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Domain name acquisition

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Someone else owns the .com name I want. Can I acquire the .com name and if so, how do I buy it?

Stumped for logo ideas?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maybe the answer lies in the one of your favorite buck photos.

Five-year-old Analyzes Logos

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We work on, design, redraw, and consult about Logos an awful lot around here. An outside opinion is always a good thing. And like this post says, "This is both adorable and some of the best and most authentic field research out there."

Wikipedia blackout to protest web piracy bills

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Although no action is imminent, the Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R.3261), known as SOPA, and the Protect IP Act (S.968), known as PIPA, remain a priority for many in Congress. Both SOPA and PIPA purport to stop the theft of intellectual property from foreign-based websites. While well-intentioned, the manner in which these bills attempt to achieve those goals is unworkable and includes a host of unintended and dangerous consequences.

How Do I Come Up With A Logo Concept?

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coming up with a logo for your business can be difficult, especially if creativity isn't one of the tools in your wheelhouse. Here's an example of how we created a logo based on a concept that capture the essence of the client's business.

The Logo Building Process

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We get quite a few inquiry's asking us how we build out our custom logos, how the process works and what a custom logo costs.

Trade Show Season is Near

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Trade show season is right around the corner, so we decided to show a example of a booth we designed this summer for a South Dakota pheasant hunting client.

New Custom Logos Designed by 3plains

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We haven't had a blog update in a while showcasing our newest custom designed logos. Were always designing a few custom logos each month, so here's a sampling of our latest designs...

Do You Forget Your Password Often?

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Think about all the different online accounts you have. How do you manage all the usernames and passwords for these accounts? Do you have the sheet of paper, a excel file saved on your computer with all your passwords on it or do you just remember them all? If you said yes to any of the last three questions, the product called LastPass might be worth a look.

Custom Charter Fishing Logo Design

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Just like my computer is an extension of my creative arm, and my single most used tool here at 3plains, John's fishing boat is at the center of Between the Lines.

Friends and Family Pheasant Fun Hunt

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

I haven't had the opportunity to write about being out in the field since my last blog post about fall South Dakota antelope hunting, so here's my hunting update for Q1. For the third consecutive year, I was cordially invited by owners Marshall and Colleen Springer to the Buffalo Butte Ranch Friends and Family Fun Hunt. The Buffalo Butte Ranch is located in Gregory, South Dakota which is noted for it's fantastic wild pheasant populations.

Trade Show Tips

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How to have a successful trade show weekend; from sales, to lead tracking, to your booth.

Websites On A Budget

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

View a few of our recent cost effective websites we have built on a budget. 3plains has design solutions for customers that need a simple cost effective website, but still with that high quality custom look.

Custom Waterfowl Graphic

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When I came across the photo of Reno, Greg's lab, I just knew I had to use it. What a great image of Reno retrieving that beautiful drake!

New Custom Websites

Thu, 7 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Here are a few of our latest custom website designs. Black Mountain Outfitters, Honey Creek Outfitters, Kashin' In, Pheasant City Lodge are just a few we have recently worked on.

Analog Sunday

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Analog Sunday is an informal idea to encourage people to take a day off away from all things digital. Any or every Sunday can be an opportunity to unplug, get off the computer, relax, recharge the batteries and take a break from usual computer based routines by engaging with the world in a different way."

South Dakota Antelope Hunt

Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I recently had the privilege of hunting antelope out in the barren land of Bison, South Dakota. I was hosted by Mike Pankratz of Dakota Hotspots which is a guide service in Kennebec, SD specializing in South Dakota pheasant hunting. We arrived in Bison on a Friday night around 10pm after stopping in Presho South Dakota to put up a billboard for Mike's father Duane. I was told it'd be a 30-45 minute job, and of course we had it wrapped up 3 hours later with Mike hitting his thumb twice with a hammer.

New Brand Identity: Canada Waterfowl Outfitter

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Recently launched for Prairies Edge Outfitting, a semi-custom web design package with custom logo design & print design additions.

New Hunting and Fishing Logos

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

View a few of our latest custom logo creations. Stay tuned at our blog, we have several more logos we are currently working on.

Google Instant

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google instant is out. What is Google instant? Predictive Search. Should you activate Google Instant Search, you'll start seeing search results as soon as you start typing. You'll also be shown a range of possible queries in grey to refine your options, all before you ever hit the "Search" button.

SEO 101

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

We build a lot of websites and after we launch the website, typically the next questions are: I couldn't find us in the search engines?, I couldn't find our website searching our name?, I couldn't find us searching "XYZ Keywords" or "XYZ Phrase"?, Why are we not on the first page for "XYZ Phrase"?, Can you get us on the first page in the search engines?

SEO vs. Print Ads

Mon, 2 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How much potential business is out there searching for you and CAN'T find you because you haven't setup a budget for search engine marketing and SEO?

Logo Design Prices

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

I wanted to take a few minutes and attempt to shed some light on the confusion surrounding logo design, what the costs are, and why the prices you've been searching for online vary so greatly. That is if you can even find prices posted at all.

Web Design Building Process

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A lot of our customers have asked us how we build out our custom websites and how the process works. Either our customers provide a sketch or we will sketch out ideas. Here's how the web design build process works.

Hosting Comparison

Sat, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

3plains offers content management (software to update your website) and hosting packages for all the websites we build. We realize that an ongoing monthly fee can be a surprise to clients who are new to the web. So what are the differences between a content management package with 3plains and the latest hosting deal online somewhere else?

Paralyzed Veterans of America Boat Sponsorship

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

3plains is sponsoring a boat for the North Central Chapter Paralyzed Veterans of America located in Sioux Falls South Dakota. This is our first year sponsoring a boat for this event, so we jumped at the opportunity and look forward to working with the North Central Chapter for years to come.

Starting A Successful Website

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How much does a good website cost? What's a good website?

Website Address on Vehicles

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Living in the Twin Citiesinvolves driving a lot of driving with the poor transportation system. A person usually spends between an average of 20-50 minutes in their vehicle typically. Since I can get quite bored, obviously I end up looking at vehicle decals, advertisements or business signage on the roads. It never ceases to amaze me how many vehicles have logo'ed trucks, banners, stickers, and so forth with a phone number, but zero indication of a web address.