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Performance That Pays

Jack McDaniel — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:47:00 -0500

Ask any business owner: Do you want a web site that shows up on the first two pages of a Google search or on page 11? The answer is "of course, page 1." But, even though the costs are relatively small to put themselves in a position to do this, most will balk at added fees to get there.

Talent!

Jack McDaniel — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:05:36 -0500

The kid can sing. Download the video of Madison at the West Jefferson talent show. She's singing a song from Evanescence.

SEO In Action: Creux Salon

Jack McDaniel — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:41:07 -0500

I talk a lot about Search Engine Optimization and building your web site properly to maximize exposure, but real-world

Listed On CSS Orgy

Jack McDaniel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:42:24 -0500

Impress Design has been listed in another online design gallery - CSS Orgy. This is the seventh design gallery in the last six months to list my site.

Listed On Most Inspired

Jack McDaniel — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:42:26 -0500

I just learned that my site has been listed in another CSS Gallery. This time it is Most Inspired. Thanks to everyone over there. You can visit the site here - Most Inspired

Profile on Moleskinerie

Jack McDaniel — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:16:59 -0500

Moleskinerie is one of the most popular sites online about the venerable notebook. My article about My Web Design Process has been profiled on the site.

Learning From Charlotte's Web

Jack McDaniel — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:16:23 -0500

Charlotte's Web is a classic tale of friendship, trust and loyalty. Charlotte spins words into her web in an attempt to convince the farmer that Wilbur, the pig, is worth saving. Your website should take a lot of cues from Charlotte. In particular, it needs to build trust and friendship with those who visit and use it.

Web Design Process - What I Do

Jack McDaniel — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:33:04 -0500

I am often asked by clients what goes into designing a website so I thought I'd take some time and explain it now. All sites are unique. Some are very complex while others are basic. My average client is usually in need of a Content Management System. Some need to combine this with an eCommerce solution, but for this article I'll limit the info to the typical situation.

Two New Sketches

Jack McDaniel — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:55:25 -0500

Two new sketches from my notebook, both done in pen in my moleskine. My daughter says the girl is Rihanna.

It's Cheap, Easy & And You Da Man!

Jack McDaniel — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:02:42 -0500

In tough economic times we are told to concentrate first on our existing customers. Retaining them can insure that your business continues and survives. All business, it has been said, comes down to relationships. The question is, in these tough times, how do you reach out to customers without spending a lot of money?

Back-up Blues

Jack McDaniel — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:29:54 -0500

A friend of mine called in a panic recently. Her computer crashed and she hadn't backed up any of her data. "My whole business is on there. I don't know what I'll do if it's all lost," she said.

Impress Design On CSS Envy

Jack McDaniel — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:41:23 -0600

Impress Design has been listed in another Gallery highlighting outstanding work by designers. CSS Envy has listed us. You can view the site here: CSS Envy

The Golden Ratio and Design

Jack McDaniel — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:16:38 -0600

I admit, without reservation, that I often lapse and travel to 'Geekdom'. At least a couple of times a year I find myself escaping into the uncouth world of numbers - real and imagined. Peruse the books stacked around my place and, amongst the volumes of fiction, collected essays, and design related works, there is a significant collection of science and math books.

Saturday Night Sketch

Jack McDaniel — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:55:16 -0600

So, what do you do on a Saturday night when you've banged your knee up badly playing a game of soccer? (It's swollen and ugly looking.) I was surfing around online looking for something to grab my attention. I came across a photo and there was something about the guy in it - his eyes, rugged face? - that made want to do a quick sketch in my notebook. Pen and ink. Enjoy!

Impress Design On Folio Stars

Jack McDaniel — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:57:01 -0600

Impress design has been listed on the site Foliostars.net. The site touts itself as a "Showcase of Exquisite Portfolios." Needless to say, I'm honored to be listed.

New Drawing for Valentine's

Jack McDaniel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:24:26 -0600

Another drawing from my notebook. We were sitting around on Valentine's Day and I penned this rose.

Victory Communications Re-Design

Jack McDaniel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:18:33 -0600

I was hired to refresh the look and feel of Victory Communications, an older website for which I originally wrote the copy. There were several objectives that needed to be met in the re-design. The site needed an updated, modern look that was right for its industry. The site needed to be brought up to speed technically. And it needed a navigation system that made it easy for users.

Colonel Mustard With A Candlestick

Jack McDaniel — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:39:09 -0600

Dig deeply into any work of art, any novel of note, and amongst its mountain of details you will find its excellence. Broad ideas, bold strokes, and colorful images are the signal posts of our world and how we navigate it, but it is only in the details that we can truly see its beauty.

From My Moleskine

Jack McDaniel — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:10:00 -0600

Okay. I know one of these is a bit political, but when I was leafing through my notebook from the last couple of months I found a

Synergy Salon on CSS Impress

Jack McDaniel — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:45:22 -0600

Another of my sites has been featured on one of the CSS Galleries. This time it is the Synergy Salon and Day Spa website. The site is listed on CSS Impress.