Archive for Web Design Tips
Websites for Consultants
As a consultant, it is very rewarding to provide websites for other consultants. We are all in the business of finding out needs from our clients, empowering them, and becoming a “part of their team” for a project or long-term relationship. Additionally, many consultants wear multiple hats in their business from accounting to marketing and [...]
Evolution of Websites in 2012
Recently, I spoke at the Pagosa Springs Tourism Conference on the Evolution of Websites in 2012. The talk covered not only the technical changes from static HTML to interactive CMS sites, but it also discussed how the role of websites is changing. What was once an online portfolio is now becoming an interactive, lead generation [...]
Website Redesign Checklist – Questions to Ask
With all of the changes in digital marketing over the past couple of years, many people are realizing they need to tweak their website. So, how do you get started and what is important? First, ask yourself the following questions: 1. Would I like to maintain it instead of having to pay for a webmaster [...]
Flash Animation Alternative in WordPress Using Slideshows
For the past 2 years I have been waiting for Adobe and Apple to play nice when it comes to Flash. It doesn’t look like it is going to happen. Why does this matter? Well, if you want animation on your website that works on an iPad or iPhone, then you need something other than [...]
Linked-In Follow Button for Companies
Linked-In now is making it easy for people to follow your company by providing a “Follow” button. Similar to the Facebook like button and Twitter “tweet” button, Linked-In provides code for you to paste into your website or blog so people just need to hit the button and then follow your company. To see how [...]
Colorado Dude Ranch web and mobile sites
In the tourism industry, especially in Colorado, Internet marketing is especially critical. Keeping on top of visitor trends and knowing how your customers connect with you is key. Most tourism related companies have had websites for years. Now many companies are revamping their websites and including mobile websites to make sure they are integrating social, [...]
Pagosa Springs Economic Development Site Online
The Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation (PSCDC) contacted MTECH Internet Marketing to help them establish a new website/ brand that focuses on promoting local business and relocation opportunities in Pagosa Springs Colorado. MTECH created a custom WordPress site that features several local business owners in slideshows. The site is expected to expand in the future [...]
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org – What to Know
WordPress has evolved from a simple blogging platform to a full-fledged Content Management System (CMS) in recent years. It is estimated that WordPress is installed on more than 3 million sites. However, for most small business owners who are just getting started, there is some confusion over the difference of WordPress.com versus WordPress.org. Recently, I [...]
What are my website options?
Speaking at the Colorado Entrepreneurship Marketplace, MTECH Owner Marcy Mitchell helps the audience decide which type of website format to choose. In this short excerpt from her talk, she gives a few options from CMS sites, template sites, etc… For more details on your web options, please contact Marcy Mitchell at 970-731-6325. Share on Facebook
Colorado Non-Profit Web Project Uses CMS
When working with both small business owners and non-profit organizations, budgets can be tight. Therefore, it is important to provide web solutions that will enable staff or owners to make changes on their own and learn throughout the process. Some web companies like to hold the technology cards in close, but today marketing is about [...]
