design

26 Feb

So what's your goal for your website?

Posted by kent in design, goals

Do you have a goal for your website in mind?   Yes, we know you want to attract lot's of customers and yes, we know, you want to make a lot of money.  But how?   How do you attract those customers and get them to buy? 

It has become increasingly clear that the ones who are success with great website designs (both graphically and in regards to content) have a unique value proposition and have a specific target audience in mind.   By being unique, fresh and clear on their message they quickly rise to the top of that ever valuable Google search.

So what is your goal?

Some years ago I came across an interesting story... although I cannot recollect where.  If I could I should cite the author here as it is not my original story.

23 Feb

Advice from just one person?

Posted by kent in content, design, expertise

In the infinite supply of expertise on the web, it would not make any sense to just take advice from one organisation about how to do things. 

Before you embark on getting your business online, talk to some similar businesses in your area and find out how they do it.   Google for local experts in web design, like us, they will have many tips and hints on their website and in their marketing material about how to build a fantastic and profitable website.   We personally love Ben Hunt's advice over at http://www.webdesignfromscratch.com/articles-and-tutorials/.

Personally, I strongly advise to sticking with the basics.   Your goal has to be how to I clearly articulate what I am offering and how can I quickly get that message across.

Scrappy Art

Posted on 21. Feb, 2011 by kent in design, portfolio, scrappyart

Scrappy Art is an online Scrapbook supply wholesaler.   They have some very nice stuff for those dedicated to the art of scrapbooking.   They do not sell publicly, but don't let that stop you from taking a look.   Drop them a line and find out about a reseller near you.

http://www.scrappyart.com.au

Scrappy Art is an online Scrapbook supply wholesaler.
21 Feb

Day two of my new resolution...

Posted by kent in content, design, training

As promised, a daily post.   This is day two.  How long can I keep it up?

So @ Feet Up Online we have started a new direction and a new mission.  We can't be everything to everyone so after much soul searching, in attempt to find that balance between work and life, our new mission is purely and simply to help others get online.

We have steadily been building our network of contacts and can now call on many organisations to assist our customer with designs, search engine optimisation and even just how to get started online.

We have had some extremely successfull sites for our customers including XtraLength (http://www.xtralength.com.au) and Little Aid (http://www.littleaid.com.au).    But where we continue to help customers the most is in that day to day management of their online business.

20 Feb

A builder's house

Posted by kent in design, feet up online, website

So often, in so many professions, you spend all your time working for someone else and never getting anything of your own done.   Like the saying in Australia "A builders house" or "A mechanics car", they are almost always never finished.

Our wesbite is exactly the same.   We spend our time working on sites for other people, so our own site just gets left to sit and rot.

This time I am going to take a different track.  My comittment is to one post per day on the blog.   Get some content in here and then focus on the layout.

Oxygym

Posted on 19. Nov, 2010 by kent in design, oxygym, portfolio

In keeping with current health and lifestyle trends, you may be aware of the obesity crisis our country is facing. This affects all members of our community from adults to children. We at Oxygym Lifestyle Centre are taking a positive step to return the healthy balance to our community.

We are offering a 24 hour facility so that all members will be able to workout when they require and not feel pressured by time or neglect any other commitments. We are seeking to work closely with our local area to create a total community approach to “attaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle”

Local gym open 24 hours, 7 days per week.

Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia

Posted on 19. Nov, 2010 by kent in design, halloffamesports, portfolio

At Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia, we specialise in locating the right sports memorabilia just for you.  We have a number of signed and framed memorabilia items for sale here, but we would love to find that special item that you have been looking for.

Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia online Ecommerce site.

Littleaid

Posted on 19. Nov, 2010 by kent in design, littleaid, portfolio

First aid training for parents, grandparents and babysitters." Recommended by maternal & child health nurses.

We want to make it enjoyable for all potential care takers to learn first aid. Everyone who comes in contact with a child is a potential care taker, this isn’t just reserved for commercial child care workers. We should all know what to do in the event of an emergency!

Little Aid offer quality, value, convenience, and fun!

Learn some valuable first aid at the same time as raising funds for your Organisation! Book your course as a FUNDRAISER– the more people you get together to learn first aid, the more funds to your organisation.

Specialists for First Aid courses and products for infants and children.

Xtralength

Posted on 19. Nov, 2010 by kent in design, portfolio, xtralength
  • Are you tired of standard tall women sizes that never fit?
  • The inseam is too short, the waist is too big!! Have sales assistants referred you to the mens’ section for longer jeans?
  • Have sales assistants’ told you the jeans you have just tried on look great even though they barely touch your ankles!!
  • Have you raced into the large department stores when the first of the new seasons’ stock arrive to try to land a pair of those elusive ‘tall’ jeans, only to find the regular and short lengths left?
  • Do you avoid shopping as you know you won’t find what you are looking for? Have you never known the frustration of having to take up a pair of jeans?
  • Do you sigh and wish it were you when someone complains of having to cut a couple of inches off their newly purchased jeans? No need to look any further! 

Xtralength is a online ecommerce site specialising in jeans and trousers for the extra tall women who struggle to find jeans in the normal retail outlets.