Dell is right on the money with this analysis.  Any business without a website today is like a business without a telephone 30 years ago.  Today people expect all businesses to have a website.   Typically they may use a search engine like Google, Yahoo or Bing to find a company when seeking information about the products and services that local businesses offer.

If you have a web designer that is knowledgeable of  (SEO) Search Engine Optimization and adding your business to local search maps you can increase your business exposure to customers that have never heard of you.

For most people searching for a company and services this is often their first stop in seeking information about products and services offered by you.  If they don’t find a website they may well choose another company.

Bad Dog Web Design offers an affordable small to medium business solution for any budget.  Contact us today for your free quote 302-540-8073 or quote@baddogwebdesign.com

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Some have said one of the  announcements could be the introduction of an iPhone for Verizon.

Verizon customers have clearly indicated they won’t leave their network for the iPhone offered at AT&T.  Since Verizon is the largest provider of cellular services, Apple could make gobs of money by offering the iPhone there, too.

“The benefits of selling the iPhone at Verizon so completely outweigh every single hurdle that there is simply no way Apple can continue its AT&T exclusive for much longer.”

Keep your fingers crossed and mark the date June 7th for the announcement.

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The new Droid Incredible with Google by HTC: YOU want a phone with attitude Super sleek on the outside, 8–megapixel camera on the inside.
Slick form factor: YOU look marvelous. With its sports–car–inspired body design and 3.7″ HD screen, the HTC Incredible™ is always dressed to impress.
Superior camera: YOU are a shutterbug. What will you do with the 8–megapixel camera with auto focus and 2x power LED flash? Capture all of your favorite moments in super–crisp detail with a variety of effects options from sepia to posterize, crop them and post directly to your favorite social networking sites. People may think you’re paparazzi.
Undeniable speed: YOU better buckle up. The Droid Incredible by HTC uses its 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor and 8GB internal flash memory to provide you with a super–fast performance.
Navigation: YOU know the way. Feeling a bit lost? Use Google Maps to steer you clear of trouble and keep the party rolling.
Contacts closer: YOU like things tidy. HTC Sense automatically organizes all of your incoming emails, texts, Facebook messages and tweets by sender so all of your latest communications remain in their proper order.
Customizable: YOU scored! Your Droid Incredible by HTC comes preloaded with many helpful tools including the Footprints, Friend Stream and Weather widgets. Make it yours.

DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.

All Windows Mobile, Palm, BlackBerry and Android Smartphones require a data feature of $29.99 or higher or a data plan.

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1. Do they have a portfolio?
Make sure they have some experience.  Take a look at their list of customers and designs.

2. Can they cater to any type of business?
Look through the portfolio for variety. Do their client’s websites all look similar in format and structure? Make sure you are paying for a custom web design service, not a cheap template.

3. How is their response time?
This is vital to the success of your website. Take note of their choice of response (e-mail, phone, txt, instant messenger) and how quickly they can respond to your inquiries. If you prefer to do business over the phone and the designer doesn’t, then it’s probably best to move on to your next choice.

4. Do they have a contract?
If it’s not written – it’s not true. Everything should always be put down in writing. Before you sign anything, make sure you read the entire contract, including all the fine print. If you have any questions on anything: ASK! Don’t sign a contract unless you understand everything in it. If the company’s representative makes you feel awkward or uncomfortable with your “bothersome” questions, then end discussions and find another designer.

5. How reasonable are their prices?
Make sure you get what you pay for and if you are on a budget, tell the designer you choose you cannot exceed it. (This is usually a question I ask a potential customer.  Not to find out how fat their wallet is.  It’s so I can visualize the project and give and accurate quote of the website I’m going to deliver.
Make sure you have a plan to continually invest into the website’s construction. Your website is going to be the link between you and your customers, so make sure it is the best it can be. These days you can find web design for $199.00 and up.

If your budget doesn’t allow you to put everything you want into your website you might want to settle for a smaller website and create it in stages. Don’t settle for a cheaper designer. You get what you pay for.

6. Can they help you market your website?
Online marketing is key to your website’s success, It is best to find a designer that knows how to promote the sites they work on whether it be through search engine optimization, pay-per-click marketing, or another method. Ask your design firm what they feel is best for your company. When talking to your web designer make sure you give them information of how you would like your website to be represented on the internet.  This isn’t content this is your market, who do you want to reach?  You should feel comfortable in their explanation and reasoning; otherwise ask some other firms what they’d recommend.

7. Are their clients satisfied?
Don’t hesitate to contact their clients to ask for opinions and get their feedback on how their service with that company went. It’s your money after all. It’s better to spend 15 minutes on the phone than months of hassle and pain with the wrong developer.

8. Are they able to meet all your needs?
Do you want an e-commerce store, Flash elements or a custom web application? Can they do everything you want? The last thing you want is different companies meddling with your website’s design. Choose a firm that has the full corporate solution for your needs – whether it’s Flash intros or database-driven websites.

9. Can they deliver on time?
Are they willing to meet reasonable deadlines? If you need your site done by a certain date, can the designer you choose get it done by then? Be sure to ask about delivery times if you talk to their customers.

10. Do they take a personal and friendly approach?
Is the designer willing to help and suggest his/her own ideas, or do they robotically go along hoping they got everything you want? It’s always best to find a designer that has some ideas of their own, with fresh ideas and that knows their limits and won’t insist something be done a certain way if that’s not what you want.

We hope this information was helpful for those that read this article.  We hope after reading this information you contact us via email, phone 302-540-8073 or even on Facebook if you have any questions.

Regards,

Bad Dog Web Design

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They’re tag line is “The Path to Safety”. The tag line says it all for me, a company focused on safety is also a company that does good dependable work.

They are a local General Contractor that specializes in General Contracting – Industrial & Commercial – Concrete – Excavation – Core Drilling – Saw Cutting

They are located at:
18 King Court
New Castle, Delaware 19720
Phone 302.322.0320
Fax 302.322.8907

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Many Flash websites look really cool but if you’re browsing a web page it can get annoying.  When you visit a website built in flash you might get a message like the ones shown below.

• skip into
• please disable any popup blockers
• minimum recommended screen resolution: 1024 x 768 px.
• this site requires Flash Player 8 or later.
• GET FLASH PLAYER

To most people this would a no brainer but for some other people it might be enough for them to leave your website.
When someone visits your website they don’t want to be told what their settings should be or what software they need loaded to browse your site.

It usually takes people less than a second to know if they want to stay on your website.  Giving them instructions on how to view your website is almost like telling them “it looks really cool but you have to download some stuff to make it work”.
I’m not trying to talk you out of a flash website, we have few that we’ve built.  I’m just letting you know the cons of having a flash website.

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There is more to browsing the World Wide Web than just Internet Explorer.  Faster browsers with more functional options and best of all………THEY ARE FREE!

If you have a website our you’re having one built.  Make sure you ask your web designer if the website they are building is compatible with the browsers listed below.   Most designers build with Internet Explorer in mind.  If you don’t ask, chances are your web designer won’t ensure your website is compatible with Mozilla, Safari or Opera.

www.mozilla.com (Be sure to check out their email add on Thunderbird as an alternative to Outlook)

www.apple.com/safari (If you’re a Windows user that want a taste of MAC try out this browser)

www.opera.com (Fast,lightweight and a lot of very user friendly free products)

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