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Re: Need help with ideas!

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Re: Need help with ideas!

JVCruz — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 02:10:15 GMT

You're very welcomed and best of luck to you.

JV Cruz

Re: Need help with ideas!

Jcarl1230 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:36:35 GMT

I create logos, I am currently setting up a low cost site for logo development. The price is only $250.00, and you only pay if you are satisfied. I also have a plan that if you allow me to use you as a reference on my upcoming site, you get a $50 dollar discount and again only pay if you are satisfied.

I have a handful of logos I have already designed for Non Profits and commercial sites I can show you.

If you or anyone interested is reading this feel free to email me directly for quicker responses..
janaka@ptd.net

Re: Need help with ideas!

CoolHandMatt — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:44:18 GMT

Hey Id be glad to offer you my services. I run a website called CatchAClue.net but I do simple Graphic Design work on the side.I keep an ad up on craigslist that you can take a look at. Let me know cus I could prob use the money and you need the work so im sure we can work something out.

Heres the link:
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/crs/784433121.html

Thanks again
Matt

Re: Need help with ideas!

yorkiebarker — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:09:27 GMT

My partner and I are thrilled with the helpful responses, thanks so much. You have given us great ideas on logos and what our possibilities are. I am sure we can come up with something ourselves without the big investment. We are go to take all the suggestions and work through them. Brainstorming is a very important part of busness planning and we needed to have additional brains to storm with other than the two of us. So you all are really helping with the brainstorming aspect.
Some great suggestions on where to go for logo info, thanks

We do feel that the name Mada-Dada Marketing has some merit and once people understand what it stands for think that it is a clever name. We definately would like to explore promoting that name.

To answer "Luckiest", we have officially been in busness since last August, but did not get our web site up and running until December 2007. Did not know about SCORE, but will check it out.

To "JVCruz" your suggestions about our site design is sooooo helpful. We have been working with a SEO company and have requested that they give us some critical feedback, but to no avail. My screen is wide and I have had problems getting each page to come out the same. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We are using Stores On Line which gives us a template to follow but we have to input everything and as I mentioned, we have learned (self taught) everything about programing as we've gone along.

I hope I can still count on everybody's help in the future, as I know I will need it. But at least now I feel that I have somewhere to go for advice and maybe I won't get into a situation that can cause me more stress. THANKS EVERYONE!!!

Re: Need help with ideas!

JVCruz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:14:01 GMT

Hello and good luck to you on your business venture.

First off, lots of good suggestions. Here's a few thoughts of my own:

1. Logo: Are you wanting a logo for your site or for your company? If for your site, I would just take a picture of stones (i.e. stones that are used in massage therapy) and place the first letter of your site on each stone (i.e. P, R, P). Keep the font though. If the logo is for your company, I would just use a play on the word or lettering. This can all be done by yourself, your daughter and/or any family member. Brainstorm and come up with different designs.

2. Site: On site design, I would use CSS or something to keep the layout and format consistant. On some pages (i.e. when you click on the Ultrasonic Aromatherapy link from the Home page) your page is over extended and you have to use horizontal scroll to see the rest. Reduce some of the font sizes, or have the ability for the customer to change the font size to their needs. Default font size should be about 10. On the Home page you have 20 -60% off, but off what? I assume MSRP or is it a sale from your prices. May not be a big difference -- not sure. Under Privacy link, maybe separate the Terms of Use into another page. Also, Terms of Use general refers to someone using the site, its info and content provided on the site (i.e. By using the PainReleifPlace.com website (herein, "Site") constitutes your agreement to these Terms of Use (herein, "Agreement"). If you do not agree with this Agreement, please do not use the site. ....etc.)

3. Other products: I not sure what else you could offer besides what you have. The other suggestions sound great (i.e. candles, music, etc.) You may want to have a Service offering. See about advertising for Licensed professionals in your area or nationally. Just a thought.

JV Cruz

Re: Need help with ideas!

Lighthouse24 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:30:45 GMT

Do YOU believe you need a professionally-designed logo? (Let's say your operating margin is 25 percent. Will having a professionally-designed logo cause you to sell another $8K in product that you would not have received otherwise?)

If so, then your problem is finding the $2K to invest in a logo. Sorry, I can't help with that.

If not, then your problem is finding a less expensive alternative. One of the lowest cost options is to search royalty-free stock photo and image websites. You can enter search terms that match the theme you're looking for (e.g., "health," "relief," etc.) and see if you can find a pleasing image. You can use any inexpensive photo editing software (or even the Paint accessory in Windows) to add your firm's name and create a de facto logo. Downloading and licensing the image you select will probably cost you anywhere from $1 to $10 -- just be sure the license allows that type commercial use (most do, but not all).

Hope that helps. Best wishes.

Re: Need help with ideas!

Milleisen — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:07:05 GMT

I've used a company called gotlogos.com. Their customer service is terrible, but they do good work and the price is right. For a single logo they only charge $25. If you want multiple files types it can cost about $100. I've used them a few times and always like the result.

Re: Need help with ideas!

LUCKIEST — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:48:11 GMT

Need help with ideas!!

Great name Mada-Dada Marketing. How long have you been in business??

Do you know about SCORE?? SCORE is FREE and can help get you out of your rut.

You can visit SCORE online or in person.

Good luck, LUCKIEST

Re: Need help with ideas!

j.barkley — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:11:33 GMT

i do logo's!!!