Tag: Graphic Designer

Three Keys to Crafting Successful Print Ads

Posted on Jul.09, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Want to create print ads that get results? Below are three keys to get you started.
1. Write for the eye. Print ads are visual. Therefore, craft ads with the eye in mind.
Eyes are kind of picky, though. So, here’s a checklist of what eyes like and don’t like:
* A catchy headline that encourages them read more.
* Art, such as photos, illustrations, clip art, shapes, etc. Eyes like art. When you create the ad, create words AND the visual at the [...]


How To Create A Better Brochure

Posted on Jun.19, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Having a quality brochure makes a positive impression on a potential customer. It gives the appearance that you’re serious about your business.
And it may give you an advantage over competitors who don’t use brochures.
Printing technology has made big advancements in the last decade, including high speed, high-resolution color photocopiers and laser printers.
This has reduced the need for using printing presses and allows you to print small quantities with less expense. If you’re printing only a few hundred brochures, this is [...]


Ten-Step Guide To Boosting Your Sites Traffic and Revenue

Posted on Jun.16, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

1. Hunt for Catchy Domain Names and Get a Quality Paid Host
You probably have a domain name already, but you might consider getting new ones for different sections of your website or for different target markets. Gone are the days when it used to cost $50 to register a .com and most people can afford to have several domain names. Nameboy is a fabulous free tool to find available names. However, don’t register your domain names with Nameboy: they are [...]


Not All Project Management Software is Created Equal

Posted on Jun.11, 2009, under Computer and PC Tips No Comments

The purpose of Project Management Software is to provide an environment in which a group of people can work together on joint projects. Most projects involve the development and implementation of new ideas, and these ideas have to be presented, evaluated, and revised.
The role of Project Management Software is to help this collaborative effort along. Collaboration happens at various levels and it is up to the Project Management Software to facilitate all these levels.
A typical Project Management scenario
Consider a creative [...]


Using Ad Agencies and Designers

Posted on Jun.08, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Advertising and promoting your business is expensive, so it’s important to get the most from your advertising budget. That means understanding how to get the most from your ad agency or graphic designer.
Let’s start by understanding the difference between agencies and designers. Typically, a designer will work on specific projects under your direction. For example, you may request an ad design for your Halloween event, and give the designer your copy (the text) and the party theme. You are responsible [...]


Make Your Web Site Work More So You Can Work Less

Posted on Jun.05, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Do you know how your web site fits into the overall marketing strategy for your business? Do you have a strategy for your web site as a marketing tool? If you’re like many entrepreneurs I speak with, you probably don’t.
All over the world, small business owners are spending thousands of dollars on building and maintaining web sites without being able to answer one big question: What do you want your web site to do?
Creating a web site without a marketing [...]


Do You Really Need a Brochure?

Posted on May.24, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Traditional brochures typically tell the story of your company, i.e. they give evidence that you or your company have the wherewithal in personnel, capital, clout and expertise to perform the services you say you can perform or deliver the product you’re selling. They are usually 3 or 4 panel affairs, printed on glossy paper, and featuring nice graphics or photographs. Think of company brochures as a resume for your business…Thus they are part of your “collateral” package.
But do you need [...]


3 Things Every Yellow Pages Advertiser Needs to Know

Posted on May.15, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

Too many business owners and marketers know that Yellow Pages advertising has an incredible amount of potential? but they don’t quite know how to take advantage of it.
Fortunately, it’s a mystery that’s solved pretty easily once an advertiser knows where to turn for advice. There are fundamental truths about Yellow Page advertising that so many businesses fail to recognize, but once they do, they stand to capitalize on a sizeable reward. That said? let’s try to understand it a bit [...]


The Importance of Your Business Card

Posted on May.14, 2009, under Web Traffic No Comments

What are you trying to say with you business card?
We have talked about collecting other people’s business cards and also about how they are often tough to differentiate from one another. These are things you should avoid for your own business card. It is easier to get into a conversation when you have a business card that speaks for itself. My card, BizMechanix, is so different, almost everyone remarks on how good the card looks. I have even had comments [...]


How To Choose A Website Designer

Posted on Apr.21, 2009, under Web Design No Comments

When youre self-employed, choosing a website designer is a crucial decision, as a good website can bring you more business and a bad one can drive away prospective customers. Below are some important things to consider when selecting a website designer for your new site or site redesign.
What Types Of Websites Designers Are Out There?
I don’t think there is an “official” definition, so I’ll give you MY definition:
A Website Designer helps you to determine the page layout, graphics, text [...]