Monthly Archives: October 2013
Only 4 places left in our 11th Month 11 business promotion
Who NEEDs a website?! ONLY 4 more places left in the 11th Month, 11 Businesses Promotion! I am so excited!!
We have 4 final places to fill before November 1st. AND one of those 4 places could be your business!!!!
The promo in a nut shell, for November we were looking to smash out a quantity of websites that we’ve never achieved before – It’s also a mindset to put yourself that little bit further to achieve and November 2013 is going to be a big one here at Natalie Crowe Designs! We have a tonne of clients on the board to have work completed in November – the ones you’re currently seeing featured here are some of the website clients we’re building websites
for!
The 11 businesses will be featured in our promotions through-out November. Via our Facebook Page, our Website, our Blog, Newsletter and local promotions!
This opportunity is a big one for business owners all over, with the opportunity to reach a large number of new clients, spread the word about your fabulous business and also help build solid foundations for your business. The promotions and advertising come FREE when your business is one of the 11 business who get their website developed by Natalie Crowe Designs in November.
We will be taking on more than 11 clients this month, but it’s first in best dressed! If you would like to get your website developed, if you would like to get a quote, I am more than happy to discuss your options. We have 5 full days left before the promotion starts. Don’t leave it until it’s to late to get your website up and running and receive that great business promotion with our Natalie Crowe Designs Facebook Fans and business community.
If you’d be interested in getting quote see the following comments for details on how. — Can’t wait to start developing some of these amazing websites!!!
Motivation Video
This is just a really quick post, I wanted to share with you something that I found really motivating. Motivation is something that does die out sometimes and you need to find constant ways to improve and continue to motivate yourself.
Check out our Facebook Video Post we shared today.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202556117691949
Hope this helps somebody today!
Natural Disasters
Hi
guys – Nat here… I have wanted to send me thoughts to those
suffering at the moment due to our natural disasters going around the
nation. I have to admit, although we’re not directly impacted by the
fires within NSW at the moment, I had been rather emotional for those
who are suffering right now.. I was absolutely disgusted after seeing a
news story that looters have been targeting the “evacuated
areas” where by residents have fled their homes due to the fires… and
poor excuses for human beings have raided the houses stealing tvs, cash
and property… seriously what the hell is wrong with people!! One
report said that a 12 and 13 year old teens were responsible for one lot
of fires, It makes me so angry that some of these fires were
deliberately lit by arsonists and there are people who are losing
everything…. yet there are lowlifes that seize the opportunity to just
keep on taking – I am so genuinely sorry for those impacted. My heart
breaks for you..
I know it’s not helping directly and that
this is not the most professional means of expressing my heart ache for
all of you, but I am sending my thoughts and prayers to everyone – We’ll
do a rain dance or something and help bring on the rain and put an end
to these fires.
If we; Natalie Crowe Designs
can do anything to help any of you, please don’t hesitate to contact
us. I am so sorry once again.. We’re here to help and we’ll do what we
can make a difference.
Please stay safe .
My thoughts are with you. x
Why is updating your content so important
Why you must update your content regularly.
Content Becomes Stagnant
After a while, the content within your website can becomes stagnant. There is only so many things you can add to something like an ‘About Us’ page or ‘Locations’ page, and so after a while if there are no changes to your website then chances are there are your website will move down the ranks on the search engines or worse case scenario not show up at all. A website can because stagnant within the first few months if you are not providing some sort of update to it. Adding photos, video content, text and more. Also creating link backs to your website and sharing your website around on the internet, letting businesses and industry related sites know that your website there can also make a big difference.
Search engines are looking for new and fresh information
Google and other search engines are constantly improving and enhancing their search results to offer the most up to date and relevant content to their users, so although your information may be genuine and it may be the most accurate out there, the search engines want to see new and fresh content coming through the door. Anyone can publish a website, it’s those who continue to add new content and information to their site that prove to the search engines that they are worthy of being ranked on the search engine. Not only that but search engines reward websites that update their content regularly by moving them up the rankings.
Updating your content on a regular basis also give your clients/visitors more reason to come back to your website. If you have regularly updated content on your website. Clients will be more inclined to drop by to see what your business is up to if they know you update your website.
But what can YOU do to provide regular content for your business??
Setup a business BLOG
A Blog is an abbreviation of “Web Log” – an online journal for your business. It’s basically a central location where you can add lots of content in a organised central space. There are plenty of FREE or low cost options out there for business owners WORDPRESS is 100% the best one most businesses recommend using. Here, in your blog, you can put anything from a blog post about what you’re doing in your business, perhaps what markets or fundraisers you’re going to be at, to product releases, tutorials, industry information, tips, tools and resources. (What you’re reading now is a blog post from Natalie Crowe Designs)
The posts don’t have to be extensive, couple of paragraphs, pictures, maybe a video sometimes. Once you create your blog post, you then share that post around your distribution channels – so facebook, twitter, forums, etc.
TIP: You need to first put the content on YOUR website first before sharing it around… The reason for this is that it makes your website an authoritative figure. Your website had the information first. So once it is shared around the search engines can see which website had the information listed on their website first and rank them higher on the search engines.
ALWAYS POST YOUR CONTENT ON YOUR WEBSITE FIRST – THEN DISTRIBUTE!!
Natalie Crowe Designs offers an integrated blogging system as a part of the NCDAchieve Content Management System. Which means that on the same system you use to Edit, Update your website, add photos, text and more, check your reports and statistical data more. Taking the hassle out of multiple management tools, a single login and you can access everything in the one place. Time and cost effective.
Put video content on your website:
Put together videos on your business, on your products, on what you do, anything really. Name your to do with things your prospective customers are likely to type into a search engine and get them up onto youtube, vimeo and other video sites. You can also get “embed” codes from places like Youtube to then display that Youtube Video on your website.
TIP: Name your files, posts and other material with “keywords” or things people are likely type into a search engine.
We offer support to set these type of services up for you or to implement the content you create and the videos you record. If you would like to discuss your options or organise some assistance to get your blog or video channels setup please visit our contact us page or use one of the following mediums:
Phone: 0423285233
Email: Support@nataliecrowedesigns.com
Skype: NatalieCroweDesigns
You can also visit us via our FACEBOOK page:
http://www.facebook.com/nataliecrowedesigns
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Phone: 0423285233
Email: Support@nataliecrowedesigns.com
Skype: NatalieCroweDesigns
You can also visit us via our FACEBOOK page:
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How can I promote my business on a limited budget?
1. Start off simple.
Utilise the FREE tools available
List your business on free listing sites, – (From memory) yellow pages has a free listing option, truelocal has a free listing option.
2. Start a Facebook page – If you’re not sure how. Seek someone who can.
3. Get yourself a Business Card.
Most business use Vistaprint as a foundation – they have starter cards for as little as $30 for 250 cards delivered (may change since time of post) using one of their designs populated with your details – (Although, if you’re an established business – I’d recommend steering away from Vistaprint designs and creating your own identity – having a card designed , as there are thousands of businesses using the same designs. This is ideal as a starting point.
If you’re crafty enough, you could also make your cards. You can create business cards in some of the Microsoft Office Programs and make some yourself. Print them, decorate, if you can get hold of a laminator this may be another option. They are not as professional – but an option.
4.Hand out business cards when meeting people.One for them and one for them to pass on.
5.Leave cards at local establishments – Business Enterprise Centres, Preschool,Sports groups, Pin them on the notice board at the shopping centre.
6.Make a brochure – Make a list of what you offer, if you can help it put photographs or samples of your work and leave tear off strips for people to take, leaving these on notice boards in the local community.
7.Pass your brochure around often!
8.Sponsor your local school.
Donate your services or products, or ask what’s involved to get in their newsletter
9.Do a mailbox drop
I found a DL sie (1/3 A4 Page) brochure or even 1/2 A4 page works well.
For a little ink, time on the computer, and a bit of persperation to walk the neighbourhood you could find your next big client.
10.Setup a website – as a web business we know that having a website is important, there are freebie sites you can setup, To read about the Benefits of having your own website and Free or Cost effective places to get one
11.Start a blog. – A blog is an abbreviation for “Web Log” – Almost like an online Journal for your business – Although you don’t have to keep it so personal that you’re telling everyone what you’re having to eat for breakfast every morning ( may be appropriate if you’re a personal trainer or health guru – but otherwise)
12.Volunteer your time/skills services in exchange for Testimonial/Reviews or Service
13.Talk about your business, your passion and your interests.
14.Send out a mailing list
15.Attend a market and talk to prospective customers
16.Go to events where similar businesses are or prospective customers are likely to be and interact with them, see how things run, get a feel for what it’s like.
17Ask some in your industry for advice, support or mentorship
18.Sponsor events that your target market are likely to be at – Enquire how much it would cost to be a sponsor and what’s involved. If it’s not do-able right now put it in the – possibilities in the future box.
19.Create signs and place them locally. – Trip to hardware store for Corflute Boards, Poster paint – Permanent Markets and some patience to write a quick message.
20.Add your business contact details to your email footer.
Business Website Design Samples
Having a Website is a key part of reaching a wider audience and is
something every business should have… And Natalie Crowe Designs has
websites to suit every budget big or small!
Whether your in our local area; Cessnock &
Hunter Valley, or you’ve just come across us via our signage or picked
us up on Google. Natalie Crowe Designs is your one stop shop when it
comes to getting a website and offers a variety of products and services from
Business Website Design, Logo Design, Facebook Styling, Graphic work,
Business support and mentoring through to Social Media services, Domain
name registration and setup, Website Hosting, Email Hosting, Training
and Tutorials and so much more.
To view some of the Business Website Design Samples visit our portfolio page.
To read the reviews from other satisfied customers visit our testimonial page
If you have any questions about our services or products, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We’re your friends in the business offering support, helpful
advice, great prices and everything you need in the one place.
Michelle’s Review of Natalie Crowe Designs website design service
DID YOU KNOW? Natalie Crowe Designs is your one stop shop when it comes to getting a Website, Logo Design and Facebook Styling. We’re your friends in the business offering support, helpful advice, great prices and everything you need through the one service.
We work with you from your first consultation; over the phone, skype or face to face, establishing your needs and how best to meet them. Through to designing a professional visual representation of your business, to putting our collective ideas in place and supporting you through the process of launch and growth of your business.
We have packages to suit all budgets, payment plans available and we’re more than happy to discuss your options as to how to get the best out of our service.
Check out what one of our recent clients had to say:
Michelle from The Left and Right Brain Centre
https://www.nataliecrowedesigns.com.au/working-with-the-left-and-right-brain-centre
If you need a website, logo or Facebook styling or know someone who does, stop by http://www.facebook.com/nataliecrowedesigns or visit our website https://www.nataliecrowedesigns.com.au/
My name is Nat and I’d be happy to assist.
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Basic Website On A Budget
[ Package includes:]
♦ 5 Page Information Website
♦ Custom Design to suit your business.
♦ Including Homepage, 3 pages of your choice and a Contact Page with a Contact Form complete with Email Notifications directly to your inbox when you receive enquiries, and automatic email responder notifying your clients that one of your staff will contact them shortly.
[Web Hosting ]
♦ 12 Months Online storage for your website related files
[Domain name or Website Address]
♦ 12 Months registration for a website address of your choice www.yourwebsite.com.au
[Ability to edit your website]
♦ 12 Months access to NCDAchieve Content Management System – which is an all in one system that will allow you to update and manage your online business in a central dashboard.
[Personalised User Guide]
♦ Step by step user guide tailored to your skill level on the best way to manage your online business using NCDAchieve.
[Standard Search Engine Optimisation]
♦ We do keyword research and optimise your website ready for launch, in addition to submit your website to the primary search engines.
[1 hour phone consultation]
♦ One hour consultation included in the price
[Free Email Address and Webmail associated with your website]
♦ For the first 20 clients to utilise this package, they’ll receive their own email address, an online webmail interface (similar to Live Mail or Hotmail) and a tutorial how to setup your Free Email Address on your computer, phone or ipad.
We request a 50% deposit upfront and then either Payment Plan arrangement or Payment on completion.
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