Topics range from what makes good web design to ways and means of marketing and everything in between.

Our own SEO Specialist Phil Hershkowitz will co-host a break-out session on Social Media & SEO

For more information and to register please visit the the North Bay Web Design Conference page.

You’ll be glad you did.

― John Steinbeck, East of Eden

Are you talking about yourself all the time, or are you providing useful (and fun!) information for your guests?

“Great content and a great site”

Focus on developing a website look and feel that you and your site visitors will love. And, just as important, develop the relevant and interesting content your visitors need.

What about SEO? It is one ingredient in the process of web development. But says Cutts, don’t abuse it. Sites with too many keywords on a page or those that exchange way too many links are about to get penalized again.

Read the full quote about “Too Much SEO?” at Search Engine Land.

It’s launch, ushered in by the PD Media Lab, has a great design and is intended to improve the functionality of their web presence.

Their new website features all the products they offer and links to the manufacturers pages. The pages open in Light Box which keeps the users on the On Fire! site.

We also added and blog page and promotions page, both featured on the front page.

They also now have a comprehensive conversion form to help them convert website viewers to in-store customers. Their new location page also features a Google map that displays directions right on the page.

The new website for On Fire! looks fantastic and is easy to navigate. It turned out great and we encourage you to check it out.

Check out On Fire! for all your fireplace and hearth needs.

And click here to get started on your own website today.

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Their newly updated website at www.hottubstore.com turned out great and features the many hot tubs, spas, and saunas that they offer. It was designed with luxury and relaxation in mind with mild colors and a soft feel.

We also set up a comprehensive conversion form for them where potential customers can request a quote or service call and download brochures and buying guides, all in one form.

Each Hot Tub product is also linked to its manufacturer page so customers can get the full details and specifications of each model.

And attached to the main page are the Hot Tub Store Facebook and YouTube page links.

Check out The Hot Tub Store website for all your hot tub and relaxation needs.

Bruno’s on Fourth, a popular Santa Rosa eatery, asked us to improve the functionality of their website and give it an updated feel.

We updated their menu listings and improved their catering page so it lists all of the comprehensive catering services they offer.

Also included are two conversion forms. One is a traditional contact form. The other is a specific catering form aimed at increasing their catering and large-order requests for proposals (RFPs).

We encourage you to check out Bruno’s new website. We also encourage you to have a delicious meal at Bruno’s, especially the $29 pre fixe dinner during Restaurant Week (we highly recommend the meatloaf).

Click here to get started on your own website today.

Here in the PD Media Lab blog, we’ve spoken of using good compelling language to attract visitors to your website. How well would Washington’s words speak to a modern audience? Could you understand his writing? Take this quiz, courtesy of Dictionary.com to find out.

If you are off today, enjoy your time off! You may be curious to know how George spent his leisure time.

From website launches to social media campaigns, we’ll keep you updated on the latest happenings at the North Bay’s premier Media Lab.

We’re excited to show off the many cutting edge digital products that we offer.

So Like and Follow us today and see how you can begin or improve your own web presence.

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First up was Pound Melters, the weight loss clinic with locations around the Bay Area. Their site was designed to give customers an overview of their services and direct them to a clinic.

Poundmelters.com also features a Spanish version of the website. Rather than just a Spanish landing page, the website features a full comprehensive Spanish version that mirrors the English one. Pound Melters can now target new customers in two languages.

Next up was Maaco Collision Repair in Santa Rosa. Their new website features a colorful design with images rotating on the main page and describes the many auto services they offer.

We also placed a comprehensive conversion form on www.maacocollisionrepair.com to allow customers to make an appointment, request an estimate, or just ask a general question. Also included are before and after photos of cars they have worked on and their print advertisement.

Both of these launches turned out great and we are happy to be rolling them out today for each client.

And click here to take the first step towards rolling out your new website today.