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I started my small business in 2006, and it hasn’t always been easy to focus on the business rather than working in the business. Client work always comes first, but through deliberate effort, I’ve managed to re-brand and grow my business significantly during the past 6+ years. And I want the same for you. Here are 3 ways you [...]
Oh how time flies! We are well into the year, so that means it is time to assess your 2013 marketing budget. Studies show that 89.1% of marketing executives planned on maintaining or increasing their marketing budget this year, so let’s make sure that money is being put to good use! The following are a [...]
A little more than a year ago, the company I work for started utilizing an outside design agency quite a bit. As the in-house design, I went through four phases as I worked on accepting what has come to be a great asset: Frustration. Inferiority. Acceptance. Embrace. Even though you may have our own in-house [...]
What’s the latest buzz for online digital marketing? Responsive design, a web design approach that mirrors the same website for all viewing experiences: handheld, tablet, laptop, desktop. In short, it’s all about the design and how it works on all devices – seamlessly and at minimum cost. What to consider for responsive web design When considering [...]
Brand is more than a logo. It’s a personality. It’s value. It’s the bond to your members or consumers. Most importantly, it keeps you and your organization top of mind. Branding is expanding beyond a visual icon. How recognizable is your company’s brand? What services or products do you represent? Does your audience connect your [...]
Building a new website or revamping an existing website is exciting! It’s a presence – and definitely a process. Design, content, optimization, interactions, calls to action… there’s so much to consider. In the end, it’s really about reaching your audience and making sure they can find you. Here’s some key steps to keep in mind before [...]
Why is it we remember certain designs or messages, even if the campaign or product is no longer in existence? There are several contributing factors to a successful messaging, but the measure of true success is retention. Certain brands have become iconic and are recognized just by the silhouette of their product (e.g. Apple®, Coca- [...]
A graphic design project can be exciting and daunting at the same time. You love the idea of a new, fresh look, but you’re not entirely sure if it will fit with your company’s budget. Here’s the secret: Not all graphic design work needs to cost you an arm and a leg. There are certain [...]
Plotting out a website that is responsive, compelling and engaging – that’s the goal. Whether you are making updates to your website or creating it from scratch, keeping your clients coming back is the ultimate success. Dave Yankowiak, Web designer and owner of Lift Development, gives us his advice on the design and must-have’s to build [...]
Website design trends are in constant motion. Options, features, analytics and search capability allow businesses and organizations to get their brand to their intended audience within minutes – virtually! Allée frequently teams with Dave Yankowiak from Lift Development to create informative, engaging and compelling websites. So, we asked Dave to share his expertise on web design in [...]
