In my 13 years as a graphic designer, I’ve heard a lot of “Just make it look nice!” In some cases certain projects are simple and self explanatory, but graphic design is not only about making a product or service offered look nice on a pamphlet, flyer or package. There’s a lot of behind the scenes stuff going on before you can arrive at a good looking final printed product.

I’ve heard this many times lately, ” I don’t need a website I have a facebook page ” and while this is commendable because facebook is still for now a valuable tool , I can’t say it enough how much of a mistake this is, using only facebook is not only bad its actually detrimental to your business and this is why:

In today’s world a stuffed Curriculum Vitae and a friendly smile are no longer enough to earn you a job at a company. Today it is almost guaranteed that a human resources department will look at your linkedin and facebook accounts to get a better insight on who you really are, and although that might not give an employer a clear insight on who you are there is one thing that does.

Musician or Band websites are a must for any artist aspiring to make it big-time. An official band website is a potent tool in marketing an artist. Websites serve as mediums that establish a potential fan’s first impression on the musician or artist. Musicians having their own websites command more attention from the public and record labels...

Even just ten years ago, businesses revolved around the phone book. Companies were named based on the phone book like for example AAA Remodeling, the ads were purchased in the phone book and it was one of the only references for customers to find businesses. Today, websites accomplish everything the phone book did and more...