Archive for the ‘Weekly Web Tip’ Category

Improve peace-of-mind and avoid hacker-headache by utilizing a professional hosting company. If your website handles online payments, e-commerce, or personal information it is important you are optimizing website security with a trustworthy host.

Professional hosting companies keep accounts up-to-date and guarantee your website is operating with the most effective functionality possible. Safety of all personal information is guaranteed because the domain/URL and e-mail are in the hands of those who specialize in keeping your company’s online presence secure.

We’d love to help! Please contact us if this is an issue you are currently facing: info@designdesignonline.com

Are you faced with the common challenge of designing the website of your dreams while having control over your website’s content?  Many people understand that consulting a marketing agency is the best way to ensure the website design is what was envisioned, but feel powerless in keeping website content up -to-date.

At DesignDesign, we overcome this challenge by encouraging our clients utilize content management software and online solutions. By facilitating content control and editing, content management effectively allows those unfamiliar with programming to maintain written content without impacting the thoughtfully designed structure.

Utilizing content management is a win-win.  Continual updates to your website copy can ensure you are consistently targeting you intended market, boost SEO, and provide maximum flexibility for your organization.

We’d love to help! Please contact us if this is an issue you are currently facing: info@designdesignonline.com

There are many benefits to incorporating flash into your company website.  If used correctly, flash is an excellent way to engage visitors and convert impressions.  Utilizing flash inspires the creative freedom to develop amazing animation, create a powerful visual experience, and encourage visitor interaction.

At DesignDesign, we use flash to consolidate messaging.  We have helped many of our clients that offer a wide-range of products and services to organize their business in a way that can be easily understood. By flashing a particular photo, graphic, and/or statement we convey a specific message to the intended cliental. View some of our flash websites: www.solarsoleil.com; www.lesterwater.com; www.uhausa.com; and www.uniteforher.org.

Be careful: flash is a powerful tool! Always be sure the addition of flash does not detract from your message or distract your visitors.

QR Codes are 2D matrix barcodes that are capable of holding both alphabetic and numerical data. They are frequently used to connect people to digital content on the web that can be accessed by a mobile device. They can also activate smartphone functions including: e-mail, IM, and SMS.

QR codes can help to grow your business by providing immediate access to information on-the-go. QR codes are quickly increasing in popularity due to convenience and the ease-of-use (the mobile device does all of the work!)

QR Codes can be used on: business cards, labeling, displays, promotions/giveaways, t-shirts, advertisements, websites, etc. Download the QR code reader application and scan the QR Code below to see one of the many ways DesignDesign can effectively utilize a QR code to benefit your business!

Did you know: by 2013, more people will be accessing the web from mobile phones then from PCs? In fact, in just 2 years, Google has reported over 500% growth in smartphone web searches.

What does this mean for you? Consider adding a mobile website to promote your business! With the continual improvements in bandwidth technology, the frequency of mobile web searching is only going to increase. Google already has a unique search engine index for mobile devices and in the near future only websites programmed with the proper code, settings and mobile functionalities will appear in mobile searches.

Wondering what to include on your mobile site? People are searching background information, addresses and phone numbers via mobile devices. Studies show that people searching via mobile devices are likely to act immediately, directly impacting ROI. Mobile sites can be customized to include: click-to-call technology, QR codes, Google Maps, Social Media links etc. Check in next Friday to read more about these mobile site features!