When we meet with clients in the discovery phase we take LOTS of notes and learn everything that needs to take place within the functionality and identity requirements in order to develop a stellar mockup and work plan. We were getting along just great, but I knew we could be streamlining the process. Thus, our Discovery Worksheets were created. We have used them a handful of times and so far they are working out fabulously. Not only do the worksheets help us organize our notes, but the questions give the meeting a flow or at least a systematic starting point.
If you ever hire us to create a website for you, these are some questions to expect. If you are a Web designer, feel free to grab this info an make it your own:
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To make sure your website looks great and works all the time, no matter who’s looking at it from where, we Web designers have to do a lot of testing.
All browsers handle or “parse” HTML and CSS differently, and that also includes the different versions of the browsers. We physically view the sites on the different browsers during Web builds to see if everything is displaying and working correctly. For the most part Firefox, Safari and Chrome are very comparable in the way they handle code and display and are really the best choice for end users in general. Internet Explorer, however, is the beast of burden in the Web design industry and, unfortunately, is the most widely used.
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Think about it, how do you make your decisions to purchase something or go somewhere new or even do something new? If you’re like me, it’s because you’ve heard some level of buzz about it and that right there is an endorsement, plus it might even sound exciting. In fact, people tend to listen to other consumers over any form of traditional advertisement from the business itself.
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Here at Liquis Design we are taking our annual Summer Break July 19-23 to refresh and reenergize our creative minds.
Some of us are heading out of town, and some of us are staying right here in sunny Arizona, but one thing’s for sure, we ain’t gonna be in the office! Of course, if you need to chat with us right away we will have our trusty Blackberries. Just shoot any of us an e-mail and you’ll get an auto response with our contact info.
We look forward to coming back all shiny and new!
We believe the number-one factor that will determine our success is our relationships with clients and would-be clients. They are everywhere, from that luncheon last week to the Facebook fan page, to the establishment you frequent, to gathering with friends. Everyone is a potential client. Now, it’s important to hear what I’m about to say next because I am an ANTI-SALESPERSON. It’s not about giving out your biz cards or your elevator speech to everyone at these places, it’s about showing a genuine interest in what THEY do and being a resource for them, whether or not it has anything to do with your actual business.
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Yep, that is correct. A recent client of ours came to us for logo design and he had this great cause and was doing great things and we just thought, “if only we had to time to REALLY hook him up.” Then we started thinking about it more, and wanted to make it a priority to budget time and funds for a pro-bono website build during a typically slow period of the year for us. Thus, A Cause to Design was born.
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Okay… here is the entire lot crammed into the back of my husband’s Suburban! You should have seen the volunteer’s face when he opened the truck! I said he’d never seen so much food.
We filled an enormous crate with your donations all benefiting local kids through the Arizona Hunger Campaign. Thanks again to everyone who participated for helping us truly make a difference for the kids :)
A big round of applause from us to everyone that came out to show their support on Saturday as we teamed up with the Arizona Hunger Campaign to help feed local kids without enough to eat. Your donations will make a huge impact. Based on a highly scientific method, it is my conclusion that we collected over 600 pounds of food this weekend! Plus, we still have a few pick-ups to make! Thank you SO much for your generosity.
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Copywriters know that “they” are the Associated Press. What did they change? Well, due to frequent misuse they have changed Web site to website. This is a case of if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!
Here’s what the editor had to say:
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When I heard that 1 out of 5 local kids go to bed without enough to eat, I felt physically sick. To me, that is unacceptable. I thought about my son, pictured here, and how that must feel as a parent… knowing you can’t give your child a basic need. Then, when I heard I have a chance to do something about it with the help of the Arizona Hunger Campaign, my husband and I decided we were going to help orchestrate a significant donation. The next thing we knew, Liquis Design was on board and we now have a small army stepping up to impact that horrible statistic as we prepare to fill up an entire trailer with food… maybe two! But we need YOUR help. Please consider joining this cause and sharing the information with others.
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It’s been forever since I’ve made an appearance here! The truth is we’ve all been burning the midnight oil at Liquis HQ because there’s lots of fantastic projects going on. The reason I bring this up is because… drum roll please… … … we’re hiring! We’ve only got a couple more days to accept resumes so if you know anyone who’s interested, have them check out the details on the AIGA Arizona website…
By now you hopefully understand that your business should have some sort of Web presence. These days, customers and clients are looking for YOU and you need to be accessible. Putting your business in the phone book doesn’t cut it anymore and in reality, the Web has replaced these old school methods with tools like Google, Facebook and Yelp. Now we can type in key words and find exactly what we’re looking for with an abundance of information, images and reviews that give us a pretty solid impression about who we’re dealing with.
So what kind of impression are you giving people who find you? Are you even findable? Here are some surefire tips to get you noticed:
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This pic shows how we go about putting a mockup together… It all starts with some pencil (and a lot of erasers) until we’ve got a solid idea and then Brad works his magic. Okay… so down to the nitty gritty. Here’s how we do things around here:
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As inspired by a client of ours, who did this very thing, I decided to document my own photocommute! Because I don’t live carefree like he does and am dependent on my trusty SUV… My photos are not as nice, but man, this is a wonderful city!
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