Impulse Web Solutions of Wilmington NC - Blog

Web design by Industry

2008-08-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

Every now and then I will get a call from someone asking if I do "_________" websites. Sometimes it's dating, sports, or photography. Usually I say yes, because although I have not created a website for every single industry out there known to man, I do have the ability to learn about that specific industry and create something relevant and professional.

So, with that said, here are some other industry specific websites that I can develop and design:

Architecture Websites

Photography Websites

Restaurant Websites

Educational Websites

Entertainment Websites

Insurance Agent Websites

Non Profit Websites

Real Estate Websites

Religious or Christian Websites

Technology Websites

Travel and Vacation Websites

Web Consultant/Consulting

2008-08-01T13:09:00.000-07:00

Impulse now offers a brand new web consulting service. Who may need a web consultant you ask?

1. If you are in the middle of a project and need some guidance on how to complete the project.

2. If you are currently working with another developer but need someone to help manage and guide the project to completion.

3. You are fed up with your current developer who is over budget and out of time.

4. You have a web project but are not sure where to start or how to implement your ideas onto the web.

Contact Impulse today! 1.910.234.0969

Backpage.com vs Craigslist.org

2008-07-31T21:11:00.001-07:00

I found this site today called Backpage.com - basically it looks and operates like Craigslist.org.

But, it did allow me to upload up to 4 images per listing and it had nice GUI interface buttons for bolding, underlining or italicizing my text; with Craigslist.org you have to know HTML to do that and type it in manually.

Also, it has a nice 'Manage Ad' button which allows you to easily edit and delete, yes I said DELETE your listing. Craigslist does not let you delete old postings for some reason which annoys the heck out of me.

Link: Backpage.com

Link: My web design ad

Link: My programming ad for Raleigh

Local web designer/programmer for hire

2008-07-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

Why hire local?

1. They probably speak English.

2. You are supporting your local businesses and economy.

3. You are dealing with someone who understands what your clients are looking for and expect.

4. Less problems with communication barriers because time zones are the same and you can meet in person.

5. You can ask around and find out about a company's reputation and references.

6. You pay for what you get.

7. Buy cheap you pay twice.

My 2 cents.

Freelance Camp

2008-07-31T10:51:00.000-07:00

Freelance Camp is a place to discuss and explore the different approaches to running a successful freelance business / small service company. The event will take place in Santa Cruz, CA to promote local business and technology.

August 16, 2008, from 8am - 6pm

Museum of Art & History, downtown Santa Cruz, California

FREE! (and we even feed you). Oh and shirts and stickers too.

Space is limited to 150 people and we will close signup at that point so don't lag, you might miss out.

Be part of the chatter up to the event, and keep in touch with people after: Freelancecamp Facebook Group

Participants

You own a service business or you want to. Maybe you are a graphic designer, a mechanical engineer, a lawyer, a real estate agent, a landscaper, a web developer, a bookkeeper, a writer ... if you sell your expertise to people, then you will fit right in!

Come with an answer and some questions to help make the agenda in the morning
Hang out with cool people and compare notes with other business owners in similar industries. Meet some folks who could help your business and / or others whom you can help.
Find potential clients, contractors and partners.
Work together to figure out how we can all get more time and money out of our companies.

Raleigh NC Freelance PHP Programmer

2008-07-29T09:10:00.000-07:00

Impulse is broadening its PHP programming services to include areas such as Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill NC.

If you are looking for a freelance PHP programmer, whether for a short term or long term commitment, please contact me today at 1.910.234.0969 or use my contact form: http://www.impulsewebdesigns.com/website+quote+form.php

I have been developing PHP applications for over 2 years using MySQL as a primary database. I can program anything from registration forms, contact forms, custom admin control panels, user login forms, custom CMS applications and much more. My rates are competitive and my turn around time is reasonable.

Link: PHP Programming

Uses of websites Part 2

2008-07-24T11:55:00.000-07:00

Continuing my articles on good uses of websites, here's Part 2.

A second use of websites is for multi-media presentations such as Flash, video, Visio presentations, photo galleries, Word and Excel documents, Power Point presentations, Adobe Breeze and much more.

You can easily embed these multi-media rich applications right into your website with minimal code. Some of them even have special export functions that allow you to export the presentation and then all you have to do is copy and paste right into your HTML. Take YouTube for example - if you find a video you like, they provide you with the HTML code necessary to embed that video right into your blog or web page.

Another big advantage of this ability is accessibility - since the web is on 24 hours a day available all over the world, your clients don't have to be at your office to make a presentation. Software packages such as WebEx now allow you to have a virtual meetings over the next using web cams and microphones.

Uses of websites Part 1

2008-07-21T06:53:00.000-07:00

So what good is a website anyway? Why is it so important?

A good website will increase your presence on the web and drive traffic to your business, eventually increasing your exposure to the world and hopefully giving you more opportunities to make money. More and more people are using the internet these days to find work, services, goods and products. A website is on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and can provide your end users with a wealth of information about you and your business. Plus, you can reach an audience outside your city limits - a website is visible anywhere there is internet, meaning you can live in Wilmington and have clients in Costa Rica!

More good uses of a website coming soon....

Impulse Web Solutions on AboutUs.org

2008-07-08T13:02:00.001-07:00

I added a wiki page on AboutUs.org

check it out:

http://www.aboutus.org/Impulse_Web_Solutions

What is web design?

2008-07-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

I have added a new page to the website that contains some of the most common terms used in the web design and development industry.

Some of these terms include web design, SEO, HTML, CSS, etc.

Check out the new page: Common web terms and their definitions

Impulse launches Five Stars Painting LLC

2008-07-08T07:52:00.001-07:00

I hooked up a friend of mine and did a website for his painting business located here in Wilmington NC. If you need a painter, interior or exterior, call Five Stars and ask for Fernando.

Link: Five Stars Painting

10 RULES FOR WRITING HOME PAGE COPY AND TEXT

2008-07-04T10:41:00.001-07:00

Here is a great article from Susan Greene on writing home page copy.

Because the home page is the first page most of your visitors will see, it’s also the most important page. Its purpose is to grab the readers’ attention and help them find information quickly and easily. If your home page lacks facts or is confusing, your visitors will click off before they ever gets a chance to know you. Here are some tips for ensuring your home page is effective:

Read the entire article here: http://www.susangreenecopywriter.com/articles/10_rules.asp

Impulse opens a free Squidoo.com account

2008-06-29T15:16:00.000-07:00

Check out our new Squidoo account at http://www.squidoo.com/wilmington-nc-web-design

Not sure yet how we are going to use this tool but I just wanted to try it out.

Creative Tomorrow is launched

2008-06-25T07:21:00.001-07:00

Creative Tomorrow provides web designers, programmers, graphic artists and marketers a place to look for jobs, post jobs, post your resume and post a portfolio - all for FREE!

Link: creative tomorrow website

Looking for web 2.0 applications?

2008-06-25T07:17:00.000-07:00

Look no further - FEED MY APP provides a variety of links to websites that provide 2.0 services. The sites are broken down into categories such as:

AUDIOBLOG
BOOKMARKING
BUSINESS
CHAT
CMS
COLLABORATION
CRM
DESIGN
DIRECTORY
EMAIL
EVENT
FINANCE
FOOD
FRAMEWORK
GAME
HEALTH
JOB
KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL
MANAGEMENT
MAPS
MARKETING
MOBILE
NETWORKING
NEWS
ORGANIZE
PET
PHILANTHROPY
PHOTO
PRODUCTIVITY
PROJECT
REAL-ESTATE
RSS
SCRIPT
SEARCH
SHARE
SOCIAL
START-PAGE
STATS
STORAGE
TOOLS
TRAVEL
VIDEO
WEB-OS

How to put Visio presentation online

2008-06-23T18:44:00.001-07:00

We recently helped a local business implement a creative web solution by putting a Visio diagram presentation online.

The presentation is hosted with a 3rd party hosting company using an ip address only (this way they don't have to buy a domain name).

The presentation is password protected and is only accessible by those with the correct permissions (username and password).

The presentation can be viewed anywhere a client or employee has internet access.

Does this sound like you? Do you need help doing this? If so, let us know we can help - 910.234.0969

Or feel free to use our contact form.

Brunswick County Web Design

2008-06-05T09:57:00.001-07:00

Impulse Web Solutions based out of Leland NC services anyone in the Brunswick County area.

We provide small businesses with the following services:

web design
web programming
search engine optimization
HTML/CSS
website updates

...and much more.

Call us today at 910.234.0969 for a free quote on your next web project.

Visit us on the web at http://www.impulsewebdesigns.com

View our web design portfolio

Web page design

2008-05-27T14:02:00.000-07:00

Impulse offers web page design for small businesses that only need a one page site. Whether you are advertising a service or selling a product, we can quickly set you up with a new one page site within a day or two.

Call us today for a free quote on a one page web design.

910.234.0969

Church Web Design

2008-05-27T13:58:00.000-07:00

Impulse offers web design services to churches of any size looking to advertise their beliefs and faith on the internet.

We provide custom website design and template design services to suit your budget needs.

Call today for a free quote! 910.234.0969

View our web design portfolio

Use our contact form

Southport NC Web Design

2008-05-26T20:54:00.001-07:00

Impulse Web Solutions provides web design services to Southport NC and surrounding areas such as Oak Island and Caswell Beach.

Our latest design project was for Jeff Stidham, a stucco contractor located in Southport.

To view his site and others like it, please visit our web design portfolio page.

If you are a small to medium sized business located in Southport and need an affordable website, please don't hesitate to call us at 910.234.0969 or contact us via our contact form.

Why do I need a website?

2008-05-17T10:12:00.000-07:00

I found this great article today on the benefits of a website and how it can help with specific industries such as restaurants, professional services, retail and trade.

According to the article, a website can help you:

"maintain a corporate presence and make yourself accessible to your clients. Unlike a bricks & mortar shop, a website can have it's doors open 24/7. Unlike a brochure or magazine advertisement, a website can be relied on for the most up-to-date information."

A website can also:

A website can:

•

• create a corporate presence - if you are a large company clients would expect to be able to find out about you online

• sell products directly to the public

• generate and qualify leads

• gather feedback to help you improve your product or service

• compete with big business

• extend your trading hours

• expand your market

• save time by answering common questions online

Read the entire article here: http://www.datasearch.com.au/Pages/Article.aspx?ID=27598

Christian Website Design

2008-05-16T13:45:00.001-07:00

Impulse Web Solutions offers affordable websites for Christian churches, ministries and para-church organizations.

Using affordable templates that have already been designed, we can keep your project costs low since we do not have to spend time designing the site from scratch.

Give us a call today at 910.234.0969

Here is a site we did for Christian Surfers Costa Rica

Here is a site we did for ProPapa

Database driven website design

2008-05-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Impulse provides database driven web design services for users looking to create a dynamic website. Instead of having static content, a database is the engine that drives a dynamic site so the content stays fresh and updated.

Database driven websites manage date-sensitive information such as events, news and products so that your information is always up to date and relevant.

Ecommerce website design NC

2008-05-15T07:04:00.000-07:00

Impulse Web Solutions provides e-commerce development services to help you sell your products online.

Your website replaces a physical store and allows you to sell your products to anyone in the world!

Our ecommerce stores allow you to control your inventory, shipping rates and manage your orders.

The website will also allow users to pay for products with their credit card, Paypal account or Google checkout account.

If you are looking to store an online store and don't know where to start, give us a call today at 910.234.0969 or check out this page: http://www.impulsewebdesigns.com/e-commerce+websites.php

To send us an email, please use our contact form: http://www.impulsewebdesigns.com/website+quote+form.php

Contract Web Programmer North Carolina NC

2008-05-13T16:07:00.001-07:00

I provide contract programming services for North Carolina for web design boutique shops who can't afford a full time programmer. Maybe you do have a programming staff but they are getting overwhelmed and need some assistance - give us a call!

We program in PHP and Coldfusion - call today to get a free quote on your next project.