One of the main reasons why most businesses fail or don’t perform well is a lack of professionalism. It is a fact that there are certain jobs that can only be done best by professionals. For example, when it comes to website design, then the only way you can get maximum benefit is by hiring… Read More
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Why Hiring a Professional Marketing Firm Can Pay Off Big
Whether you are a small or midsize business in the Southern Oregon area who is looking to grow their business, you will need to drive the kind of traffic to your website that results in solid leads. While it may appeal to you to hire a cheap freelancer or an individual who charges rock-bottom rates… Read More
Choosing Your Logo Color
Your logo is probably the first thing that comes to mind when people think about your brand, so it makes sense to give it a memorable design. This should include color, but that doesn’t always come to mind when business owners are deciding on a great logo. Logo color can tell people a lot about… Read More
How Observant Are You When You Look at a Logo? part 2
Well, you all are having so much fun looking at the previous posts hidden messages in logos, I thought I would share a few more with you. There are some beautiful and tricky logos out there that are truly art — but a lot of the time, the hidden meaning goes unappreciated because we see… Read More
Four Web Trends to Watch Out for in 2014
We’re only a month in, and the web marketing industry in 2014 is already shaping up to be quite different than it was in 2013. But that’s just the nature of a business where change is everything. As such, the best internet marketing associations and custom web page designers are looking to stay ahead of… Read More
Keep Your Client Base Expanded With a Professionally Designed Logo
Did you know that an estimated five out of 10 consumers in the U.S. say that they’re more likely to purchase from a company if that company has a good reputation on the web? With a powerful brand crafted by logo design pros, you can harness this brand loyalty for your own company. In the… Read More
How Does Your Website Look? Maybe You Need To Hire Some Pros.
Custom web designers could change the face of your business. Do you realize how important it is that your website looks the best and most professional that it can? Think about walking into a business meeting in gym shorts and flip flops, handing out business cards made from lined paper. How well do you think… Read More
A Happy New Year Look Back And A Look Ahead
Happy New Year! We would like to thank all of you who have joined us here on “the pond.” Through our blogs, guest blogs, and client projects, we hope that you have been able to learn and apply some marketing techniques that have made a difference in your business. We hope that following us here and… Read More
5 Creative Ideas to Make Your Holiday Card Stand Out
My friend Chelsea has this to say about the holiday cards she receives: “I choose the winner from the 100+ or so my family is so very fortunate to receive each year.” Yes, she said “winner.” If you knew Chelsea and her family, you’d understand why the household receives so many cards. Chances are, you… Read More
Customer Appreciation Examples
We live in a visual society, and with the heat turned during the holiday season for retail businesses they tend to want to become more visual. Direct mail discounts is one way, having a customer appreciation day and offering special discounts to current customers is another way. Both can be effective tools. In Brenners Furniture’s… Read More