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My first impression (I didn't have long to study it) is that makes a professional impression and isn't too cluttered or busy. To follow up on some other feedback you have recieved: It looks like you took advice to mention health insurance above the fold. That's a good recommendation. ...
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My first impression (I didn't have long to study it) is that makes a professional impression and isn't too cluttered or busy. To follow up on some other feedback you have recieved: It looks like you took advice to mention health insurance above the fold. That's a good recommendation. Ultimately, your best bet is to identify your *realistic* goals (lead generation? etc) then monitor those metrics to see if the site is doing what you want. Everything else is secondary.
I always try to start any website update or creation conversation with identifying the goal(s) of the site. Is it for marketing? Lead generation? FAQ? Ecommerce? A mixture of different things? From there, evaluate and step back and discuss whether the website supports those goals well. That way...
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I always try to start any website update or creation conversation with identifying the goal(s) of the site. Is it for marketing? Lead generation? FAQ? Ecommerce? A mixture of different things? From there, evaluate and step back and discuss whether the website supports those goals well. That way you are discussing objective goals and avoid subjective "I like it", "well, I don't" conversations. In addition, it's worth considering that an "ugly" site that a customer is unhappy with may serve goals quite well, while "pretty" sites that make the customer happy may sit there and do nothing at all.
My other feedback is I wouldn't be too concerned with having the app design match your website design since it's an internal tool that you might license out. The purpose of the tool itself is pretty different from your main company and website... which by the way I have to say reads like it's...
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My other feedback is I wouldn't be too concerned with having the app design match your website design since it's an internal tool that you might license out. The purpose of the tool itself is pretty different from your main company and website... which by the way I have to say reads like it's written for search engines first and marketing execs who like buzzwords but don't understand how things really work second. I know you weren't asking for that feedback, but you did link the site. I almost felt like the whole purpose of the question was to get me to look at the linked site to be honest.
I like the reduced pressure of being in my own environment and not having to deal with the "rat race" of springing out of bed, dealing with traffic and driving into the office, etc. At various times I've been both full time self-employed and full-time employed at an office and other times...
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I like the reduced pressure of being in my own environment and not having to deal with the "rat race" of springing out of bed, dealing with traffic and driving into the office, etc. At various times I've been both full time self-employed and full-time employed at an office and other times somewhere in between. What I have found works best for me is a mix... days at the office and days at home. If I am always at home, my self-discipline can fail and I can be a hermit. At the same time, I chafe at the standard M-F, 9-5 in an office work structure. It just mentally fatigues me and a day working remote at home can recharge my mojo.
It comes down to your business model and types of services you offer. If you offer "widget" type services then I would recommend putting prices on the site.
If you don't offer widget services (commoditized services) or you offer more custom services in addition... I personally would not list...
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It comes down to your business model and types of services you offer. If you offer "widget" type services then I would recommend putting prices on the site.
If you don't offer widget services (commoditized services) or you offer more custom services in addition... I personally would not list prices for anything that needs a conversation to determine what the client needs and your time / effort involved.
Not only does this help you scope before offering a quote, but it also screens out potential clients that need custom service but want to treat you like a widget.
Depends on the size and goal of the company (for example as a word of mouth freelancer it's not vital for me), however in general most businesses should have a logo if they do any sort of advertising at all (even if the advertising is on the side of car magnet for example). It's easier to...
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Depends on the size and goal of the company (for example as a word of mouth freelancer it's not vital for me), however in general most businesses should have a logo if they do any sort of advertising at all (even if the advertising is on the side of car magnet for example). It's easier to remember a logo than a full business name. It also becomes an icon that represents you (an icon in the literal sense is a symbol that represents something else). As for a "great" logo, there is a lot of debate as to what that is. But if it's clean, memorable and does the job of being a positive symbol for your company then you've succeeded in my book.
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What's the return on investments on stylish yet appropriate clothing / a good first impression?
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What's the return on investments on stylish yet appropriate clothing / a good first impression?
No, however they have transitioned from being the sole source of information online to being a part of a series of elements that work in tandem: website, Facebook page, social media, etc. A mistake people make if they are marketing a service or business, etc. is thinking they only need a Facebook...
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No, however they have transitioned from being the sole source of information online to being a part of a series of elements that work in tandem: website, Facebook page, social media, etc. A mistake people make if they are marketing a service or business, etc. is thinking they only need a Facebook page or only need a website. It all works together.
I normally handle my own campaigns through Google Adwords because the level I need doeswn't usually require outsourcing it. However, I will say in general don't use the first company that comes along. Check out thier track record, try to talk to people that have used them (that they don't refer...
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I normally handle my own campaigns through Google Adwords because the level I need doeswn't usually require outsourcing it. However, I will say in general don't use the first company that comes along. Check out thier track record, try to talk to people that have used them (that they don't refer you to), compare rates and fees. There are some good actors out there, but there is also a lot of room for smoke and mirrors, overcharging, and outright fraud in this sector. Also, have a budget and manage expectations. Even the best out there can't help you without real budget and time to see results, adjust, etc.
When I worked with a firm that offered this as a service, I would stress up and down until I was blue in the fact it takes a while and clients wanted to cancel and act like we were fraudsters after one month.