome increases 3% and Safari increase 2.75%. Internet Explorer (IE) users have been shifting toward the newer versions of IE 8. We have seen a decrease of 8% in IE 6 users... continue reading "2010 Website Browser Statistics"»
Three Steps to a Great Website
Great Website in 3 StepsMatt Cutts' three step process to a great rankings in the search engines and success out of your website.I agree with Matt on his "3 step process" to getting better rankings in the search engines. There’s SEO and there’s QUALITY and there’s also finding the HOOK or angle... continue reading "Three Steps to a Great Website"»
Four Thou Shalt Nots of the Web
Thou Shalt NotNo Spam, No Scam, No Scum, No SplatterAnother great piece of advice found in "Web Word Wizardry" by Rachel McAlpine is her four No's which is even more important today than when it was written:No SpamNo ScamNo ScumNo SplatterNo Spam We all know what spam is; all that junk you find in your inbox... continue reading "Four Thou Shalt Nots of the Web"»
Accept Credit Cards Online
FreeAuthNet - Free Authorize.Net AccountHow to accept credit cards online without a machine (by using a merchant gateway account from Authorize.net with free setup) and not using PayPal. First off you need to know that I get hundreds of calls a year trying to convince me to switch credit card processors (or switch merchant gateways)... continue reading "Accept Credit Cards Online"»
Website Credibility in 10 Easy Steps
Web Site CredibilityCredibility is difficult to build and extremely easy to lose. These 10 steps will help you maintain your credibility. Stanford released the following 10 points for increasing credibility after a 3-year, 4,500 person study .Make it easy to verify the accuracy of the information on your site. - The web... continue reading "Website Credibility in 10 Easy Steps"»
Do you use these 7 copywriting steps
Copywriting TipsWriting great articles (copywriting) can be done in these seven simple steps. Say something that gets attention. Tell them why they should be interested. Tell them why they should believe what you are saying is true. Prove it is true. Itemize and describe... continue reading "Do you use these 7 copywriting steps"»
Frecker's Saddlery
Frecker's SaddleryAH Digital FX Studios has one more satisfied client, Frecker's Saddlery. Frecker's Saddlery specializes in Wade style, custom built western saddles. Frecker's has made saddles for Tom Selleck, Buck Brannaman, Curt Pate, and many others. He has sold saddles around the globe. Kent Frecker has been... continue reading "Frecker's Saddlery"»
Goals - What is the Real Purpose of Your Website
Website GoalsWriting specific goals is the only way to know if your website is being successful.One of the first things I ask new clients is "What are your expectations for your site?" Understanding what they feel is success will ensure that I address their specific needs and desires. If I fail to address... continue reading "Goals - What is the Real Purpose of Your Website"»
And this is freedom
And this is freedom.© Shayne Charlesworth. All Rights Reserverd.And this is freedom For all of those who wonder what the "war on terror" means to me. I have a friend who has fought/is fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan right now (He is the one in the... continue reading "And this is freedom"»
Understanding Customers is Key to Building an Effective Website
Understanding Customers"Who are your customers?" Most businesses make the mistake of being too broad with their definition of their customer. For example, "My customers are all people that need a website." This is too broad and is NOT an accurate definition of their customers. For example, my sister needs a website... continue reading "Understanding Customers is Key to Building an Effective Website"»
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