Dynamic Design and Development, Since 1999
Twitter Tips
May 15th
Great short read on #Twitter basics: onlineinternetmarketinghelp.com/6-tips-for-getting-more-twitter-traffic/
Special! Basic Website and 1 Year of Hosting Cheap!
May 2nd
Call Justin at 972-971-5965 for a quick consultation.
I’ve been in the business since 1998 and it’s never been easier to set up a web site. That’s why today I’m happy to announce a price lower than I’ve ever been able to offer for a new web site, $500.
Best of all, we’re talking about WordPress, which gives you command over your content, and a solid foundation to for presenting your business online.
Includes:
- Domain Name Registration Assistance
- 1 Year of Web Site Hosting
- 20 Email Accounts (Included with Hosting)
- WordPress Installation
- WordPress Standard Template Installation (Choose from the existing free WordPress templates)
- Customize Template with your Logo and Tweaks (limit 5 hrs for template tweaking)
- Load up to 5 pages of Content from Old Web Site, Brochure, etc…
- 1 Contact Us Form w/ Verification Code
- Ready in less than a week in most cases
- Manage your web site with WordPress’s easy to use interface
- Links with your Twitter and Facebook
Other ongoing services, such as marketing, social, seo, sem and the like are available. Inquire for details.
Parallax Scrolling for Web
Apr 30th
This has been around for a little while, but worth mention:
The parallax effect, also called parallax scrolling, is a special technique used in computer graphics at first, where background images move by the camera slower than foreground images. This is the actual concept where websites with parallax scrolling started. It was widely used in the gaming industry more than 10-15 years ago and it is still used today in different domains.
In the past years the parallax effect started to be used widely in web design. Its popularity went through the clouds when Nike redesigned their website based on this concept. Their example can be seen in the showcase below the conclusion.
The design concept started to be used because it is actually quite cool. It looks good, it is (still) an original choice and is very successful as well. The effect makes different elements on the page move at different speeds. The background usually changes by scrolling, but it is not always the case. At its best, the parallax scrolling features various layers of images which are stacked on top of each other, with all of them moving at different pace to create a 3D effect out of 2D elements.
Example
The Optimal Cover Graphic Size for Facebook’s Timeline view
Apr 28th
The optimal Cover Graphic Size for Facebook Timeline view is 851 pixels (width) x 315 pixels (height): 851px x 315px.
What’s a Cover Graphic on Facebook? Here’s a picture of mine at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Angelwire-Creative/187899381172 (displayed to the right.)
The Cover Graphic is the large graphic at the top of the page with the logo, tagline, some logos (mysql, php, w, f, t) and the featured site.
Looking for graphic design help? We are affordable and provide quality with quick turnaround time! Contact me at 972.971.5965 or justin@angelwirecreative.com
The Second Content Revolution, how Social Media is Changing Again
Apr 6th
The second wave of the content revolution is content creation. Now of course we have had content creation even before social media became what it is today, however I believe social media is migrating again to raise the level and the requirement of content creation to new heights. The next coming requirement for all brands, marketers and individuals using social media for marketing will have to develop an effective strategy of consistent, relevant and engaging content.
As more and more consumers join both mainstream platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as more specialized networks like Linkedin and Pinterest, more and more content is being consumed. The growing demand by consumers for more fresh, interesting and relevant content is only going to continue to scale. The ever increasing noise as a result of this growing volume is going to put more and more pressure on brands and marketers of all sizes to consistently put out fresh, unique content. When I say all sizes, I mean the local mom and pop restaurant, all the way through International brands.
A trip to the Ballpark in Arlington
Apr 4th
I got invited by my good friend Nathan to go to the Texas Rangers Expedition game last night and got some great photos, including this one of Ian Kinsler 1 nanosecond before cranking a home run. Thanks Nate!
Ian Kinsler Home Run
10 Top Execs Share Their Social Media Secrets
Mar 19th
When you’re occupying the C-suite, you may not have time to think about tweets, Facebook posts, Foursquare checkins and Pinterest boards. But you should.
Social media is an increasingly important tool for building brands, connecting with customers and boosting customer loyalty and engagement. All of these factors can work together to increase awareness of your brand and drive new business.
TigersDenCrossfit.com
Mar 19th
WordPress Web Site developed for an oustanding CrossFit/Martial Arts gym in Dallas, TX. Tiger’s Den Dallas has a great owner and instructors.