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Sure, you COULD design your own website, but why would you?Let's walk through our process to show you why you should hire a professional graphic design company.First things first...During the interview process, we want to learn about your company.What ...

Design for great content, as well as Visual Appeal! Help that 'stale banana' look new again and add in some new 'fruits', while you're at it! keep it fresh  Your website is a representation of your business. Therefore, it ...

Industrial NetMedia's new Creative101 brand! The name Creative101 is much more descriptive and memorable when you think of creative design and websites. We have launched our new website and Facebook page, so please check it out and tell your friends ...

Wondering why your site isn't gaining traction? Here are five reasons why your site may need an upgrade.   1. Not Mobile Friendly  We live in the world of smart phones - your website needs to be mobile friendly. Is your website usable on ...

Have us design your website! We recently took over a website design project from a business owner who had been trying to build it himself, using one of those "free" website-builder tools. He told us that by the time he'd opted for some of the upgrades ...

Don't make your customers fight to buy your products or services!    This past weekend I was trying to make an online purchase for some camping gear I had found on sale. I'd been researching for a long time, and had finally figured out ...

Your business 'online presence' needs  Facebook AND a great website!   In this age of social media, it's pretty common for businesses to think that having a Facebook page is the same as having a website. After all, it gives ...

FINALLY. Say, Hello to Creative101, a new creative concept in internet marketing and graphic design!    It's been a long time coming, but we're so excited to announce our new project! Over the course of the last year, ...

When was the last time you had us do an update or overhaul on your website? If it's been a while, what is holding you back? For many of our clients, the answer is "price". We're trying to help with that. A major update to your website can have ...

You need to maintain your website. How often have you driven past a business whose sign is looking tattered out front? Or whose awning had a tear, or whose windows need a good cleaning? That business owner knows that something needs to be done, but they ...

How is your business going to handle 2018? As we dip a toe into 2018, Alberta businesses face a lot of uncertainty due to significant changes in the small business landscape by various levels of government. These include: New federal tax rules which impact ...

Small business owners know, having a website, social media and an online presence, is as essential for company success as having an email address. In fact, according to marketing industry website, AdWeek, 96% of small businesses have a Facebook page. ...

Believe it or not, bad social media reviews are not something to be afraid of. Embrace them and the opportunity that they present. Yes, they can be a good thing. At Industrial NetMedia, we have built hundreds of websites and encourage all of our clients ...

Happy Birthday Google!   Leaving the Teen Years Behind It's hard to believe folks have only been "googling" for not quite two decades. Despite its tender years, it seems that Google, like the Internet as a whole, has always been a part of our ...

Social Media Marketing can help your business connect with your customers. Most business people know their products and processes inside and out but may be weak in other important areas. For example, social media wasn't even a thing until the last ...

We're helping to reduce spam with new software With all due respect to Hormel, the makers of spiced-ham-in-a-can, most people hate "spam" (annoying, often harmful, unsolicited emails) far more than they do its namesake; the tinned Spam of Monty Python ...

We all know a website is the official calling card of the Internet. Your "brand", the new millennium term for your reputation, is closely associated with your company, and your website is an extension of the brand you're trying to establish. It is ...

Increase your business reach with social media marketing Have you ever heard the parable of the hot dog cart? The story has been around since the Great Depression and became a staple of business and marketing classes ever since. This version of the famous ...

(INM) For a lot of business people, having a website is sort of like having children; they must be a good idea because everyone else has them. Also like newbie parents, these business owners aren't sure how to maximize the potential of their creation. ...

Why doesn't your business have a website? According to numerous studies, between 50 and 60% of small businesses have a website and for the larger players, the figure rises to close to 80%. It has become the most essential marketing tool of the new ...