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If you are confused by social networking or not sure where to start, there are numerous resources out there. One of my favorites is The Social Media Examiner. I know I have written about this blog in the past, but just wanted to get the word out because of how …
I was recently commissioned by a great local designer to create a “heart” as both a Valentine’s gift and to be an organic element to be used within a logo. It was a fun project working with a creative with a vision that is different than mine, yet through working …
I have recently completed a watercolor and pencil illustrated map of the watershed of Truckee. This map will be used online as an informative diagram illustrating the boundaries of the Truckee River watershed. I am also working on the website for this large project as we speak. More updates to …
Ever wonder what operating system you are using on your computer or which version of your browser you are running? Go to ThisMachineInfo.com to find out a basic rundown of what you are using. This helps when you are trying to communicate with a designer or for computer customer service.
This is sooooo cool! Google just released the Google Art Project where you can explore museums from around the world and even look at the individual art works all from the comforts of your computer. This redefines how art can now be accessible to anyone- not just he folks who …
I am often asked “how can I get my website seen by Google?” here are numerous strategies, many that include paying insurmountable fees to search engine optimizing and link building companies. A relatively inexpensive way towards improving your search engine rankings is to bring your blog into your site through …
For those who are just getting into WordPress, a wonderful, collaborative content management platform, there are some great hints to doing things the right way along the way. The Simple WordPress Guide is a great place to find instruction on basic tasks, such as writing effective blog posts, adding images, …
Many of my clients above 50 always gasp when I mention that to have a good web presence, they need to use social media. “Facebook? No way!” “LinkedIn? Are you kidding? I don’t have time for that stuff!.” Funny as recent statistics by Pew Internet and American Life show that …
Happy New Year to everyone! I especially am looking forward to this new year mainly because I get to build onto everything I learned this last year. It was fun to create a new body of artworks as well as multimedia endeavors, such as content management sites and web portfolios. …
I recently completed the design of the new Keep the Sierra Green website. Keep the Sierra Green is a multijurisdictional organization composed of 4 government agencies. (Sounds like a logistical nightmare, but these agencies had it together and were a pleasure to work with)! They approached me with a need …