What elements make for a good social network?
July 31st, 2009Is Bing the next Google?
July 31st, 2009Why Should My Logo Be a “Vector” and not a “Raster” Image?
July 28th, 2009Vector vs Raster
An Overview of the Collaboration Tools in Google Apps
July 13th, 2009An Overview of Email with Google Apps
July 13th, 2009
What is “Template Tuning”?
July 5th, 2009When time is of the essence, a website template can serve as a decent starting point. Our website template tuning service will get you online with quickly, easily, and under budget.
The template tuning service is easy:
1. You browse our selection of premium web templates
2. You purchase the template that properly represents their business
3. You make your payment and we modify the template to meet your needs
Vendor Selection Assistance
July 5th, 2009What is the best domain name for your business? Should you host your website with GoDaddy or Network Solutions? Should your server run on a Linux or Windows OS? Heck, what is an OS? Should you advertise on Google or Yahoo? How much should you spend to even see a result? Should you print your brochures with at a digital print shop or an offset facility?
When you are looking to purchase a product or service sometimes it is hard to get an honest answer from vendors. Don’t worry! We can explain the pros and cons of each choice. We base our recommendations off of your budget, your desired results, and the specific requirements of the project.
What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
July 5th, 2009It is estimated that Google processes over 235 millions searches per day. Having a website that isn’t optimized for the search engines is like buying a car without wheels. Your website should include a sitemap, unique page titles, WC3 compliant HTML, meta tags, attribute tags, and targeted content. Our search engine optimization packages target different kinds of searches, including image searches, local searches, and industry-specific or vertical search engines.
Is offline marketing worth it?
July 5th, 2009Offline marketing is still critical towards running a successful business. It is important that you promote your website to your current and potential clients through a variety of mediums. Offline marketing should not be forgotten. Keep in mind that an email is easily deleted, but a business card is often kept. Offline marketing is a great way to keep your company fresh in the client’s mind.
At Dani Marie Designs we also offer graphic design services such as logo creation, business cards, stationary, flyers, postcards, and vehicle wraps. And because creating the design is only half of the equation, our team also works with a number of offset and digital printers to deliver the quality you expect at a price you can afford.
What is Pay Per Click (PPC) Management?
July 5th, 2009Pay per click (PPC) is an internet advertising model used by most major search engines, advertising networks, and content based websites which allows advertisers to pay their host only when their ads are clicked. All small businesses should allocate a decent sized budget towards PPC advertising. Why? The reasoning is simple: it is estimated that Google receives over 235 million searches per day. If you are not advertising with the search engines then you are missing out on a huge segment of the population. Our pay per click management services cover the “big three” search engines, Google, Yahoo, and Bing. We will setup your campaigns, monitor your results, and optimize your settings for optimal performance.
What is a ghost blog?
July 5th, 2009A ghost blog is a blog written by a company or person on behalf of another entity. It has become relevant in recent years because any business seeking better search engine rankings should be blogging. What started as a simple way to keep friends and family up to date on the latest happenings has turned into a necessity for any business owner wanting to succeed online. Why? Well for starters blogging will quickly improve your search engine rankings. Second, blogging helps you educate your client base on industry news and changes. Third, insightful and poignant blogs give your customers a reason to frequent your website thereby increasing repeat business and referrals. The down side of blogging is painfully obvious; first blogging requires fresh and interesting content which can become very time consuming to develop. And second, as simple as it is, most people just don’t like to write. This is where we come in, stop dreading blogging and let our experts write for you.
What is Branding?
July 5th, 2009We know that no two businesses are alike but what sets your business apart from the competition? It can be tempting for new or small businesses to copy the formula that their competitors have created but the problem with “Me Too” marketing is that it does not tell your customers why they should chose you.
Branding is the art of differentiating your product or service from the competition. If you do not define the differences between you and them then you are giving your customers no other choice than to make their decision solely based upon pricing. At Dani Marie Designs, we have the experience to help you define your brand and shine light upon your company’s unique qualities.
Happy 4th of July!!!
July 5th, 2009What is a “Conversion”?
July 4th, 2009Driving traffic to your website is only part of the equation. Once they get there what do you want them to do? Well, if you run an ecommerce website then you want them to buy. If you are promoting a service based business then you want the visitor to call. If you run a blog or social network then you want visitors to subscribe and frequent your website.
Online when a visitor completes a desired set of actions then they are considered a “conversion”. There are many tried and true methods to turn visitors into customers and we have the knowledge to implement these strategies on your website. Call Dani Marie Designs at 888.483.0832 today and ask us to help you define your conversion goals and maximize your visits.
Do I Really Need A Website?
July 4th, 2009When it comes to marketing, your website is now the single most important tool that you have at your disposal. Why? Because the abundance and availability of the internet has literally revolutionized the business world as we know it. The playing field has now been leveled. Savvy entrepreneurs can spread their messages further, faster, and cheaper than ever before. While this new medium presents many opportunities, it is also important to realize that a crudely constructed web strategy can actually harm your business. Every entrepreneur needs a professional, knowledgeable, and trustworthy team of web professionals to champion their business online. The importance of your website can not be understated. For this reason exactly we have created web design packages to fit any budget. Our websites are eye-catching, creative, and user-friendly.
What are Website Analytics?
June 23rd, 2009In a traditional brick and mortar store it is the job of a sales representative to ensure that shoppers can easily find the products that they are looking for. Sales representatives achieve this task by interacting with customers, monitoring their behavior, and by maintaining a clean and organized storefront. As potential problems arise sales representatives alert the proper authorities. Online this task is accomplished by installing and monitoring website analytics. Web analytics software gives you the ability to monitor your visitors, view trends, and judge the overall effectiveness of your content.
Can I Build My Own Website?
June 23rd, 2009Designing a professional and modern website is a complicated process. Long gone are the days of websites being created in pure HTML. Today’s websites are hybrids which utilize HTML, CSS, Flash, numerous web programming languages (Actionscript, ASP, Javascript, PHP, Ruby on Rails, SQL, XML, etc.), databases, and content management systems. It takes years to learn these technologies and even longer to acquire the real world experience necessary to implement them properly. At Dani Marie Designs we have the knowledge to take your visions and turn them into reality.