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QR Codes with Style

May 25, 2012

We have all seen these new little bar codes invading all forms of printed and online marketing materials. QR (Quick Response) codes are a two dimensional bar code originally developed by Denso Wave (a subsidiary of Toyota) in 1994 to track vehicles during manufacturing. They can hold a relatively large amount of data and can [...]

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5 Things to Consider Before Starting Your New Website Project

April 9, 2012

So you’ve decided you need a new website, or your existing website needs a facelift?  Not so fast!  Before you choose a website developer and spend your money on a new website, there are several things you need to consider carefully in order to get the most out of your investment.  And there are some [...]

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Luxury Builder Seppala Corporation Launches New Website

February 6, 2012

The NetSource design team is pleased to announce the launch of www.seppalacorp.com, a new website for Seppala Corporation, one of Florida’s premier luxury home builders. The new site provides a comprehensive set of tools for Seppala Corporation to quickly communicate with both vendors and clients. Netsource’s experienced design team developed the site to compliment Seppala’s [...]

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13 Reasons Not to Design By Committee

January 13, 2012
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I hope you’re not superstitious, because if you are, you may not like this post.  I’m not superstitious, although I am writing this blog post on the 13th of January – and it is a Friday. Friday the 13th is a scary day to many people, but not to me.  However, what IS scary to [...]

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Icons – Amazing Little Pictures

April 14, 2011

I will freely admit my bias towards icons upfront, I believe that just about every design can benefit from their use. What exactly is an icon you might ask? For design purposes, icons are simplistic representations of a concept. Take something big and grand, like the Earth, and reduce it down to a it’s most [...]

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Pixlr, A Quick Guide for Online Photo Editing

December 23, 2010

What is this Pixlr? Pixlr (http://www.pixlr.com/editor/) is an online photo editing application that offers many of the professional features found in Adobe’s PhotoShop for free in your internet browser. This guide is not meant to detail all the features of Pixlr, but act as a quick reference for performing basic functions dealing with adding photos [...]

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Quick Color Guide

November 18, 2010

Ever wondered what your designer or printer is talking about when they start talking about color?  Here is a quick guide to color models and working with branded colors, to help you navigate those conversations.

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Getting the Most out of your Designer

July 6, 2010

Starting a new design project can sometimes be a little intimidating.  Here are some tips to help take the mystery out of one of the most important team members on your project and make sure you get the most out of their experience and expertise.

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Where to find the right photo for your project

June 2, 2010

If you read my last article, Improve Your Website in 5 Steps: Photography, you’ll already know how using photography can make a big difference in your website and other promotional materials. Now the question is, where do you get these photos?

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Improve Your Website in 5 Easy Steps: Step 1, Photography

May 19, 2010

Photos can play an important role in delivering your website’s message, whether you are trying to persuade the visitor to buy your products or services, or simply trying to educate them on important information. By using photos thoughtfully, you can support the text on your page and deliver a stronger message.

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Your website is not a print ad

April 20, 2010

Websites are a great advertising medium, they can communicate a great deal of information along with reinforcing your company’s branding. What separates websites from more traditional print advertising mediums is their dynamic instead of static nature.

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Getting Down to Business CARDS

February 25, 2010

Business cards are an extension of your branding, lending potential clients your information in a memorable package.  While business cards are usually an afterthought for conventions, business cards should be seen as small, personal advertisements for your company.  I believe that an effective business card clearly answers the following three questions in order: What do [...]

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