Archive for the “Marketing” category
Traffikd
by Blog Design Heroes on August 30, 2011
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The Future of Mobile Marketing with Smartphones
by Robert Hartland on August 30, 2011
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As the technology for mobile devices grows, so does the opportunity for development. Many companies are not creating their own apps, but instead utilizing HTML5, Javascript and CSS3 to aid in the creation of web apps and mobile websites. Reducing the initial investment, companies can get the most out of the money they are spending and release it to the public themselves on their own terms…
Stunningly Creative and Unforgettable Print Ads
by Aquil Akhter on August 3, 2011
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Advertising is done in order to catch the attention of a target audience and deliver a specific message in a clear and concise manner. An effective ad is one that catches the attention of the onlooker with its added wow factor. Here we have put together a creative collection of tremendous advertisements for your marketing inspiration.
Business Cards For Bloggers
by Blog Design Heroes on April 1, 2011
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Useful Analytics Tips and Resources for Designers and Marketers
by Vandelay Website Design on February 28, 2011
The success of a website is far more dependent upon performance than it is on looks and appearance, although design certainly has an impact on performance. Being able to use analytics programs proficiently will make a designer more effective and more valuable to clients. In this post we’ll feature tutorials and articles from across the web that will show you how to improve in this area.
The resources in this post focus on Google Analytics and Google Website Optimizer, two of the most popular tools of the trade. However, there are many other tools and programs that can be used for these purposes, and while the specific steps of some of these tutorials may not apply outside of Google’s products, the principles will.
Educating Web Designers on Google Analytics
Pro Blog Design has a post that serves as a good intro to analytics. It covers the basics of what you should be paying attention to and how you can act on the information that you obtain.
Developing a Freelance Marketing Plan
by Vandelay Website Design on February 2, 2011
Freelancing can be a great opportunity for designers at any stage in their career. For some it may be a short stint that will help them get to where the ultimately want to be, and for others it can be a long-term destination. Regardless of which approach you’ll be taking, the competition will be fierce. The ease of entry into the industry is appealing for many people, but that also means that there are thousands of other designers you will have to compete with in order to land clients.
In this article we’ll take a look at how freelancers can approach marketing in order to increase the likelihood of success. There’s more to being a successful freelancer than just being a talented designer, and by starting with a solid marketing plan you can ensure that your skills are maximized.