Mobile web trends: have you checked your analytics lately?
Back in March, we posted two articles regarding mobile-optimized websites and how to determine whether your business needs one. The Google Analytics blog posted on the subject yesterday, reminding us that the topic is still very relevent as more and more visitors are using iPhones, Blackberries and other devices to browse the web. Many of our customers have seen an increase in mobile visitors so far in 2010—even if they didn’t have any mobile... [Read More...]
7 tips for building a high quality opt-in email list
Email marketing a great opportunity to keep your company, services and products in front of your customers, and build a relationship that will eventually lead to sales. (For a more in-depth explanation of how email marketing can benefit your business, click here.) At the heart of a successful email marketing campaign, you will always find a high quality email list. Building a quality email list requires commitment and won’t happen overnight,... [Read More...]
Don’t miss Steamboat Days this week in Winona!
Don’t miss Steamboat Days this week in downtown Winona! The festivities kick off tomorrow (Wednesday, June 16), and the fun continues until the fireworks show on Sunday night. Vision Design has been a proud sponsor of Steamboat Days for 5 years. Congratulations to Luke Merchlewitz for being the first Harbor Master selection in the field of education! Don't miss the Human Cannonball, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 & 9:00 pm each... [Read More...]
Site launch: Great River Homes
Vision Design Group is proud to announce the launch of a redesigned website for Great River Homes! Visit www.greatriverhomes.org → Read More →
Privacy changes at Facebook: How to opt out of the “Instant Personalization Pilot Program”
In April, Facebook introduced the Open Graph API, which is a personalization tool that shares user data in exchange for personalization on the sites they visit, including CNN, Pandora and Microsoft. Facebook also updated their privacy policy at the same time, with changes that affect both the information Facebook will share, and who they’ll share it with. Here’s a summary of the privacy policy changes (Source: EFF) When you connect... [Read More...]
How to spot an email scam
You just got a get a great offer by email! Or maybe it was an account notification….or was it a kind stranger offering to help market your website or give you a free credit report? There are a lot of emails going around that are trying to trick you into giving up personal information, buying services you don’t need, or worse, using your credit card or other payment you would provide for fraudulent purposes. Samples of email scams would... [Read More...]
Local search: Getting your business on the map
This just in from the official Google blog: the Local Business Center is changing its name to Google Places. Vision Design has worked with a lot of our customers to get their business listed on the Local Business Center, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to notify you of the change, and to explain what Google Places is to those of you who aren’t using it yet. According to Google’s official blog: Millions of people use Google... [Read More...]
I don’t use email marketing. Why bother?
Email Marketing is a great way to lower your marketing expenses--which translates to more profit for your business. A lot of people seem to share this sentiment. Are you one of them? If you haven’t started using email marketing to reach your customers, you’re missing out on a critical piece of marketing that can benefit your business immensely. Email marketing is an affordable, effective method for reaching your customers and increasing... [Read More...]
Vision Design receives All-Star Award from Constant Contact
Vision Design partners with Constant Contact, a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing and online survey tools for small organizations, to help our customers across the country to effectively connect with their audience. Vision Design was recognized for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009. Vision Design Group received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating... [Read More...]
Site Launch: The Golden Frog
The Golden Frog in Fountain City re-opened their doors last weekend after a kitchen fire closed them down temporarily last Thanksgiving. Along with a remodeled and renovated interior, they also have a new website! Check out www.thegoldenfrog.com to view the menu online, find today’s special, and to see pictures before and after the fire. Visit www.thegoldenfrog.com → Read More →
