Blog Entries

You CAN take it with you!

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The phrase "you can't take it with you" is generally in reference to the day we kick the bucket. But not today. Today we're talking about portable windows applications that you CAN take with you - anywhere you go.

Every Windows PC user knows the drill of installing software on their computer. Many homes today have more than one computer. Many people also deal with another computer at work. What if you could take your favorite web browser or email client from work to home and b [...]

Joomla com_content without tables

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This is a Joomla 1.5 content component table-free template for your Joomla 1.5 template.

com_content tableless template

I was always frustrated with the content components table based layouts. I was always stripping the tables out of different sections of it for more flexiblity. So once and for all I edited the entire component and removed all of t [...]

Pregnancy Crisis Center Benefit

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The last two years we have donated an auction item to the Twin Falls Pregnancy Crisis Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. This year we presented them with a web package worth $3,320. The package included planning, development and design for one web site.

The web package bid went for $2,500, almost double the bid from the previous year. We also had the honor of having the highest bid item. Best of all, the money goes to charity.

The Twin Falls Crisis Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy tes [...]

Full Service Web Design

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Good Foundations

We start at the foundation of a quality web site: communication between the owner and the web designer. We strive for communication and bring your goals and objectives to the table. in order to plan a successful web site.

Content Authoring

Gathering good content for your web site might be as easy as moving your ex [...]

Content, Something People Need

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

You web site has something people need: content.

As we say in this business, Content is King. All of the site optimization in the world won't help you if your content isn't seated on the throne of your web site.

So what is and isn't content?

Content Is:

Information and articles (text)The goods you are sellingThe services you are offeringWhat people are searching for

Content Isn't: [...]

SSM helps launch ByTheBookBoise.com

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Simply Smart Media recently helped launch www.bythebookboise.com.

By the Book is a devotional and leads group for men in the Treasure Valley. They help support foreign and local missions, as well as meet on a regular weekly basis.

The idea behind the web site was to have a place where members could connect online. Devotionals are blogged about and the occasional humorous post is added as well.

The design behind the blog is based on the Simple Web Design philosophy.

easy n [...]

The basics of logo design

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As a business executive, there are a few things you should know about your logo. Every entrepreneur has his or her own ideas of what a logo is or should be. I would like to pass along a few tips to help you in your quest.

Black and White

Your logo should look good in black and white. When you send a fax, your logo should [...]

Real Estate and the Web

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It's no surprise that the internet has changed the Real Estate business. However, smaller offices appear to be finding it difficult to keep up with the larger companies such as RE/MAX, Century21 and Coldwell Banker.

So how exactly does a small real estate office compete with these giants with enormous advertising dollars?

Make it personal.

Home buyers and sellers want an agent, not [...]

When to do it yourself and when not to

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Pick a task, any task. It could be redesigning my own web site, remodelling my kitchen or working on my 1979 Pontiac Bonneville. There are some things I'm honestly not good at. Working on cars is one of them, remodeling is another.

How do I know when to do it myself and not hire an extra hand?

Money. When money is tight I tend to do it myself even though it might not look or be as good as having a professional do it. Tools. When I have the tools or ability to [...]

Engage, Inspire and Commit

tim@simplysmartmedia.com — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Build Your Business, Not Just a Web Site

Engage and inspire your visitors. Increase sales.

Tap into the skills and experience necessary to professionally plan, develop and design your web site to grow into a powerful marketing tool for your business.

When someone views your web site or promotional materials, they must be [...]