Steve McKinnis: Web & Graphic Designer

Bosselman Enterprises

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:35:00 -0700

Scoops Promotion 2022

I've been fortunate enough to be working for the Bosselman Enterprises Company for a while now. They not only own and run forty-eight and growing Pump and Pantry Stores, but the also run and operate two large Bosselman Truck Stops, as well as hotels, restaurants and keep growing and expanding at a time when many corporations are shrinking or shutting down. They also give back to their communities and to causes at large. The corporate office is nothing short of stunning with a rebuild at their current location that incorporated the theme of "water." It's the only company I have worked for that actually offers Pet Insurance and let's folks brings their dogs to the workplace, if they chose to do so. It is also a great opportunity to flex all that I have learned over the last twenty years having worked with every kind of industry and product. I get to film, edit, write, create and craft social media as well as man over fifty web sites. It is a challenge, a creative one, that I am more than up for and am enjoying greatly. Here are a few samples from my time there.

Bosselman Administrative Services, Inc.

1607 South Locust St., Ste A - Box 4905

Grand Island, NE 68802-4905

(308) 218-2411

Bosselman.com

On LinkedIN

On Twitter

Anytime Fitness in Hastings Nebraska

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 7 May 2019 17:05:00 -0700

First month is Free!

Join between May 7th through 14th and your first month is $0.00*

https://www.facebook.com/AnytimeHastings/

Visit https://www.anytimefitness.com

Anytime Fitness
(402) 462-5225
1211 East South Street
Hastings, NE 68901

* no charge for first month with a 12 month contract.

Photos/Poster by https://stevemckinnis.com

New Location & Gym for Anytime Fitness in Hastings Nebraska!

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Wed, 1 May 2019 04:07:00 -0700

New Anytime in Hastings!

Visit https://www.anytimefitness.com/

Call Gage of Anytime at (402) 462-5225

1211 East South Street

Hastings, NE 68901

Photos by https://stevemckinnis.com/

Let's start at the very beginning

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Fri, 8 Mar 2019 05:37:00 -0800

After a few days of tweaking and adding graphics and deciding who to include and what work didn't really need to be displayed I finally called this revampa wrap. For the moment.

All backed up and ready to let fly.

It's amazing to me, the amount of work I have done over the years since I decided to try it on my own. I knew at the time it was always about the next project, the next client, the next... as my bills weren't going to wait for "the next" to pay up... it was always a constant push to keep meetings, keep coding, keep photographing and keep creating, so when I looked at my backup drives and see the hundreds of former clients and projects it's a little daunting.

Whendid I sleep? Howdid I sleep?

I know I took a break daily to get to the gym and other than that, nothing else really sticks out as being important other than getting meetings, circulating and meeting the next client and then getting the work done.

Part of being your own employer in a city like San Diego, means you realize quickly, no one is going to "give" you anything and you have to hustle and work diligently to get projects going and then gone.

Meaning completed.

So here's an unintentional tribute to jobs past as I'm putting in a few graphics of sites I did that are no longer in existence, but to me they still look good! Now, on to "the next!"

Visit the site stevemckinnis.com

Some information on why your own web site is something to consider...

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 15:35:00 -0800

I had a web client comment "do I really need a web site anymore?" Are you convinced that Instagram and Facebook are all a person or company needs? I decided to do a little digging. As when I asked what they were basing that one, I heard my biggest pet peeve, I just have a feeling.

Feelings aren't Facts.

The first comment I have overall in regards to that is you are housing your business on a third party site. You more often than not relinquish rights to what you post or share, so really, is that in your best interest? Secondly, if that site or portal goes down or closes down, and your information is erased, deleted or sold... would you be upset if the rights to what you photographed, typed and posted are owned by someone else?

Here are two accurate and realistic articles about platforms about the current numbers and trends.

If you decide you are going to develop a YouTube Channel (most important of all is quality. don't post crap-that's the biggest issue with YouTube people who put up amateur videos with either bad video, bad sound or both. No one will come back if you put bad stuff up or are inconsistent there is a lot of heavy well done high end competition out there including actors producing their own works) then read this article https://www.wochit.com/blog/10-tips-youtube-channel-success/

2017 Facebook Fact:

The number of U.S. Facebook users in the 12- to 17-year-old demographic declined by 9.9 percent in 2017, eMarketer found, or about 1.4 million total users. ... Overall, eMarketer found Facebook lost about 2.8 million U.S. usersunder 25 last year. And Facebook's 2018 doesn't look much better.

FACEBOOK DEMOGRAPHICS for 2018:

Age 25 to 34, at 29.7% of users, is the most common age demographic. (Source:Emarketer 2012) What this means for you: This is the prime target demographic for many businesses’ marketing efforts, and you have the chance to engage these key consumers on Facebook.

Highest traffic occurs mid-week between 1 to 3 pm. (Source: Bit.ly blog) On another note, a Facebook post at 7pm will result in more clicks on average than posting at 8pm (Source: Forbes). Go figure. How this can help you: You have the potential to reach more consumers and drive higher traffic to your site during peak usage times, but people may be more likely to be more engaged in the evenings. This statistic may be a factor when you are planning social communication scheduling. (Also consider that Facebook has a global audience, so you may want to plan around the time zone of your key market.)

There are 83 million fake profiles. (Source: CNN) The Takeaway: Nothing is perfect, so always remain thoughtful and strategic in your efforts. Also, fake or not, these are still potential consumers. There are various reasons for fake profiles, including professionals doing testing and research, and people who want to segment their Facebook use more than is possible with one account.

People are exiting Facebook: https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/5/17822736/facebook-break-delete-app The Facebook exodus among young people is real, and disenchantment with the leading social media platform is extending to older users, too. According to new data from Pew Research Center that sampled US Facebook users aged 18 and up, 4 in 10 (42 percent) of those surveyed have taken a break from the social network for “several weeks or more” in the last year; a quarter of respondents said they’ve deleted the mobile app entirely from their smartphones.

Pew’s survey was conducted between May 29th and June 11th, so the burnout and frustrations stemming from Facebook’s Cambridge Analytical privacy scandal were still fresh in the minds of users. But it’s an alarming sign that shows people have a bad taste in their mouths from Facebook after months hearing about privacy mishaps, election meddling, misinformation campaigns, and questionable moderation practices. Today, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is testifying before Congress regarding how foreign countries are wielding technology platforms to sow discord and unrest in the United States.

The movement away from Facebook really does seem to be generational: 44 percent of users between 18 and 29 told Pew they deleted Facebook’s app versus the 20 percent of people aged 50–64 who did so. For users over 65, that number dropped to 12 percent.

The Demographics of YouTube today:

YouTube Demographics

62% of YouTube users are Males.
80% of YouTube users come from outside the U.S.
9% of small businesses are on YouTube.
35+ and 55+ age groups are the fastest growing YouTube demographics.
75% of adults turn to YouTube for nostalgia rather than tutorials or current events.
Millennials prefer YouTube two to one over traditional television.
37% of the coveted 18 – 34 demographic are binge-watching.
YouTube services 88 countries in 76 languages (or 95% of all internet users).
Males are primarily watching soccer or strategy games.
Females are primarily watching beauty videos.
There 50 million creators on YouTube.

Every social network is pushing video. Every publisher and media company is creating video. And everyone is trying to find ways to make a return on their investment. But, despite all the emphasis on video across varied social platforms, the best place for publishers to make money is still the original king of video: YouTube.

Our own industry-wide survey points to this, with YouTube being one of the top places for monetizing video content. Similar to other social networks, you need an active, engaged audience on YouTube for monetization to work. It’s the only way to draw advertisers to you.

We asked our Director of Content, Rebecca Stefansky, to share some tips from operating the Wochit Studio’s YouTube channels. So whether you’re looking to get started with a YouTube channel or you just want to optimize the one your organization already has, she has some important advice to help you make the most of it:

1. Start with one channel.

Even if your organization has different divisions or content streams, starting with one channel allows you to speak in a singular voice. Stick to your core brand and target your ideal audience.

2. Set up the landing page for your channel.

The landing page is very important. Invest in your trailer, thumbnail and banner so they speak to what your channel is all about.

3. Fill out all of the fields in the About section.

Bots can’t watch your video to index it, so they rely on the text you provide to match your content up with interested viewers.

4. Don’t just upload videos, curate the content.

Make playlists of your videos for different topics or interest. And make sure your most popular content is above the fold.

5. Commit to a schedule.

Whether you want to publish 5 videos a day, 1 video every 2 days, or whatever – set a schedule and stick to it! If you’re just getting started, publishing 3 times a week is a good place to start.

6. Publish at the right time.

Early mornings, around lunchtime, and in the evening are the best times in the day to push out new content.

7. Engage your viewers.

Make content that prompts engagement, and interact with your subscribers – respond to comments, or at least give them a thumbs up. For a channel to succeed, 50% depends on the video production and 50% on interacting with your following.

8. Utilize CTAs.

You need people to subscribe and come back – interaction does that, but also you can use the tools YouTube offers (e.g., in-video CTAs) to drive subscription.

9. Give your audience the content they want.

Entertainment and News both work well in terms of monetization.

10. Stay engaged.

Once your channel is up and running, don’t neglect it! Up-keep doesn’t need to be a huge timesuck, though. An hour a day should be enough to review your comments and engage with your audience.

While video is the main focus all across social, YouTube remains the leader in terms of monetization opportunities. With our advice, you should be able to grow a successful channel and tap a new revenue stream with your video efforts.

https://www.lean-labs.com/blog/business-website-vs.-facebook-page-which-is-best

Business Website vs. Facebook Page: Which is Best?

Do you even need a website anymore?

It's something a lot business owners are now asking themselves. Thanks to the increasing sophistication of social media platforms, building online relationships with prospects is now easier than ever before. As reported by Ad Week, there are now more than 40 million active small business pages on Facebook.

Over the past several years, the social platform has continually introduced new upgrades focused on keeping users from leaving the site. If you have ever tried to share a Facebook-hosted video with a non-Facebook user, you have experienced this phenomena. The video has no "home" outside of Facebook, meaning your friend must visit the social network to watch it (whether they have an account or not).

The company also now gives higher "organic weight" to content consumed on its own site, as opposed to links that send users away from Facebook. A video uploaded straight to Facebook, for instance, will get a significant organic boost over a video link pasted from YouTube.

And other platforms are following suit. So, do you really need that website?

Business Website vs. Facebook Page: Which is Best?

It may sound tempting, but don't drop your company website just yet. If you're going to have marketing success in the age of platforms, you're going to need your website to be a hub for all of them.

In this article, we'll explain why business websites are not going obsolete any time soon.

1. LESS COMPETITION

The competition on Facebook is fierce. As reported by BuzzSumo, the average number of engagements with Facebook posts created by brands has fallen more than 20 percent since January 2017. The company analyzed more than 880 million posts and gleaned the average number of engagements fell from 340 to 264 over the first 6 months of the year: buzzsumo_Facebook-vs.-Website

Put simply, there is now more content being created than there is time to absorb it.

The average newsfeed displays 1,500 stories, according to Facebook. The company's director of product management told TechCrunch last year that the typical Facebook user increased their total number of page likes by 50 percent in 2016. The more pages someone likes, and the more friends they have, the more competition businesses have to break through.

Compare that to your company Website, where you have someone's undivided attention -- even if it's only for a few seconds. Will you have to do something to drive traffic to your site? Yes, but that's nothing a solid organic search strategy can't handle.

Companies who practice inbound marketing may have hefty competition for keyword search terms at the beginning of their journeys, but that competition will significantly decrease over time with consistent effort. Conversely, Facebook competition is only likely to increase.

2. YOU CONTROL THE EXPERIENCE

Another benefit of maintaining a company Website?

You are 100% in control of the brand experience. A well-designed website will function as an extension of your company vision, values and services. Not only will it provide visitors with valuable information, but it will also help them to better understand your Unique Selling Proposition.

Sure, you can customize your Facebook business page with a background photo. But, at the end of the day, the page still looks like... Well, Facebook! With so many choices available today, potential customers want to know what makes you different from the competition. A company website is much more conducive to telling your brand story in a clear and engaging manner. Furthermore, your site won't be subject to the effects of Facebook's ever-changing algorithm. Relying on third-party sites means following their terms of service, like it or not.

3. YOU OWN THE LEADS

While creating content for native platforms is great, there is no substitute for capturing a prospect's email address. According to the Data and Marketing Association, email still provides the highest ROI for modern marketers. Once you have someone's email address, you have the power to deliver the right marketing message at the right time.

While Facebook is ideal for attracting fresh prospects, it doesn't provide everything you need to complete the sales cycle. Ideally, you want to motivate your Facebook followers to your website where they can then sign-up to stay in contact. You can't guarantee a placement in their newsfeeds, but you can count on being recognized within their Inboxes. So, how do you get them to part with their email addresses in the first place?

Create an enticing lead magnet that motivated them to sign-up. If you have a long sales cycle, your online marketing strategy should include layered content for every stage of the Buyer's Journey. Ideally, your website should act as the hub for all of your online marketing efforts. Use social media channels for lead generation, but nurture those leads through your website and email newsletter.

WEBSITE VS. FACEBOOK: WHICH IS BEST? BOTH!

None of our clients rely on one platform entirely. Instead, they are using platforms to build audiences where their target personas spend their time. Then, they are using their website to generate leads and nurture those leads into customers.

The bottom-line: There is no substitute for the level of brand control, user personalization and lead nurturing that can be accomplished via a business website. While solely utilizing Facebook might work great for certain consumer-based businesses (e.g. bars, restaurants, massage studios), it's a pretty ineffective strategy for B2Bs.

If your typical buyer does a fair amount of research before making a decision, your best bet is guiding them through a strategic content funnel on your site.

1Sixth Magazine now on iTunes and Apple Books

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 5 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0800

I have created a Magazine for my web clients Ken Hasetline of Regent Miniatures and Noel Cruz of ncruz.com to promote and feature all things of a small scale, mostly 1/6th or 1/4. The site in conjunction with the magazine is 1Sixth.co and 1SixthWorld.com. The Magazine is now on Apple Books and iTunes. The response has been overwhelming and wanted to share the branding, layouts and productions I developed for them and their products directed specifically towards collectors of high end repainted collectibles and dioramas

Elizabeth Taylor Cover http://www.blurb.com/b/9282662-1sixth

Farrah Fawcett Commemorative Color with Fawcett Inset: http://www.blurb.com/b/9284044-1sixth-winter-2019

1Sixth Winter Issue: Life Scaled Down. This magazine features OOAK Artists and Doll Companies. Featured in this issue: Dominion Doll, Noel Cruz, Regent Miniatures, Fashion OOAK Designer Ryan Liang of SHANTOMMO, fashions by ELEN PRIV, Antonio Realli, and other OOAK Artists Chan Sama of Plastic Guy/CGdoll, Pure Icon, Eggie and Deb and more!

New page and posts for Noel Cruz of ncruz.com

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:42:00 -0800

New pages and posts for Noel Cruz of http://www.ncruz.com/  for his current Auction on eBay of a 16" Sybarite repainted and restyled collectible celebrity figure

Oscar Winner: Angelina Jolie 

Web site page

Twitter 

Google+ 

Blog 

Tumblr 

Doll Observers 

Graphics, social and email blasts by http://www.stevemckinnis.com

More Cover Art for Christmas At Mel's Diner

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:28:00 -0800

Websites and graphics for Ministry In Motion's December Performance of Christmas at Mel's Diner by SteveMcKinnis.com

Christmas Musical Production is coming from Ministry In Motion!

Christmas at
Mel’s Diner

An Interactive
Christmas Dinner
Theater Production

Dec 7th, 8th and 9th

at 6 p.m.

All performances are sold out!

Hastings City Auditorium

400 N Hastings Ave

Hastings, NE 68901

http://christmasatmelsdiner.com/

http://ministryim.com/

#ChristmasAtMelsDiner #ChristmasMusical #DinnerTheatre #theatre #ChristmasProduction #ChristianMusical #Hastings @#hastingsne #nebraska #HastingsNebraska #ministryinmotion #MIM

Sold Out!

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:29:00 -0800

Christmas Musical Production is coming from Ministry In Motion!

Christmas at Mel’s Diner

A Christmas Dinner Theater Production

Dec 7, 8 & 9

at 6 p.m.

All performances are sold out!

Hastings City Auditorium

400 N Hastings Ave

Hastings, NE 68901

http://christmasatmelsdiner.com/

http://ministryim.com/

#ChristmasAtMelsDiner #ChristmasMusical #DinnerTheatre #theatre #ChristmasProduction #ChristianMusical #Hastings @#hastingsne #nebraska #HastingsNebraska #ministryinmotion #MIM

New Date Added & Sites Updated for Musical for MIM

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:48:00 -0700

Ministry in Motion & Friends present…
Christmas at Mel’s Diner
An Interactive Musical Dinner Theater Presentation
Friday & Saturday, December 7 & 8, 2018
Third Night ADDED
as Friday and Saturday
are SOLD OUT!
Sunday, December 9th, 2018!
Hurry, tickets going fast!

6:00 p.m. – Dinner & Show at the Auditorium

Ministry in Motion and Friends,

under the direction of Doug & Melinda Runcie, invite you to an interactive dinner theater experience set in the time and tunes of the 1950's for Christmas at Mel’s Diner!

Through the heart warming script, the nostalgic music of the era, and the comedic and fun-loving entertainment of your wait staff, you will be drawn into the true essence of what Christmas is really all about, the birth of our Savior, Jesus!

This will be reserved seating, with a maximum of 10 guests at a table. We ask that you reserve the total number of tickets that you need, all at one time, so that we may seat you together.

Please contact us at
402-984-6566,
and leave a message,
if you have questions about ticket availability.

To reserve your tickets,
please fill out the form below,
and return it, along with payment, payable to:

Ministry in Motion
PO Box 1224
Hastings, NE 68902

We will mail your tickets to you!

Christmas at Mel’s Diner

A Christmas Dinner Theater Production

To reserve tickets please fill out this form
(click it to appear on your screen,
or right click on that image
and save it to your desktop)

mail it in
with payment made out to
Ministry in Motion
and send to:

Ministry in Motion
PO Box 1224
Hastings, NE 68902

Your tickets will be mailed to you.

You can also call
402-984-6566
and leave a message
if you have any questions.

Hastings City Auditorium
400 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901

New Musical, New Site with Social Media

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Mon, 1 Oct 2018 05:39:00 -0700

New Site by http://www.stevemckinnis.com

Ministry in Motion & Friends present…
Christmas at Mel’s Diner
An Interactive Musical Dinner Theater Presentation
Friday & Saturday, December 7 & 8, 2018
6:00 p.m. – Dinner & Show at the Auditorium

Ministry in Motion and Friends, under the direction of Doug & Melinda Runcie, invite you to an exciting evening of fun and entertainment as we step back into the time and tunes of the 1950’s for Christmas at Mel’s Diner! Through the comedic and fun-loving entertainment of your wait staff, you will be drawn into the true essence of what Christmas is really all about, the birth of our Savior, Jesus! This will be reserved seating, with a maximum of 10 guests at a table. We ask that you reserve the total number of tickets that you need, all at one time, so that we may seat you together. Please contact us at 402-984-6566, and leave a message, if you have questions about ticket availability.

To reserve your tickets,
please fill out the form below,
and return it, along with payment, payable to:

Ministry in Motion
PO Box 1224
Hastings, NE 68902

We will mail your tickets to you!

Christmas at Mel’s Diner

A Christmas Dinner Theater Production

To reserve tickets please fill out this form
(click it to appear on your screen, or right click on that image and save it to your desktop)

then fill it out and mail it in with payment made out to Ministry in Motion and send to:

Ministry in Motion
PO Box 1224
Hastings, NE 68902

Your tickets will be mailed to you.
You can also call
402-984-6566
and leave a message
if you have any questions.

Hastings City Auditorium
400 N Hastings Ave
Hastings, NE 68901

More advertising, social media for GUMC

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 6 Feb 2018 05:12:00 -0800

Photos, layout and custom site for http://gumhastings.com/ by http://www.stevemckinnis.com and social media on https://twitter.com/GUMChastings, https://twitter.com/GUMChastings a YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpxPnVRnMZ-cFzFQzmEzvA and Google Plus profile at https://plus.google.com/u/0/103225024758287022958 also a Google Calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gumhastings@gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago and also Yelp (https://www.yelp.com/biz/grace-united-methodist-hastings-2?hrid=Fbl1xH_G59TOFO7r2PDS8Q) and Business Site (http://graceunitedmethodistchurch-unitedmethodistchurch.business.site/)and Profile on Google.

Fresh Snow at the Stuhr

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Sun, 4 Feb 2018 18:04:00 -0800

Fresh snow fall this morning so

I took some photos in the snow at

The Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

3133 W US Hwy 34

Grand Island, NE 68801

(308) 385-5316

http://www.stuhrmuseum.org/

Posters, Layouts for Grace United Methodist Church

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Thu, 7 Sep 2017 06:23:00 -0700

Promotional materials for Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings, Nebraska that include promotional material for their Annual Turkey Dinner on November 2nd, the fall ministries, and some general graphics and photos for the Church with Bible Verses as featured on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Tumblr.

Photos, layout and custom site for http://gumhastings.com/ by http://www.stevemckinnis.com and social media on https://twitter.com/GUMChastings, https://twitter.com/GUMChastings a YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpxPnVRnMZ-cFzFQzmEzvA and Google Plus profile at https://plus.google.com/u/0/103225024758287022958 also a Google Calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gumhastings@gmail.com&ctz=America/Chicago and also Yelp (https://www.yelp.com/biz/grace-united-methodist-hastings-2?hrid=Fbl1xH_G59TOFO7r2PDS8Q) and Business Site (http://graceunitedmethodistchurch-unitedmethodistchurch.business.site/)& Profile on Google.

Steve McKinnis Awarded 2017 Talk of Town News Award

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:17:00 -0700

TALK AWARD WINNER

Ratings are calculated based on consumer-review websites and networks, business rating services and other award information to determine the top companies across the country. Only those high ranking businesses with a 4-5 star rating win the Talk Awards Customer Satisfaction Award.

This is the tenth year in a row to receive this award for stevemckinnis.com.

Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings, NE New Site & More!

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 17:04:00 -0700

Got Me?

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Thu, 18 May 2017 10:12:00 -0700

GotMeMassage.com has been completely redone. Originally created and built by stevemckinnis.com this site was in need of an update. Tim Marzullo has been working with me for over a decade and has always said to me that he receives nothing but compliments on his site, it's ability to relay his personality on line and that his business increased steadily ever since it was originally built. The site features photography by Andrew Printer.

Lucy Sutton

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Thu, 18 May 2017 07:49:00 -0700

"On May 16, 1846, the Last Will of my fourth great grandfather John Sutton was admitted to record for probate by Judge William F. Crabtree in Duval County Florida. The will emancipated my fourth great grandmother Lucy Sutton and their eight children and six grandchildren." - Terry Franklin.

John Sutton, born in 1770, was a white man who established a family with his "mulatto slave Lucy". Together they raised eight children, including a daughter Easter, who had six children of her own. Discovering the will was just the beginning of my journey. As John was dying in 1846, he hired a lawyer to prepare a will to emancipate Lucy and their offspring.

Between the drafting of the will on January 24, and December of that year, John died in May, and the family packed all their belongings and traveled from Black Creek Florida (near Jacksonville), up to Savannah, boarded a boat, and made their way down the coast, around the Florida keys, to New Orleans, and then up the Mississippi River, before landing in Pope County Illinois.

During this same time, John's younger brother, Shadrack, contested the will, claiming that John was feeble-minded and influenced by "ardent spirits" to execute the will, and that Florida didn't allow the emancipation of slaves. Shadrack had threatened many times that he would whip Lucy and her family if he ever got his hands on them.

The Last Will of Lucy Sutton is the fictionalized account of these true events, following the family on their quest to gain and to protect their freedom in the face of overwhelming obstacles. New Web Site by SteveMcKinnis.com

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:08:00 -0800

Just up Interstate 80 or The Tom Osborne Expressway is The Stuhr Museum nestled in Grand Island, Nebraska. The home of Henry Fonda is there, along with other authentically western homes and buffalo on this majestic museum. It's long been a favorite of mine since I was very young. My parents would herd up all us and take us to the museum to explore and imagine what life must've been like for early western settlers. I often go back and walk the unpaved streets and pathways and look at the wonderful homes and buildings that still invite imagination and exploration all these years later. My web site features this wonderful home to nostalgia that you can physically touch, see and feel. If it's been a minute since you've explored, or if you have never seen it in person be sure to stop out and visit The Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer.

Their website is

http://www.stuhrmuseum.org/

Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer

3133 W US Hwy 34

Grand Island, NE 68801

(308) 385-5316

Site updates and book for Connie Stewart of SoulSync.com

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:15:00 -0800

Connie Stewart has a new book available on Amazon and Balboa Press, both available through her updated web site http://www.soulsync.com by http://www.stevemckinnis.com

Now available on Amazon and through Balboa Press

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAYOU is a soulful - if not painful - recounting of my journey as a psychic healer. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, I turned to memories of my tortured youth for answers and ultimately, healing. Join me for a dive back into the swampy abyss of my hometown of New Orleans, where as a child I endured violent abuse of every kind.

It's been said that often healers of caliber are "front loaded" with early traumatic experiences as an initiation of sorts. Raised by an alcoholic father and and a schizophrenic mother, there was no comfort to be found other than my paranormal abilities (and talking to the dead), which saved my life more than once. Perhaps the take away from my life story will be the faith that what we survive can become the glorious springboard to thriving. I did!

New site and look for Tech3Support

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 01:11:00 -0800

A new site that is clean, modern for Annie Blevins who is an excellent guru of all things tech.

You can see the site at http://www.tech3support.com.

New pages and social media posts for Noel Cruz of ncruz.com

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:16:00 -0800

Carrie Fisher tribute repaint page at: http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/Carrie_Fisher.php

& Debbie Reynolds page

http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/Debbie_Reynolds.php

Elizabeth Taylor Repaint & Restyle page

http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/Elizabeth_Taylor_Barbie.php

Twitter

https://twitter.com/ncruzdollart

Flickr

https://twitter.com/ncruzdollart

Blog

http://noelcruzcreations.blogspot.com

Google+

https://plus.google.com/u/0/+NoelCruzCreations

Tumblr

http://noelcruzcreations.tumblr.com

New site, social media rich with Meta Tags for Rocky Mountain BioHazard

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 12:05:00 -0800

Print media as well for Business cards and RackCards.

Rocky Mountain BioHazard is formerly Bio Pro of Colorado.
web site: http://rockymountainbiohazard.com
blogs: http://rockymountainbiohazard.blogspot.com
http://hoardingcolorado.blogspot.com
http://coloradomedicaldisposal.blogspot.com
Google+ https://plus.google.com/102019487230491233274
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BioColorado

New pages for NCRUZ.com

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:45:00 -0800

Several new pages for Noel Cruz of ncruz.com by stevemckinnis.com. Repainted, restyled and re-rooted customized and created by Noel for commissions and auctions and now posted to his site and social media accounts including Twitter, Flickr, Tumblr, Google+ and more.

Audrey Hepburn

Sabrina

http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/Sabrina.php

My Fair Lady &

http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/My_Fair_Lady_Two.php

Roman Holiday

http://www.ncruz.com/newsite/Roman_Holiday.php

A little label for a vineyard

steve mckinnis (steve mckinnis) — Fri, 9 Dec 2016 18:40:00 -0800

Rough Draft

3v by 4h

back label
1.5v by 2.5h

the bottle label before (photos)

wrap around label
7.375v by 3.125h trim size
full bleed is 7.625 x 3.125

full wrap labels on line at http://www.grogtag.com/full-wrap-label

square & oval wine labels at http://www.uprinting.com/wine-label-printing.html