The Sign Maker: Project Journal
By: Jonathan Cox | April 26th, 2010
We’re down to refinement on this project, now, and as simple as that statement may seem, this is really the portion of the project that matters most, and is the most time consuming.
Here’s a screen shot of the home page as it stands now:

Here’s today’s task list:
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Tags: case studies, development project journals, The Sign Maker, web design, web development
Posted in: Development Journals
Leveraging Word-of-Mouth in the Digital Age
By: Jessica Cox | February 19th, 2010
Is word-of-mouth crucial to your business? Find out how the Internet is changing the playing field, and what you can do to come out on top.
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Tags: business, customers, local marketing, marketing, web design, website, website design, word-of-mouth
Posted in: Marketing Alchemy
14 Web Design & Marketing Tips from Paul Newman, Pt. 1
By: Jessica Cox | January 25th, 2010
As an actor, entrepreneur and humanitarian, Newman found numerous ways to dazzle an audience, from the silver screen to the kitchen table. Before his rise to stardom, those baby blues overlooked a lifetime of hard work.
After working his family’s sports store, Newman served as a radio operator in WWII, and sold encyclopedias in between visiting agents. From these humble beginnings, he went on to donate hundreds of millions in profits from his “Newman’s Own” company to numerous charities.
A man of many talents, Newman’s old-school advice rings true through the world of web design and Internet marketing.
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Tags: marketing, Paul Newman, web design
Posted in: Marketing Alchemy
Aqua Vita Creative Featured on Web Design Ledger
By: Jessica Cox | January 6th, 2010
Hope you get a chance to read our article at Web Design Ledger today.
I’ve put together a personal cross-browser optimization cheat sheet/tool list we use at Aqua Vita Creative in our web development projects. This is the perfect starting place for a savvy business owner, or marketing director to engage customers or prospects on their website.
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Tags: tips, tools, web design, web development
Posted in: Aqua Vita News, Marketing Alchemy
So You Want to Be a Web Slinger
By: Michelle Pierce | November 10th, 2009
So you’ve finally realized just how darn beneficial the web would be for your business. Now the biggest question: how on earth do you get started? HAHA! Worry not, my friends. Here are a few useful things to know to help you make the most of your site. Getting started with design Design is the [...]
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Tags: keywords, web design, website, writing
Posted in: Naked Writing
Fix My Site! Three Common Web Design Errors and Their Quick-and-Dirty Fixes
By: Michelle Pierce | October 27th, 2009
Warning: Most of these fixes will require a moderate understanding of CSS and/or HTML. Problem: There are borders around all my image links! Solution: Well, we can take care of this one of two ways…
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Tags: css, html, web design, website errors
Posted in: Naked Writing
Websites On A Dime
By: Jonathan Cox | May 21st, 2009
While it looks like the economy could be turning around soon, many companies still have to be a little creative with resources in the meantime. And as you’re weathering budget cuts, you still need to wow clients and prospects online. Sound impossible? Don’t panic. I’ve outlined several budget website alternatives to help you save money [...]
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Tags: business, creative, custom design, DIY, template, web design
Posted in: Eureka!
Huddleston Law Offices Launches New Website with Aqua Vita Creative
By: admin | May 14th, 2009
TULSA, Okla. — With 20 years of experience and a long list of satisfied clients in the Tulsa area, Brian Huddleston’s old template website did not reflect the professional, high-quality results he delivered for his clients. “It was a template website, a cookie cutter, and it looked like everyone else’s,” said Huddleston, owner of Huddleston [...]
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Tags: Aqua Vita, marketing, Rotary, web design
Posted in: Aqua Vita News