Soon companies will be able to use their name as the internet domain name. Names like .coke or .nike or .whatever name you can think of, will no longer limit companies to .com, .net, or .org. There is a catch though, and its a pretty big catch.The application fee to register these .anything domains comes in at a hefty application fee of$185,000.000, and that does not include the $25,000 annual fee. (more…)

When it comes to marketing, advertising and connecting meaningfully with your clients, a strong presence on the web is absolutely invaluable. In today’s America virtually everyone spends at least a small portion of each day browsing the internet. According to a study performed by Nielson//NetRatings, a world class media analysis conglomerate, more than 75% of Americans have access to the internet from home. (more…)

The current economic state has forced a significant change in business operations. Ten or twenty years ago, it was commonplace in the business world to plan extravagant offsite meetings for the purpose of assembling with potential clients. At these meetings, future clients came to know business owners through the presentations that were given, the product samples that were distributed, and listening to discussions that laid out the goals and intentions of the business owners. During these carefully planned gatherings, many profitable deals were hatched and closed. Additionally, relationships were established that blossomed into long-lasting affiliations. (more…)

There are plenty of web design firms offering their services today, but only some of them have the qualities of a top web design firm. While nearly anyone can offer prefabricated websites that are built with the press of a button and offer little to no customization and even less customer service, a top web design firm goes much further for their clients, offering superior design services as well as excellent customer service. (more…)

There are a variety of website platforms available for anyone that desires to start a website. The functionality has become more complex, but the methods for design have become much easier. Some designers still prefer manual coding, but there are lots of wizards and design applications that help users perfect their web pages. The main thing a web designer has to figure out is what platforms will best meet their needs. The following is a web design 101 overview of what’s available and how each of the platforms can be used.
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Starting your own business can be exciting, scary, and overwhelming all in one bite!  There are so many things to think about including but not limited to:  logistics, employees, rent, business planning, funding, customer satisfaction, marketing and much, much more!  While juggling all of these concerns, new business owners often think that creating a website is a “nice to have” or is more of a luxury item instead of integral part of starting a business.  Often times small business owners believe that creating a website is costly and complicated.  But as the small business world is changing rapidly, more and more people are entering this area and competition is becoming tougher.  Ensuring that you have a custom-designed website can create a competitive advantage.  It is one of the best ways to move your business forward and create revenue!
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