responsive web design: computer, laptop, tablet, phone

What Does Web Design Look Like These Days? Responsive Design

There is an obvious shift in the approach surrounding web design. The rise of flat design, two-dimensional figures, and shapes is a major design trend and long gone are the days of distracting, flashing graphics. Full-screen background videos are on the rise (when it makes sense) and many companies are opting to have custom apps built alongside their mobile web sites. With such a high percentage of potential customers and clients using smartphones and tablets, not moving in the mobile direction could be costly. Which leads us to responsive design. If you don’t have it, get it. Responsive web design (RWD) is an approach to web design aimed at crafting sites to provide an optimal viewing and interaction experience—easy reading and navigation without having to zoom and pan—across a wide range of devices from desktop computer monitors to mobile phones. A major advantage of a responsive design that it is aesthetically…
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7 Keys To Managing Your Online Presence

Clients often ask how they can optimize their websites. We give them the wheel once we’ve built the car so to speak. This gives them more control of their online marketing efforts. Below we have comprised a list of seven key tools for clients who want to manage their online presence. Of course, we wrap all of this up in a bow by using our favorite Content Management System (CMS), WordPress! Content is still King! Fresh, relevant content is necessary to move the needle in terms of both Search Engine Optimization and effective communication. Take advantage of the blogging function on your website and share information about your products, services or upcoming projects with your consumers and clients. The last thing you want to do is squander your investment in a great new website by having it go stale. Engage your consumers and clients with Social Media. Devoting time to 2…
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The Winner Is…Yonkers Partners In Education

We are thrilled to announce the Worst of Westchester contest winner is..drum roll please.. Yonkers Partners In Education! This nonprofit has, in just four short years, outgrown their original website. As sometimes happens, the original vision was soon surpassed by the growth and expansion of the organization. In the meantime, YPIE has been so busy putting their funding dollars into programs helping the youth of Yonkers – such as the 2011 Education Summit – they haven’t been able to focus on the website. We are delighted to partner with them to help them reclaim their web presence so they can continue to grow and do good works for the Yonkers community!

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Worst Of Westchester Contest Opens!

SORRY, THE CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD HAS ENDED Top 10 Ways to Tell if Your Website Might Be The “Worst Of Westchester” … 10.     You’re embarrassed to give people your URL. 9.       You’re losing sales because your website lacks a clear call to action. 8.       Your website hasn’t been updated since Harry Met Sally. 7.       Your business has changed but your site hasn’t. 6.       Your profile pic shows those long sideburns you loved in the 90s. 5.       Visitors don’t know what to do once they land on your site. 4.       You have music playing anywhere on your site; and you aren’t iTunes. 3.       Your site was set up with a template and looks like it. 2.       You’re spending a small fortune to maintain your site. And the number one way to tell if your site might be the Worst of Westchester. Friends tell you it might be the Worst of Westchester!…
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