Business
In the digital era, so much of your business is done online. We have created a huge library of articles that center around every digital aspect of running your business. From setting and achieving online goals to what goes on the about us page of your website, we have lots of great tips and tricks to help you make your business website work for you. Got a question? Just ask. We’re happy to answer your questions and give you direction.
Things to think about when considering a new logo or website design
Your website is your best marketing tool and it is always a good idea to take a look at your existing logo and website every now then and ask yourself...
Five things business owners need to know about websites
Owning a business is a lot of work, and many business owners forget to think about their website other than to get one up with basic information. But there's so...
Tips for selecting a web agency
If you are landing here, you may be in the market for someone to develop a website for you. Maybe you're launching a new book, starting a new business, or...
How to Grow a Successful WordPress Business
I spent this weekend in Kent, Ohio at WordCamp Kent, where I was given the opportunity to speak on business growth. This was the perfect venue to me to tell...
Do you have a great call-to-action?
I was talking to a potential client recently, and giving him my feedback on his current website. I said, "Well, you don't have a clear call-to-action. What do you want...
Expert tips on working from home with Kelly O’Neill
Working from home is fantastic and Sumy Designs has successfully operated from our home offices for over 11 years. But while working from home has its benefits, like not having...
Not everyone needs a custom website
Probably 95% of the websites we make are our own custom creations. Most of our clients come to us because they want a professional website that doesn't look like every...
Thankful
We have a lot of to be thankful for here at Sumy Designs, more than we could possibly put in one blog post. But, in the spirit of being thankful, we'd...
Logo file formats
Your logo is your identity and your identity is what separates you from your competition in the marketing world. Your visual identity has a key role in building customer relationships...
How to protect your content
We've had a problem for the last couple of years. Lots of people apparently love our content so much that they choose to use it on their own websites. None...
Simple ways to improve client retention
Work on your people skills As a business owner, you’ll work with different types of people and not all of those people will share the same wavelength as yourself. Some...
WordCamp DFW 2016 Presentation
I had the opportunity to present for WordCamp DFW, at the University of Texas, Arlington, in September and the video of the presentation is now up on WordCamp TV. Even though...
Discovering our clients
When we start a website we work with our clients to find out as much as we can to get the most information available so we can create a website...
How to get quality direct marketing lists
Buying direct marketing email lists is always tricky, and often hard to tell if you are dealing with a reputable distributor. Here are some questions you can ask that...
Come see me at WordCamp DFW
WordCamp DFW is this Saturday, September 24th, so if you haven't already you should get your tickets and get ready to learn. Sumy Designs is primarily a two-person design and...
Small Agency Advantages
Faster Turn Around Time Many big businesses have a large number of people working on each project, which can result in long turnaround times. Since small agencies are working with...
Can Yelp networking help your business?
Yelp has been around since 2004, and unless you’ve been living in the dark ages, you know that Yelp is a social networking site and app that publishes customer-based reviews...
Your construction company needs a professional website
I find that contractors and construction company owners often undervalue their online presence. Either they don't have a website, or if they do, they had their kid, neighbor, or wife...
Tips for great websites for contractors
We have recently been working on a number of websites for contractors. This is not a niche that we expected to fill, but it's something we've become quite good at,...
