In an effort to rid the Internet  of outdated, inefficient, bandwith-guzzling websites, we have launched an ambitious program at CSD called Cash for Web Clunkers.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

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

Over the years how many of your best clients have come from personal recommendations? One? Two? All of them?

In an age of new technology we don’t have as many business lunches, golf outings, and other traditional networking events like we used to, but that shouldn’t stop your clients from talking you up to their friends, coworkers and beyond, should it?
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Tags: Google Local, online directories, search engine marketing, search engine optimization, search engines, SEM, SEO, social media, social networking, Yelp

That was fast. Just came across two articles in less than 24 hours on “the dangers” of “rapid-fire” micro-blogging. One on CNN.com and one from a marketer’s perspective. I feel like it was just yesterday that the blog was declared dead and we would all be twittering if we had any sense! How much social media are we to add to our marketing mix? Read more »

Tags: Marketing, social media, social networking, Twitter