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Geek, Nerd, or Dork?

Nov 18

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Geek, Nerd, or Dork…which one are you. My co-workers and I had a conversation the other day about this topic. We as computer, internet, & social media lovers can sometimes be looked down upon by the “COOL” people…as if we are not “COOL”. I beg to differ, but I will not argue that I am fitting into the category of Geek. Separating the three is where it gets a bit sticky.

About an hour after our conversation….I found this on my laptop:

Let’s check the definitions of the three.

GEEK – The word geek is a slang term, noting individuals as “a peculiar or otherwise odd person, especially one who is perceived to be overly obsessed with one or more things including those of intellectuality, electronics, etc.”

NERD – Nerd is a term often bearing a derogatory connotation or stereotype, that refers to a person who passionately pursues intellectual activities, esoteric knowledge, or other obscure interests that are age-inappropriate rather than engaging in more social or popular activities.

DORK – USA pejorative slang for a quirky, silly and/or stupid, socially inept person, or one who is out of touch with contemporary trends. Often confused with nerd and geek, but does not imply the same intelligence level.

Which one are you?

What Makes Your Website Stand Out?

Nov 17

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Time and time again I have clients ask, “How can I make my website stand out?” This is the number one question that everyone online business owner has…and rightfully so. When selling a service or product online now-a-days, there has to be something about your website that is different from the competition. There are over 186,727,854 websites on the Internet and a percentage of those 186,727,854 websites sell the exact same products or services that you do. Even if only .05% of those websites sold the same products or services….that would still be 9,336,392 web designers, photographers, cook book sellers, t-shirt makers, electronic sellers, etc trying to do the same thing you are…SELL YOUR PRODUCT, SERVICES OR YOURSELF. Scary huh?

So you might be saying to yourself…so how do I make my website stick out above a possible 9,336,392 other websites doing the same thing as me. Well…you can start with these basic principles:

DESIGN
Design of your website is very important. The first thing your potential customers or clients notice is the design of your website. It is like your face…the first thing people see. The design of your website tells the customer or clients what type of company you are. A sloppy design means a sloppy company and vice-versa.

(SEO) SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
SEO is a huge factor in terms of standing out…especially within the search engines (Google, Yahoo, Bing, etc). Without having SEO done to your website, you may as well forget it….unless you are Donald Trump. SEO gives your website the ability to be found…but not only found, but found before and above your competition.

MARKETING
How your website is marketed plays a very large factor in making it stand out as well. Every product and service needs marketing…but the most important thing is how it is marketed. Things such as press releases, blogs, and word of mouth are huge when trying to market something. Without letting the customer or client know that you are there and what you have to offer them is better than the next….you stand no chance.

So again…how do you make your website stand out above those possible 9,336,392 other websites….DESIGN, SEO, & MARKETING!

For more information, vistit www.jacobbrowndesigns.com .

FREE: Website Services…Yes FREE!

Nov 13

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Over the past year I have noticed many people and small startups with the aspirations of building an online presence, yet just don’t have the funds to do so. Many web designers, freelance and firms, have had to settle for much less than what they are used to in order to keep clients and even gain new ones. I’ve definitely had to dig deep to win clients over. Yes…the economy is not doing good right now and I am a firm believer in helping others.

Jacob Brown Designs is going to provide FREE web services to ONE LUCKY REGISTRANT. If you want a chance to receive a FREE website & or SEO services, please go to www.jacobbrowndesigns.com/free to register. In order to qualify, you must explain what your website is for and why you should be the lucky winner.

The winner of the FREE web services will receive the following:

1. Website design and development (up to 10 pages)
2. Free logo design
3. SEO implementation & 1 month FREE

All total value of $4500!

The winner of a FREE website & or SEO services will be announced next Friday November 20, 2009. Registration will end Wednesday November 18, 2009.

Go to www.jacobbrowndesigns.com/free to register to when Free website services today!

The Office!

Nov 09

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I don’t know what may go on in your office, but in mine…anything can happen. From rubber band shootouts to ransom letters…it’s all here. I never know what I’m gonna get when I come in, especially on a Monday. I’ve never liked Mondays, but who does. This morning was a bit different though.

I come into work about 7:30 AM every morning, and usually my web assistant, Anonymous, beats me here. Today was no different. As I come in to my office and get things set up, I see a fresh pot of coffee already made…nothing better right? I go to the coffee pot and make a cup. As I’m coming back to my desk, I see a note on the keyboard of my laptop.

And it reads:

This instantly made my day. I guess Mondays aren’t so bad.