Costa Designs: Website Design & Advertising

Google’s “The Mobile Playbook” Release

Brandon Costa — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:32:28 +0000

If your organization needs help figuring out what to do in mobile, Google wants to help you out in the form of a “playbook” for the industry.

Called The Mobile PlayBook: The Busy Executive’s Guide to Winning with Mobile, …

Linxx Academy Video

Brandon Costa — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:34:36 +0000

LINXX Academy offers one of the most highly respected, quality martial arts programs in the nation. The choice to join LINXX is a choice to join a distinguished, time-honored martial arts academy that is rich in tradition.

From the day …

8 Hot Media Trends You Need to Know

Brandon Costa — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:45:49 +0000

When a week’s vacation can leave us behind on social media trends, early adoption becomes more about pattern recognition than bandwagon jumping.

Mediaphiles dismissed Foursquare as a toy, until it suddenly owned the geo layer. Internet junkies took afternoon naps …

How to Use the New Facebook Page Admin Panel

Brandon Costa — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 23:29:44 +0000

When Facebook introduced Timeline for Pages, it gave brands a greater opportunity to connect with their audiences. One of Facebook’s most helpful new features, the Admin Panel, is a one-stop shop for the tools and tips brands need to …

Pinterest – Everything you wanted to Know

Brandon Costa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:05:32 +0000

Pinterest has emerged as the runaway social media hit of early 2012. You probably knew that already. But did you know the company just has 12 people? Or that 97% of Pinterest’s Facebook fans are women?

Lemon.ly, a visual …

Essentials for Any Business Website

Brandon Costa — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:39:15 +0000

So your business has a website — or you’re in need of one for your brand new venture. Web design can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve spoken to a few web designers who told us what you need to …

SEO Your Shopping Cart

Brandon Costa — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:36:36 +0000

More people are flocking online to get their shopping done these days. But, an online shopper doesn’t necessarily equal genius website navigator. Your need to ensure that your business website’s search tools are simple and intuitive for those who are …

Words to avoid in Emails (MARKETING)

Brandon Costa — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:21 +0000

Next time you write an email subject line, think twice about the words you’re using.

Loading your message with words such as “confirm,” “join,” “press,” or “invite” is not a good idea if you want a response, says data from …

Just Launched – EcoQuip

Brandon Costa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:32 +0000

We are proud to announce the official launch of EcoQuip’s new website. Having the pleasure to work with the Eliason brothers we have produced for them a new launch for their brand; logo redesign, business cards, website, and all sales …

Digital Divide

Brandon Costa — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:07:10 +0000

While those of us in the United States complain about how we have to pay more for Internet service that’s slower than those of other first-world countries, within the United States there’s a gaping chasm between the haves and the …