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You Get What You Pay For

May 5, 2011 by Melissa Shimmin

I just had a long email dialog with a potential client who wanted a website developed along with ongoing maintenance. I finally got around to asking her what her budget was: $300-$400. I just about fell out of my chair laughing. $300 would just about get her a single templated page with no design, no … Read more

Is Your Website Keeping Pace With Your Business?

April 7, 2011 by Melissa Shimmin

As your business grows and evolves, so should your website. The site you put up 5 or even 2 years ago may not reflect what you’re company is doing today. When I first began building websites, I was keen on a static page that would look and feel like a print piece. But unlike print … Read more