Visit My New Blog

Well, I have retired my Blogger based blog and created a new blog using Wordpress as my platform of choice. It's been a great run with Blogger and I appreciate using this free service from Google for as long as it was available. Please visit my newest blog posts at my new Web Designers Ramblings blog.

Starting Your Own Business?

What does it take to start and maintain a successful business? After more than ten years spent running my web design studio, there are many lessons learned. However, many of those lessons were learned before ever starting out on my own. For example, how to get along with coworkers, solve difficulties that occasionally arise with clients, earn a good reputation, and overcome challenges. Those lessons, and more were learned as an employee long before starting my own business. The best thing a budding entrepreneur can do is to learn from those who are already doing what he wants to do--by working for them.

I appreciated an interview in Forbes magazine of Matt Mullenweg, creator of Wordpress, and the practical experience that his experience as an employee provided before striking out on his own. He encourages would-be entrepreneurs not to start out too soon, and learn as much as possible as an employee. You may enjoy reading about the practical lessons he learned that made him a better entrepreneur.

Web Design for Women Consumers

Many web designers and marketers have overlooked the importance of taking into consideration the preferences and needs of women as online consumers. What factors must be considered to make web design more effective for this most powerful group of shoppers online? I pass along some thoughts in this article on "The Power of Women Online."

How To: Your Web Design Budget

How do you, as a small business owner, decide how much to spend on a web site? You can find pricing that ranges from $500 to $5000 or more (US) for basic business web sites. How do you decide a good price? What should you look for in a web designer? What price range offers the greatest value?

Fear not, my intrepid small business owners, I have written an article that will help guide you through th process. "How To Set A Web Design Budget" is written just for the entrepreneur looking for great web design and realistic pricing. We share the secrets to choosing a great designer, and a great deal!

Who Can Design A Sunset?

If man invented sunsets, only the rich would ever see them. Thankfully, this magnificent art is a free gift from our Creator.

I was recently looking at sunset photos I captured during my years spent in Phoenix, Arizona. Doing so, I realized how many memories of those glorious moments I have. Indeed, those sunsets are of greater significance to me than any movie or television show I've seen. Perhaps there is an as yet undiscovered emotional benefit that comes from appreciating a beautiful sunset. After all, who of us does not like to receive beautiful gifts? This priceless gift is a daily reminder of our Creator's love for humankind.

This photo was captured in Papago Park, Phoenix, Arizona. Sunset colors reflect on a palm tree lined fishing lagoon in this desert park.

Great Web Design Is On Sale!

I know that many of who visit my web design portfolio need a great web site, but feel that our web design services may be too expensive. Well, now is the time to give us a call! We are having our annual web design sale and this is your time for a great deal on stylish, effective web design!

The truth is, that our web design fees have always been reasonably priced to serve the small business owner and entrepreneurial start-ups on a budget. We take great pride in creating web design that can compete with the best on the Web at any price. So take a look at our web design portfolio and contact us for a free, no obligation price quote. You will never have a better opportunity for a great deal on Newark1 web design!

Secrets to Longevity?

"People who don't smoke, are physically active, drink alcohol in moderation, and eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day live 14 years longer, on average, than those with none of these attributes." The conclusion is based on an 11-year study of 20,000 people. —UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, U.S.A.