Simple jQuery Slider

2010-08-02T08:19:00.001-07:00

Here is a simple way to do an animated jQuery slider: 1) You will need attach the latest jQuery lib and the jQuery UI lib in the head of your HTML Doc like so: Sample Site Title

Drupal Camp Colorado – June 26th & 27th, 2010

2010-07-30T10:57:00.000-07:00

Many employees from Page 1 Solutions attended Drupal camp in June. Page 1 was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the event. You can read our interview with Drupal Camp Colorado here. We had a great cross section of employees in attendance including designers, programmers, account managers and optimizers. There was a ton of great information available and a lot of opportunities to meet others

COMMUNICATION

2010-07-13T07:19:00.001-07:00

Web design is a collaborative effort.An important aspect of the Web design process is a collaboration of ideas between the Web designer and the client. This requires ongoing communication between you and your Web design company. To achieve your goal with a new or redesigned Web site, communication is an essential element toward success of the project.Your web site provides a great opportunity to

Responsive Web Design

2010-06-18T11:59:00.000-07:00

There was a time, not too long ago, when people designed for the lowest common denominator: creating designs that looked good under the worst conditions — IE6, 600 x 480 screen resolution, 256-colors — to insure that they would look good under any conditions, with mavericks and artists designing spectacular sites that only worked under specific, advanced conditions only a few users could

Port City Plastic Surgery Gets Personal

2010-05-18T13:37:00.000-07:00

Port City Plastic Surgery wants you to feel as comfortable and as at home as possible with their new website! Whether it be Breast Augmentation, Liposuction, Facial Rejuvenation or Nose Surgery, Dr. Widenhouse and his staff believe that you should get the best treatment available.Their new design is very modern and easy to navigate which is exactly how your experience will be as a patient at Port

Page 1 Wins Three Hermes Creative Awards

2010-05-04T12:40:00.000-07:00

It was an exciting week for Page 1 last week! We were notified that we had just won three new Hermes Creative Awards for the following clients:Gonzales & Gonzales, personal injury attorneys in Austin, TX. They won a Platinum award for the category for Writing/Web Copy.Windsor National Associates is our second Platinum award winner for the category of Web Site Overall. Their site was developed to

The Glue that Holds it Together

2010-04-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

In the ever-changing world of design, one of the most important pieces is composition. Composition makes up all of the pieces of our work and makes it a whole. Composition is developed through two different concepts - unity and layout - along with other elements of design. Especially in the Page 1 Solutions market (Cosmetic Dentistry, Plastic Surgery, Attorneys), most designs need some sense of

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2010-04-27T11:06:00.001-07:00

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Navigation. What Navigation?

2010-04-19T11:01:00.000-07:00

Came across this article on Stumbleupon about "Showcase Of Beautiful Vertical Navigation Designs". Check it out, maybe it will inspire you...

The most advanced dental technology

2010-04-19T09:20:00.000-07:00

The Woodlands Premier Dentistry office is the premier place to receive a five-star cosmetic dentistry treatment. They are both cutting-edge and provide a comfortable treatment environment.The old and the new website: There is a also this consistency throughout all of Dr. Young’s marketing materials that is so comforting, from the post cards of the staff, to the print marketing ads and articles,

The Color of Money

2010-04-15T12:47:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it is easier to come up with an idea for a design then it is to pick a color palette that goes along with that design. In the case of this lawyer marketing website The Bradley Law Firm, I had a good idea of what I wanted to do. After talking with the client, it was clear in my mind what he was looking for. I got back to my office I began to put all the elements together in my

It's Odosketch time!

2010-04-15T07:58:00.000-07:00

It’s time to get your clicker ready for some creative clickin’! The Odosketch website might not have much to do with Legal Marketing, Dental Website Design, or Plastic Surgery Marketing, but its a great way to find inspiration, and warm up your creative muscles. Head over to sketch.odopod.com for some fun with the mouse and a faux-sketchpad. It’s also a great place to just take a look at some

The Galleria Dental Aesthetics gets a new website!

2010-03-25T11:56:00.000-07:00

The dentists and staff of Galleria Dental Aesthetics provide their patients with a dental experience unlike any other. They offer a number of amenities, such as:- picking you up at the airport in a limousine- video immersion goggles, and- high-tech massage chairs.They want you to experience a dental visit that will not feel like a dental visit at all! The new website brings this classy, sleek and

When one website is just not enough

2010-03-24T08:47:00.000-07:00

The Centre, P.C. is a unique and comprehensive plastic surgery center located in Indiana. They offer cosmetic surgery, skin care services/products, as well as therapeutic services for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the hand.How do you incorporate all of that in one website? Well you don't, sometimes one website is just not good enough. The Centre, P.C.'s main website covers the plastic

Time Management is Key

2010-03-23T15:25:00.000-07:00

Do you ever find yourself running out of time, scrambling to get things done? How often do you say to yourself – “Where did the day go?”I think many of us, at one time or another, have felt that there just isn’t enough time in the day to accomplish all that we want to get done, especially at work. Constant work overload can turn into stress, and stress can undermine even the most ambitious person

Lowry Law takes on a new look!

2010-03-23T07:15:00.000-07:00

As a new designer here at Page 1 Solutions, I am very excited to have had the opportunity to work on the website for Lowry & Associates. Before I started here, our Chief Science Officer, Troy Dunn was working on the design for Lowry. Within a couple weeks of my start date, we reviewed the homepage design as a group and offered our suggestions. At the time, I wasn't aware that this would soon be

Aesthetic Dental Spa - An amazing website overhaul

2010-03-22T15:39:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we all need to be updated a little, to look and feel a little better. Just like a smile might need a Smile Makeover, a website might need a Website Design Overhaul.A Smile MakeoverBecause your smile is often the first thing people notice about you, your misaligned, or stained teeth can create a negative impression. An amazing smile is an important part of creating a positive first

Web Designers; 21st Century Electronic Mechanics

2010-03-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome to left field. The origin of my many eccentric analogies.Whilst working on an older website that used the t-word (tables), I recalled my glow-in-the-dark yellow '73 Super Beetle that made me a very happy high school driver.Changing the spark plugs in an automobile can be a very simple process depending upon the vehicle. As for the case of an old Bug, simplicity and ease are not the same

Dr. Vasdev Rai gets a new micro site!

2010-03-17T15:07:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, my name is Jay Darnell and I'm one of the relatively new designers here at Page1Solutions. Today I would like to take a moment to share one of our recently completed sites: Dallas Labiaplasty - a new micro-site for Dr. Vasdev Rai.Shortly after I started here at Page1Solutions I was tasked with creating this new micro-site for Dr. Rai and working with him has been a pleasure. From

2010-03-16T15:35:00.001-07:00

Design is easy. All you do is stare at the screen until drops of blood form on your forehead.Marty NeumeierWhen working on design projects I have found that it can be too easy to get caught up in the little details. While I concentrate heavily on crafting and perfecting the elements of a design I also need to step back and remind myself not to lose sight of the message I want to deliver to my

Oh, inspiration where art thou?

2010-03-05T12:46:00.000-08:00

Inspiration can come from anywhere, but sometimes you get stuck and need a little help from your friends. Well, wait no longer! I did a little mini survey and here are what our web designers had to say about getting their creative juices flowing. We get inspired by: Everyday items and people, and other artists and designers. Paintings, television, other web sites.Laughter, love and competition

Long & Waite, P.C. Attorneys gets a new website!

2010-03-01T08:27:00.000-08:00

I had the privilege of re-designing this website. They were very open to my ideas and suggestions which made this a wonderful project to work on. The client was very specific about certain things that they wanted on the new site. They communicated these points easily and gave me creative freedom to implement them the best way I saw fit.Their old site was good. But, we wanted to bring it

New Website Designs

2010-01-14T08:07:00.000-08:00

We have a fantastic design team here at Page 1. Here are some of our recent designs for our clients:Phoenix cosmetic dentist, Dr. David Wilcox, offers a wide range of dental services. His practice can be located in Glendale, AZ:Desert SmilesDr. David Wilcox18275 North 59th AvenueGlendale, AZ 85308602.978.1790Modesto cosmetic dentist, Dr. Glenn Takenaga, specializes in caring and affordable dental

Twitter Background Checker

2009-10-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

Designing a Twitter background? TWTBG.ME is a great resource for checking how the background you design will look on various computer screen resolutions. Twitter is becoming an important Internet marketing tool for many people and companies, and any more it’s very important that their Twitter profiles look professional and compliment their branding efforts.Know of other great resources? Please

Typedia - A Shared Encyclopedia of Typefaces

2009-09-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, Page 1’s Director of Web Development shared a great tool with the design department. Typedia is a “resource to classify, categorize, and connect typefaces.” It is a relatively new resource (as of May 2009), and is intended for sharing knowledge in regards to typefaces. Anyone can contribute to Typedia, and anyone can add supplementary information to others’ entries. In

Congratulations Meli!

2009-09-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

The Page 1 Solutions team is very excited to announce that Meli Trumbo, one of our prized senior designers, has been promoted to Director of Web Development. This is a much deserved promotion and we are all very proud of her.Congrats Meli!

Pay-Per-Click Landing Page Design Tips

2009-08-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

Last week, the Page 1 Solutions pay-per-click specialist gave a quick lesson to the rest of us about the significant role that the landing page design has in the success of a PPC campaign. Here are some specific tips that she had:• Keep it simple: A landing page should have few distractions. The text should be short easy to read, and the graphics should be simple, clean and compelling.• Have a

Community Driven Websites

2009-08-04T10:59:00.000-07:00

With advances in online database programming, there are now many programs/modules that are oriented towards building an on-line community. We have recently started working with Drupal to build out some of our more complex websites. We have found it to be highly versatile and user friendly. We also like it because there is a strong online community available for support. One of the biggest

New Videos For The Marketing Gurus

2009-08-03T11:27:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of new videos that Page 1 videographer, Andrew, created for law firm marketing consultants Alyn Weiss & Associates, Inc. Check out more videos by visiting the Social Media Guidelines section of their website or by subscribing to their YouTube channel.

An updated design for Stipe Injury Law

2009-07-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

Stipe Injury Law, a law firm representing individuals in all types of personal injury litigation in the Oklahoma City area, had an established website with great content but a look and feel that needed an update. After an in-depth research phase, evaluating the current site, competitors, the market and demographics, Erika and I sat down for a comprehensive design call with James Belote,

2009-07-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

The new application TwitLogo makes it easy to transform your name into a Twitter logo, which you can then save to your computer for future use. It's a great alternative for linking to you Twitter profile from your website, blog, etc. I have to admit, when I initially learned of the "Twitter logo generator" from a colleague, I was concerned that some people wouldn't connect the image of our brand

And the IMA Outstanding Achievement Award Goes To...

2009-07-06T14:10:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce that the Page 1 Solutions team has won another design award! The website for Toronto-based Willow Dental Associates won the Interactive Media Awards Outstanding Achievment Award in the Beauty/Cosmetics category. Congratulations to Crystal Yau, Joseph Casper, and Patti Woolich for their award winning website!

Attending Drupal Camp Colorado

2009-06-27T19:42:00.000-07:00

This is an exciting time for Page 1 Solutions's Design team. Drupal has become a new method that the Designers and Programmers are trying to learn and implement as one of the website techniques.What is Drupal?Drupal is a type of program that provides a way for individuals or a community to easily manage, publish and organize a variety of content on a website.Drupal Camp ColoradoWhat is this

Brand New Legal Website!

2009-06-25T16:26:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that I have another brand new legal website! Jerry is a wonderful lawyer who needs a website for his law firm. Mandy worked closely with him and let me know how to best market his law firm. This was originally designed by Troy. I changed the color palette and developed the website. Everything turned out great. Contact us today if you need a great legal website!

In Living Colors

2009-06-02T16:35:00.000-07:00

Color is one of many important elements in a design. Proper color choices can create a reaction, emotional response, and even determine if your website is easily readable. Being able to choose the correct color can make your site more vibrant by selecting colors that compliment each other.Color InspirationsBefore designing a website, the designers find an inspiration. Inspirations come from many

A custom design deserves custom content.

2009-05-31T21:03:00.000-07:00

One day I was shadowing Lisa Forgan one of Page 1 Solutions' top website developers. I asked her, "Why it is important to for our clients to have a custom designed website rather than a template web site?"To meet the practice's specific goals Helps brand the practiceTo build a relationship with the practice's clients or patients To more closely target practice's demographic To view one of Lisa’s

Calls to Action Can Speak Louder than Words

2009-05-25T09:56:00.000-07:00

Images and content alone doesn’t help your users to navigate your website.Strategically placed "calls to action" will also impact the way your potential patients or clients navigate your practice’s website.An eye-catching call to action should intrigue your users and encourage them to click to the next page - ideally to funnel them in the direction you want - into your practice.Calls to action

What Do Your Images Say?

2009-05-24T13:48:00.000-07:00

The images we choose to incorporate in our designs at Page 1 Solutions are not chosen because they look nice. They are chosen:To tell a storyTo appeal to the target audienceTo help break up contentAn example of how we use photos effectively can be seen at the Fire Damage page of this Florida Hurricane Damage Attorneys website.Photos should relate to your content. Keep in mind the photos you

Minimal Technical Requirements for Designing a Website in Photoshop:

2009-05-21T15:04:00.000-07:00

Size: Screen size does matter. Design for a maximum screen size of 1024 X 768. My recommended website width would be 1000px, while height of the website is mostly determined by the content. The industry standard used to be 800 X 600, but monitors are getting larger and larger these days.Color: Use RGB colors (web) instead of CMYK colors (print).Fonts: There is a difference between print and web

Design 101 – The Page 1 Way

2009-05-21T14:16:00.000-07:00

Page 1 Solutions is always on top of the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques to best serve its clients. SEO can help marketing clients’ business. A website also needs to have a decent design and layout to help its users to look for the information. Not only will that attract the users, it helps to build relationships among the services and the users. What makes a Page 1 Solutions

Carter Eye Presbyopia Gets a New Look

2009-05-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

I had the privilege of creating a brand new website for Carter Eye Center in Dallas Texas. This site focuses on cataract and presbyopia treatment with advanced IOL technology that allows their patients to see near and far without glasses. Their old site was beginning to look a little dated and my account manager Ashley suggested a new look. Carter Eye Center agreed and I began the design

What Screen Resolution is Recommended for Your Website?

2009-05-08T07:01:00.000-07:00

In order to design a proper website, the website designer/developer needs to understand your target demographic. Depending on your clientele we can determine how your website should look and feel, the size of the text and columns, plus the placement of each element.A good rule of thumb is to consider your audience/potential client and include elements that will connect with them.How Page 1

New Website! WillowDental

2009-05-07T08:31:00.000-07:00

Here's my new dental website. Joseph and I talked to Lisa to understand what kind of website she wants for her practice. After knowing what they are looking for and what they want the website to do, I came up with the design. During the build-out process, we stayed close with Lisa. At the end, we also went through quality assurance to make sure everything was working fine and the website had no

Page 1 Wins Two Hermes Creative Awards

2009-05-06T10:02:00.000-07:00

The design team at Page 1 Solutions has won two Gold Hermes Creative Awards for 2009! We are thrilled to add these to our growing collection of awards and accomplishments. The first award was presented to Page 1 Solutions in the category of Web Site Home Page. The winning home page was designed for Southern California plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Michelle Spring, MD. Page 1 designer,

Why CSS?

2009-03-25T13:58:00.000-07:00

CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheet and it is a very powerful component for website design. CSS controls the look of a website by applying a consistent style guide to all of the pages. This allows for shorter, cleaner html code – which the search engines love!For example, instead of defining the font for every paragraph separately, CSS allows you to define the look of all of the paragraphs in

Tips for Effective Before and After Photos

2009-03-23T16:30:00.000-07:00

A picture is worth a thousand words. What happens when you have before and after photos? You get an effective website that showcases your work and market the practice. It is one of the most powerful tools one can have on the website.Many websites may have informative content that answers the questions regarding certain procedures. Yet, having the before and after photos gives the readers a

Elements of a Comprehensive Design Call – Part 2

2009-03-20T13:26:00.000-07:00

In order to create a strong structure to a website, you must first understand the methods of producing effective website copy. Website copy is a key element that provides structure and goals throughout the development and design process. Content must consistently change and evolve in order for your website to achieve all of its intended goals. Website copy and its appeal to the viewers’

Elements of a Comprehensive Design Call – Part 1

2009-03-12T06:45:00.000-07:00

The first and most vital aspect to what your website will look like and contain comes from the design call. A design call is used to discuss particular specifications about your website. As a designer, it is important to know what kind of site you would like. It also determines what kind of items are needed to build the site. More often than not, projects are delayed due to missing or

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2009-03-10T17:14:00.000-07:00

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