Your Challenge for 2012

business,design,marketing — by Shannon on December 28, 2011

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As 2011 is drawing to a close, we’re thinking forward to the new year and what it might bring. At Snoack Studios we like to take this time to think about our goals for the next year and start implementing our plans on making it a most prosperous year.

So we would like to issue this challenge to you all as you’re thinking of your goals – what could you do in the new year to propel your business to new heights and expand in new ways? We have some ideas to get you started, keep reading and see how some of these might fit in with your plans.

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Noteworthy Car Websites

inspiration,web design — by Shannon on December 20, 2011

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Big businesses can often have boring websites, and on the other side of the spectrum the automotive industry can get a bit loud and sales-y. However, I’ve noticed lately that there’s a trend of great-looking websites coming from the car industry. You’ll find great, large photography, new and cutting-edge website development techniques, interactive and fun features for users, and unique things that will help them stand out from their competition.

We’ve gathered a few in our collection today that we felt really stood out and were worth a visit. Enjoy!

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5 Myths About Your Website

design,web design — by Shannon on December 14, 2011

website-myths

I hear lots of rumors or myths about websites and wanted to list a few that I’ve heard before so we could clear up any misconceptions you might have with your own website. These myths include thoughts on designing your site, maintaining it and everything else in between. Your website can be a great marketing tool for your company, so it’s important to utilize it well so you can maximize the greatest value from it.

Check out some of of the myths we’ve heard so your website can be a powerful tool for you!

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Fun & Festive Holiday Packaging

design,inspiration,packaging — by Shannon on December 8, 2011

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Holiday time is such a cheery time of year and the packaging of many items around this time reflects that wonderful and cheerful spirit. We see lots of bright colors, some fun and wonderful patterns, and playful ideas that are remind us all what it was like to be a child during the holidays.

Check out these great festive holiday packaging examples from TheDieline.com that exude the holiday spirit and make you want to kick back and enjoy some fun family time! Grab your eggnog and enjoy!

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Make Your Site More Accessible, Make it Mobile-Friendly

design,web design — by Shannon on December 2, 2011

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The use of smartphones and mobile devices like the iPad are growing quickly these days, with more people searching, shopping, and surfing on their mobile devices than ever before. There are some pretty incredible statistics with phones and mobile devices and this infographic from Microsoft Tag estimates that mobile internet usage will take over desktop usage by 2014. If your website isn’t mobile-friendly, you’re missing out on an ever-growing audience and potential business. We’ll cover lots of great reasons to make the move and some great ideas on how to make your site more mobile-friendly too.

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