In an effort to rid the Internet  of outdated, inefficient, bandwith-guzzling websites, we have launched an ambitious program at CSD called Cash for Web Clunkers. Spinning off of President Obama’s successful Cash for Clunkers program, which expired August 23rd, where owners were able to trade in their old “clunker” for a generous $3,500 or $4,500 towards the purchase of a new fuel-efficient car.

We are offering three enticing incentives to encourage owners of websites that are in serious need of an upgrade. 1) A 20% discount of our normally competitive pricing 2) Free Web Hosting for 1 year and 3) Up to 80 % financing at 0% interest for 1 year to qualified upgraders. Read more »

Tags: Branding, cash for web clunkers, design, internet, Marketing, search engine optimization, signage, small business websites, social media, social networking, web design, websites

There are many ways to promote your start-up company. Whether it’s with a well placed ad in the newspaper or magazine, a commercial on TV or radio, or an email blast, all of these come short from what a promotional gift can do. Simply because a promotional gift is something that they can use and enjoy as well. And it reminds them about your business every time they use it. Read more »

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You are starting your own business! Awesome! So what’s the plan? As in the business plan. I know, it kinda takes the fun out of it, to have to spell everything out. All the details, where your office will be, how many employees, what equipment you need, how you plan to market… Haven’t quite figured all that out yet? Well, that’s why you need a business plan! Don’t worry, it’s not as painful as it sounds, and we can even direct you to a free sample business plan. I mean, you wouldn’t wander a completely foreign city without a map would you? Read more »

Tags: business plan, sample business plan, startup

As a trained designer I am always partial to exceptional design and design is always at the forefront of how I view the world.

I recently hooked up with an old college mate in LinkedIn who has his own design agency. His website was designed in Flash. The site was gorgeous, well designed, clean, simple, great typography and showcased his product offering elegantly. BUT, there was not a hint of optimization to be found. Read more »

Tags: design, search engine optimization, SEO, social media, typography

There are many ways to reach your target market. Now that you’ve learned more about your business, your clients and your competition, you’ll know that you shouldn’t post and ad on say, a sports magazine if you’re selling wedding dresses. Read more »

Tags: business, Facebook, Linkedin, market, Marketing, plan, Twitter