Comments on: Looking for a Web Designer: Check for smarts, talent and communication skills http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/blog/marketing-matters/2009/02/looking-for-web-designer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=looking-for-web-designer Massage Marketing Insights for Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:13:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sydney http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/blog/marketing-matters/2009/02/looking-for-web-designer/comment-page-1/#comment-13488 Sydney Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:00:15 +0000 http://www.naturaltouchmarketing.com/blog/marketing-matters/?p=74#comment-13488 Dear Eileen; I started out making my own website through a business card/printing company. It was "OK" but then I "took the leap" and hired a web design company. It was the best $$ I have spent-- and over time, the up front cost has already paid for itself. The old adage is true--"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." That is exactly what a website is... a "First impression." My design guys (www.prideinwork.com) are great-- not only did they do what I asked, but they also helped create the logo, installed search engine optimization, meta tags, and statistical tracking info. My business letterhead, cards, designs, etc are all part of a cohesive "brand" that is unique to me. That is NOT what you get when you use a "Stock/template" because other people can use the same things-- and dilute your brand. My $0.02-- from having taken your advice. Sydney Essential Therapy www.essentialtx.com Dear Eileen;
I started out making my own website through a business card/printing company. It was “OK” but then I “took the leap” and hired a web design company.

It was the best $$ I have spent– and over time, the up front cost has already paid for itself.

The old adage is true–”You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That is exactly what a website is… a “First impression.”

My design guys (www.prideinwork.com) are great– not only did they do what I asked, but they also helped create the logo, installed search engine optimization, meta tags, and statistical tracking info. My business letterhead, cards, designs, etc are all part of a cohesive “brand” that is unique to me. That is NOT what you get when you use a “Stock/template” because other people can use the same things– and dilute your brand.

My $0.02– from having taken your advice.

Sydney
Essential Therapy
http://www.essentialtx.com

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