tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43614982637343574132023-11-16T09:00:49.057-08:00Design RotZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-56640411549623635252020-07-23T13:46:00.000-07:002020-07-23T13:46:50.163-07:00Award-winning iPhone photos show you don't need an iPhone 11 to win Instagram<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Most of the winners have used older iPhones</b><br />
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The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards 2020 have just been announced – and the victorious entries prove that you don't need an iPhone 11 Pro to take gallery-worthy snaps.<br />
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The iPhone Photography Awards (or IPPA for short) have been running since 2007 and this year have crowned winners in 19 categories, including landscapes, news and an overall photographer of the year.<br />
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What's most noticeable about the hugely impressive variety in the winning photos is how relatively unimportant the actual model of the iPhone has been in producing an award-winning result.<br />
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We tallied up all of the iPhones used for each photo in first, second and third place in each category, and around half of the winning entries (26 from 57 winners) used an iPhone 8 (or older) model to take their snap.<br />
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One entry – Omar Lucas' dramatic "Knitting to heal wounds", which won the 'People' category – was even shot on the iPhone 4, which is now over a decade old.<br />
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Interestingly, the most represented model iPhone Photography Awards 2020 was the two-year-old iPhone X, which was responsible for a quarter of the winning snaps, including the 'Grand Prize' winner shot by Dimpy Bhalotia (below).<br />
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<b>Snapping skills</b><br />
Of course, the spread of iPhones represented in the IPPAs may be an intentional part of the selection process. And the iPhone X's high representation could also be down to its combination of having relatively new tech like dual 12MP cameras, while being out in the wild long enough to capture some stunning moments.<br />
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But whatever the reasons for the variety of iPhones in the awards, the photos show that factors like composition, color, editing and being prepared to break conventions like the 'rule of thirds' are just as important as features like 'Night mode' and an ultra-wide lens, like the one on the iPhone 11 Pro.<br />
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For example, the winner of the 'travel' section shot by Kristian Cruz (above), is an extraordinary bit of composition created by anticipation, an understanding of light, and experimenting with low angles to add drama. It was shot on an iPhone X.<br />
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Another important factor is editing. The rules for the IPPAs state that "photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop", but that "it is okay to use any iOS apps". Many of the winning photos have clearly benefited from some editing polish, whether that's lifting the shadows or boosting contrast.<br />
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We asked some of the winners to tell us their favorite editing apps, and there was a huge variety in the responses. Nico Brons, whose won second place in the 'Landscape' category (below), is a fan of SnapSeed and DistressedFX.<br />
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Renata Dangelo, whose superb black-and-white shot (above) won second place in the 'Portrait category', instead recommends Photoshop Express for fine-tuning your images.<br />
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That said, Fernando Merlo (whose dramatic shot above won first place in 'News & events') simply relies on the native iOS Camera app, which has relatively limited editing tools. And Dimpy Bhalotia (Grand Prize Winner) says: "I rarely devote any time to editing – maybe a few photos but also then just a minute number of plus or minus of highlight".<br />
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<b>Photographic toolkit</b><br />
Clearly, the lesson is to experiment with the many iOS tools available to you, and find which works best for you.<br />
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Shooting in Raw is one of those tools that can have a big impact on your iPhone photography. Apple added the ability to shoot and edit Raw files on iPhones in iOS 10 in 2016. These files contain a lot more information than compressed HEIC files, which can give you extra leeway when it comes to editing your snaps.<br />
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Not that you should always shoot in Raw – these files are around three times bigger than their compressed cousins and Apple's built-in Smart HDR processing has become an increasingly impressive time-saver. But Raw shooting is another tool that can give you improved detail and editing flexibility in tricky situations, like scenes with dark shadows and bright highlights.<br />
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The real benefit of recent phones like the iPhone 11 Pro is that they give you extra photographic tools. Aside from point-and-shoot image quality, the reason why that model sits second in our best camera phones list is because it gives you extra versatility in the form of a 13mm ultra-wide angle lens and Night mode.<br />
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We expect to see these features represented more in future IPPAs as snappers have more time to play with them. But in the meantime have a leaf through this year's impressive gallery of winners (above and at the IPPA site) to spark your photographic imagination.<br />
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Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-6319325217544156242015-02-08T08:45:00.000-08:002015-02-08T08:45:24.290-08:00Abhishek Bachchan inaugurates to 'Kala Ghoda Arts Festival' in Mumbai<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan inaugurated the 16th edition of 'Kala Ghoda Arts Festival' in Mumbai, which is the nine-day festival, it will be celebrate from Saturday 7th February to Sunday 15th February 2015 and It is open to all, free of charge. The festival is conducted over 9 days and across several locations.<br />
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In the festival one gets to see an array of events related to music, dance, literature, theatre, street stalls, films, workshops and heritage walks, Literature and Workshops for children as well as adults, is aimed at preserving the culture of Mumbai city.<br />
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Abhishek Bachchan, who was accompanied by Bollywood debutant Akshara Haasan, substituted his father and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan who was to inaugurate the festival. Abhishek inaugurated the festival by lighting the ceremonial lamp.<br />
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The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival,now in its 16th year, is a community celebration of the arts within one of the most beautiful and historic precincts of Mumbai, The Kala Ghoda Art District.<br />
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The Festival has grown exponentially, and is hugely successful, drawing over 150,000 people from all over the city to 350 events over 9 days. Tourists from all over the world plan their trip to Mumbai to witness the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival</div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-88199676429943767102014-12-10T03:47:00.003-08:002014-12-10T03:47:32.606-08:00Spotted: Amol Palekar at an art exhibit in SoBo<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Kalpana Gandhi, Vipta Kapadia, Girish Shahane, Maneck Davar, Gurcharan Singh, Papri Bose, Raell Padamsee were some of the noted guests at the do.</span></b></div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-29036715017628626592013-07-09T06:57:00.002-07:002013-07-09T06:57:36.264-07:00Group print exhibition at Bengal Art Lounge <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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24 students of Mahmudul Haque and Rokeya Sultana Shafiuddin present new work <br /><br />A group print exhibition “Under Pressure,” supported by Shafiuddin Bengal Printmaking Studio, began on July 5 at the Bengal Art Lounge with 24 artists who obtained three month’s training under the guidance of Prof Mahmudul Haque. The exhibition also features works from a group of artists who completed a ten-day workshop on woodcuts and etchings with Rokeya Sultana. The programme was conducted at the studio. <br /><br />The traditional method of printmaking is still practiced and adopted by artists. A pioneer printmaker in Bangladesh, the late Shafiuddin Ahmed introduced the modern technique of printmaking to the Bangladesh art arena.<br /><br />The legendary artist and printmaker employed a semi-abstract style on geometrical shapes and traditional pattern that is quite eye-catching and unique. The traditional printmaking has a strong impact over the artists and is considered as a high art form. The method of printmaking challenges the artist by applying means of toxic materials and is physically strenuous.<br /><br />About the exhibition, printmaker Prof Mahmudul Haque expressed: “While painting is considered to be collected by elite people, printmaking artworks are affordable for the masses. The exhibition embraces the beauty of printmaking and holds artwork up to the people by presenting them with something modern to appreciate. During the training, artists worked on woodcuts and etchings. The fifty-five prints are on portraits, objects, abstract and semi-abstract forms, which show that the artists developed their concepts in their mind.”<br /><br />Artist Rokeya Sultana stated: “I shared my knowledge and experience with the participants, and they were very enthusiastic about it. I would say the workshop was an exchange of learning and sharing opportunity by both sides.”<br /><br />A participant Bishwajit Goswami said: “Printmaking is a method to play with, and that is what makes the entire method so interesting. The process has a few advantages and risk factors.” He said he enjoyed “working with numerous tools and elements, and watching the chemical reactions that relate to a mental response. I have worked with my concept of metamorphosis and it was amazing and liberating to see it on print.”<br /><br />These promising printmakers are challenged to give something new and unique to the people. One could say they are under pressure to uphold the legacy of Shafiuddin Ahmed.<br /><br />The exhibition will continue till August 10. <br /></div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-18000785424537787342013-01-07T04:01:00.000-08:002013-01-07T04:01:07.282-08:00Satyajit Ray’s photographer struggles to find takers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Famously known as Satyajit Ray’s photographer, lensman Nemai Ghosh, has worked in close association with him for over 25 years capturing the master filmmaker in his myriad moods.<br /><br />
During his 35-year career as a photographer Ghosh’s lens has also photographed some of India’s most haunting onscreen characters, yet for years Ghosh had found no takers for his immense collection to be archived, until just recently. <br /><br />
Ghosh’s entire collection comprising 1,20,000 pictures of cinestars, yesteryear Bollywood starlets and shots of some famous characters from the movie sets of the country’s only Academy award winning director has been acquired by the Delhi Art Gallery, which is putting a selection up for show here. <br /><br />The exhibition, of limited edition archival photographic prints, attempts to bring to light his lesser-known but equally extensive documentation of cinema, both mainstream Hindi cinema from Mumbai as well as regional Bengali cinema. <br /><br />“For years I had urged people to come forward and take my collection, but no one, either collectors or documentary makers on Ray’s life came forward,” Ghosh told PTI. The frustration of this long struggle is evident in what Ghosh sought to do with his entire life’s work. <br /><br />“I had decided to immerse all the photographs in Ganga if there were no takers for them,” says the octogenarian photographer whose work captures the most glorious age of Indian cinema.<br /><br />Most prominent of his photographs are candid stills of Satyajit Ray caught on camera on the scenes of many of his famous directorial ventures.<br /><br />Nemai Ghosh says that in his association with Satyajit Ray he barely exchanged probably about 25 words with him, but both connected and understood each other perfectly. <br /><br />“One example would be the shoot from ‘Ashani Sanket’ where a particular sequence shows Babita being molested in the woods. Ray begins to run behind the attackers with the camera and at the same time I too began running alongside them and captured the shot I was looking for,” says Ghosh. <br /><br />Ghosh treasure trove also includes several iconic images of actors, scenes, sets and locations during the filming of Satyajit Ray’s films as well as the filmmaker at work, as well as an array of images of regional films and actors. <br /><br />The lensman, now 79, says he had several buyers and galleries in art hubs such as London, Paris and Japan interested in his photographs but he preferred to hold on to the rich piece of film heritage. He has been scouting for a suitable Indian taker for his work for the past one and half decade.<br /><br />The Delhi Art Gallery acquired Ghosh’s collection in 2006 and started digitising it.<br /><br />A total of 250 of Ghosh’s work is being displayed at a solo exhibition here beginning tomorrow and scheduled till January 28.<br />This exhibition also marks the Gallery’s exploration into the medium of photography.<br /><br />“We started digitising in 2008 till mid-2010. We had our first show in 2011 and now in 2013. Ghosh, did not only click Satyajit Ray’s photographs but also photographs of many other famous directors of that time,” says Kishore Singh, Head of Exhibition and Publishing, Delhi Art Gallery. The show “Nemai Ghosh: Satyajit Ray and Beyond” also marks the occasion of the centenary of Indian cinema. <br /><br />“This is going to be a travelling exhibition. We are going to take it to Mumbai, Kolkata and we also have plans to tie up with foreign galleries and museum. This exhibition is going to travel all round the year,” says Singh. Meanwhile, Ghosh says he is relieved that he has “before my last days my art is going to receive its due share of recognition.”<br /></div>
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You want to get the word out about your latest product, service, or event. You're already touching thousands of prospects and customers every day through your existing online marketing channels. Wouldn't it be great if you could engage those prospects and customers in a new social way and have them share your message with their colleagues and friends?<br /><br />B2B Social marketing leverages this sharing behavior, greatly increasing the reach and impact of your messages. People trust recommendations from a "friend" on a social network far more than a message from a company. Marketo allows you to dramatically expand the effectiveness of your existing programs with new interactive B2B social media applications in three key areas.<br />Social sharing applications:<br /><br /> Easily add intelligent share buttons to existing content that only appear when prospects take action, avoiding disruption to the user experience<br /> Customize the default outgoing share message and image for each share<br /> Build a powerful social CRM database with social profiles and sharing behavior as prospects share your content<br /><br />Social engagement applications:<br /><br /> Publish videos anywhere including your website and Facebook page and allow prospects to share across all their social media channels<br /> Take a poll or vote on any topic, get answers, engage your audience and promote social cross-posting in the process<br /> Place forms across all your marketing channels and increase submissions by offering rewards or discounts<br /><br />Social promotion applications:<br /><br /> Motivate prospects and leads with a sweepstakes offer and capture the data you want to enhance your lead database<br /> Put a social twist on your referral programs and amplify your reach by leveraging your referrer's social graph<br /><br />But don't just make social campaigns...make all your campaigns social. Marketo allows you to deploy these applications to all the places where you're already touching prospects – from your website, to your landing pages, to your Facebook pages, and your emails. Our unique tracking gives you the ability to build a powerful Social CRM database that includes social profiles of individuals, their sharing behavior, and the impact to your bottom line. And, only Marketo allows you to use this data to make all your lead scoring and nurturing activities even stronger.<br /><br />Tapping into this powerful channel will put a lift on all your campaigns and content, increase conversions, and set up your sales team to close the deal. Leverage your audience's network with apps that work right out of the box, or configure them to your detailed specifications.</div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-2469067339878902392012-12-20T03:26:00.001-08:002012-12-20T03:26:42.821-08:00Images That Will Increase Your Blog's Visibility<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Images can be a very effective tool for increasing your blog’s traffic. For one, including images in your posts is a valuable SEO trick in the blogging community. Secondly, high quality illustrations, photographs, graphs, or charts improve the look and feel of your posts. Keep in mind, though, that not all images are created equally. And you have to be careful about copyright laws and other rules for using images on your site.<br /><br />In an ideal world, you would grab your own camera and snap some shots for your posts. But that's often just not practical, and many bloggers don't have the equipment or experience to do this well anyway. So we very often have to rely on stock images or graphics we find on the web. And just because you have great graphics doesn't mean you're getting the most leverage possible out of them; images can work toward increasing your blog's visibility if optimized the right way.<br /><br />As you you start adding images to your posts, consider the following points to save yourself both time and trouble, and also to make sure your images work as effectively as possible to increase your visibility online.<br />Quality over Quantity<br /><br />Your blog images should be, at a minimum, 400 pixels in width. You can use a larger size for your width, of course, but never smaller than 400px. This minimum width ensures that users will be able to view your blog images without them appearing grainy or just too small to see. The size of your images will depend largely upon the width of your content on your site. For instance, if your main content section of your posts is 525px, then make your images slightly smaller than that size, such as 500px. Typically, images should be about 10-25px smaller to give room for any borders or other layout features your site might add to the image. Also, you usually do not need to worry about the height, unless the height is just so long that the entire picture cannot be seen without scrolling.<br />Resizing Images<br /><br />If you find an image that you would like to use, but it is too large, you can downsize it fairly easily using any image editing software. Some popular free ones include Gimp and Pixlr. You can actually enter the size in pixels that you would like your image to be. Usually this feature is found under one of the drop down menus in the main toolbar along the top of the software screen, and is usually titled "image size." Do keep in mind, however, that you usually will not be able to increase the size of a photograph you found on the web without serious pixellation problems, unless the increase is minimal.<br />Keyword File Names<br /><br />Choose file names for your images that are keyword rich. Simply labeling your image file names with a date or number is not enough. Instead, give a word or two as to the actual content of the image. For example, if you have a blog post about a recipe for strawberry pie you recently tried out, name your images something like "strawberry-pie-recipe.jpg" so that search engines understand the image relates to your blog post.<br />Double-Store<br /><br />Double and triple store your images. For example, also save your images to your Facebook and Google+ accounts. Then you can link back to your blog, giving you more traffic from people who know you. They'll also be more likely to share what you have posted if they see it first on your social media site.<br />Follow trends<br /><br />This does not mean that you need to jump off every single preverbal social bridge, but it is possible to implement ideas from social hot spots into your own style blog and blog images. For instance, memes are currently a popular image type. If you were to create a meme or several memes for your blog and use the word in your keyword file name, then it would increase your chances of being seen on engine searches when people search for memes in your vein of content.<br />Share<br /><br />Every once in a while, it would be to your blog’s benefit to use shared or linked images from other sites. Certain blogs will allow you to do this through a “reblog” button. This will notify the other blogger as well as all of their followers, usually in the content stream of a post on the other site. When allowed by the other blog, this can be an excellent source of legitimate, quality images and a boost in traffic from the other site as well.<br />Creativity<br /><br />Make your images something that people want to look at. You can do this by taking angled shots, using simple editing techniques (such as the kind you can find on the free Instagram app for smart phones), and including pertinent subjects. Your goal is to come up with something that is aesthetically pleasing without being overly-commercial. Why would people like your blog’s images more than something else they can find on the Internet?<br />Pinterest<br /><br />Use the picture embedded in your blog post to make a new pin on Pinterest. When you create this pin, you will be given options on how to organize this pin. Locations, crafts, home décor, etc. You name it, they’ve got it. Users will be able to click this pin which will then lead them to your blog post.<br />Honor Copyrights<br /><br />If you find that perfect image but the image is copyrighted, don't use it without asking permission. Most photographers are okay with letting you use their photos for free if they're amateurs. Professionals are more stringent, but that doesn't mean you can't take a few minutes to find their email address and send them a request. If a photographer finds his or her images in use on your site, often he or she can bill you for it, and you have to pay statuatory fines - often far more expensive than the cost of paying for the image in the first place. Search for stock photos on websites such as Stock.xchng and Shutterstock to find royalty free image in all sizes and resolutions. Or use a creative commons image finder, such as Photopin, one of my favorites.<br /><br />Using the right images and optimizing them for visibility purposes is an important part of blogging. Never ignore the copyrights of images, create the right title, use good quality photos, and share your images on social media sites so that your blog images gain you the recognition you desire.</div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-52194908346608803702012-12-20T03:08:00.000-08:002012-12-20T03:08:16.549-08:00So You Think You Can Do Social Media Marketing?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Everyone can create a business Facebook page. My friend admitted that her 19 year old neighbor created one for her father’s small business. "It was for free," she said, "about a year ago." Soon afterwards, the guy was nowhere to be found. "No biggie," she commented. Her father, the owner of the business, totally forgot about it. Until last week.<br /><br />On Wednesday afternoon, one of his customers stopped by the store and reluctantly asked him why is he allowing people to post vulgar messages on his Facebook page. She politely added that she really likes his store but wondered what is going on behind the scenes… It took my friend’s father a minute or two to get a grip on what she was talking about. He was not aware of such activity and had no idea where to go for help. The administrator of the page, was long gone and the road to take care of situations like this is a bumpy one.<br /><br />A similar scenario is happening everywhere: Social Media Marketing excited everyone a few years ago. Many small businesses and shops created a page or two either on their own, or by their techy-friends. They posted a few posts and then totally abandoned the whole idea… The same with the page administrators: they were nowhere to be found. <br /><br />It is common knowledge that almost everyone knows how, and can create a basic social media profile. Upload a few a few pictures, get a few friends and family to know about it and call it good. Everyone can generate some spotty social engagement, the same way everyone can cook, take a picture, or do some handy work at home…. Unfortunately, that does not make them a restaurant chef, professional photographer, construction company manager or Social Media marketer. And there is always the question they ask themselves at the end: why did all this effort not pay off? It did not pay off because it was not done professionally. <br /><br />Fixing a window on your own, why not? Creating your own in-store price tags, it will take forever, but hey - why not? <br /><br />Creating your business' professional reputation in front of 700 million people nationwide on your own? Heck NO!!!! <br /><br />I don’t think small business owners realize how big Social Media is about to become. They do not believe that anyone is really looking for their business or checking out who they are. A BIG mistake. Nowadays, consumers check on line for everything first. If your business profile page is abandoned, as far as a regular consumer can tell, they may think that your company is out of business. Once it was created, your profile page had a chance; someone discovered it, posted a few words, liked it or followed it. Since they never received any response and/or acknowledgment, they quickly lost their interest. You lost your potential customers! <br /><br />The other thing is, you abandoned your page. What does that say about you? Now, your abandoned page may become a liability - remember my friend’s father's story? They are still working with Facebook to resolve the issue. <br /><br />There are other things that can damage your business' reputation as much as abandoning your pages. For example, having the wrong person handle your Social Media Marketing. As you know, your business Social Media image should be all about care for your customers, great service, quality of your product and your general "awesomeness."<br /><br />Unfortunately, most of the Social Media contributors nowadays are untrained and illiterate about Social Media Marketing. They are usually unclear about their role, unaware of Social Marketing goals and completely out of tune with the company's mission. They were usually chosen to manage this aspect of the business for the wrong reasons (tight marketing budget, person has a Facebook page and "knows how to do it", she or he is a member of the "new generation" and "knows computers"…etc).<br /><br />The perfect Social Media marketer is an “out of this world creature,” a mixture of winning content copywriter, professional graphic designer, Social Media guru, Web application developer geek, sales manager, trainer… all rolled into one. Hard to find… <br /><br />All joking aside, successful Social Media Marketing requires a team. <br /><br />- Creatives who are able to deliver high quality content for your interactions and professionally create your visual image.<br /><br />- An IT guru who will put in place quick and reliable communication tools to keep in touch with you 24/7.<br /><br />- A Web application developer and coder who will develop useful Social Media apps for your pages and integrate them with your website. <br /><br />-An experienced project manager who will help you integrate your CRM (customer relationship management) system into your sales pipeline and much, much more… <br /><br />Admit it folks, there is more to Social Media Marketing than meets the eye!<br /><br />What to say? I will say the thing we have all heard at least once before: “…This is performed by a trained proffesional so please do not try doing this at home!...”</div>
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Video is now an essential part of any successful social marketing and
lead generation strategy. Not convinced? According to Forbes,
Three-quarters of executives surveyed said they watch work-related
videos on business-related websites at least weekly; more than half
watch work-related videos on YouTube at least weekly.<br />
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When
optimizing this channel for lead generation the first step is to create
videos that both entertain and educate. Your goals should be based on
increasing awareness, demonstrating products, sharing knowledge, and
humanizing the company. The next step is to optimize these videos with
targeted keywords giving them a much better chance of reaching page one
in Google search.<br />
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<strong>Optimize Your Channel:</strong><br />
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Your
channel description should include a keyword rich description since
this section represents the meta data that is searched by Google. Each
section of your profile is a chance to add in your businesses most
important keywords.<br />
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There are also options to add links to your
channel description. This is a great opportunity to link keywords from
your profile back to specific landing pages for your products and
services. Although the traffic may be minimal, it's highly targeted.
Adding a custom background is another way to add a call to action.
Although a custom background is not clickable, it's a fantastic way to
call out events, new whitepapers, and other relevant content.<br />
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<strong>Optimizing Individual Videos:</strong><br />
<br />
Your
video description should be 2 or 3 sentences that include targeted
keywords. It’s also a best practice to include a shortened link with a
call to action driving traffic to your website or a landing page with a
specific offer.<br />
<br />
The tagging feature is the way that YouTube
determines the relevance of your video and groups similar videos
together. 5-7 tags are optimal and will ensures your video is associated
with other videos that use the same tags and help your videos appear as
a “related video” when users are viewing other videos.<br />
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<strong>Encourage Comments and Subscribers</strong><br />
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When
a video receives higher ratings and more comments, YouTube sees these
as indications of higher quality, more relevant videos. Your goal should
be to generate as many ‘thumbs up’ ratings and comments as you can for
SEO purposes.<br />
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Comment on other popular videos in your niche is
another way to generate more comments and ratings. It’s also a great
opportunity to present yourself as an expert in the niche by making a
comment that actually gets liked by the viewers.<br />
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Make it as easy
as possible for visitors to subscribe to your channel. Subscribers are
vital for your lead generation efforts because when they choose to
follow your channel and your content they will be alerted to your latest
video content.<br />
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<strong>3 Tips to gain new subscribers:</strong><br />
<ol>
<li>Have a strong call to action asking visitors to subscribe.</li>
<li>Add an annotation to your video with a call to action pointing to the subscribe button on your channel.</li>
<li>Embed the subscription button on your blog and in your social media website profile.</li>
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Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-90045411062083692442012-12-19T02:53:00.001-08:002012-12-19T02:53:32.836-08:00Social Media Trends for Small Businesses in 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The world has been taken over by a tsunami called Social Media. There is no way to doubt this fact anymore.<br />
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If
you are not leveraging social media for your online business then you
may as well use smoke signals to get the word out about your products
and services. You may as well train a carrier pigeon to communicate
your offer to prospective clients.<br />
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You may as well write a message in a bottle and throw it in the ocean.<br />
<i>Ok, ok. you get the point. </i><br />
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The
status quo has changed dramatically for modern businesses, but what’
else is new? Things always change in business. The only constant in
business is change, right?<br />
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However, the top strategy consultants
will tell you that consistency is the path to success. This leaves some
small business owners stuck in a conundrum. How can you adapt to
change and remain consistent?<br />
It’s not easy but nothing worth doing ever is.<br />
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How to capitalize on Social Media Trends for Small Businesses in 2013:</h2>
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1. Show Up and Show Out.<br />
<del>Be yourself.</del> Be somebody important. This is the shortest simplest advice possible. “<i>Yourself”</i> is
a role that you should play for your family and friends in your
personal relationships.<br />
<br />
You won’t get very far playing this role with
people who don’t know you on social media. The role you need to play
here is <i>“somebody important.”</i> What’s needed most is the
interesting and knowledgeable version of yourself. While your friends
may think you are a crazy goofball and call you odd nicknames there
could be a client in Miami that thinks you are a talented genius. The
goal is to emphasize your expertise and professional experience in order
to position yourself as someone important. <i>How to show up and show out:</i><br />
<ul>
<li>Focus
your social media efforts on the top 3 most popular platforms
exclusively. If its not Twitter, Facebook, or Google+ don’t waste your
time until you see substantial progress here first, like 1000 new
followers.</li>
<li> Use photos that reinforce your image as someone
important. Look at your industry leaders for ideas. Hint, have fun
and SMILE for the camera. <i>Don’t upload images of yourself just acting goofy unless you want to be known as a clown.</i>
Dress for success. If you wear a suit when you meet clients wear a
suit in your photos. If you wear a t-shirt make sure it’s a clean <i>if you’re going with Mark Zuckerberg look.</i></li>
</ul>
2. Get
Tribal. The latest trend in social media for business in 2013 is the
idea of tribes. Seth Godin’ tribes book is now the de facto
instruction guide for how to network on social media. The first step is
to identify the tribe leaders, gate keepers, decision makers, and
thought leader in your industry. Follow all of them. The goal here is
to position yourself as one of their peers in the eyes of your clients. <i>How to connect with key players in any industry:</i><br />
<ul>
<li>Make a list and check it twice. Sorry couldn’t resist the Santa Claus cliche, <i>hey it’s Christmas for crying out loud. </i>You
need to make a list of the top 25, 50, or 100+ websites in your
industry. Subscribe to their blogs and follow them on social media.</li>
<li>Research.
Get involved with the discussions on their blogs. Only post comments
that add value and will stand out. If you are an expert on these topics
start writing about them on your blog and share the articles on social
media. In the meanwhile watch and learn the leaders
will literately show you how its done.</li>
</ul>
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3. Plan your move
first, then strike. The easiest way to know the future is to plan.
Even though it’s December imagine if you planned to strike in late
February with a product launch? Planning is the latest trend for 2013
and is very important but just like too much chocolate cake can lead to a
stomach ache; too much planning can lead to paralysis. As they say,<i>“study long study wrong”</i>.
Stay focused on results, don’t get so consumed by planning that you
forget about taking action. I just wrote a review for Guy Kawasaki’s
latest book APE. This book was launched two days ago and it already has
over 100 comments on Amazon. How did Guy pull this off? Planning.
Here’s a couple things I noticed in his book launch that he did
exceptionally well:</div>
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<ul>
<li>Built a network of stakeholders.
In the midst of all his sharing online Guy eventually leaked the idea
that he was writing a new book to his social media followers. He asked
people for their opinion on key steps in the development process and
before they knew it BAM he had recruited them as stakeholders. When the
book was released who do you think was the first to buy it and then
write five star reviews?</li>
<li>Collaborate. The latest trend that I
have noticed on social media for 2013 is collaboration. Guy K didn’t
write that book alone you know. Shawn Welch co-authored it. The
benefits of this partnership are dramatic. Now instead of one blog with
one tribe leader promoting the book you have two. Talk about hitting
two birds with one stone. Find someone that you can collaborate with.
It doesn’t have to be a 300 page book it can be a 30 page report or a
case study or an interview. This type of collaborative content is what
that separates the top professionals from everyone else.</li>
</ul>
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In
closing, the point is it’s not about adapting to change but
anticipating and expecting it so that you can capitalize. Think about
it like the changing seasons. You’re not surprised in the fall when all
of a sudden it starts getting cooler, why? Well, you anticipate this
change.<br />
<br />
Social Media trends will always remain the same, that is
they will change. Like a moving target that’s constantly avoiding a
direct hit. They goal isn’t to resist the change but flourish because
of it.<br />
<i>Now its back over to you, how do you plan on taking advantage of social media trends in 2013?</i><br />
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This guest post was written by Darnell Jackson who is the founder and editor of Your Online Business Resource. Learn more about him here and get connected on social media.</div>
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Building brand identity is key for business in todays’ thriving market. Trends come and fade away, products emerge some of them and they last for decades but many sparks away instantaneously. <br /><br />What important is brand identity. For this your band design and color scheme selection is crucial.<br /><br /> The design and color scheme assists you in creating an image for your target market and helps you in achieving your goals. To get your website noticed over the web among thousands of websites you can’t ignore the design of your brand’s website, otherwise it will fail to get attention of your potential customer like many of the websites already had.<br /><br />Color scheme of your website is of vital importance, it should aesthetically comply with the theme of your business. It becomes a deciding factor in the effectiveness of your website design for your potential customers. To enhance usability of your website as a small business you should focus on design and color scheme particularly or otherwise you’ll end up waste of time and resources.<br /><br />Moving on to tips and suggestions, as a startup one should follow the best practices and stay focused on the content, make it visible and easily readable instead of using just eye catching colors which could be difficult to handle. Choose simple color scheme with slight deviations from contemporary colors to give a unique elegant touch.<br /><br />Choose light colors especially for background if there is more content on your website. This will make your content readable as well as allows you to stick with the color and design consistency throughout the whole layout of website.<br /><br />Use different colors from background scheme for hyperlinks, headings, sub headings and titles. This would certainly appeal users and push them to move to next lined pages. Selecting same color scheme as background will reduce the visibility of pages and links causing user s to move away from the website and high bounce rate.<br /><br />Social media links and liking options should be easily visible and well placed. Some people fill social media panel with piles of different social media icons which often annoy users to find facebook or twitter link among them.<br /><br />Also try to make this panel look different from the theme of website and manage them with necessary spaces or animations to attract users.<br /><br />Thus, all these are very simple tips to focus on and using them for small business can achieve unsurpassed growth rates. It’s good to get things colored but should always comply them with your brand because they do matter a lot. <br /></div>
Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-25376620290126349582012-07-10T10:44:00.001-07:002012-07-10T10:44:28.823-07:00Social Media Advertising and marketing Ideas That Take Your Company To The Next Level<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Thanks to social media, individuals right now interact in a fully distinct way than they did only a decade ago. Folks are constantly sharing details on sites like Twitter and Facebook. In the right hands, a social media profile can actively contribute to the companys online presence. Keep reading for smart methods to make the most of social media marketing. Have a strategy of attack ahead of tackling a advertising and marketing campaign involving social media.<br />
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Decide on a layout, and no matter whether you want outdoors aid to manage the pages. Also think about if you have the time to do it. You want to have a time in which you plan on reaching the purpose that you have set. Adhere to this plan and keep at it till you reach your desired level of social media results. A great tip to use with social media advertising is to actually create a poll on one of your sites. An interesting query for guests to vote on can spark interest for your followers and can lead to interesting comments. This exercising should spawn a myriad of ideas for exciting content. If you have your own business page on a networking web site, put up pictures in addition to the logo.<br />
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Give your images a personal feel, by incorporating snapshots of your professional environment or your staff. Consider ahead of you post. Even though it is easy to click "post," take a minute to be confident that the message you are posting adheres to the image youd like your business to portray, and it doesnt contain anything that could be deemed offensive or illegal. Make yourself seem as an professional by providing help and by socializing on social media. This method pays dividends in the form of new business. Browse social media outlets for possibilities to assist men and women who are looking for answers that you can offer about a particular topic.<br />
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This generates customers you wouldnt have found otherwise.. Update your Twitter regularly so that your followers in fact get a opportunity to see your post prior to it gets pushed further down their page. Also, make sure that you focus on volume when you are dealing with Twitter. Making short ports instead of long ones can support with this. To make your consumers want to opt-in and pay interest to your enterprise on social media internet sites, you really should occasionally run promotions so people will want to follow you. If the only spot to get these unique deals is although a precise social media website, the information will quickly spread. Dont limit yourself to one site when beginning your social media campaign.<br />
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In order to tap into a larger market, its crucial to sign up for many various social networks. You can also use other tools that are accessible to you. Always update the content material as considerably as you can on your site. Streams and profiles that have not been updated can be indexed by search engines as outdated. As extended as youre continuing to be active, however, consistently linking to other people and posting new content material, your internet sites are often going to appear fresh. Answer questions or comments that people post. Take the time to look for these each time you visit your site. A sturdy social media network will take a lot of time, effort and determination. It is unlikely that you can recruit 15,000 fans in 24 hours. It is possible and has been done before, but it is highly unlikely that your social media profiles will go viral the moment that you set them up. Your followers will increase as time goes on. Keep working and keep committed to utilizing social media.<br />
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Success with social media is not something that usually happens overnight, rather it requires a lot of time to build up loyal followers to get advantages of this kind of marketing. It can take up to a year to develop a solid following and for you to commence seeing genuine benefits from your social media advertising program. To conclude, human socialization has changed due to social media.<br />
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Use these social media networks to instantaneously relay messages and info to your consumers. Due to the fact of this, social networks can be amazingly strong tools in your marketing and advertising arsenal. Marketing via social media can be a results as long as you maintain all of this info in mind. </div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-72490136399341043922012-07-10T10:44:00.000-07:002012-07-10T10:44:04.764-07:00Social Media Advertising and marketing And You: How To Expand Your Business.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Most people who use the internet are very familiar with the social media sites. But, lots of organization operators have hence far failed to take advantage of their prospective for building strong client relationships. The write-up beneath consists of some tips for running an intelligent social media campaign. Interaction with your visitors, readers and followers is a must if you run social media pages.<br />
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If you want men and women to leave your page quickly, just express your views and do not attend to the views of others! Your guests are taking time out of their lives to provide their opinion. Therefore, you must be courteous and give them a thoughtful reply. Persevere and do not give up on social media. Success with social media is not a thing that typically happens overnight, rather it takes a lot of time to develop up loyal followers to get benefits of this sort of marketing and advertising. It may possibly take a year or more. Excellent items come to these who wait. Stay aware of the content that you put up when you are utilizing social media to industry your organization.<br />
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You can simply send snippets to followers on Twitter without having thinking too hard about it. Creating spelling errors and spreading untrue details can make you appear unprofessional and make your business look poor. Even though social media sites tend to be laid back, it really is important to usually present oneself professionally while you use them. Update all of your social media accounts to hold folks interested. Individuals get pleasure from updates and will be more interested in reading fresh content material. When you create a weblog post, you should also share it on your Facebook page. You will grow your advertising approach significantly. Read up on social media advertising. Using Facebook for expert purposes is very different than chatting with household and close friends on your social site.<br />
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A quantity of valuable resources are available online, and if you run into problems, you can even discuss them with pros. With social media advertising and marketing, supply incentives without having getting too pushy. Potential buyers have no patience for high-pressure sales tactics. Post a sale or unique once every week at a normal time. This allows you to offer you discounts without having your buyers feeling coerced or spammed. Set up your account so that all posts that you make are shown on your firm LinkedIN page immediately. An write-up can be posted and will immediately update on your LinkedIn page. You can save time in this way, and you will get greater exposure by posting to each LinkedIn and to your weblog.<br />
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To enhance your social media advertising and marketing, place a social media widget on your site. A widget will make it effortless for other individuals to comply with you. Your readers will be able to share and comment on your content material from your website instead of yet another social network. Post new blog content material often and with regularity.<br />
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When you do this, readers can have some idea when new content material is coming and will be there waiting for it. This has been proven with newspaper and magazine subscriptions. So, try your best to always get much more guests and followers. Make it basic for guests to follow your blog. The subscribe button ought to by no means be out of site and always be produced offered and easy to click on. Instead, you ought to place it someplace everyone can see so they can sign up easily. To benefit those with slow connections, make it the very first thing that loads on your site. When you post videos to Youtube or on social networks, make sure you choose a very good titles. Put search phrases associated to your item in the title.<br />
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Making use of relevant keywords in your titles will support to identify videos and attract more views. Keep an eye on all the social marketing messages going out in the name of your business. Check them prior to you send them out. Given how speedily issue can go viral online, an embarrassing typo could prove very detrimental to your reputation. Even though this can give you a small far more publicity, it may possibly finish up getting unfavorable publicity. Do not allow your competition to steal customers away from you. Obtaining an powerful approach that you have invested thought into developing will aid your enterprise tremendously. A sturdy social media advertising campaign will make it less difficult for you to connect with your customers. </div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-65528527841091263692012-07-06T10:30:00.000-07:002012-07-06T10:30:14.269-07:00Ready To Grow Your Business? Try Utilizing The Social Media Sites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">1 appear at the achievement of Facebook shows why social media marketing and advertising is essential if you want to expand the reach of your enterprise. The possibilities for utilizing social media to boost company are growing every day. These tips and tricks can be utilized to get your more business if they are utilized properly. Write about your progress in social media in your posts.<br />
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For example, when you arrive at a milestone, like signing up your 1000th Twitter follower, you can write about it. Thank men and women as typically as you can for displaying interest towards your organization. Details of this type is confident to spread. Always guarantee that you add new content regularly. The majority of those who use social media want frequent updates, so if you fail to offer that, you may find your reputation is irreparably damaged. Aim for publishing updates more than a couple times a week. Your social media friends can get offers others cannot.<br />
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Encourage them with something they wont be able to get from someone else. For instance, begin a fun contest. You could also create games, provide polls and quizzes, along with exclusive content. You can also only include specific announcements on any of your social media pages. You need a marketing plan ahead of you open any social media accounts. Figure out the layout, how much time you will spend, and how the profiles will be managed. As with any campaign in advertising and marketing, set a rough date by which you hope to attain your precise results. Dont stray from the plan if you can steer clear of it, and your campaign will be a good results. Research your competition. See if you can discern whats truly assisting their results and what does not serve them all that nicely. When you do this, you can use the information to help your company grow. Frequently leave comments on social media websites that you follow. The term social media implies interaction and communication.<br />
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Always make sure that you are focusing on your niche to highlight your strengths. This method can also lead to good networking rewards. Make use of the advertising tools that social media websites give. In addition to becoming somewhat low-cost, it targets the keywords that customers add to their profiles. Facebook and MySpace are two networks that offer such tools. Be patient when making use of social media. Customers have to have faith in you and the services or product you sell. Stay relaxed and function on gaining the peoples trust one at a time. Ahead of you recognize it, you are going to have a massive database of clientele. Social media technology is continuously changing so you need to remain knowledgeable in order to make sure your strategy succeeds.<br />
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You cant be effective with no being social. If you dont offer any activities or interact with individuals, your social media marketing strategy almost certainly will not operate. Even so, if you are active and constantly updating and promoting your organization by means of social media, people will always be aware of what you are promoting. To guarantee that the folks you want to target can locate you and your website, locate where they are and go there. Do you have a web site that sells residence improvement items?<br />
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Visit the pages of home decorating shows and make comments. If you write about pets, you will want to post on diverse forums. Offer comments on the internet sites of the largest pet retailer chains. This will assist you enhance both your brand awareness and your followers. You really should have normal intriguing blogs. This will help your readers to grow to be excited when they read your page. This can be seen in peoples willingness to subscribe to newspapers and periodicals. Maintain it normal to maximize your rate of return visitors. When it comes to marketing with social media, you should always integrate keyword advertising and relevant links. You want to direct people to 1 of your personal web sites.<br />
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Furthermore, continually maintain such pages with up-to-date content and promotions. Be positive to enhance social media marketing success by possessing advertisements that link to content that is keyword connected. As you see now, there are a lot of ways to include social media marketing in your organization. You will notice how your business and sales increase as you use a variety of social media campaigns to market your business. Use the knowledge you have learned in the preceding paragraphs to start off developing your company these days. </div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-20541158665753652492012-07-06T10:27:00.000-07:002012-07-06T10:27:40.980-07:00Social Media Advertising Advice You Can Use<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">Its 2012, so why are you nevertheless advertising making use of newspaper classifieds? Social media marketing and advertising is a single of the newest approaches to marketplace your item or service, but you have got to know what you are doing, in order to find achievement. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The ideas below can help you do it properly. Inform your customers that you are utilizing social media. When they sign up to follow your page, social sites will inform their other connections. This is essentially free marketing and must not be underestimated. It really is also wonderful in that marketing by way of your consumer base is essentially a quality referral. Regularly update your social media info. Profiles and streams that are abandoned and stagnant can be indexed as outdated junk by search engines and guests alike. Update your content material so that folks will have a purpose to come go to your website. Make it simple for guests to stick to your weblog. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The subscription link must constantly be placed in a prominent area. Make sure it is placed in an area where individuals can very easily find it which will bring you numerous much more people signing up. Hold in mind that some people have slower World wide web, so it is useful if your subscribe button is a single of the first issues to load. Preserve in thoughts issues you have completed before. Learn from your mistakes and construct on what functions for you. If you do this, you are going to know what works and doesnt work whenever you try to launch your campaign. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> If you use photographs relevant to your business on your social media website, it is essential you put up images other than the businesss logo. Give your pictures a individual feel, by incorporating snapshots of your professional atmosphere or your employees. Engage social media users by responding to their inquiries and comments on the a variety of social media platforms. Log in to these internet sites at least twice a day, and verify your notifications and inbox. You might also want to get emails whenever something new is posted. Bear in mind that what you write as a response to a comment will be public for every person to see. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When choosing a social media advertising firm, make confident they practice two-way communication in their efforts. Once you have verified that they are capable of understanding this, you will really feel much more comfortable utilizing them to engage your target audience. See whether theyre taking advantage by communicating with their customers. You can place a Facebook page for evaluations onto your website, and it can also be on your profile. This makes it possible for your visitors to provide a written review and to share it with all to see. If you want to, you can edit the reviews and even get rid of unfavorable ones. You may even organize an occasion, such as a contest, to increase your number of critiques.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Make certain you add some thing visual in your blog posts. Your readers can grow weary if all they see is a continuous block of text. Add logos, videos, pictures or graphs to make your blog far more visually exciting. You wont need to go crazy here and post a bunch of nonsense that clutters up your web site. You just need to have to give visitors something to look at and to take pleasure in. You ought to publish your content material in different languages. Learn some thing about the country and do not be generic when posting. When you take the time to do this, your consumers will feel far more valued and will be far more likely to go to again. Dont post hastily. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you use rapid social media like Twitter, it is all as well effortless to slip up and send out an off-the-cuff remark that you will regret later. But typos, false facts and spelling or grammatical errors can have an instant and unfavorable impact on the reputation of your enterprise. And keep a professional manner throughout the whole process. Usually add tags to your Twitter posts. Hashtags help your subscribed customers receive your updates in their feeds.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Make thoughtful selections of your hashtags and feel of groups of which your target audience are interested. The trend for efficient social media marketing and advertising has grow to be extremely popular, but you want to know what techniques are best. Use these ideas and you will certainly find SMM produces great positive outcomes and profits for you to enjoy. </div></div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-84819520151276204142012-07-06T10:23:00.000-07:002012-07-06T10:23:19.440-07:00How To Make Your Business Productive With Social Media Advertising<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">To grow your consumer base rapidly, there is nothing at all like a powerful social media web site presence. The use of these networks ensures that your business can manage what details is reaching the consumers, and enables you to maintain effortless communication with customers.<br />
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You can spread the news of promotions faster by using social media. Your social media buddies can get offers others cant. Engage clients by providing them with one thing exclusive. For instance, running a prize drawing for your followers will often generate good responses. If that is not feasible for your company, supply a coupon or unique item. You can also limit your announcements to your social networks. Be sure your postings have eye-catching titles.<br />
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The readers 1st impression of the write-up is drawn from your headline. You have to catch them swiftly and grab their interest so they will continue reading the entire post. As a result, create a extremely distinctive and intriguing headline for your postings. Dont make the process of subscribing to your weblog complicated. Do not put the button exactly where it will be tough to locate. You ought to put it in a spot that individuals can see immediately to make sign-up straightforward. Also, this assists the people with a slower Web, who cannot load diverse pages to get to the button. Make sure you track your progress. This means keeping and checking your statistics for every site, every campaign, every niche, and so on.<br />
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If you compare these statistics with your actions, you can see what works and formulate a method for success. If you dont spend focus to the outcomes, you have no way of realizing if your actions worked. Ensure that you share all of your info as significantly as you can. You want to write high-quality articles and share them through your social network accounts. You can also take into account posting content material on HubPages or Associated Content below your company name.<br />
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If you have to employ some authors or use writings from the past. You need to have to add links to all social media sites you have profiles on to every webpage, social media internet site, and email communication that you make. Make this stand out on your blog, internet site, emails and also signatures whenever you leave a comment on the net. You also want to include links to other social networking profiles to assist encourage people to locate you on diverse sites. When employing social media to industry a product or service make positive to use as several media outlets as you can. Facebook might be powerful and well-known, but keep in mind to use other websites like MySpace too. The far more people that see you, the more you are probably to benefit from the exposure. Try getting a contest to rapidly create up a following. Call for individuals to subscribe to a newsletter, like your Facebook page or comply with your business on Twitter. Your prize does not have to be high-priced to attract numerous followers. Post new content and update your page usually. Make your readers see the benefits of on a regular basis visiting your social media internet sites. Set up a schedule for your postings or probably you could enlist the support of a service that will automatically post for you. That way, you are on the radar for your readers. Put a Facebook "like" button on the homepage of your blog, in the leading appropriate corner. That way, people will "like" you on that internet site. If it is easy to locate and prominent on the front page, people will not require to look around. The easier you make it for your customers, the more most likely people will "like" your page and increase your exposure. Advertising and marketing in more than one nation needs far more than one method. Customize media for each and every region and demographic and do not just copy and paste.<br />
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This will give your audience a connection to your business. Often update all your social media sites. Your consumers could expect regular updates. If you dont give these, you could locate yourself losing buyers. Attempt updates at least three or four occasions a week. By marketing and advertising your business by way of social media you are giving it a special identity by utilizing social media networks. Consumers are much easier to stay in contact with employing social media, and these networks allow targeted customers be reachable beyond standard advertising outlets. </div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-63881695498926400332012-06-30T05:41:00.000-07:002012-06-30T05:41:16.315-07:00Why Matting Your Photograph?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">There’s no question about it, a mat and frame make your photos look amazing!<br />
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Matting photos yourself, however, is easy, fun, and cheap!<br />
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Matting consists of mounting a photograph into a mat board or pre-cut mat which has the opening size of the photograph has been cut. Make sure the opening is a little smaller than the photograph. The photograph is attached to the back of the mat or backing board with double side tape or archival tape. <br />
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<b>Matting a photograph provides four main benefits:</b><br />
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<b>First, </b>Mats will safeguard your photos from touching the glass from the picture frame. This will be significant because with time moisture exposure can harm your photo by leading to your photo to stay with the glass. <br />
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<b>Second, </b>once the photograph is framed and displayed matting helps separate the photograph from its surroundings. It adds depth to your photo and can help accent specific colors to really showcase your artwork beautifully. Mats offer unique and different ways to show off your creativity. <br />
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<b>Third,</b> matting a photograph makes it more sellable. A matted photograph is a finished product ready to frame. The easiest way to package your photographs is to mat them, sign them, and insert them into a crystal clear bag. This is an important selling point.<br />
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<b>Fourth,</b> but not last, mats can help in framing pictures or artwork in odd sizes. <br />
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If you want to avoid the expense of a custom cut mat, but have a picture or piece of artwork in a non-standard size, photo mats can solve your problem. Offering your photographs matted in a standard frame size means your customers can easily buy a ready-made frame and frame the photograph themselves.<br />
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Popular standard pre-cut mat sizes include 5x7 mat for 4x6 photo,8x10 mat for 5x7 photo, 11x14 mat for 8x10 photo, 12x16 mat for 8x12 photo, 16x20 mat for 11x14 photo, 18x24 mat for 13x19 or 12x18 photo, 20x24 mat for 16x20 photo, 22x28 mat for 17x22 photo,24x36 mat for 20x24 photo etc. To learn more, please visit http://www.goldenstateart.com/<br />
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Popular standard frame sizes include 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24, 22x28,24x36 etc.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-13337978988608797012012-06-30T05:38:00.000-07:002012-06-30T05:38:06.398-07:00How to determine mat opening size?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Mounting and framing photographs is not an easy task. At the beginning, it’s not uncommon to waste a lot of time and money before finding the right tools and being able to mat your prints in an efficient and cost effective way. However, calculating the side, top, and bottom measurements can be a pain if you are cutting a mat for a non- standard print size<br />
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To determine the size of the image you are matting. First measure the actual image size not including the white board if there any. For example, you print an 11x14 image on 12 x 16 paper. In this case the image size is 11x14. There are two common mat opening sizes: 1/8 inch overlap and 1/4 inch overlap.<br />
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For horizontal image, the opening size is 13 3/4 inches width and 10 3/4 inches height. For portrait image, the opening size is 10 3/4 inches width and 13 3/4 inches height. You are cutting off 1/4 inch of the image. This will allow the mat to overlap the image by 1/8 of an inch on all sides. If your image has white boarder all around, you should use this 1/8 inch overlap because it masks very little of the image. With the white boarder around, you can easily tape the photo to the mat or backing board. If no white boarder, you should go for the 1/4 inch overlap below.<br />
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For horizontal image, the opening size is 13 1/2 inches width and 10 1/2 inches height. For portrait image, the opening size is 10 1/2 inches width and 13 1/2 inches height. You are cutting off 1/2 inch of the image. This will allow the mat to overlap the image by 1/4 of an inch on all sides. If your image has no boarder, you should use this 1/4 inch overlap, so you have more space to move and mat the image. </div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-27850094030868647762012-06-29T11:00:00.000-07:002012-06-29T11:00:31.420-07:00My Photo Sharing Secrets - Learning Digital Photography Step by Step<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">You may be wondering how to take good photos, how to get the pictures out of your camera and how to share your photos with family and friends. Photography for beginners can be simplified by following a step-by-step system. In my photo sharing secrets system, step one is to choose your digital camera. There are four features to consider when you buy a camera. If you already have a camera, you can see how your camera compares.<br />
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<b> The four camera features to compare when choosing a camera are: </b><br />
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<b>Step one </b>- Choosing Your Digital Camera and look at four features mainly, the viewfinder or LCD screen, the lens, the number of mega pixels, the camera settings available, the shot delay when you press the shutter button and the size and feel of the camera.<br />
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<b>Step two</b><b><i> </i></b>- Take pictures the fast and easy way. You will choose your camera accessories, get your camera ready to use, choose your camera settings and take better pictures.<br />
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<b>Step three</b> – Getting your pictures out of your camera. This is the step that often makes Digital Photography Basics By Patricia McKinney-Lins a very challenging process. Don’t despair! There is an easy way to transfer the photos to your computer. If you have tried to get your photos out of your camera, you may have experienced computer problems or programs that start automatically. There are a few simple techniques that you can learn to make the process run smoothly and without frustration. To get the pictures out of your camera, simply make a new folder on your computer desktop. Next, put your camera’s memory card into the card slot on your computer or into a card reader connected to the USB or Firewireport on your computer. Open the folders on the card reader and copy the photo files to the new folder on your computer. When you are finished, properly eject your card, make a back-up copy of the photos, erase the card and start taking more photos! You may need help with these digital photography basics. When I first started, I didn’t know how to make a folder on my computer, I didn’t know what a USB port was and I certainly didn’t know how to make back-up copies of the photo files. You can learn the process by taking it one step at a time.<br />
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<b>Step four</b> - My photo sharing secrets program is to share your photos with family and friends. This is the fun part! You will be the expert in your crowd when you capture memories in pictures and let others enjoy them. You can quickly and easily share your photos by using an online photo sharing service. You can register and personalize your account, upload your photos, organize your photos, improve your photos with simple edits, make slideshows, prints, photo books and other products.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-7302212199186870662012-06-29T10:56:00.002-07:002012-06-29T10:56:43.330-07:00Simplest Way To Make Your Art Fit In Your Frame<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Have you ever tried putting your matted artwork into a frame and it doesn't fit? It can be very untimely and infuriating. Sometimes mats will fit into the frame and sometimes it doesn’t, therefore it is important to measure your art first! Measuring your art package includes: Art/Photo, mount board, mat with window or uncut mat, and glazing (acrylic or glass).<br />
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Why is it important to know the sizes of your artwork?<br />
So you can save a lot of time and frustration! Knowing the sizes, will definitely help you fit your art into a frame in no time!<br />
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How do you measure your artwork?<br />
1.Verify the size of your frame's rabbet. (Rabbet is a rectangular cut/ groove made to hold two pieces together; to form a joint)<br />
2.The art package should add up to a measurement that’s less than the rabbet.<br />
3.Add the thickness of each element of the art package using these guidelines: <br />
-The thickness of framing-quality acrylic or glass is usually 1/8" or .125<br />
-Standard, 4 ply mats are usually 1/16” (about 1.4mm) Double this if you're using a double mat or 8 ply mat.<br />
- Backing Board is 1/16" thick<br />
-Foam board is 1/8" thick<br />
-Artwork doesn't usually add any thickness to the package (unless it's 3D or a really thick and wavy paper), so no need to add anything for this section.<br />
-Mount board varies in thickness.<br />
-4UB is 3/32” (.09375).<br />
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EX: Add like fractions: Acrylic 1/8 – change to (2/16) + Single Mat (1/16) + Backing Board (1/16) = total 4/16, which is the same as 1/4″. This is the size of your art package dimension.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-14576292346921344162011-06-24T11:22:00.000-07:002011-06-24T11:22:40.320-07:00Art in secret !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: justify;">The city’s newest art gallery is a well-kept secret. And if Netherlands native Emmelie Koster has her way, only a handful of people will ever know where it exists. The globetrotting law student has pioneered the concept of the travelling pop-up art gallery, a three-day-only exhibition of upcoming<br />
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“Keeping the venue a secret creates curiosity for such art,” Koster explains. Available for viewing by selection only, she has made it a point to take her project from country to country. She’s been living Mumbai since April this year.<br />
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“We organise a pop-up art gallery once every three months in a different city in a different country. We organised two in the Netherlands, the third in Germany, and now we will have one in Mumbai,” she reveals.<br />
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Her nomadic lifestyle is attributed to the fact that she travels to a different country every three months as part of the Erasmus Mundus programme for law and economics.<br />
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Ask her why she picked India and she responds, “The only other countries outside of Europe that were part of this programme were Israel and India. So I just picked the farthest option.”<br />
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Koster also carries her exhibits with her, and when the participating photographer can afford to, they travel to the country to personally witness the exhibition.<br />
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“We also invite local artistes to be part of the programme. This time, we organised a photography competition in Dharavi because the basic point of the pop-up gallery is to give young artistes a chance. I wanted to find someone here who was a really good artiste and realised the best way to do that would be to have a competition,” she explains.<br />
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To finance the competition, Koster spread the word among family and friends, collecting 45 cameras for the young lensmen. The cameras will remain with participating NGOs, so that the campaign can continue. The winning photo will be declared next week. “All the artworks are for sale. In Hamburg, we had tremendous response. And being an affordable art gallery, I don’t think anything will cost more than 700 euros, though that’s not a promise,” she grins.<br />
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We organised a photography competition in Dharavi to give young artistes a chance.<br />
—Emmelie Koster</div></div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-88234888949567271962010-10-26T09:50:00.000-07:002010-10-26T09:52:53.319-07:0010 Golden Rules for Designers in the Commercial World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0Fx0UWDVR8oKF6KecMw7JXTcCzIQDORo0sHorT1FzkVPLBG7jVIr7DhxmFcexhWjMvGw8TPFA_01nTjcEqlnv8A5Xx8VOqjxRHd340SIEicPvKJZIechkDlljqsX3kpVuFJD1WC9cWQ/s1600/10+Golden+Rules+for+Designers+in+the+Commercial+World.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">http://designrot.blogspot.com/search/label/Client%20Point%20of%20Veiw<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0Fx0UWDVR8oKF6KecMw7JXTcCzIQDORo0sHorT1FzkVPLBG7jVIr7DhxmFcexhWjMvGw8TPFA_01nTjcEqlnv8A5Xx8VOqjxRHd340SIEicPvKJZIechkDlljqsX3kpVuFJD1WC9cWQ/s1600/10+Golden+Rules+for+Designers+in+the+Commercial+World.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"> 1. Never engage in an argument or oppose the <a href="http://designrot.blogspot.com/search/label/Client%20Point%20of%20Veiw">person who holds your cheque;</a> he/she is probably more concerned about the outcome of your design than yourself.<br />
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2. Things are not design oriented; your design will first and foremost be used to deliver a message to the market for your client, before it is an item of personal artistic expression.<br />
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3. Communicate patiently with your <a href="http://designrot.blogspot.com/search/label/Client%20Point%20of%20Veiw">clients</a>. Remember, they are not designers, so use their language to get your idea across.<br />
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4. I believe there is meaning and a story behind your designs and works, but if you don’t put effort into telling me, how will I fully understand?<br />
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5. Respect the deadline; meeting it improves your credibility and will impact your career development.<br />
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6. People prefer to talk to someone who is presentable, meaning clean and tidy. Stylish doesn’t have to mean unclean and untidy, do you catch my drift?<br />
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7. Punctuality is important, it is important to anyone who is professional, which includes designers.<br />
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8. Never get angry during the price negotiation process, it’s just business and nothing to do with insulting your work. There is no reason for them to do so anyway, if you really think about it.<br />
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9. Your reputation can be proved by business references or winning awards. Don’t forget to win more awards, because it is what customers believe in.<br />
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10. Never, ever, attempt to copy others’ designs for any reason at all. It is a death sentence to any designer.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-11931648755178679992010-07-18T03:21:00.000-07:002010-07-18T03:21:43.228-07:00What to Include in a Graphic Design Contract<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPykxQG7_x15iN7z3fi7zHsQShTigX0vG1RWACRKsONmWNR2u0ZY_bob6tS1VfYjp_rhcNovaUgfxvxJCflVs97qOuKeLtTG0hKaFHZUWeYAKE8dFpkTO1I5nuXtWd9mmNctolp5HgqWY/s1600/design-contracts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPykxQG7_x15iN7z3fi7zHsQShTigX0vG1RWACRKsONmWNR2u0ZY_bob6tS1VfYjp_rhcNovaUgfxvxJCflVs97qOuKeLtTG0hKaFHZUWeYAKE8dFpkTO1I5nuXtWd9mmNctolp5HgqWY/s320/design-contracts.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Graphic design contracts are important to protect the designer and clearly spell out the terms of an agreement and project. Below is a list of what to include in a graphic design contract. It is important to remember that this list is not exhaustive and parts of a contract may vary from project to project, so always consult a lawyer when completing a new agreement to use in your design business.<br />
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Part of the purpose of a graphic design contract is to describe, in as much detail as possible, the work to be done. This way both parties are in agreement regarding what is included for the cost of the job. Include any information gathered in preliminary meetings, such as:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Type of job</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Size of the final piece</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Number of pages</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Sections and features of a website </span><br />
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Additionally, include how many initial versions of a design you will be presenting, and how many rounds of changes are included.<br />
Source of Materials<br />
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List the materials that will be supplied by the client that are needed to complete the job, such as:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Photos</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Final, edited copy</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Corporate logo </span><br />
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<b>Credit and Promotion</b><br />
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A great way to promote your business is to have your credit line on as much work as possible, so include it in your graphic design contract. You should discuss this with a client first, as sometimes they will be opposed to a credit line or it may not apply (like on a business card). Along with the credit line, state in your contract that you have the right to use the project information for self-promotion after completion, unless it is confidential.<br />
Fees and Schedule<br />
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Set up a payment schedule that corresponds to milestones in the design process. This insures you get paid during the design process, and gives the client a project completion date. For example:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Start of project – 25% due</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Concepts presented – 25% due</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * First round designs presented – 25% due</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Project completion – 25% due </span><br />
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Be sure to also mention any additional costs not included in a rate in your graphic design contract, such as:<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Stock photography</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Printing</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Web hosting</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * Updates (with hourly rates) beyond the scope of the agreement</span><br style="color: #cc0000;" /><span style="color: #cc0000;"> * The cancellation fee (also called a “kill fee”) </span><br />
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If applicable, include in your graphic design contract guidelines for the use of the work, including where it can and cannot be used, how long it can be used for, and in what ways it can be used. This is important because the more a work is used, the more valuable it is. An illustration created for the cover of one issue of a magazine is worth less than one to be used in every issue of the year.<br />
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Legal issues need to be addressed in case a dispute should arise, such as indemnity (protecting you or the client from third-party lawsuits) and the responsibility of legal costs. Consult a lawyer for help in writing these portions of a graphic design contract.<br />
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Today, people often rely on email for communication. However, a graphic design contract is most effective if actually signed by you and your client. If you cannot see the client in person, fax or mail a signed copy and asked for a signed copy in return. This will insure that you contract will serve its purpose of protecting you and your work.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-44678024564504681232010-07-18T03:10:00.000-07:002010-07-18T03:10:34.345-07:00How to Create a Graphic Design Project Outline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7kMARG7INhS4Z7im_WHXlIC5L-X75HF6ZrAvIZ-hy3X8qYNumtNeCWSqHU33yLS0FARUwm6V8ZvFaU7u-wKkBJQRyXNbrz64Lw1oxJPi6lLJEGiUaYIS0P72Vanp9CtGdduB6VpCZxE/s1600/graphic_design_a1_poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7kMARG7INhS4Z7im_WHXlIC5L-X75HF6ZrAvIZ-hy3X8qYNumtNeCWSqHU33yLS0FARUwm6V8ZvFaU7u-wKkBJQRyXNbrz64Lw1oxJPi6lLJEGiUaYIS0P72Vanp9CtGdduB6VpCZxE/s320/graphic_design_a1_poster.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Before beginning the design phase of a job, it is helpful to create a graphic design project outline. It will provide you and your client with some structure when discussing and creating the pages and elements of a project.<b><br />
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How you format and present your outline is up to you. Make sure it is clear, to the point and easy to follow. You don’t want there to be any confusion as to what is included in the project, as that can lead to problems later on in the process.<br />
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What you include in the outline will vary depending on the type and size of the job. Remember that the idea is to get in writing what you, as the designer, are responsible for creating. This will give the client peace-of-mind as well, since they will know what is included in their project and that it is headed in the right direction. Here are just a few examples of what to include for different types of projects:<br />
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* <b>Website design: </b>For a website project, include each section of the site with a detailed description of the content and pages. It is important to know how many unique designs and layouts you need to provide.<br />
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* <b>Book design: </b>Include an approximate number of unique page designs and standard page layouts you will be providing, as well as additional elements such as the cover and jacket. If you have discussed it in more detail, include the chapters and sections of the book and what is required for each.<br />
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*<b> Postcards, Business Cards, and Posters:</b> For one-page jobs, the outline will be fairly simple. It should include what content needs to be presented and in what format.<br />
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* <b>Package design:</b> For packaging, include each element to be designed. For a CD package, for example, you would include the liner notes, spine, back cover and CD label.<br />
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* <b>Brochures:</b> For brochure and other foldout designs, include the number of panels and what content will appear on each. <br />
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<b>How to Use the Outline</b><br />
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The graphic design project outline has several uses, including:<br />
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* <b>Help to determine the estimate and timeframe:</b> It is often a good idea to get an outline approved before quoting a price, as it will help you determine the time necessary to complete a job.<br />
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* Include it in your Proposal: Once approved, the outline can be part of your final contract or proposal so the scope of the project is officially agreed on.<br />
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* <b>Keep the project on target:</b> As you work on the project, you can refer to the outline to stick to the original plan. If the amount of content changes, this may affect the budget or timeframe. <br />
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Get into the habit of creating outlines for your graphic design projects, whether they are personal, for school or for clients. This will help to insure that the design process goes smoothly.Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4361498263734357413.post-44702950396868781002010-07-18T02:50:00.000-07:002010-07-18T02:50:41.531-07:00Graphic Designing: The Very Base of a Website<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieNsqMoZD44HbVBFlozgmpnGVAW-qMWdy9owu368TBzapIUyDDgQl3R2l1H3zHt3Vd-nYxSMcrbsZtDluirelvsW982HI_1-fR151IfwlVqm7z46oQBCiJSPqCHJyirIGhZZOgA3OReQ/s1600/graphic+design+encinitas+san+diego+california.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieNsqMoZD44HbVBFlozgmpnGVAW-qMWdy9owu368TBzapIUyDDgQl3R2l1H3zHt3Vd-nYxSMcrbsZtDluirelvsW982HI_1-fR151IfwlVqm7z46oQBCiJSPqCHJyirIGhZZOgA3OReQ/s320/graphic+design+encinitas+san+diego+california.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Graphics are all about adding beauty, attraction and appeal to your website. Just by having a look at a few websites, you would be able to make an idea how website owners are spending huge amounts on their website graphics so as to get that perfect look. Custom graphic design services agencies those assist clients in both standard and personalized graphical works can also be extremely helpful for you in making you enjoy the best of creativity.<br />
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Now the question is why graphics are so important? Taking this point into consideration the importance of graphics for websites, it can be said that if a website has to be catchy enough it needs to be designed with the best graphical works in such a manner that it succeeds in winning the attention of its visitors at their very first clicks. In an online world, it is still a fact that the look and feel of your website matters a lot in bringing people to you. Even if you deal in the best services or products, you won’t be able to make it big if you fail to use the most captivating graphical representations. That’s why everyone who is into web business making needs to give proper focus on using the best graphic design services.<br />
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A graphic design agency can be contacted for any form of graphic oriented project. The agency will help you get attractive and impressive designs to help you meet your business goals. The service range of such an agency extends from simple logo designing to custom logo creation, banner making to movie and intro making and so on. As per you business requirements, you could ask for any of these graphical works from such an agency very easily now. Graphic designing company also handles website revamping works where the graphics used in the site needs to be modified or completely changed.<br />
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Many graphic design firms have now gone offshore to best handle clients’ needs. By setting up offshore units, they area also able to best handle international clients’ demands well. The developing countries’ contribution in the offshore graphic design activity has been the maximum among all today.</div>Zoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410801592854242780noreply@blogger.com1