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Loading... It’s been slow-going as I rebuild my own website, thanks to the client demands that keep me so busy!
Back by popular demand: my old portfolio. This is dated, and much of the content is from classwork while I was getting my degree.
Here is some of my more recent work:
Web hosting is basically renting server space and tools to manage your site. The hosting companies have the actual physical machines that your files are on hooked to the internet.
There are hundreds of choices for web hosting companies. I’ve narrowed the services I use down to just two, and they serve very different purposes.
For small sites, I recommend a company called Dayana Host. They have packages starting as low as $15 a year. I’ve found their configuration to be ideal for online stores using OS Commerce. These small packages come with very limited email accounts and databases.
If you have several sites and/or plan to use a lot of photos, videos, etc., on your site you’ll need more space. For myself, and most of my clients in this category, I recommend Lunar Pages. The best value with them is to buy two years hosting upfront. I’ve found them to be very reliable, and the hosting accounts are packed full of bells and whistles.
For a limited time, get 500 full-color, single-sided, glossy business cards on heavy 14pt CS2 stock for the low price of just $49 with FREE SHIPPING!
We’ll print your custom business cards from your digital art and ship the cards straight to you.
Don’t have digital artwork? We can help you with that, too.
We’re a full-service graphic design company, so you won’t find a click-to-print option on our site; we want to help you get the best product available.
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This is where it all starts when creating a web site. Finding the right domain name… one that makes sense for your business, isn’t too long or complicated, and is available.
Some things to remember:
Domain names are inexpensive, that’s the good thing. I personally register all of my domains with one registrar and I find them very easy to deal with: 1and1.com. Their prices are low and I like the idea of keeping the domain names separate from the hosting (even though the domain name is frequently free with hosting) because if I should decide to change host it takes only minutes to redirect the domain name rather than a few weeks that it can take to do a full transfer of registrar.
One of thing that drives me crazy, along with most other honest business people, is domain name “squatters.” These are people and/or businesses that have bought thousands of domain names with the intent on selling them at higher prices. I tried for years to get cdg.com and it was owned by a non-profit that wasn’t using it. I wrote countless letters, even offering a small amount of money. Never got a response. I tried to get it when it expired (I even set an alarm), but alas, someone else got it. Last time I checked they had it up for sale for several thousand dollars. Jeepers. I’m a small business and I don’t have that kind of money. Oh well.
I was successful, however in procuring the domain name garagesalefinder.com for my garage sale mapping site. The previous owner had wanted to do basically the same thing I am doing, but simply didn’t have time and sold it to me for a reasonable amount. Not as short as some names, but very easy to remember.
In any case, sometimes it takes a bit of work to come up with a good domain name. One of the tools I find indispensable is: Domain Tools.
Small organizations can’t usually afford to hire a webmaster, so Computer Design Graphics offers cost-effective options to put you on the web.
Our basic economy package is designed to give you a “presence,” as well as give potential clients several ways to contact you to do business.
Most people expect to find some information on any given business on internet, so not having a web site risks them choosing to do business with someone who does.
In addition to basic sites, we do online stores, blogs, and more!
At Computer Design Graphics you can get all your business marketing and promotion materials. We make it easy, and affordable, with quick turnaround and great quality.
While there are a lot of “click to print” companies on the internet, we feel most people come to us because they want our expertise and a custom design. (Plus they don’t want marketing materials that look like everyone else’s–that’s worse than showing up at the prom in the same dress as someone else!) We handle the whole process to make your job turn out great. There are lots of little details that can make or break a printed piece: from choosing the right paper to laying out the graphics in a way the produces a professional piece. We’ll worry about the details, and you can concentrate on other ways to build your business.
If you are looking for a do-it-yourself solution, give VistaPrint a try. They’re a great choice for small quantities.
Graphic design has been the mainstay of our business since 1987, and we’re dedicated to staying on the leading edge of technology to provide our customers with outstanding products.
One of our business practices has always been to provide our customers with their digital files (either by email or on disc). In addition to that, we keep backups of all customer files for future use.
Computer Design Graphics was established by Valerie Cudnik in January 1987 in Sunnyvale, California. A few military moves later (in 1998) we found ourselves in Chesapeake, Virginia, where we’ve been ever since.
Our mission is simple: To help our customers make more money.
We specialize in helping small businesses develop professional marketing materials at reasonable prices. We can help you convey your message in an attractive format, leaving your clients with a positive impression of your organization.
Some of our most popular services are: