Design

5 Simple Steps to Creating a Website that Works

April 12, 2011

Trying to save a little money on marketing your new business? Ready to try this web design thing for yourself? I understand that it can be a daunting task, especially if this is your first foray into the field. There are so many variables to consider, from interactivity to design principles to visitor behavior, that [...]

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How to Build Your Website around Great Photos (and Why)

March 5, 2011

Do you read travel magazines? I do. I can’t get enough of them. I love the vibrant descriptions of exotic locales and the strange explanations of unfamiliar customs. But what really makes me want to go places is the photographs, the great ones that are more than just visuals of a scene. They make the [...]

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Web Design on a Budget

January 24, 2011

Wondering how to build a website? Ready to make some changes to your existing one but not sure where to begin? Start here! The Quick and Easy Guide to Getting Started on the Web, B&B Edition, is the key to simple and effective web design, the do-it-yourself way! Specially written for B&B/Inn and small business [...]

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How to Make Your B&B Successful

September 28, 2010

I recently interviewed the owners of Bear Lake Lodgings B&B in Seward, Dennis and Pat Perry, on why they feel their business has done so well, and what role their website has played in that success. A short disclaimer: Dennis and Pat are my dad and stepmom, and not only did I create the website [...]

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The Importance of a Well-Designed Website

July 29, 2010

If you’re like most B&B owners, you spend a whole lot of time and money making sure your B&B looks just right. You remodel your house, find the right furniture, agonize over the decorations and test and re-test recipes to find the best ones to serve for breakfast. And every year since you’ve been in [...]

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