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Love it or hate it, the new Facebook timeline is here to stay. Learn how you can take full advantage of this and harness the full potential of your Facebook page as a powerful marketing tool by attending our webinar on May 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM CST.

The new timeline allows you to turn your Facebook page into a mini working site of it's own. You can now customize your page with graphics and special apps that allow you to offer contests, coupons, surveys, incentives, special deals and so much more right from your Facebook page.

Some of the topics we'll be covering in the webinar include:

• The new page format
• How to get interactivity (so you show up in the feed)
• Integration with Facebook Places
• How to make a plan for your business
• and so much more..

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So have you heard? The new version of Joomla is here! And if your website was launched prior to January 2012, your site is out of date and you need to upgrade to Joomla 2.5. Your current Joomla site will be supported through April 2012 however once you are past that you can expect that eventually your current site functions will no longer be completely supported by your web hosting company since they will have upgraded their software to support the new upgrade to Joomla 2.5.

The new version contains over 300 bug fixes as well as new features such as:

• Enhanced article editing
• Multilingual support, so you can have your website in different languages
• More SEO features
• CAPTCHA for improved security on web forms
• Mobile website support

Take advantage of having a professional web development company handle this critical upgrade to Joomla 2.5. Along with ZERO downtime for your existing site we fix any problems that may occur. We do a full testing of your updated site and you have the ability to review and approve the upgraded site prior to going live. We offer both basic and full upgrade services to choose from. Both of our upgrade plans include:

• Upgraded Extensions and Template
• Migration of all existing sections, categories and articles
• Migration of all menus
• Migrate content from CCK’s like K2, Flexi-Content, or Zoo (extra charge)
• Migrate directory entries from Mosets Tree, SOBI, or Zoo (extra charge)
• Backup, Cache, Firewall, and more tools

In addition our full upgrade service also includes:

• Fresh installs of all existing modules and components
• Switching existing extensions to better competitor offerings (requires client approval)
• Maintaining your Google pagerank by providing redirects for your indexed pages
• Google Analytics with automated reporting
• Search Engine and sitemap submission
• Multimedia plugin for for movies, audio and flash player
• Favicon and apple icon graphics
• RSS Feeds
• and much more.....

And if you’re considering putting off the upgrade because you are worried about the cost, consider this: If your website is hacked without these security fixes in place, you’ll have to hire us to fix it. If this happens not only will your site be down, you’ll be charged our hourly rates plus rush fees as we will need to alter our schedule to fit you in while we troubleshoot, rebuild your site and fix the security vulnerabilities. Save yourself this headache. Be proactive rather then reactive and schedule your upgrade to Joomla 2.5 now.


In addition upgrading to Joomla 2.5 also gives you the opportunity to address features and functions of your current site that can be enhanced:

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Have you thought about getting a mobile version of your site? Find out why now is the time to do it.

Whether you are considering a start up or have an existing business that needs revitalizing, the MCC Small Business Development is ready to help.  They offer a wide variety of resources for the small business owner in central Texas.  Connecting with them is now even easier with their new website created by YellowWebMonkey Web Design.

Heart of Texas Network Consultants, a network consulting firm based in central Texas has more than 19 years of experience in network management and Information Technology.  Now they have a new look with a new Joomla site.

Multicarte Inc., a distributor of fine wines and spirits throughout Texas and the southwest has launched a new website and a new Facebook Landing page.

When it comes to deer in central Texas, whether it be hunting or breeding, Basshole Ranch offers a once in a lifetime experience.  Now, with this new Joomla website, it is easy to view their premium bucks, check out their great lodging and book your next hunt.

Last week, I released a blog giving a brief overview of the possibilities that QR Codes hold for business. There are a lot of ways that they can be used to benefit any small business.

The QR code is one of the latest technologies to make a splash in the business world. It’s a tool that has many positive uses for both customer and business. However, before explaining its many uses, some of you may be wondering, what in the world is a QR code?

Would you like to learn to make Social Media work for your business or organization?  Join us for a Social Media Workshop.

Do you ever get tired of scouring your Facebook news feed for updates from friends or fan pages? Sometimes it can seem like you’re drowning in a sea of useless information. If you’re one of the many who scroll past several updates from people you don’t know that well, then Facebook has a fun new tool just for you.

Oakwood Cemetery, founded in 1878 has chosen YellowWebMonkey to design their new website.

{EAV_BLOG_VER:e2c071aec6ff1811}Lots of people collect things.  Some collect as an investment: coins, stamps, paintings. Some collect for their children: photos, books, letters.  Others collect for fun.  My personal  "fun" collection is Starbucks coffee mugs, 25 at last count from spots like San Antonio, Beijing, Rhodes and Charlotte.   Lots of collections are meant to be whimsical, fun....real conversation starters.  Our new YellowWebMonkey collectibles make the perfect gift...for you or someone you know.

YellowWebMonkey and RedC TV have joined forces to offer a wide range of website services in central Texas.  This partnership will provide speedy customer support, convenient monthly website maintenance and access to a variety of new web marketing packages.

Inn Connections LLC, a company created by innkeepers for innkeepers has a new custom website designed by YellowWebMonkey.  This site makes it easy for innkeepers to connect with information, vendors, resources and each other.

YellowWebMonkey has expanded to the south and added a little southern charm and hospitality to their portfolio with this new site designed with brides and event planners in mind.

As a designer one has to take a step back and understand what the TRUE intention is in the work they create. The art of design is different than that of a fine artist, in that it’s true intention is to communicate with a focused group or target audience. If you fail to create this connection with your audience, the piece of design has failed its intrinsic purpose.

Welcome Harrell Group Real Estate Services, our newest website release.  This site make it easy for you to find you new home or the perfect spot for your new business in central Texas.

Do you have a website or blog post that desperately needs more Facebook Likes, Twitter Retweets, Stumbles, etc?  Here are a few helpful suggestions...

Below are three videos made this week by the YellowWebMonkey team.  Please share your favorite video on your Facebook or Twitter.

Chris Raup, a trusted, experienced insurance professional in the central Texas area has chosen a new LittleWebMonkey package to represent his business.

The 8 best ways you can optimize the productivity of your business website.

There are literally thousands of services, clients, and add-ons for Twitter. Here are a few useful tools to get you started- And guess what? They’re all free!

A free Google application that converts scanned documents to text in PDF form.

Probably the most common type of blog out there is the "List Blog."  Some examples would be "5 New Things to do with...." or a "Top 10 Things that...."

Join our final July workshop and learn how to manage your own Pay Per Click Advertising.

People look for reviews...reviews of products, services and even entertainment.  This week our interns will write a review style blog.  Learn with them how to use this type of blogging effectively.

The Centex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has a new website that communicates their mission, showcases their events and promotes their supporters.

Before venturing into branding, marketing, or social media, you need to figure out some things about your business. The whole point of all those things is to spread the word about you, but if you don’t know what word to spread, you are probably wasting time and money. Since I am a visual person, I put together a little “magnetic poetry” type action for you to play around with.

Running a corporate Twitter account can seem like a daunting task. Have no fear, just use this guide to avoid some common Twitter faux pas.

If you are having trouble figuring out how to do something online, we are here to help.

This week it is Intern Brett vs. Intern Scout as they create an instructional blog.  Read on to learn more about instructional blogs.  Then watch for our next Intern posts and vote for your favorite.

This summer at YellowWebMonkey we have set up a little friendly competition  between our two new interns and we need your help!  Take this opportunity to not just join in the fun....learn how to create a unique blog in a variety of writing styles.

Introducing one of YellowWebMonkey's new interns: Scout Riggs.

Hey everybody, I'm Brett Wiggins and I'm currently working for YellowWebMonkey as an intern.

I recently graduated from Lorena High School in May, 2011 where I was on the varsity football team. I study at McLennan Community College, and plan to further my education by studying environmental engineering at the University of North Texas. In my free time I enjoy "street" football, swimming, paintball, fishing, hunting, and of course video games. A few of my interests are designing my own first person shooter games, web design, and competitive shooting.

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Join one of our two summer workshops in July and learn how to boost your business and spend less! We have added a virtual option to make it easy for anyone to attend.  Learn about pay per click advertising, GoogleAdWords and brush up on all the new benefits of using Social Media effectively.

Have you ever been to a gold party?  Do you know what a gold party is?  Well, New York Gold Party, LLC has just launched a LittleWebMonkey Site to promote this unique, new business.

From Waco, it is a short, pleasant drive to the small town of Salado, the perfect place to shop for unique things for your home.  Now, it is even easier to choose fine home furnishings and accessories online at Horsefeathers of Salado.

For McAnally, CPA, April does not just spell tax time.  It also means the launch of a new website for this Central Texas business.

Is your small business leaving a lasting impression with your customers?

Overall, my suggestion would be to never bother with Network Solutions because there are too many other good hosting companies.  However, if you MUST, then this is what I have figured out...

One of the BIGGEST mistakes people make in a website, is not registering the domain name and the hosting in their name.  The domain name is the address for your site, for example, YellowWebMonkey.com.  The hosting is the server space where the website files are kept, kind of like your rental space on the web.

This premier bed and breakfast in Waco now has a new website.  Cotton Palace, located at 1910 Austin Avenue is know for having well-appointed rooms and gracious service.  This new website was designed to showcase the beauty of this historic home.

Wonder how you can insure that your customers find you first?  Learn helpful tips for elevating your site in the search engine rankings.

Do you need a little refresher on how to manage your Joomla! website?  Have you forgotten how to add links to articles? Not sure how to add that image to your site?   Join us online for a quick course covering all the Joomla! basics.

Learn how the new Facebook page can work for your business or organization.  Join us for a webinar highlighting the many positive changes to Facebook.

Last fall we launched our Non-Profits on the Net contest to find a central Texas organization that would benefit from a new website.  The Advocacy Center, a non-profit serving children and adult victims of violent crime and abuse were awarded the new site. 

Barbecue is serious business in Texas and the Central Texas Barbecue Association has a new website to showcase their organization and upcoming events throughout the area.

" the 555 Collective is a nonprofit arts organization that gives scholarships and grants to victims of violent crime. in this process we might suggest that art reclaims the soul"

All artists need a canvas, and 555 Collective has one.

Lonestar Windshield and Glass, of Hewitt is your one stop shop for all glass repair and replacement needs!  Their new, LittleWebMonkey site outlines the experience and service this local company has to offer.

Verde Renovations has a new website to introduce their new home insulation business in central Texas.

Paul J. Meyer Resources, based in Waco, TX has just launched a new eCommerce site offering  a variety of products for goal setting, self-motivation and paving the way to personal success

Vengeance Streetwear really just wanted to make a few little changes, but eventually decided on a whole new look for their website.

It is a new year and time to reevaluate your website.  YellowWebMonkey Web Design has created a new maintenance plan for your website...kind of like your car, only this one keeps your website up to date and can help you reach more potential customers.

Their is a new business and soon a new website in central Texas.  Verde Renovations, a premium residential/commercial insulation company, will bring Homesulate^TM foam insulating system to our area.

Kleen-Air, located in Groesbeck, TX offers a full line of HVAC filtration products. They manufacture standard and custom made air filters for both residential, commercial and industrial applications.   They have added a new website, just in time for 2011.

Our new Online Store at YellowWebMonkey is open just in time for the holidays.  It includes information about our web design services and a whole lot more.

YellowWebMonkey Web Design has just turned one year old.  We would love to take the time to celebrate, but quite frankly we are too busy building websites.  As a team we have taken some time to reflect over the past year and assess what we have learned about starting a business.    We understand how important it is for a small business to have a professional web presence to reach their customers. We also recognize the challenge for small startup companies with limited capital in today's economy.

Holtek Fireplace and Solar, a creative Waco based company just launched a new website this week.  Holtek, a company that works with hearths and solar products, helps customers create the look and functionality they want within their budget.  Now, they have a new website to showcase the products and services they offer.

  YellowWebMonkey Web Design team launched a new website for Waco based GGA Pest Control services in October.    Fred Huffman, owner, brings more than 20 years of experience to his local business as well as an MS in Entomology from Texas A& M and a PhD from the University of Arkansas....hence The Bug Doctor! GGA's new, easy to navigate website will make it easy to see just what they have to offer

This site includes:

• Easy to use interface, making it easy to navigate
• Testimonial Database
• Integrated Social Media making it easy to follow GGA on Facebook and Twitter
• RSS feed offering updates on what is new at GGA
• Extensive Pest Image Gallery
• Video

 

Vist this new site:  http://www.ggapest.com

Mike Staas Services is "plumb cool" and now they have a "cool" new website to match.  The company offers commercial and residential plumbing and HVAC services in the central Texas area.  The website includes information on the services Mike Staas offers and reflects the image  of a trusted family owned business.

 YellowWebMonkey just launched a new website for BugsDotCom, a Waco based pest control company that services all of central Texas.  The challenge was to create a website that was not just eye catching, but also interesting,educational and of course, easy for people to find.    The site contains all the information you would expect, plus a few extras.  It has an extensive library of all the products BugsDotCom uses stored in a nifty little file cabinet.  Another fun feature is the Bugapedia, where you can easily identify insects common to the central Texas area.  Did you know "Flies taste with their feet?" Probably not, but check out the Fun Facts that appear throughout the site to learn more about the insects common to Texas. This site includes:

• Easy to use interface making it easy to schedule an appointment or learn what services they offer
• Pest Gallery so clients can easily identify pests common to central Texas
• Integrated with Social Media with large icons making it easy to connect along with a live Twitter feed
• Downloadable MSDS label base for all of their products
• Testimonial database
• Features "Best of Waco"

Visit this new site   http://www.insectcity.com

YellowWebMonkey Web design has created a system to offer timely, dependable and cost effective support to our clients.  Below you will find the particulars of the Support Credit System listed.

YellowWebMonkey Web Design is launching a new contest "Non-Profits on the Net" offering eligible organizations the opportunity to win a free website.

This is a step by step tutorial on setting up a new YouTube account, adjusting your profile and personal settings, uploading a video, and linking your YouTube Account with Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader and Orkut.

When the local Ford dealership organized a scavenger hunt to introduce the Ford Fiesta to the Waco market, the YellowWebMonkey Web Design team eagerly signed up.  Scavenger hunts are fun, there was a monetary incentive and it was a great opportunity to spend the afternoon in the Monkey Mobile.  We spent Sunday afternoon cruising around Waco gathering clues.  During the hunt the participants had the opportunity to munch nachos, canoe across the Brazos, snap a quick pick of the Sumatran tiger at Cameron Park Zoo, take a leisurely ride on the train at Lion's Park and delve into the history of Joy and Lady the resident mascots at the Baylor Bear Pit.  Eventually, we even found the Ford Fiesta.

The Fiesta seats four comfortably and is equipped with the Microsoft Sync System for on board navigation and hands free phone service.Although we admired the sporty little Ford, we were much more comfortable in our bright yellow car wrapped in colorful monkeys, Twitter badges and even the American flag.  The Monkey Mobile seats five people with Smartphones or four members of the team armed with three Netbooks, one IPad, four Smartphones and our mobile 4G network.  Our team was prepared for anything.

Even though we didn't win, we had plenty of fun, got lots of exercise and ended the afternoon sharing snow cones with all the competitors.  Thanks to Bird Kultgen Ford for organizing the hunt and congratulations to the winners, The Baylor Driving Club.

1. Go to http://www.facebook.com/pages/create.php

 

2. Select your type of business under LOCAL dropdown.

Just about every website owner wants to get more traffic to their site. You might hire a SEO company to “optimize” your site or you might spend money on advertising, whether its pay-per-click (PPC) or other mediums. Like many others, I routinely look at my Google Analytics to see how these things affect my traffic, hoping for that upward trend line that lets me feel like my website is doing something for my business (umm, especially since my business is web design).

A little while back I saw this huge spike in traffic. From one day to the next, my traffic went up 500% and sustained at that level for two weeks. What was it that brought all these glorious new people to the land of YellowWebMonkey Web Design? It was a CraigsList ad I had posted, looking to hire some part-time data entry help to finish a backlog of projects.

That peak got me thinking, “what are some other EASY and FREE ways to get more traffic to my site?” Doing some more research, here is what I came up with:

ALPHA BETA GAMMA DELTA EPSILON…you know the rest. The Greek alphabet has taken on a whole new meaning on campuses across the States and beyond. And YellowWebMonkey wants to know why most Grecian chapters haven’t expanded their reach to the Internet. As students, the Internet is one of our primary tools of communication.  We e-mail our teachers with excuses, we check grades through Blackboard, we socialize through Facebook, we Google at the first hint of ignorance…so when are Greeks going online? Some good reasons:

Keeping track of the hundreds of performers, gigs, and full-blown concerts that occur every month in the weird live music capital of the world is a difficult task.  Austin Music City does even better; it tracks the best few out of the hundreds.

YellowWebMonkey recently launched the newly renovated website for Fast Lane Customs. Fast Lane Customs is a local metal fabrication business that creates a wide range of commercial and residential products. The work of Fast Lane ranges from famous signs around Waco to the classic railings and artistic in locals’ homes.

Johnson Roofing recently took a big step into Web 2.0 with the help of YellowWebMonkey. The new home of Johnson Roofing, found at http://www.jroof.com, fully represents a company that has grown successfully and gracefully from its establishment in 1941. Easily navigable for potential clients, some of the features of JRoof.com include,