Blog Archives - Simons Studios
In this business environment, you need to have a digital marketing strategy because it’s the only way to reach out to those potential customers. They are […]
Every customer seems to want to pay by debit or credit card nowadays, making it seem like cash is dead. While there still be that odd […]
Since 2002, I have been building websites and, trust me, if you build a website, they won’t come. Well, they used to come, and sometimes they […]
When you have a WordPress site it’s important that you are optimizing your site’s images and files so that not only can your site be fast, […]
Your website should be an extension of your marketing. It should clearly lead your users into a sales funnel that supports the digital changes you have […]
How to Fill Up Your Yoga Workshop Marketing, yoga’s four letter word, but if you want to fill up your yoga workshop you need to know […]
Ever wondered if you could leverage your website to provide ongoing revenue for your business? There are several tools that you can start using today to […]
The thing is, it took me awhile to realize something really important: I've been building websites all wrong. This is because I started off asking my […]
WordPress does some pretty remarkable things and keeps you and your business looking pretty good and connected to your audience and customer base. However, like everything, […]
I’ve just released a free Web Workbook to help business owners refine their website content to drive better leads to their website. Download the free e-book […]
A critical security release came out and needs to be installed in your WordPress site to prevent a security hole that was discovered yesterday. For more […]
Recently it was announced there is a security concern with a few plugins. As of this morning all sites that I manage are up to date […]
Is your website mobile friendly?
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I began working with Barbara at Belle Amie Mi-kis several months back putting together a custom WordPress Child theme based on an Elegant Themes theme. I […]
I worked with Anthony at Balance Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine converting his older design into a new responsive design. They had created their site using WordPress, […]
Google Analytics is key to figuring out what’s happening with the traffic that comes to your site. Once installed you’ll be able to track how long […]
A vector graphic is the most important piece of your branding. Most businesses have graphics that are used in their day to day business marketing, like […]
Get a free Website Accelerator Session with me. Drop a note to me from my form found here and schedule a time to chat about your […]
Imagine working your dream, creating your own content that can be accessed by users around the world. But, it’s not just your standard YouTube posting. It’s […]
Let’s play with some numbers. Think about how many students, clients or followers you have. Change the numbers and just see how much addition revenue you […]
So, this is something new I am really excited about. My new video membership site solution is up and running and ready for your eyes to […]
Honestly, that is a loaded question. Wix is a free solution for developing your website. Well, sort of “free.” Here is my free that site I set […]
Websites are living, breathing things. They need to be taken care of and feed regularly. They are not a poster, they are the outward representation of […]
Just wanted to give another shout out for a great senior project by Erin. She’s trying to sell shirts to fund a prize for a lip […]
So, I’m going to be branching out my web services to include Video membership sites. These sites are a great way to create a revenue stream […]
So, I hate to say I told you so, but really. I told you so! Seriously, these two business cards were acquired within Whatcom county. I […]
A business card is the primary identifier of you and your business. Even a simple business card should reflect your brand identity and your personality. Too […]
Christine Coder came to me with a plan, to have her website live within a week. A tall order to some designers, but I was able […]
Wow, it’s taken time, and by no means is it complete, but … I have a new web site!! Same location, on the internet at www.simonsstudios.com, […]
What is SEO? Search Engine Optimization. Simply put, it’s optimizing the writing on your website so that search engine spiders can accurately index your site based […]
Once you have a website, the next question is, “How do I get people to look at my site?” There are a variety of options, and […]
Color – A Primary Graphic Design Component The elements of graphic design are not necessarily black and white in terms of how they are used or […]
A logo has long been recognized as a visual way to stay at the top of mind with customers and a way to attract new customers […]
It’s been said that art is in the eye of the beholder and what it is that makes it art may be difficult for that beholder […]
In creating and printing marketing materials, time is often of the essence. However, there are some differences you may need to consider when planning for your […]
The Internet and marketing for the small business owner can be confusing. Do these questions sound like something you’ve been thinking about recently? How often do […]
On the most basic level, a logo is a mark involving either a symbol or typographical mark or a combination of both. A good logo can […]
Formerly known as a logotype but commonly just called a logo, this is how most people identify a company’s name and serves as a visual symbol […]
Depending upon how “wired” your city is, your need for a website may vary. It’s all about reaching your target audience. If you want to reach […]
It may seem obvious what a brand is to you. After all, you probably buy and use at least a dozen every day, especially since we […]
ROI? What’s that anyways? It’s one of those all-important business terms that stands for return on investment. Essentially, it means that for every investment you make […]
