6/14/2012

Designing / Redesigning Your Web Presence

Roughly 75% of new clients with existing websites that come to us need a complete web redesign. Consider the following criteria:

• Your website is more than 2 years old
• Your nephew talked you into a Flash website
• When you type your business name and address into Google your website is the 5th listing

Consider the industry standard today. The minimum you should expect from a new website is a clean and professional design that can be easily crawled and indexed by all major search engines. Your site should work in every major browser across every major operating system. 

Get Your Customers Talking

Compliments build faith and boost morale. If you aren’t receiving them about your website, consider updating your web presence. It could be that people aren’t finding your website. It could be that they are finding it but they are leaving unimpressed. Whatever the reason, we can make sure that your redesigned website gets you the compliments you deserve.

Social Media Assistance

OPENING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
BUSINESS OWNERS AND MILLIONS OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS

“89% of US internet users search online before they make a purchase, 
even when the purchase is made at a local business.” -Hubspot


What is social media?


The internet has become a powerful form of expression, for both people and businesses.  
Social media is the term applied to the various platforms and methods through which we share information and discuss things online. 


The explosive growth of these platforms over the past few decades has shown that people have embraced this digital format.


Examples of social media tools are:


Blogs
Email marketing outreach blasts
Social media networks:
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Delicious, Merchant Circle, StumbleUpon, YouTube, & Much More!
The biggest and best companies have embraced the importance of social media, often creating positions or hiring outside sources to manage social media on their behalf.




What do we do?


At DH Linked, we understand that most small business owners don't have the time or resources required to handle the creation and frequent input needed be effective in various social media channels.  


We started Dh Linked to provide social media assistance to small and medium size businesses, at a fraction of the cost of hiring or delegating someone in your organization to handle it.  This allows you to do what you do best - run your business!  


A division of Kreative Dezign, we will create, coordinate and manage a social media presence for your company.  We'll give you a unique voice and drive customer growth by connecting you with the community, increasing your visibility and providing new outlets for promotions, news, specials and customer relationship management.


We offer multiple, customizable packages, that will help convert leads into clients and clients into raving fans.  If you want your company to be located, listened to, talked about and loved, it is vital that you establish a voice in this realm.


Remember, in person, the average happy customer tells one or two others...  
The average unhappy customer tells up to ten! 

Social media allows you to tip the scales in favor of your business, providing a forum for you to be appreciated and connected to your clients.  Choosing not to have a voice in the community is allowing others to speak for you!




What can Social Media do for your business?


Social media is one of the most cost effective ways to advertise your business!
Build new local contacts (and even nationally and internationally)!
Stay in touch with customers with the new channels of communication being used!
Showcase what you do in a way that will be seen!
Establish brand awareness!
Build loyal customer relationships!
DH Linked will handle the time consuming process of establishing a presence and incorporating it into your business.  We'll be the silent partner that gives you the voice the public needs to hear, allowing you to focus on service. 

We'll keep you informed of anything that could be used to help your business, while making sure that anything you need to voice to the public is heard.




Our favorite quotes about social media:


“Businesses used to have a small suggestion box near the door that mostly housed dust bunnies and an occasional piece of gum. Rarely would someone get back to you. But people can now make a post from an iPhone or a BlackBerry while they’re sitting in your restaurant.” – Charles Nelson, President of Sprinkles Cupcakes


“Our head of social media is the customer.” - McDonald’s


“Companies that blog get 55% more web traffic and 70% more leads than those that don’t.” - Hubspot


“We have technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people.” -Pierre Omidyar, eBay Founder


“The most successful marketer becomes part of the lives of their followers.” -Marsha Collier


“Activate your fans, don’t just collect them like baseball cards.” -Jay Baer


“Social networks aren’t about Web sites. They’re about experiences.” -Mike DiLorenzo


“How can you squander even one more day not taking advantage of the greatest shifts of our generation? How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” – Seth Godin


“Social Media is about sociology and psychology more than technology.” – Brain Solis




Start Up | BRONZE PACKAGE
Set-up just $295* Includes: The Welcome 4-pack:
| Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Merchant Circle |




BUSINESS SILVER PACKAGE
Set-up just $595* Includes Bronze Package, plus: 
| Foursquare | Stumbleupon | Twitpic | Squidoo | Ziggs | Flickr |



BUSINESS GOLD PACKAGE | Best Value!
Set-up starting at $795* Includes Bronze & Silver Package, plus: Customized content management to include relevant sites, blogs, articles, content sharing networks, etc.
| Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Merchant Circle | Foursquare | Stumbleupon | Twitpic | Squidoo | Ziggs | Flickr | YouTube | WikiPedia | Blogger | UpSpring | ChimeIn | WikiHow | Alexa  | & More


* This one-time set-up fee includes a Free 1-month subscription to our Get Noticed social media update and maintenance service!  Try before you buy - we guarantee you'll like what we can do for you, and if you don't...we won't charge you a dime!  This service is completely customizable to fit your business needs, so the Get Noticed service varies with the platforms involved, but the basic service always includes:


Weekly updates across ALL platforms!
Weekly promotional posting as applicable - to let your customers know about specials, coupons or important price changes!
Our Business Alert surveillance notification service, keeping you aware of any feedback that can make your business better!

Our Promise: 
We will deliver services promptly.  
We will treat every Client/Business as our own business.
We will always share new ideas and use as much creativity as possible.  
We will always produce and deliver the highest quality work.


DO MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE, AND LESS OF WHAT YOU DON'T


My company was struggling to figure out a way to “get seen” in the world of web. I wasn’t sure how to do it or when I’d find the time to figure out how to get into the social networking swing of things. Then I received some information from Kreative Dezign about it. At first I wasn’t sure how it would work, but Kelly talked me through the whole thing!


I was surprised at how quickly it was done and how effective it already has been. I’ve had my DH Linked service with Kreative Dezign for only a little over 2 months and I’ve seen and heard so many positive things from my customers and clients. I highly recommend the DH Linked service to get your business soaring! 
A. Boisvert | Sterling MA


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I just want to thank DH Linked and Kreative Dezign for the wonderful work that you both have done on my site I have been with you for about 5 years and you keep my site up to date and fresh. I get complement's on my site and your new venture with DH Linked has really impressed me. Your company was very fast and had my business linked so quickly. The amount of information that I now see on my business around the internet has proven to work with the new customers I've acquired since trying this program. Thanks again or everything. Robert R Swartz Owner of Rob`s Dyno Service | Gardner MA


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In just over thirty days our page views tripled thanks to the social media assistance we've received from DH Linked. This is huge for our company and a huge win in today's competitive markets. Thank you so much and I look forward to continued success from the use of your services. 
D. Cormier | Lancaster MA





Dr. Jeffrey Cohen | Leominster MA | Social Networking Assistance | 2011


Dufours RV Center | Fitchburg Massachusetts | Social Networking Assistance | 2011


East Point Services | Worcester MA | Social Networking Assistance | 2011


Robs Dyno Service | Gardner Ma | Social Networking Assistance | 2011


All Star Party Rentals | Leominster MA | Social Networking Assistance | 2010


D&G Custom Graphics | Social Networking Assistance | 2010

BUSINESS MAKEOVER SPECIAL

If your business image is in need of a little TLC then we are the girls to call.

We are now offering a New Logo Design, 1000 Business Cards, 1000 Postcards, Facebook Cover Image and Profile Pic, and a 5 Page website makeover all for only $1000.00!   

Our normal pricing for these items are: $250 for a logo design, $60 for 1000 business cards, $$227.00 for postcards, $75.00 for the Facebook cover image and profile pic and $850.00 for the 5 page website makeover = $1462.00

This is a savings of over $450!!!!!

Call today and ask for Kelly 978-665-9995.  This offer wont last long and we will only be honoring it to the first 25 businesses to inquire about it.

If you have been thinking about a makeover for your business then this is 

definately a deal for you.

If you are also in need of social networking assistance we can help with that too!

Take a minute to visit our website to really see all the services that we offer.

www.creativeservices.ws

Top Web Design Firms

Kreative Dezign of , has been honored with a recognition by Worcester Business Journal in its selection of "Top Web Design Firms.", (PR NewsWire) March 30, 2012-- Announcing a special recognition appearing in the March, 2012 issue of Worcester Business Journalpublished by Worcester Publishing Ltd.. Kreative Dezign was selected for the following honor:

"Top Web Design Firms"

A spokesperson from Kreative Dezign commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for us. The fact that Worcester Business Journal included Kreative Dezign in its selection of "Top Web Design Firms," signals that our constant efforts towards business excellence are paying off. We are proud to be included in this recognition."

Following the publication of Kreative Dezign's selection for Worcester Business Journal's Top Web Design Firms list, American Registry seconded the honor and added Kreative Dezign to the "Registry of Business Excellence™". An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate this honor.

For more information on Kreative Dezign, located in Fitchburg Massachusetts, please call 978-665-9995.

This press release was written by American Registry, LLC with contributions from Kreative Dezign on behalf of Kreative Dezign and was distributed by PR NewsWire, a subsidiary of UBM plc.

American Registry, LLC is an independent company that serves businesses and professionals such as Kreative Dezign who have been recognized for excellence. American Registry offers news releases, plaques and The Registry™, an online listing of over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. 

Contact Info:
Kreative Dezign

Phone: 978-665-9995

Email Address: kelly@kreativedezign.com

Kreative Dezign Selected For "Top Web Design Firms".
Source: Kreative Dezign

Attention Small Business Owners

What’s the best way to reach your public?  How can you put your best foot forward and be the top-of-mind choice?  In a market constantly changing and flooded with competition, strong branding is more important than ever.  How can you stand out, be memorable and convince potential customers that you mean business?  Is there a hassle-free way to answer these questions on a budget?


Kreative Dezign, D&G Custom Graphics, DH Linked and the North Central Community Business Directory have combined forces to do just that.  Four top-quality, trusted and passionate service businesses, coming together under one roof in Fitchburg, MA.  Since we are all driven to provide the best value (and least headaches) possible to the small business owner, it made sense for us to work together.  Our teamwork is your good fortune.  We believe in the small business model.  We admire your drive to succeed.  We understand the challenges you face.  We want to help.  With decades of experience getting results, we have the tools, skills and knowledge to get your business where you want it to be.  Customer service is our strongpoint, and our clients can tell you of the countless frustrations they avoided by coming to us first.  Your time is important.  Make one stop, sit back and watch as we create the response you are looking for.  We now offer specials across all four businesses, allowing you the freedom and frugality of picking and choosing as much or as little as you need.  Maybe you have a current provider helping with an element of your business but need something they don’t have.  Maybe you’re in the planning phase, just opening your doors or looking for a refreshing new look.  Whatever it is you need, we will work together to get it done.  We’re more than a service provider, we’re a hardworking, full-service marketing partner.  Call, fill out our online quote form or stop by today!  Here’s what you can count on finding:


D&G Custom Graphics – The best source for all vehicle and trade show graphics, business, yard and construction signage, banners, magnets, stickers, vinyl lettering and large format printing.  Our clean, professional, error-free and incredibly eye catching, art and top-quality products will make the difference between passers-by and walk-ins.  Get noticed, attract traffic and start standing out today!


DH Linked Social Networking – These days you’re either into social marketing…or you’re missing out.  Tweet? Like? Share? Who has the time to keep up with the changes, keep up the constant outreach needed or even figure out how to work the various platforms (and there are a lot of them)?  We do!  We can handle everything from profile creation, market segmentations, promotions and postings. A DH Linked package will get you up and running, noticed, beloved and part of consumers’ lives, letting you focus on what you do best – running your business.


Kreative Dezign – Looking for a clean, original, functional website?  Whether you need to go from the ground up with logo and graphic design, domain registration, site hosting and search engine optimization, or are looking for a refreshing makeover to get those customers flooding in, you need to speak to us.  We also take those ideas and branch them into business cards, mailers, flyers and signage design.  No cookie cutters here!  100% original design work, at affordable rates.    


North Central Community Business Directory – Helping consumers find trusted, local businesses is a challenging task, and any effort to pool resources and stretch marketing dollars pays off big.  Members get a wealth of exposure for a very low investment (just $5 a month).  This isn’t a black and white listing in a fat phone book of competitors…this is your logo, action blurb and complete contact information prominently displayed on a one-stop-shop website directory, an easy find for your customers.  Benefit from a constantly expanding web of links, as you share and gain link space on other business websites.  Members also benefit from paid advertising on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Merchant Circle).


Whatever your marketing needs may be, we can’t wait to meet you!  Stop by, call or click today!
We are located at 105 Lunenburg Street Fitchburg Ma 01453 or call 978.660.9995

Why businesses need facebook

You'd be very wrong if you just thought that Facebook was just a social Network for the young... The biggest users of it are 35 and over.

In today's market you have got to keep up with the latest trends and one of the biggest is Facebook for business. Businesses and Marketers all around the globe are taking advantage of this new web platform that is happening.

Just recently (January 2011) Facebook become the most visited site on the whole Internet knocking the big Google to the number 2 slot. There's talk in the future of Facebook having it's own search engine to compete with Google.

Currently there are over 600 Million active users on Facebook, active means that they have visited Facebook within the last 30 days, and they believe that will surpass 1 Billion by the end of 2012. 50% of those users log in to their accounts every day and spend on average 58 minutes on there. There are 150 million mobile Facebook users and growing daily.

Now you know you can't ignore Facebook as a way for Businesses and marketers to make money.

Once you've opened an account you obviously need to start adding friends, but a word of warning don't add to many at once, probably no more than 20 a day otherwise you may get yourself banned. When requesting someone to be your friend always add a short message, and always send one back when they accept.

Start to join Groups that are relevant to the niche that your in and start to interact with your new friends and the groups you've joined. Add status updates telling people about interesting things, build relationships and most of all be helpful. Let people know things about you as a person.

The best way to monetize Facebook for business is to get a Fanpage, on that you can put an opt in page to capture peoples names and email addresses, incentivize this by offering them something of value for free such as an eBook or a free report.

When Marketing on Facebook the main aim is to build up a loyal a group of friends that will hopefully turn into buyers.

When people visit your fan page try and encourage them to hit the like button, that way all of your friends friends get to see that they like your site and then hopefully they'll take a look at your page as well.

Another great way to use Facebook for business is to start using Facebook advertising it's much cheaper than Google AdWords and a lot more targeted to the person that your trying to advertise to.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Steve_J_Knowles

Holiday Specials from Kreative Dezign

NEW TESTIMONIAL Kreative Dezign was recommended to us by a current  client of theirs.  We entrusted them to design and produce a website for our new business.  Well, our website is complete and we are thrilled beyond expectations.  We love how we gave them a starting point and from there forward, they put their creative genius to work.  In a short time, we have received many compliments already.  We were so satisfied; we used them for three other projects, the design of a form, postcard and business cards. 

The staff at Kreative Dezign was very attentive, met all of our timelines and produced on four projects well within our budget.  We would not hesitate to use them again or highly recommend them to a future client.

I would recommend Kelly and Aimee from Kreative Dezign without any hesitation. Sincerely, Brian P. Butler Five Acre Farm
 978.420.9419brian@5acrefarm.com cedric@5acrefarm.comwww.5acrefarm.com
November 15, 2010