Technology
What is the Right Blogging Platform For You?
The WordPress name is becoming more well-known outside industries who work with technology. It’s not as popular as the Facebook name, but more and more I run into people who have heard of WordPress. However, many of those people don’t know the difference between creating a website with WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org. It’s not too apparent [...]
Why Your Design Firm Makes Less Than It Should
Contrary to popular belief, an interior designer’s job does not consist primarily of design time. This is not the sexy vision that young men and women dream about when they enter design school but it’s the reality that any seasoned designer can confirm. Project management and project administration are the largest part of being an [...]
Top 10 Reasons EVERY Design Business Should Have a Website
Should every business have a website? ABSOLUTELY.
Why? Here are our top 10 reasons (but trust us, there are many more):
Credibility – Having a website gives credibility to your design firm. It gives you an opportunity to establish yourself as an expert in the field.
Portfolio – An online gallery of your work is important for any business in [...]
When Systems and Technologies Actually Hurt Your Business
Last Friday night I received multiple calls on my cell phone from a local number that I did not recognize. I was out to dinner for a friend’s birthday so I decided not to answer. However, after the 4th call (at 8:30 pm), I decided that I should answer in case of emergency.
It was a [...]
Ethan Allen Website- Lesson in Interaction
Ethan Allen added a style quiz to its website recently. While there is nothing scientific about it, it is a great example of a website encouraging visitors to not just browse but to actually interact. Once you take the quiz and are assigned your “look” (my results said that my look is “glamour”), there is [...]
Jott.com
“Turn your words into action”
“Jott makes sure you stay on top of everything. With a simple phone call to 866-JOTT-123, you can capture notes, set reminders and calendar appointments for yourself and your colleagues, stay in touch with friends and family, and interact with your favorite web sites and services…all with your voice!”
Click to learn [...]
Recommended Applications
Studio IT
Provides management and accounting software for the interior design industry.
Google Calendar
Keep a project team all on the same page by showing your project schedule with a shared Google Calendar.
Google Docs
Share and collaborate within your firm or ensure that everyone on the construction team has the most updated information by utilizing Google Docs.
Google Reader
Set up [...]
E-mail Newsletters
E-mail newsletters are a great way to keep your clients updated, to speak out to your prospects once a month, and to drive more traffic to your website.
An effective newsletter can establish you as an expert in your field. It is a great way to keep your company name fresh in the minds of your [...]
