Insights

Why You Should Hire a Professional Web Designer

Website Design and Development May 13, 2015

When it comes to creating a website, there are a lot of free and low-cost services out there: GoDaddy, Wix, Weebly, WordPress, Web.com, etc. Some will create a website for you, or you can do it yourself. However, using one of these website services or going the DIY route leaves out all of the vital knowledge, skills and strategy that are actually involved when you work with a professional.

Google Mobile-Friendly Policy

Website Design and Development April 12, 2015

Do you rely on prospects finding your website via online search? If your website has a separate mobile version or is responsive, then you are already ahead of your competition. If it doesn’t have a mobile version or isn’t responsive, then, as of April 21, 2015, your website’s mobile search engine rank in Google will suffer.

Microsoft Office Users, Beware When Selecting Images

Graphic Design, General March 9, 2015

Guest blog by Laura Foley

Microsoft has made a fundamental change to the way users can access media files to place into their Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Publisher files, or Excel spreadsheets. Beginning last December, they removed the option to access free photos, clip art, video, and audio from Office.com. Now when you use the Insert command the default option is to use Bing to find the media you’re looking for. Microsoft contends that it affords us users an opportunity to access millions and millions of items to insert into our presentations.

Design Process, Print Workflow

Graphic Design, General | Resources February 19, 2015

Do you have an upcoming project but are not sure where to start or when to bring in a designer? We’re here to help!

Help Your Designer, Help Yourself, Pt 3

Graphic Design, General | Resources November 18, 2014

Submitting Revisions

This is the third of a three-part series called Help Your Designer, Help Yourself. This segment is all about conveying edits to your designer. Follow these guidelines and you will help yourself and your designer.