Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the fun parts about working in the design world is working with great pictures. When we build custom sites or design printed materials, one of our top recommendations is that our clients use professional pictures. However, sometimes the cost of hiring a professional photographer isn’t in the budget. When issues like this arise, […]
How to pick the right domain name
Reading Time: 3 minutes Since a solid website is the cornerstone of any successful business, we are often contacted by potential business owners before a business plan is even started. Being brought on as early-stage business consultants is an honor we’ve grown to appreciate, and it’s a responsibility we take very seriously. One of the most frequent questions we […]
How I quit being too clever
Reading Time: 3 minutes A few months ago, a friend and I were discussing business images. Since visual branding is a big part of what we do, the question naturally gravitated to ThirdSide’s own image and logo. She asked me for a business card and pointed to the logo symbol next to the ThirdSide name. “What is this?” she […]
Mini-stories
Reading Time: 2 minutes I really enjoy advertising and marketing. Friends and family get annoyed watching television with me; I almost never fast forward through the commercials. When I open a magazine, I look at the ads before I read the articles. And don’t even get me started about the Super Bowl! I have no idea who won (or […]
One key element is missing from most small business websites
Reading Time: 2 minutes I came across an interesting study this morning. Like many small businesses, we’re always focused on finding new customers and clients. Because of this, I’ve been reviewing ThirdSide’s marketing plan for 2014. It’s actually a fun process for me since I have a background in marketing. Hearing a radio commercial or seeing a print ad […]
Are You Hosting Malware?
Reading Time: < 1 minute The dark side of the web isn’t the only place to pick up dangerous malware and viruses. In fact, adult websites have actually become some of the safest sites to visit from a technology standpoint. Surprisingly, recent findings have shown that the majority of hazards come from the websites you’d least expect: simple blogs, personal […]
