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Are you a skilled graphics or web designer with all those creative and innovative ideas stuffed into your brain but not getting the rewards and recognition that you deserve? Then the best idea is to en-cash your skills online through a nicely designed website for the promoting your services. There is a huge requirement of web designers all over the world as almost a million of websites are being added to the World Wide Web everyday. Web and graphics designing is the inevitable service for those site owners. So use your skills to earn a great fortune making yourself available online. 

Logo designing, web designing, graphic designing are all part of web designing services. As most of the websites promote the business or organization of the site owner, the logos are very important. They need to be original and unique as they endorse the identity of the particular website. The logos should be effective enough to attract the target traffic for that particular website. You may add some of the best samples designed by you that will account for your expertise. The best way to catch the eyes of the customers is to include both the vibrant and sober samples in the catalogue.

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Graphics are the real important tools for a website to lure the visitors and keep them engaged in the site. As the competition has grown very tough in the online market, the graphics has to modern and catchy enough to fight with other strong contenders. Often the online gaming sites, educational site s look for up to date graphics in their website. You can squeeze out a lot of money by providing them customized graphics designing services provided your designs are adequately communicative and expressive to draw the targeted web traffic. 

The more attractive is your website the more is the chances of growing your business and making money online. So there is a huge scope for you to use your skills and build the websites as uniquely as possible. You can use quite a number of programming techniques like JavaScript, Php, flash, HTML etc while designing the website. But the website has to easily navigable and user friendly so that the visitors can land up in the pages easily where they wish to. You can also add some boxes where the visitors will be free to express their feelings about the products and services the site has to offer.

Animated characters and displays are the added features for the websites. They add that extra interest in the site’s looks and get up. Often the site owners prefer their sites to be funny and catchy so that it attracts the eyes of all the users. The games, poker, kids sites are the highest endorsers of the animated characters in their site. So be ready with the samples which contain GIF and flash animations. The 3d and 2D video animations are also very much striking.

The payment structure is quite good for the web designers. You can opt for payment on the per page basis or in an hourly basis. The charges are different according to the equality of page, background, templates added, layout type, logos and graphics added etc. Approximately each finished page can be charged 0 to $ 400. Hourly rates can vary from to . Yes you can provide some discounted rates for the non profit and charitable organizations’ sites. Make the technical support available for free so that the customers feel secured while buying your services.

Whatever your feeling is towards the 2012 London Olympics, it is probable that during the games we will see an influx of non-English speaking visitors descend on the UK. Although the bulk of the activities will be focused around London and the South East, the rest of the UK should also see a growth in its tourist numbers – some maybe trying to avoid the busy tourist spots of the London games. Commonsense states we should see a correlation between increased tourist numbers and revenue. If we take the numbers from last Olympic games as an estimate, Beijing had around 600,000 foreign visitors during the games (coupled with over 2.5 million Chinese domestic tourists), and it contributed an additional £8.5 billion to Beijing’s GDP. Research by Lloyds bank for the 2012 games has indicated that the Olympics could increase the UK economy by an additional £21 billion. Their report shows that the UK as a whole stands to benefit from increased tourism brought about by the Olympics. It estimates that the economy in the Midlands will benefit by an additional £3.2 billion and the North West by £3.2 billion.

So, 2012 should see an increase in domestic and foreign tourism, as well as an increase in spending. However, from a marketers point of view, legislation may restrict directly using the Olympics as a springboard for their marketing efforts. Legal stipulations brought about by the emergence of ambush marketing over the past few years means that unless a company is an official sponsor of the games they will be unable to make reference to the Olympics in their marketing. Designed to protect the interests of those who have invested heavily in the 2012 games, even the slightest reference to the games may fall foul of the legislation. This, however, doesn’t prevent companies from making the most of the increased marketing opportunity presented by the games. Entrepreneurial marketers should see the games as a real opportunity to maximise on a captive market, brought together by a common interest (and perhaps more importantly) common requirements.

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So what are the steps companies can take to make the most of the increased market brought about by the 2012 games? At PS we’ve put our heads together to come up with a list of 4 keys areas companies can focus on, which we feel will help them make the most of the London 2012 games.

First off, as with all marketing, you need to undertake market research to understand it. With over 9 million tickets expected to be sold, this will be a very large market who, drawn by the common interest in the games, will be in need of a variety of products and services.  The key will be in anticipating where this market will be (not just London but at other venues across the UK) and where they will be coming from.  Here is where market research can play a crucial role. There are already a number of bodies offering research related to the Olympics and at PS we feel your business will benefit greatly from finding out more about this market.

Secondly, you will need to be able to communicate with this potential market. It is likely that the games will draw visitors from across the globe, all speaking and communicating in different languages. To capitalise on this market you will need to be able to get your message across (be it a marketing message or information message). Marketing literature, such as brochures, leaflets and websites can all be used to communicate your message and if these messages can be presented in multiple languages, then the more  the better. Ultimately, a group of tourists are more likely to take up an offer from a provider if they can understand what is being presented to them.

It will also pay to get your business out there. After you have concluded your market research you should be able to anticipate where your market will be. You will now need to make sure you are present in their minds when they come to make a decision. This could mean paying to get listed on a web directory for a specific category in a specific geographical region or distributing targeting literature near an Olympic event. Whatever you feel something is appropriate for your business, making sure your message is understood by your market will be important.

Although legislation prevents marketers from making direct reference in their marketing to the games, it does not prevent companies from partaking in spectating at the games which, if used as an account management activity, could help boost sales. Why not impress your overseas clients by taking them to one of the events, showcasing the best that Britain has to offer and providing them with excellent hospitality. The use of a business interpreter can help aid the communication process here, where a common language may not be spoken.

If, like most companies making up the UK economy, your business would struggle with the extravagance of an all out targeted marketing campaign on this scale, there are still a number of things you can do. Although the bulk of the events will be taking place in the South East and London there will still be plenty of opportunities outside the capital. Many sports and recreational centres outside London will host events as well as training. Companies in these regions would be well placed to focus some of their efforts on this market. Cost effective marketing communication that incorporates multilingual versions of their message can be undertaken by smaller companies. Your Message may need to be simplified but again, by having a message that communicates in a language the target market can understand will go a long way to help them reach decision.

At PS we are excited by the prospect of the games, not just from a business point of view but also as sports fans. We feel that the games do present a real opportunity for business and also Britain as a whole.

If you are in any way dissatisfied with the return on investment of time and money that you have put into your website, then this unique workshop is for you.

If you are thinking about investing in a new website then you should attend this workshop before you sit down with a web designer – it will ensure that you don't end up being led down the wrong path.

In just 2 information packed hours you will discover new ideas that you can implement within your existing website to generate more visitors and then convert more of those visitors into paying customers/clients/patients/subscribers/fans.

And the good news is, some of these ideas can be implemented within 24 hours of attending the workshop, none of them will cost you a fortune to do … and some of them you can even do for free.

So many seminars/workshops to attend – so little time!

We know the feeling! Which is why we want to assure you that attending this workshop WILL BE the very best possible use of your time … by putting our money where our mouth is!

Don't think twice about attending this workshop. Book your place today – attend – put the ideas to work in your website – measure the results … and if you don't see a noticeable improvement we'll refund your workshop fee in full!

That's our 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE and the reason why we provide you with a valuable free bonus when you attend the seminar.

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Have you ever been to a workshop and not been able to concentrate on what was being said because you were too busy writing notes or even worse not able to follow through afterwards because you couldn't even read your notes!

Well, because of our guarantee we can't afford that to happen, so we provide you with a full written outline of the workshop in the form of a comprehensive instruction manual that you'll be able to refer to again and again in the days and weeks following the workshop to get the results we are promising you.

By applying the ideas revealed in this workshop you will be bringing your current website right up to date and creating a website that leads the field in your industry or profession.

And that's where we want you to stay. So after attending the seminar we will provide you with FREE Bonus #2 - 'back door access' to our own in house research bulletin. Previously only distributed internally amongst our team, when you attend this workshop we are going to include you on the distribution list so that you are able to keep your website at the cutting edge … for many years to come!

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Making Your Messages Make You Money

Whether your message is 120 characters or 120 pages, your words should be designed to build your brand, repeat your point, get the reaction you want and usually… make you money.

Join us for an interactive evening of writing and editing tips to make your business look & sound as professional as it needs to be to make your business make the bucks. Bring whatever you are working on, or have been putting off, and our writing experts will assist, give specific feedback and teach you how to use words wisely – faster, easier and more productively.

In this fun evening we'll teach you:

1. Why Messages Matter – the art and science of using words for marketing to make money
2. Key Message Methodology – learn how to hone in on the messages that matter most to your target audience, and create the critical consistency required to be a clear and effective business communicator no matter what you are writing – get your editors, copywriters, web writers on the same page fast – saving tons of time and money
3. Writing & Editing for Anything – from Twitter to Facebook statuses, from web copy to blogging, from letters to novels, our written word experts will teach easier and faster methods to write, and then lead you through an interactive session where you get helped on whatever you are writing next.

BONUS: All guests of this event will get an audio, transcript AND Writers Toolbox to support your ongoing writing work!

Full Agenda

7:00 – mix and mingle, sip and snack (wine and food included)

7:15 SHARP – Why Message Matters & Key Message Methodology (as described above)

8:00 – Break for a breather, some chat & snacks for fuel

8:15 – Writing & Editing for Anything Lesson & Interactive Workshop (as described above)

9:30 – Stick around and chat and snack with other PTEs and our local IAMPTE experts – we're known for some great laughs, conversation and down to earth friendly support

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About Our Experts

Tracy Blaine, editor, writer, teacher at The Write Support, edits and writes for an online newspaper, a community magazine, websites, print publications, and novels. She knows how to create compelling copy for marketing and correct communication for business. She teaches editing essentials for everyone (even other editors) and knows when writing help should be used and how to make the greatest use of hiring editing or writing help.

Kali Readwin is a writer, editor, communications consultant and social media marketer with savvy flair for creating messages and programs online that produce results, build communities, get action. She's a 'get it done' girl and has a little love of technology and its usefulness for getting your point across to build your business.

Kim Page Gluckie, founder of IAMPTE and savvy marketeer owner of MPowered Marketing, is also co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller "Success Rituals 2.0" with her chapter "No Time, No Money, No Excuses – How to Create Part-Time Business Success No Matter What." Kim writes. And writes, and writes, and writes! From blogs to business pages, from tweets to text for websites, marketing plans and more, she loves to write. HOWEVER, while Kim never struggles for ideas or having something to say, she does practice the fine art of editing and knows that making a compelling, clear message in 120 characters and 120 words is equally challenging for many.

About the Venue

Join us at Visual Hues Studioes, the brand new business "home" of IAMPTE/MPowered friend,
Janet Pliszka. Janet is our first featured "Success File" – read her story here so you can learn
how special our first event venue really is, and some PTE to FTE business tips through the read!

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WE WILL NOT ALLOW OVER-CAPACITY IN THIS UNIQUE VENUE.

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Visual Hues Photography Studio
2024 – 34th Avenue SW
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1. Cheap logo is bad logo
The quality of logo design is not depended on the price. It is generally true, that established company making logos for 0 will do good job in most cases. It is clear, that with a lot of money you can pay experienced people. But at the other side you can have the same job for even for if you find skilled designer. Just compare portfolios of some cheap and expensive companies.

 2. Do not follow trends, be original
Logo is representing your company, but it is designed for customers, not for you personally. If you look at the biggest companies, lots of them has very simple text based logo with similar font. The color and sometimes easy shape makes the difference. If you know, that your customers’ group likes Web 2.0 logos, just make them happy. But remember – following trends does not mean to simply copy someone’s job.

 3. You have to get vector file from designer
It is important to design logo in vector-based software for quality. But for you as a customer it is not necessary to get vector file unless you are DTP specialist. For general purposes such as web site, banners, print, etc. you only need bitmap in good resolution and size. Basically 72dpi for web, 300 dpi for print and size depends.

4. Do not use stock graphics
It is nice to have 100% hand-made logo, but it is more expensive and your customers will not see the difference. You will also not recognize common pictures made by designer and pictures copied from stock database. If the stock picture is used under the law and it is composed to your logo (not simply copied as the main object), it is OK.

5. The more designers work on your project the better result you get
Every human has individual mind. As we expect designers are humans too, their opinions on the logo design will be different too and their cooperation does not guarantee better or worse result. Better to have more different drafts to choose from at the beginning.

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When we spend money to buy something, especially for the first time, we like to ensure that we buy a good quality product from a reliable and trustworthy company. The same goes for designs as well. When you are ready to create a web design for your business, then you need to ensure that you hire a professional company to do the job for you. This way you will be sure that you won’t get ripped off. However, for people who have never purchased designs online, it’s not easy to judge which company is actually reliable and which company will actually rip you off. So, here we will discuss the traits of reliable web design services to help you find the right one.

They Must Have an Online Gallery:

After you Google a few web design terms, you will come across hundreds of thousands of online design companies. Now, realistically speaking, it won’t be possible for you to go through each website and, thus, choose a few from the list and then the first thing you need to do is to check out their online gallery. Check and see if their designs in the gallery are impressive or not. You may also see the web designs of your competitors. This will tremendously assist you in judging the quality of that particular design company. If they have given an impressive image to your competitor, then, the chances are, they can give you a professional look as well.

They Must Have Experienced Designers:

An amateur and inexperienced designer will never be able to give your business a professional look. Only a professional and experienced web designer will know how to design your website to give your business an impressive image. Hence, ensure that the design company you hire has experienced and creative designers. If they have not mentioned anything about their designers, simply send them an email and find out.

Their Customer Support Must Be Professional:

You need to ensure that you are dealing with real professionals. To check how credible they are, simply send them an email with a question. This will allow you to also check that whether they respond in a timely manner or not. Through their level of communication, you will also be able to determine whether they are true professionals or not. So, it is extremely important that you take the time to write to them and evaluate their response.

They Must Give You 100% Satisfaction Guarantee:

This guarantee is very important and it ensures that you will get what you pay for. Therefore, you will be able to purchase your business web design with complete peace of mind that the company will work on it until you feel satisfied. If you come across a company that doesn’t offer this guarantee then you should exercise caution and stay far away from them.

So, these are some of the vital traits that a web design company must possess. If they don’t, they you do not want to do business with them. After all, you don’t want to lose your money.

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