Let’s be honest here – most marketing campaigns don’t get you results overnight. They’re long-term investments in the success of your business. Right now, however? It’s July. It’s warm and sunny (although today’s foggy morning is a notable exception). You have better things to do than plan a six-month sales campaign for the holidays, not that that isn’t an admirable …
Surviving Mobile-geddon
Chicken Little has announced that the sky is falling for your website. The big bad Google has changed up their algorithm yet again and if your site isn’t mobile friendly they’re going to divide up your business and sell it on the black market. Not everything you hear about Google’s algorithm change is true. Here’s a quick guide to the …
The Hidden Costs of Free Websites
If you’ve ever been on Facebook you’ve probably seen the ads. They promise a free website. You create the content and design. No web design experience required. We’ve picked up the pieces after a lot of these free websites. While they may work for some, here are five reasons why you should leave that couch on the curb and keep …
The 5 Most Common WordPress Misconceptions
Why the Bad Press About WordPress (And Why It’s Wrong) I was sitting down to dinner with a potential client last week. It was a beautiful day out on the Arcata Plaza and I’d finally tracked down a meal at the Italian restaurant that was suitable for my non-dairy diet. As the waiter refilled our glasses, we decided to get …
The 2nd Annual Haunted Mill Tour Is Coming
Once again, David Hamilton Design is proud to be a sponsor of the Blue Ox Haunted Mill Tour. Last year’s event was fabulous, with crowds of around 2,500 people over the course of the four day event. This year we’re adding three more days, extended hours, and online sales. As usual the fantastic photographs are courtesy of Evan Wish Photography …
David Hamilton Design Gears Up For Political Season
It’s November in Humboldt County. The leaves are turning color, car defrosters are suddenly a very popular feature, and political figures are raising money for next year’s election. For a graphic designer that means political logos, yard signs, business cards and websites. I recently finished up this logo and website for District Attorney candidate, Arnie Klein, a former deputy district …
New Jewelry Site, Just In Time For Christmas
Just showing a little blog love to a new client website launching this week, Peyote Moon Jewelry. Peyote Moon is based out of Arcata, California and features themes ranging from the American Southwest to Ancient Egypt. If you’re looking to make a purchase for Christmas, move soon! All Peyote Moon’s jewelry is made to order, which allows possibility for customization, …
How To Be A Dream Client (And Get A Better Finished Product)
My girlfriend loves the website clientsfromhell.net . At least three nights a week as I’m curled up in bed ready to go to sleep, I see the glow of her smartphone screen and hear her starting to giggle about some poor unfortunate designer whose client thinks you clean your computer cache using Windex. I can’t laugh very hard because I’ve had …
Why You Should Spring for a Good Photographer: Part II
Branding is about imagery, and the job of the best websites is to deliver that imagery to the consumer in the most user-friendly and smooth manner that they can. It’s very rare that someone talks about their favorite restaurant and says “I just love how the flash buttons on the home page load.” What sticks in the customer’s mind are …
The Most Ironic Indicator of Web Success
Junk mail. Yep, you heard me right. If your inbox is filled with requests from Nigerian princesses and offers for cheap Viagra, your website is probably doing it’s job. You see, unless you’ve entered your email address on a large number of phishing sites, the number one way that your address gets out to the scammers and the junk mail …
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