February 10th, 2007 Entry Level e-Commerce Now Available Pagoda Media is now working with Yahoo Stores to provide entry-level e-commerce systems. In the past, Pagoda Media has only offered high-end, custom developed e-commerce solutions. Many of the businesses we come in contact want to "test the waters" of e-commerce and are not ready to commit to a $10k+ solution.
By working with Yahoo Stores, Pagoda Media can now offer basic online storefronts that can be setup in a matter of days. For $50 a month and a one-time setup fee, any business can use Pagoda Media to open an online store. If interested, please contact us at bryan@pagodamedia.com or by phone at 888-551-6715. For more information on Yahoo Stores, please visit smallbusiness.yahoo.com.
February 1st, 2007 Announcing Search Engine Optimization and PPC Advertising Services Pagoda Media is now offering a complete suite of search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising services. You have a website… but does anyone know about it? Search engine optimization can greatly help your keyword rankings in search engines, allowing your website to be found. Google AdWords? Yahoo keywords? Now you’re talking about PPC advertising and when used effectively, they can drive a considerable amount of traffic to your site. Contact Pagoda Media for a free consultation on how SEO and PPC advertising can help increase traffic flow to your website. Download our rate sheet for more information.
January 16th, 2007 Pagoda Media Now Partnered with Constant Contact Interested in e-mail marketing? Looking for a way to send mass e-mails to your customers or prospect list? Pagoda Media is now partnered with Constant Contact, a complete e-mail newsletter and list management solution. Constant Contact provides all the necessary tools to properly send mass e-mails to a large distribution list.
Pagoda Media takes things a step further by designing custom e-mail templates that match the look and feel of your website. In addition we can setup your Constant Contact account and get you started on the road to e-mail marketing. Start your account today by visiting our Constant Contact partner page.
November 10th, 2006 Governor Mifflin High School Chooses Pagoda Media For Student Job Shadowing In an effort to educate young designers on the business of graphic design, Pagoda Media has agreed to work with Governor Mifflin High School as a partner for student job shadowing. Students will accompany Pagoda Media designers in their daily work schedule of meeting clients, writing proposals, and performing print and website design. Governor Mifflin students and Pagoda Media are excited about the new opportunity.
October 8th, 2006 haydenfilms sports new homepage from pagoda media Pagoda Media recently redesigned the homepage for an online film festival community known as Haydenfilms. The new layout is attractive and allows for a multitude of advertising and content placement. Plans are in the works for Pagoda Media to develop the layout for the entire website along with a Haydenfilms branded Flash video player. www.haydenfilms.com
September 20th, 2006 Pagoda Media Creates e-Commerce Website For National Brand Amore Designs has been working with Pagoda Media to create a custom e-commerce solution that will allow the company to sell product directly to the public. The company provides high-end shelving for home, business, and interior designers. Amore was looking for a design that complimented the style of the company and their product line. The end result is a stunning website that flows seamlessly from product descriptions to online ordering. Visit the site at www.amoredesign.com.
August 19th, 2006 Controversial Packaging Design Increases Sales For Legacy Brewing Co. Pagoda Media client, Legacy Brewing Company, recently received national press for their Hedonism Ale packaging design. A beer distributor in Lancaster, PA though the packaging was “pornographic” and began covering the beer cases with brown paper. A local news station picked up on the story and ran it on the evening news. The AP newswire picked up on the story and began to circulate nationwide. Legacy’s website traffic exploded to 40,000 unique visitors over the course of the next two weeks. The spin has continued to fuel sales for Hedonism and Legacy’s Belgian style ale called Midnight Wit. www.legacybrewing.com
New Media graphic design refers to the design and development of digital and print media.
The term "New Media" is derived from computerized, digitized media such as websites, digital video, CD-ROM applications, interactive displays, even cell phones and PDA's. New Media may also encompass databases, networking, telecommunications, and e-mail. The term is coined as "New" Media because the digital world is constantly evolving and new tools, and applications are being developed accordingly.
New Media blends seamlessly with "traditional" print design. New technologies such as variable data printing are pushing the envelope with what can be accomplished by mixing new media and print. Print has always been a powerful medium and can only become stronger as New Media design becomes more a part of today's business advertising.
Your marketing materials and website are a reflection of your company. If your message appears weak and unprofessional, people will perceive your business as being the same way. Don't let bad design tarnish your company image.
Professional graphic design can go a long way in marketing and advertising your business. Marketing materials that are well designed are more informative, easy to understand, and will attract more customers.
Here are few questions to consider when choosing a website designer.
- What is the main focus of the company? Many companies offer website design or claim to be "web designers". But are they really? Ask what the company's main source of income is. Do they focus on design or are they a "side" division of a larger entity? Being focused allows a company to have specialized know-how that can save thousands of dollars in design and development time.
- Do they have a web developer in-house? This is a very important aspect to consider. Does the web designer you are considering do the work in-house, or do they outsource to a third party? You don't want to work with a middleman. Prices become bloated, and the response time is much longer.
- Do they have a graphic artist in-house? Website design is very much an art as it is a technology. A dedicated graphic artist is important to insuring that graphics are of the highest quality. Does the company you are considering have a graphic artist in-house? The follow up question after this is...
- Does the company you are considering have a website? If seeking someone to develop your company website, the first rule is never hire a designer that does not have their own website. If they can't get a site up for themselves, how are they going to do it for you?
- What is the quality of their work for current clients? Always take the time to look at the work already completed by the designer you are considering. Are their designs professional? Do they specialize in one area? Does their clients website function properly? Do they look and appear professional? Do all the designs look the same?
1. You get to talk to the people actually doing the work. Ad agencies, IT companies, and printers have you talk to with their salespeople. It's rare that you will ever get to speak to the actual programmer or designer working on your project. With Pagoda Media, you are dealing with the people doing the work. Questions are answered faster, changes are made in less time, and everyone is kept on the same page.
2. Focused solely on web and graphic design. Pagoda Media is not a side division of an IT company. We are not a part of a commercial printer, newspaper, or traditional advertising agency. Pagoda Media is a team of freelance professionals devoted to the art of graphic design and the implementation of technology to move it into different mediums. The graphic solutions we provide will look better and appear more professional.
3. Designers and technical developers. The Pagoda Media team consists of top-level graphic artists and technical developers. Designing new media projects requires a team to understand current technology. Pagoda Media has been dubbed the "perfect blend of art and technology" being that we provide outstanding artwork with a design solution that works.
4. Vast range of past project experience. Our past projects range from print to web, from high-level corporate to small business and all levels in between. Our wide range of experience helps us plan projects, foresee potential pitfalls, and ensure a smooth project.
5. Youthful energetic group. We love what we do, and it shows in every project. This results in better experiences for our clientele. We want to see our clients succeed. We get excited when we see processes working and achieving (and surpassing) expected goals.
6. All design is original. We don't use pre-made designs or templates. Every design we create is original, no matter how large or small the client. You want your business to be unique and stand out, not squeezed into some cookie cutter version of someone else's design. Original design eliminates the chance of your company looking just like your competition.
7. Location is not an issue. Pagoda Media has the ability to work with clients no matter where their business is located. We have successfully completed projects for clients residing in Alabama, Texas, and even in Europe, using only phone and e-mail as the primary method of contact. This allows anyone, anywhere to benefit from our design services.
8. Print and web within one team. Pagoda Media offers traditional print design and New Media website design. Having the same team design your print and web insures that everything will have a consistent look. It also eliminates the hassle of having buy printing, setup website hosting, e-mail, and other time consuming issues.
9. No need to hire a full-time graphic or web designer. Pagoda Media can design all of your marketing materials and develop your website. We offer website maintenance packages which will eliminates the need to hire an in-house Webmaster.\
Pagoda Media can bring your business to the web. From a basic one-page site to a full-blown e-commerce storefront, Pagoda Media has the skills to get your business where it needs to go online.
If you have a website, we can provide you with website hosting and e-mail. Pagoda Media is partnered with one of the largest datacenters in the United States, allowing us to provide high-powered website hosting to all of our clients. We can help you redesign your site to maximize it's potential for producing leads, which generate sales.
All websites and online applications are tailored towards your business to maximize return on investment. If you need a specific web service, please contact us at bryan@pagodamedia.com.
Professional graphic design and printing can go a long way when marketing your business. Pagoda Media can provide you with quality graphic design that will boost your image and increase sales. From business cards to billboards, Pagoda Media has the talent to bring your marketing ideas to life.
Pagoda Media provides printing solutions that work. Even if you have existing artwork or an in-house designer, we can help you get the most for your money when purchasing printing. We use the power of digital technology and strong vendor relationships to provide outstanding quality printing at affordable prices.
Your logo is the branding symbol of your company. It's something that will be used throughout the entire life of your company on everything from business cards to billboards. Pagoda Media can create your logo or redesign your existing company logo. We can provide you with the design and printing of all your company stationary as well as marketing materials and beyond. If you need something specific, please contact us at bryan@pagodamedia.com