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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.
Increase your following
Design matters The power of a good design should be not underestimated. When your viewers land on your blog or website the first thing they notice is the design. Your site should...
How long does it take to get a new website done?
This is literally a question I get asked at least twice a week. I truly wish I could just give a simple answer like "two weeks." But the reality is...
You don’t have to do it all at once.
We get a lot of inquiries from people who have big dreams. They want a new site, and they want SEO, they want e-commerce, they want the works. But once...
Happy Ten Year Anniversary to Us!
We are super excited to announce that Sumy Designs has been in business now for ten years! We are extremely proud of our accomplishments and are grateful for all the...
Why we think our small business is better than the big ones
Our work is our passion We love what we do and we get to do it every single day. We are incredibly proud of the careers we created and love...
2015 Year in Review
This is the last week of 2015, and I'm excited to end the year and start a new one. 2016 is looking great! But first, let's talk about 2015. For...
3 reasons why you should have a multi-language website
1) You'll reach a larger audience Multi-language websites are fantastic marketing tools. Being able to communicate to larger audiences will increase traffic and build relationships with new audiences. This is especially...
3 easy ways to spice up your website
There is no doubt that your website is the largest advertising vehicle for your audience. If you feel your website is in need of little pizzaz to spice things up,...
What you need to know about copyright
What is copyright? Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights for its use and distribution....
Designers/Developers: Don’t fall for this scam
Have you gotten an inquiry that looks like this: Hello I am James Tobby and i am hearing impaired i need to know if you can handle website design for...
Don’t let your web design “wants” trump your audience needs
I can't tell you how many times I've had this conversation. Someone comes to me with their website needs, and I ask them this question: "When a user lands on...
Define your audience
You need to define your target audience so you can design for your target audience Your most important visual marketing tool is your website. Many visitors will stumble upon your...
Facebook and Twitter: Stats to help posts increase engagement
Facebook and Twitter dominate the social media market. More than half of the adult population uses social media networks and Facebook, by far, continues to lead the market with Twitter coming in...
Is it time to rebrand? 4 questions to help you decide
1) Are you attracting the right clients? If your customers are astounded at your rates and expect them to be lower, then you should take this as a sign that...
The About Me page, questions to ponder
One of the first things a reader does when they land on a blog is click on the About Me page. So you'll really need to turn on the charm...
Lessons learned in the design world
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder It isn’t always easy to design for multiple clients, especially when they have tastes that aren’t always parallel to your own. I strive to...
Create branding inspiration with a mood board
Every small business has something to offer which is unique to their brand. Branding builds trust because it creates consistency. Businesses that are solely based online have often don't take the...
Why Sumy Designs is amazing
I'm proud to say this month Sumy Designs turns nine. Less than 50% of small business make it past the age of four, so nine is a good indication we are...
Promote your website with Pinterest
Pinterest is all about pinning and sharing visual images to a virtual board – it’s fun, easy and addictive. Have you ever considered ways to promote your website with Pinterest?...
