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Easy & FREE way to create Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for a website!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:00:00 +0000

I ran across this and couldn't believe it! An easy and FREE way to create Terms and conditions/Privacy Policy. I know there are plenty of people that could find this useful and just add their additional information to it, create by Ben Nadal.

Easy & FREE way to create Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for a website!

Flyer Design for DJ Choice One MD Annual Pisces & Aries Birthday Bash

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:36:00 +0000

Flyer Design for DJ Choice One MD Annual Pisces & Aries Birthday Bash

Flyer Design for Suganotes Artist Songwriter performing at Joffrey's Cafe & Lounge

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:30:00 +0000

Flyer Design for Suganotes Artist Songwriter performing at Joffrey's Cafe & Lounge

Valentine's Day Menu Designed for Metro Fuxon Restaurant & Lounge

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:27:00 +0000

Valentine's Day Menu Designed for Metro Fuxon Restaurant & Lounge

List your event for FREE on Linkedin.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Here's an easy way to gain more exposure to an event. Sign in to your Linkedin account and go to the "More" tab and select "Events".


List your event for FREE on Linkedin.

Click on the yellow "Create an Event" button.

List your event for FREE on Linkedin.

Fill out the next 3 pages to complete the steps. The 2nd page will need a description of your event. On the 3rd page, it will allow you to post your event to twitter and facebook. It's pretty simple.

List your event for FREE on Linkedin.

You have the option to also share something about yourself or share the link provided on the right on your facebook, twitter and even on your linkedin page.

List your event for FREE on Linkedin.

Created Flyer for Ryan Cameron's Step Show After Party

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:09:00 +0000

2012 Atlanta Ryan Cameron Step Show After Party at Metro Fuxon

Create a free Podcast with PodOmatic.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

I ran across this the other day and could think of the many ways to make this useful on a blog, website, facebook and more. This is a great tool for those in the music, ministry, coaching, health, mediation business and more. PodOmatic offers both a basic (free) and pro package for those who want to test the waters. The pro is priced at $9.99/month, which is pretty reasonable.

Create a free Podcast with PodOmatic.

Easy & Inexpensive way to create video recordings of your computer screen!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:00:00 +0000

So I was on a search to find an app/software to create videos of my computer screen like you see on youtube. I read review after review. Some where expensive and with others, there were too many complaints. I finally ran across this one by accident in the comments section of a post of the 5 best videos and the funny thing is it wasn't listed. It's called Screencast-O-Matic.

The audio output is great, the recording is crisp and the best part is the pricing structure. You can use the free option with a watermark that will be present on all your uploaded videos. If you don't want the watermark visible, you can choose from their 2 plans of $12/year or $29/year. I wish I would have purchased the 3 year because this thing works perfect!!! You simply expand it out to the appear you want to appear in the video via the white anchor points and click the red button to record or Option+P. After recording, the option to save to computer or upload to Youtube will appear. It's pretty simple. Enjoy!

Easy & Inexpensive way to create video recordings of your computer screen!

Free Portfolio Site Builder for Artist & Photographers.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

I ran across this site on twitter through one of my followers. Typically, I like to take my time to look through peoples twitter profile and website links. I thought this would definitely come in handy for someone who is looking for a free online source to properly display their portfolio with less words. This is perfect for photographers, tattoo artist, artist or anyone with a need for displaying images. Enjoy!

Click here to visit Crevado Portfolios online

Free Portfolio Site Builder for Artist & Photographers.

Video: Add RSS Feed to Blogger, social media & email applications.

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

It's definitely been a challenge to find proper instructions on how to add a Google RSS Feed to my blogger account. The ones I found weren't very clear and the rest I had to figure out on my own. So I decided to make a step by step of how to add an RSS feed to your blogger account. Also, how to add your social media such as twitter, flickr, facebook and linkedin to receive your RSS feeds directly. This is a great way to receive more exposure to your blog post on your social media. The great thing about an RSS Feed is it allows your readers to follow your blog through their email Inbox. They no longer have to return to your blog everyday to catch up on what's new. Google Feed Burner also provides an html code to embed the feed directly on your website for viewers to read the topics and subscribe to your blog. It also provides an html code to embed in email applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Thunderbird, as a signature to outgoing mail. I think that is one of their best features yet. Enjoy.

Click link for Google Feed Burner.

Get a Free Yellow Pages Listing for Your Business!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Here is another way to promote your business online for free. We've definitely gotten calls from our listing on yellow pages.com and I recommend that anyone who runs a business and wants more exposure, take advantage of this opportunity. There are 2 listings available: 1. Free ad for businesses with a physical address (which is a GREAT DEAL!) & 2. Free business listing. It all depends on the type of business you run, whether from home or a physical business location. These offers are both great deals. Sometimes, the good things in life are free, you just have to do some research.

Get Free Yellow Pages business listing

Get Free Yellow Pages ad for businesses with a physical address

Animoto.com: Create a FREE video that stands out!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Animoto.com has taken the pain out of creating a video and has made it simple. You can create video with either pictures or video, select any of the backgrounds provided and even upload your own music, which I thought was a pretty cool personal touch. You just add in all the content/text in between and VOILA! That's It! You got a new video. Now it is limited to 30 seconds per video if you have a free account or you can just pay $30 for the entire year for unlimited video length. I think it's a great deal! Some other cool features are the ability to post directly onto facebook, youtube and blogger in moments! Make sure to check out our video we created on Animoto.com at the beginning of our blog page. We'll love to hear from you if you decide to use Animoto and what you think.
CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO WE CREATED ON ANIMOTO.COM AND INSTANTLY POSTED TO YOUTUBE!

Get Your Business On Google Places Free Listing.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:05:00 +0000

If you own a business, whether with a physical location, mobile or just online, I recommend setting up a FREE Google Places account. It's free exposure and a great way to get ranked towards the front page of any google search for a particular service. Visit Google Places to start the free process that takes less then 5 minutes to setup. Start generating more business today by setting up your free Google Places account.

Get a Free Business listing on Google Places.

New Blogger App For iPhone & Android phones.

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:14:00 +0000

With the new blogger phone app, there is no excuse not to blog!
I had to write this one for some of my clients who prefer to do everything from their phones. I know sometimes time does not permit most of us to sit at our computers to share what's on our mind right on the spot. That's the beauty of technology, GOT TO LOVE IT!

They have an app for both iPhone and Android phones. Click here to get your app now! Enjoy!

Blogger app for iPhone & Android phones.

Create a FREE Business Dream/Vision Board with us!

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:40:00 +0000

-Create Your Mantra For The Year!
-Marketing - Materials, social media
-Website - Website maintenance, blog
-Communication plan - Build great business relationships
-$ales - Receive more money!
-Community-find a way to give back

This is your chance to display and remind yourself of your business goals. Another reason for creating your business dream board is it allows you to spend time about how to attain those goals. . When your board is finished, place it in a spot where you will see it on a daily basis, and spend time vocalizing the mantra you write on it. We'll provide the boards and items to create your board and you get to leave with a new perspective. Feel free to bring anything you'll like to add onto your board.

RSVP on Meetup For This Event! Limited Seating!

Create a FREE Business Dream/Vision Board with us!

View our Website Designs of 2011!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:23:00 +0000

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10 Tips to Help Your Business Grow In 2012!

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:05:00 +0000

These are my top 10 suggestions that I feel has helped my business grow over the past year. I truly advise finding a way to fit these in your schedule and make it a priority to help your business grow in 2012.

CHECK LIST TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW IN 2012!

Get a decent website for potential clients to view your services & portfolio.

First impressions are everything, so I advise getting this set in place! If you can't afford one, get a nice clean blog to get your business online until you can. You'll be surprised how many times I've heard people state that they would base their decision for going with a company based off their website appearance. To get money, sometimes you've got to spend it!

Get your business it's own social media.

Yes, this includes a blog, facebook fan page and a twitter account solely for your business. This also means you'll have to use it and keep it updated with fresh material, otherwise it appears that you aren't doing anything. Not good for your business image. People are quick to research you online before considering contacting you.

Send out at least 12 email newsletters for the entire year to your current email list.

That is 1 email newsletter per month. This is just for starters and to remind people that your business still exist. No more then 20 per year, people will start to get annoyed. You can send out tips and specials your company is offering. There are many options out there to send out email newsletters such as Constant Contact, Mad Mimi and Mailchimp, just to name a few.

Get Business cards designed and keep them on you at all times!

I cannot stress this enough! I've gone to places where I would not expect people to ask for my business card. Places like the grocery store, dominoes pizza, the cafe to do a little work or just going over to a friend's or family member's home and their neighbors or friends needing your service. CARRY THEM AT ALL TIMES!

Get a number for your business and have a professional voicemail.

This all depends on your type of business if you need to purchase a number, but I always recommend a professional voicemail. I've provided a link for script to use to create your voicemail. There are a few places like Ringcentral that will provide you with a number to use for your business that will forward to your cell phone and let you know where the incoming call is coming from. This is great for online stores that need 1-800 numbers, but they also provide phone numbers in your area code as well.

Offer specials throughout the year to help get repeat business and new clients.

I would recommend a new year special to get your business kicked off and post it on all your social media. Consider creating a flyer to post on your blog, send out in an email newsletter, use as your facebook profile image to attract more clients and post the image on twitter. I also recommend announcing your special at least 3 times a day on twitter. If you understand how twitter functions, you'll realize how many times tweets are posted and yours may be over looked. So additional post are a must!

Ask your clients to like and post a good review on your Facebook fan page.

I've recently started doing this. I started asking clients to post their review of my service on my fan page. I'm one of those people that look for reviews on a company or product, so I know I'm not the only one. Remember to make it easy for them and provide the link for them to post. What I've noticed is they've started to post the reviews on their page. THAT'S EVEN BETTER BECAUSE THEIR LIST OF FRIENDS CAN VIEW IT!

Use youtube to your advantage, IT REALLY WORKS!

About 3 months ago, I made 9 videos of my portfolio, categorized them and uploaded it to youtube. This week all my efforts finally paid off. I had a client who contacted me solely based off viewing my youtube videos I created. It took 2 days to create them all and 3 months to get a call, but it was totally worth it! The useful thing with youtube is you can post those same videos in your email newsletters; post on facebook, twitter and blogger; and embed in your website.

See what services your competitors are offering and add it to your list.

I usually recommend looking at a company in your market that is doing it big and mimic them. No point in reinventing the wheel. If what they are doing is working, you should try adding that service to your list. Clearly, you can make it your own and customize your service to make it stand out. In order for your business to grow, your service options also needs to.

Work on your customer service skills!

Now this might sound old but it will always stand true! People always remember how you treat them when it comes to business. No one owes you their business, so it is your responsibility to build a good business relationship with your clients. This will make people recommend you to their friends and colleagues.

Proper customer service tips:

Respond on time to emails and voicemails.
Listen to your client's needs and work in a timely fashion to answer request. People just want to know you're listening and that you care about their business.
Answer the phone professionally at all times or business friendly with repeat clients.
Treat people how you want to be treated in business. The same service you expect from other businesses, you should be willing to give yourself.

I hope this information is found useful and used. Enjoy!

Video: Schedule a post on the new blogger interface.

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:21:00 +0000

I decided to create this video after finding this cool video making tool by Screencast-O- Matic. Now I'm hooked! I know videos make it easier for people to follow and comprehend. Enjoy!

Launch Party Flyer Design for Trinity Tattoo Studio.

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Always glad to support my clients and their endeavors, especially after I create something for them. :) If you're in the Atlanta area and searching for a new tattoo artist or piercer, CHECK THEM OUT!

Saturday, January 7th, Come out for the Launch Party of Trinity Owners. There will be a live performance by Suganotes. Make sure to check her out on facebook & iTunes! $10 OFF PIERCINGS!

Launch Party Flyer Design for Trinity Tattoo Studio.

Sign up for Atlanta Classes to help get your online business image & social media on the right track.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:41:00 +0000

SOCIAL MEDIA OPTIMIZATION:
This is a class for business owners to learn the organic way to properly setup your social media to help your business gain visibility online, along with other free online sources to list your business.. Organic means you're not paying per click for adwords. Having a website is not enough to help your business get found out of the millions that already exist. Learn how to create and maintain it yourself! If you don't own a website for your business, THIS IS A MUST! If you do own a website, THIS IS A NECESSITY! GET YOUR BUSINESS ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR 2012!

We have a upcoming class in January. Make sure to sign up by purchasing a ticket or if you have any questions, email us at signup@prospectimages.com. Please bring all the necessary image files (logos, business location images, portfolio & etc.) to EVERY class along with a laptop. This will be your chance to ask questions pertaining to your social media and online business image. Please note: NO CELL PHONE IMAGES.

Atlanta Classes to help get your business image & social media on the right track.

Space is based off limited seating! Make sure to check out our Early Bird Special while supplies last! We will be providing refreshments at each session.

Online event registration for Increase Your Business Visibility Online By Getting Your Social Media on the Right Track! powered by Eventbrite

Location:
Trinity Studios
980 Main Street
Stone Mountain, Ga 30083
Historic Downtown Stone Mountain
Parking in the main square and directly across from building next to the Health Nut.

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1st Class Curriculum:
How to design a professional blog for your business & the importance of a blog.
Did you know that blogs are search engine friendly (ex. Google), making it easier for your business to be located online? Come learn and leave with a custom professional blog for your business. This class includes: setting up your domain name (additional cost of $13 for a www.yourdomain.com address), setting up your business email, 1 custom banner design (additional cost), 1 business blog theme, creating your blog, adding social media widgets (must already have facebook & twitter setup), how to schedule post to save you time, optimizing your blog, free online image business advice, connecting blogger to your social media to make life easy and creating your 1st business post/article. Hands on class with personal assistance.

Length of Class: 3 hrs.
Saturday, 02/04/2012
12am-3pm

Early Bird Special!
Blog Tutorial Only Special: $65
(Limited to the 1st 5)
Blog with Custom Banner Design: $125
(Limited to the 1st 5)

Blog Tutorial Only: $85
Blog with Custom Banner Design: $145

2nd Class Curriculum:
Social Media Optimization & Setting up of 6 Social Media Accounts.
Create and optimize 6 Social Media Accounts for your business. Learn the best practices to help your business get found on the net, how to market and gain more following/potential clients. We'll discuss branding your business image and more, relating to your social media. Hands on class with personal assistance. No graphic design included in price.

Length of Class: 3 hrs.
Saturday, 02/18/2012
11am-2am

Early Bird Special!
SMO Tutorial: $40
(Limited to the 1st 10)

SMO Tutorial: $60

3rd Class Curriculum:
Learn to design a business Youtube Video & optimize it to get online exposure.
Includes 2 photo account setup, creation of 1 video and a tutorial on how to optimize images. Hands on class with personal assistance. Must have images to use for this class. (No cell phone images. Digital Camera only! No video necessary.) No graphic design included in price.

Length of Class: 3 hrs.
Saturday, 03/03/2012

Early Bird Special!

Video/Image Tutorial: $30

(Limited to the 1st 10)

Video/Image Tutorial: $50

PURCHASE OUR 3-IN-1 PACKAGE FOR $180

Includes:

Blog with Custom Banner Design: $110

Video/Image Tutorial: $40

SMO Tutorial: $30

We also offer one-on-one tutorials at an hourly rate or you can hire us to create your social media for your business. This includes custom graphics for your social media accounts starting at $500. (Social Media include: youtube, Facebook, twitter & blogger.) Call 678-886-7081 or Email us for more information at signup@prospectimages.com.

Visit us online at:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

BLOGGER

Why a website isn't enough to get your business online exposure? Read Why.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Having a website isn't enough for people to find you, considering the mass amounts of businesses related to your market that are present online. Creating social media that aligns with your business image is very important. Social media are like friends to your website. Without friends, no one would be able to share the great work you do. Also, you need as many exterior links pointing back to your website as possible. Creating social media isn't enough to give your website exposure, there are other things to consider. Things like social media optimization to help your social media get found on the net.

The major part is you actually using the social media that is created and filling it with pertinent information that your potential clients or viewers will find useful. The information should pertain to what you do, whether it's showcasing your portfolio or filling it helpful tips related to your business. Using catchy titles will also attract readers along with images. In general, this is a part of SEO (search engine optimization) that will help your website get found on the world wide web in an organic manner. I typically recommend taking one day out of your week to schedule time to blog, facebook or tweet about your business.

If you own a website but are having issues with getting visibility to your site, maybe it's time you consider getting your site some friends and actually use them. :)

Feel free to contact us in regards to getting started with your business social media and to receive more information about our SEO PACKAGE.

Why a website isn't enough to give your business online exposure?

Learn how to schedule your post with the new blogger interface.

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:26:00 +0000

I was a little iffy on changing over to the new blogger version only because I was more familiar with the older one. Well, come to find out I really love the new version. The newer version allows you to check your stats to see which post are getting viewed, how many times your pages are viewed, view new blog articles posted by the blogs you are following, view source of what is leading traffic to your post, adding labels/keywords to your post to help them get found and my favorite, scheduling my post so I don't have to be on blogger everyday.

I've provided a few screen shots to show how to schedule your blog post.

Click the pencil icon on the top left hand corner next to the blogger logo to create a new post. Below you will see the text "Scheduled" next to the first 2 post I created. This is how your post should appear after you've created your scheduled post.

To the right hand side of the screen you will see "Post Settings". Click on "Post Settings" if the area below are not visible; labels, schedule, location and options.

How to schedule your post on the new blogger interface?

Select when you want the post to be visible by clicking on the date, typing in the time and clicking done. When you're finished with typing your post, click publish and you're done. That's it!

How to schedule your post on the new blogger interface?

5 Free Cool Blogger Themes to Dress up your Blog!

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:39:00 +0000

Here are 5 free blogger themes to dress up your blog! I strongly encourage reading the instructions to properly setup your theme. If you already have a blogger theme, make sure to download it first before uploading any new theme. This is just in case you do not like the way the theme appears or it messes with the code on your blog. Click on the images to download theme. Enjoy!

Click on Image to Download Free Blogger Theme

Key examples of building a good Business Relationship.

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:38:00 +0000

One of the key things I've heard throughout the year from other business owners is the importance of building good "Business Relationships". What is a business relationship? In my opinion, a business relationship is finding a way to meet your customer needs while treating them like they are people as well. All business ventures are based off some form of emotional decision; whether they liked the way you seemed well informed, how you handled their business with care, responded on time to their request or communicated to emails and voicemails in a timely fashion. Other examples include giving free business advice, a discount on part of a service or by sharing their information on your site or blog to help give them more business exposure. These are all things that make it appear that you care about their business. Though these things may seem simple, these are the types of services that make people recommend your business to others. People want to know that your interaction goes beyond the money, that you actually appreciate their business.

There's an old biblical saying that stands true, "Give and you shall receive!"

This has been one of the most valuable lessons I've learned from 2011. Hope it serves useful to someone out there that is seeking to grow their business. What are your thoughts on building a good business relationship?

Key examples to building good Business Relationships that will help your business GROW!

Update on ScoutMob request to get my business featured.

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:55:00 +0000

So after consulting with one of their online specialist, Scoutmob has stated that they currently only deal with boutiques and restaurants. They plan to add on other businesses that offer my type of services in the coming year of 2012. Until then, on to the next one. Livingsocial is the next company that I've contacted that I know for sure offers special deals with companies similar to mine. I've contacted them and I'm waiting on a reply...

Will post new information once I receive it. :) I'm really curious how this will change my business flow for the new year!

Update on ScoutMob request to get my business posted on their site!