Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category

HTML Email: Permission Matters

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

We often are asked by clients if they can use an HTML email system like Imbue Communicator or Constant Contact to send email to a purchased list, or a list that has been compiled by researching your target customers online. The short answer is…

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To hyphen or dash? A very good question.

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Many people use hyphens when, in fact, they should be using dashes. Dashes are longer than hyphens, and have specific uses.

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Double Spaces. Period.

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Are you still tapping the spacebar twice at the end of every sentence? It’s time to break the habit!

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Preparing for your First Meeting with a Designer

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Every client, and every project, is unique — and one size most definitely does not fit all in the world of creative services. When you are ready to develop marketing materials, or any other creative project, here are some things to consider before your first meeting or telephone call with a designer or agency.

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A Tip for Managing Your Brand Online

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Do you know what’s being said about your business online? A service from Google called “Google Alerts” helps make monitoring your online brand a lot easier.

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Is Your Business Local(ized)?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

If your business is not listed in the local search databases of the big three search engines, you’re missing out.

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A Maintenance Plan for Your Brand

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

From your visual elements (like logos and advertising), to your messaging, and all the way down to how your employees answer their telephones and reply to email messages, your brand is constantly being evaluated and judged by your customers and clients.

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Text Heavy Turn-Offs

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

When it comes to making a quick and memorable connection on a marketing or advertising piece, less is more. Make your text strong, clear, and memorable.

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Email Efficiency

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

We love email — it’s quick and efficient, and is an incredible asset to businesses today as long as the power doesn’t go out! Here are a few things to keep in mind for making email communications even more efficient.

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Do Search Engines Like Your Site?

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

While there are a variety of methods for increasing hits on your web site from search engines such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing, there are a few basics that no web site should overlook.

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