Friday, June 13, 2008
70 Page Web Design CMS Makeover
The web design makeover to CMS follows the announcement of this new service 2 weeks ago here, and in 2 podcast episodes about CMS. The purpose of a Content Management System for web design is allowing small business owners the control to add, edit, or delete content to manage their website without learning how to code in XHTML.
Unlike most CMS software out of the box, our custom web design with matching graphics, and significant template modification, has been done to maximize aesthetics and allow SEO, Search Engine Optimization, of your small business website. Tired of paying your web developer each time you need a change? Follow this link to learn about a custom web design with CMS for your small business.
Interested in a tour of a working CMS web design? Visit my main site to view the 70 page web design and CMS makeover. Technically my blog and podcast are done in CMS, so the overall content of this website has more than 350 pages of information and advice for small business web design and related services.
TAGS: content management system cms launch news small business services web design
Labels: cms, general, launch, seo, templates, websites
Monday, May 19, 2008
Joomla Articles Website Launch
For now the site is in beta pending the formal release, yet the site is already loaded with valuable information for Joomla based site owners. The official Joomla forum contains nearly 1.3 million topics. By comparison, www.JoomlaArticles.com features only the best and current resources for making the most of your small business Joomla 1.5 installation.
My advice for small business website owners is bookmarking JoomlaArticles.com to stay on top of the latest developments from a neutral expert with an eye for collecting only the best online resources. Best of luck to Ric Raftis with the growth of this site.
TAGS: advice cms content management system joomla joomla articles reviews small business advice
Labels: advice, articles, launch, reviews, websites
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Real Estate Website in CMS Launched

As the site owner, another purpose of the site is to demonstrate CMS capabilities to realtors interested in real estate templates for a custom web design, also. The layout is suitable for property sales as well as rentals, or both.
Initially the site is in test mode with the first rental listing from Central Florida, and new USA vacation rental properties will be added in the coming days and weeks. Visitors may join as members to view vacation property details including rates, and save favorites, plus view bookings availability calendars.
Owners or managers of rental property may join as agents to immediately begin adding listings with up to 8 photos per rent by owner vacation ad. Ads for listings are available to upload or edit 24/7, and real estate agents or homeowners gain instant access.
In addition, the site features a Rent by Owner USA Vacations blog using Blogger and integrated with a matching color scheme which will provide advice and tips for tourists and owners. Both were done in XHTML with CSS for fast loading and streamlined code. Visit the main real estate vacation rental ad website here, and the rent by owner USA vacations blog here.
TAGS: blog template custom website design content management system real estate website launch
Labels: blogger, launch, templates, websites
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
New Website Launch for Recording Studio
Shizz Entertainment specializes in recording, production, and promotional services for independent music artists. Genres include gospel, rap, rythym and blues, jazz, and poetry. Solo and group indie performers are welcome to inquire about low cost solutions for getting started.

The above screenshot of part of their website includes the custom logo design that I created for Shizz which is already being used for posters, printed marketing materials, and t-shirts. CD cover designs are in work.
Previously covering Philadelphia metro only, Shizz Entertainment is expanding with services for indie performers in most East Coast cities. New website content will be provided and added as their time permits, yet a free download sample CD with 21 tracks is scheduled for release soon.
The custom web design for Shizz Entertainment meets W3C standards for XHTML 1.1 and CSS2 with zero code errors, and content is optimized for seo, search engine optimization.
TAGS: launch custom logo design custom website design small business services news seo
Labels: examples, general, launch, seo, websites
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Redesigned Site for Web Development
The CodeRepair.com website was originally launched in 2002, and with my current workload it was time to refocus my energy on loyal customers from this site, blog, and podcast. I will continue to mentor the growth of his website, yet with the gaining momentum of new clients the real focus for me is a higher level of service to new and existing clients.
The slogan for CodeRepair.com is "The next generation in custom website design" which relates to nepotism as well as the quality of advanced code using XHTML 1.1 and CSS2.
TAGS: blog news small business services website design website redesign
Labels: blogger, launch, websites
Saturday, February 02, 2008
Online Store Custom Website Redesign

In addition, custom pages were created for 404 Error - Page Not Found, a customized thank you page for completed purchases, a cancel page for incompleted orders, and finally a custom htaccess file for 301 permanent redirects of all the old page file names. Key on page content and the streamlined xhtml code was also optimized for seo, search engine optimization.
Visit their new custom website and online store for gift baskets for a wide selection of unique gifts for Valentine's Day, all occasion, or fully customized gifts.
TAGS: blog blog template launch seo search engine optimization small business services custom website design
Labels: blogger, launch, seo, websites
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Unique 50 Photo Website Gallery
Each awning photo displays 495 pixels wide by 356 pixels tall, so viewing 50 without moving down the screen may sound unbelievable until you actually see it. The photo above is slightly larger because it includes a border and outline, plus a full text caption at the bottom of the photo. Search engines cannot index graphics, however, the text caption on their website is real text, not a graphic. The search engine optimization, or seo, value of this design is an added benefit of this custom website design technique.
Finally, some photo galleries can come close to this performance, but they depend on a script or flash to present the series of photos in one place, and those techniques have zero seo value. Search engines ignore scripts and they cannot read flash website content. The photo gallery that I developed for SolarusUSA is a breakthrough enhanced technique being offered as part of my custom website design services, and the layout is done completely in XHTML 1.1 and CSS2.
Despite the complexity, the page code complies as valid to W3C standards without errors. View the photo gallery for solid color awning fabrics here, and the striped pattern awning fabrics here.
TAGS: launch photographs photo gallery website design search engine optimization seo
Labels: examples, launch, photographs, seo, websites
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Custom Integrated Awning Blog Launch
The following screenshot of this custom small business blog is shown smaller than actual size.

The new main site for SolarusUSA should launch within a week and will include product information, pricing, a photo gallery, and two galleries of awning fabric choices from over 400 colors.
The web design technique for the fabric gallery uses xhtml and css to achieve a mouseover effect without using scripts. Placing 50 fabric swatches and photos of each on one page is very efficient allowing visitors to view all 50 photographs without scrolling down their screen.
TAGS: blog blog template launch small business services website design
Labels: blogger, launch, templates, websites
Monday, December 31, 2007
Custom Christian Website and Blog Launch

This graphic of the custom website design shown above is a screenshot from the site smaller than actual size and the design graphics include a golden sunset background and elegant script logo. Most of my clients know that my life and business are faith based, and www.UltimateRiddles.com is a personal venture to share results of studying the Bible going back to the languages of the original manuscripts. Visitors are invited to comment.
TAGS: blog blog template launch seo search engine optimization small business services custom website design
Labels: blogger, launch, seo, templates, websites
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Small Business Podcast Listener Reviews
Just listened to your podcast. I found it to be excellent, clear and informative; your voice inflection is awesome. I'll be tuning in regularly.The podcast show topics cover websites for small business owners and each episode features a tip of the day, plus a catchy opening and closing theme song. One reply included a tutorial request for a new custom video production as featured on this blog, also.
Excellent job, precise, direct to the point and informative. Who could ask for more?
Enjoyed the podcast very much. Actually I think it’s a much better idea than video in a way because it can be totally scripted and read. You just can’t do that with video.
Looks like a home run Jim!! I would like to set up something for people that have questions, too.
Feedback is certainly appreciated, and I'll be sure to give serious consideration to listener requests taken from the website mailbag. Thanks.
TAGS: small business podcast podcast launch news podcast customer reviews
Labels: audio, examples, launch, podcast, reviews
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Small Business Podcast Feature Added
- My reason for starting this show
- The podcast content and outline
- Options for listener interaction
- My qualifications for offering advice
- Website quick tip of the day
0:00:45 Main Topic - Small Business Podcast Introduction
0:09:38 Tip of the Day - Writing for Blogs versus Websites
0:11:01 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:11:32 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 001
For those who have viewed my custom website video productions, the podcast includes the same theme song which reinforces my market branding.
All podcast shows focus on websites for small business owners with expert advice that you may now hear online instead of tolerating my (sometimes) long-winded phone calls. Please visit this new advice podcast for small business and post a comment or email me with feedback or suggested topics.
TAGS: advice blog design launch news podcast promotion reviews seo small business websites
Labels: advice, audio, blogger, launch, podcast, websites
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Custom Site Launch and Special Logo
Sometimes extracting the mental vision that a client wants in a web design or piece of matching artwork is a challenge!

The owner wanted a symbol similar to ancient Greek ruins with columns and decided they preferred a realistic building, so I created the near photograph effect which was approved. The logo was done in Xara Xtreme vector graphics software which is my choice for custom website graphics and matching artwork for print.
Once the logo and color scheme were approved, a matching 4 x 6 custom flyer post card was created, also. The website is modest yet allows them to have their www domain name on the printed materials, and new web pages will be added in the near future. A one page custom website may be perfect for other small business owners on a limited budget, or just starting up.
TAGS: artwork logo custom website design website launch
Labels: artwork, examples, launch, websites
Friday, November 09, 2007
Custom Content Management System Website

The advantage of taking control of your small business website and freely adding content depends on your willingness to climb the learning curve that is involved. The site design fee is nominal compared to a fully custom website, yet the investment in time learning the functions may not be practical for all clients.
Another option to easily add original quality content is a fully integrated custom blog.
TAGS: advice blog template custom website design cms content management system forum launch website design
Labels: advice, blogger, launch, templates, websites
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Tax Accountant Custom Website Design

The main part of the tax accountant custom website features horizontal top navigation using CSS, custom web graphics, XHTML with CSS for code, and cloaked email to avoid junk mail from spambots, plus a custom favicon with a single letter "R". The color scheme, header, and footer graphics of the accounting and tax advice blog matches their main site. Blogs are great for improving seo, search engine optimization, because they allow owners to easily add fresh content often.
Additional content including a list of services, online library, and bilingual versions of all web pages are being added during November 2007. Besides bookkeeping and tax preparation, RR Accounting and Tax Services can assist you with Incorporations, New Company Setup, Accounting Software Tutorials, Immigration Services, Tax Problem Resolution, Divorce Filing Petitions, Notary Services, Term Life Insurance, and Investments, plus more.
My core business is custom small business website design with matching custom new blogger templates, and the layout of this bilingual website site allowed us to go live while waiting for additional content including Spanish translations.
TAGS: blog blog template seo search engine optimization small business services custom blogger template
Labels: blogger, launch, seo, templates, websites
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Mannion Custom Painting Site Launch

Here is some information about their Atlanta area home and business painting services taken from their home page:
Our Ultimate Goal is Satisfied Customers: When you entrust your property to Mannion Custom Painting, we go out of our way to create a positive experience. We offer free estimates, consultation for coating and color selection, detailed proposals, excellent craftsmanship, and a written warranty and guarantee on every project.Learn more about new blogger custom template design here. Blogging offers advantages in SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, because regular posting allows you to add quality original content to your website often.
TAGS: blog blog template seo search engine optimization small business services custom blogger template
Labels: blogger, launch, seo, templates, websites
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Adams Custom Website and Matching Blog
We emigrated to Florida from the UK and understand the dreams of people wanting to start a new life in America, and why not? Florida is one of the most idyllic and exciting places in the world. However, vacationing and living in Florida are very different when holiday is certainly over!The new blogger custom template design features matching graphics, social bookmark service chicklets, and preloaded labels, plus a 15 page tutorial with illustrated step by step blogging instructions.
Adams Florida Homeowner Services are in place to provide Florida homeowners with the satisfaction, confidence and above all peace of mind that their home or rental property is being presented and cared for to a high standard. Our information resources for new Florida residents will help ease the transition once you decide to move here permanently.
Blogging is a great way to add quality fresh content often integrated with your main website. The advantages in SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, are worth the time it takes to become a blogger.
TAGS: blog blog template seo search engine optimization small business services custom blogger template
Labels: blogger, launch, seo, templates, websites
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Custom Site for Silver Fox Society
The basic rule to join is you must be male with some gray hair or no hair. The site includes a news blog including advice for senior citizens and was designed with a custom blogger template and matching graphics. The organization's theme revolves around leisure and charity.
The matching forum has public and members only libraries of free PDF reports and ebooks of interest to men, and each contains original content written by Silver Fox Society members for members. The home page features a public copy of "How to Smoke Fish" by founder Jeff Spira, who also wrote another with complete plans for building a kayak for around $50 USD. The kayak project download includes the blueprints, too.
All PDF ebooks and reports are available to download for free, and those in the public library do not require registration or an email address. The forum boards cover a wide variety of topics of interest to men from the baby boomer generation who are ready to retire or already retired. Younger men with some gray hair or no hair are welcome, also. The main site meets W3C for XHTML and CSS.
TAGS: website launch custom website design forum online store blog blogger template
Labels: blogger, launch, websites
Thursday, September 13, 2007
California Contractor Site Launch
Here's an excerpt from the Masterson Construction blog:
New features in the next few weeks will include a more detailed list of services plus a photo gallery of projects. Our unofficial slogan is "A hands on general contractor with the experience you can trust". Our website is new... we're not.Masterson Construction services customers for residential and commercial new construction, remodeling, and room additions in Orange County and Los Angeles County and some of the surrounding area of Southern California.
TAGS: website launch custom website design small business services blog template
Labels: blogger, launch, websites