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Posted by on Nov 14, 2011 in Product Reviews, Programming, Strategy, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Introduction to Wireframes

Wireframes are the road map or blueprints to the start of any good website design. The plans describe the structure, functionality and structure without over-developing the details. The initial layout may not always be perfect, but the elements of the design should accurately relay how the site will lbe layed out but not how the site will look and function in the initial stages. Not all elements will be added in the initial stages like images, color, fancy fonts and other in-depth details. This document is essentially just the structural road map for developers and...
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Customizing Your Site’s Social Media Share Icons
Posted by on Apr 7, 2011 in Blogging, Facebook, Programming, Social Media, Strategy, Twitter, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Customizing Your Site’s Social Med...

How to Customize Social Media Icons Their are many ways to customize social icons. I have used plugins, customized icons, and redesigned widgets. It took me a while to figure out how to do each of these and what you use will vary on your interactive skills. If you are new to the web, go for easier options like plugins. *Free Icons Social Media Sharing for Noobs If you are new online, and using WordPress for your site or blog plugins will be your best friend. A few easy to install and use sharing plugins include: Facebook Like TweetMeme AddThis Share...
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The Process of Getting a Small Business Online
Posted by on Mar 24, 2011 in Advertising and Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Hosting, Personal Branding, Productivity, Programming, Project Management, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Strategy, Tutorials, Twitter, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

The Process of Getting a Small Business ...

Do you own a small business and want to take that business online? Farmers, doctors, lawyers and restaurant owners all are in completely separate industries of business, but can all reap the rewards of sharing knowledge and gaining an online customer base. Any small business owner or corporate looking to succeed markets their business in one way or another, and you do not have to know how to program, use Photoshop to design materials, or spend hours learning about search optimization and Google Web Standards (not that you can’t or that it wont help your business in...
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WordPress PLUGIN: PEDIGREE BUILDER (Family tree builder for horses)
Posted by on Jan 31, 2011 in Free Stuff, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

WordPress PLUGIN: PEDIGREE BUILDER (Fami...

Requires WordPress Version: 2.8.6 or higher Compatible up to: 2.8.6 Last Updated: 2011-31-1 View a live example of the plugin at http://coolriverranch.com (look under any of the horses or choose a horse fromhttp://coolriverranch.com/pedigree) This plugin allows you to organize family trees and data about your horses. Great for horse organizations, Equine Lovers, Breeders and Ranchers. Could also be edited to be used for any animal. If you get stuck or have questions just contact Desaraev at Agency Couture. Pedigree builder is a simple family tree generator plugin for...
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Sophie’s Site
Posted by on Jan 27, 2011 in Personal Branding, Sophie Soliee (My 2lb Yorkie), Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Sophie’s Site

Okay, I know how silly that sounds. Sophie has a site. For those of you who don’t know, Sophie is my Yorkie puppy. I love her. She’s my baby doll and co-star of my life/youtube videos. I built Sophie a site to capture her life, talk about having a dog, and training a puppy. Heck I live with a dog trainer and on a ranch where they raise and breed animals for a living! Her site captures her life, pictures, videos, my thoughts and life with Sophie. Plus it’s super cute and gives you one more look into my site. Check out the site in all it’s pink...
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Using a CMS vs. Not – DO IT!
Posted by on Jan 22, 2011 in Personal Branding, Programming, Project Management, Strategy, Web Design, Web Sites | 0 comments

Using a CMS vs. Not – DO IT!

This post is a response to: (http://develophorizons.com/2011_blog.php). There are very few things you need to worry up-front about building a site, except if your style fits the designers’, the platform, and if they build your site up to web standards. Many programmers will use a scare tactic to avoid building a site with a CMS because they do not believe in CMS platforms or don’t know how to use them properly.  The reality is, that a platform is only as good as it’s designer/developer. If you don’t employ someone who understands how to...
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