A logo must be versatile. Remember, your logo will be used across the board and must be versatile. Store signage, business cards, packaging, and documents are only a few of the items you’ll find a company’s logo on. Your logo should look as good as a thumbnail as it does on a store sign, but […]
OldCity Web Services – Highlights of 2017
Check out a few highlights from our year in 2017. From website and print designs to new content services, SEO efforts, and pro bono projects – we’ve been busy! Advertorials Advertising and Content In 2017 we implemented a new type of advertising on OldCity.com, called advertorials. We now offer a 300-word blog, made-to-order for our […]
5 Ways to Maintain a Good Online Reputation
5 Ways to Maintain a Good Online Reputation In a time when technology is in every facet of our lives, your business’ online reputation means just as much, if not more, than the impression you make in person. Think about it. Before you go somewhere or try out a new product, what’s one of the […]
10 Ways to Establish Your Business
Being a new business has its challenges, one of the biggest being establishing yourself in the community. A loyal client base and name recognition are vital to your success. Without the support of those around you, failure comes closer to becoming a reality than a fear. So, how do you make your startup stand out […]
Unique ways to market your business
Unique ways to market your business Marketing seems to be a constantly changing puzzle business owners try to solve. In a world where focus is on what’s new, innovative, and different, how can your company stand out from the crowd? We’re here to tell you some unique ways to market your business. We’ve put together […]
Are logos really a big deal?
Logos say as much about your business as the name, staff, services, and customer experience. A logo is the first impression customers get before stepping foot in your office or online shop. First impressions are important, especially when it comes to getting new customers. So, is it worth it to budget for a new logo […]
Promoting Your Website Part II: Branding
Last week in our series about promoting your website, we discussed the importance of SEO. Part of SEO is knowing your brand and niche well enough to use the right keywords so that ultimately, your website is being promoted to its maximum potential. You can’t do this until you have your branding complete. Branding involves […]
Influence with design
Determine your goal, make a plan & persuade your audience What is design and how does it relate to my website? Let’s start with a definition: Web design encompasses many different skills and disciplines in the production and maintenance of websites. The different areas of web design include web graphic design; interface design; user experience […]
Rise of the Solopreneur – How to brand yourself
Strong branding is crucial in our ad-cultured world. It is important to ensure that you’re the first person in your field that enters customers’ minds. This can be a somewhat daunting task when it’s just you-the entrepreneur who works solo. You may ask yourself: How can I stand out and become memorable in the minds […]
Logos 101: Professionalism is Key
People often create judgments based on first impressions. This same reality applies when it comes to how potential customers, suppliers and business partners form their initial impression of your company – they will make quick judgments whether or not to conduct business with you in-part on how professional you appear to them. Having a good […]
