Guizmo Designs Blog

What’s New at Guizmo

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:52:07 +0000

How about Content Management Websites? Guizmo is once again staying ahead of the technological curve by offering CMS systems for your webpage. Now you can add fresh content, change pictures, add testimonials and keep a blog on your site. Without ever needing to come back to us to make the changes. Everyone knows that Google loves fresh content and for those of you with the time to handle your own SEO, this is the perfect tool to allow that.

Stop by Guizmo Designs today and let us show you some fresh samples of our incredible new product!

Tis the Season

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:43:27 +0000

Yes, the holidays are coming and we here at Guizmo are all very excited about it. But the season I’m talking about starts in September and runs through mid-November. For many industries this is one of the best selling season’s of the year. If your business caters to other businesses, you find that this is the time that they are willing to spend a little money. Over Christmas, things will slow down a bit again before the new year brings another round of new business.

If you planned ahead and did your marketing over the summer you should be reaping the benefits right now. Good marketing ideas need time for conception and implementation. It is always a good idea to be looking 3 or 6 months down the road for your marketing plans.

If you did not do your marketing for the fall, fear not. The holidays are the perfect time to plan and start your marketing for the busy winter months. Guizmo Designs will sit down with you, map a marketing plan and implement and produce it for you. Call us today for a free consultation on your own individualized marketing needs.

How functional is your website?

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:08:47 +0000

Does your website work for you, or is it the equivalent of a trophy wife – easy on the eyes, but not bringing a whole lot more to the table?

Today’s websites should be part salesman, part portfolio, part secretary and part receptionist. New features allow more interaction and data gathering capabilities than ever before. Besides being able to download forms, your site should allow your visitors to make appointments, fill out needed paperwork beforehand, check the status of an order or appointment, or even check their history with you.

Each business is different, that is why we create each website unique. As marketing specialists, we will advise you on what features make the most sense for your industry. Once the site is live we will take the time to train you on your new website and all its functions so you can really, truly put it to work for you.

Website Design Charlotte

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:02:43 +0000

Guizmo Designs offers top of the line unique websites. Our philosophy is ‘Let your website tell your story’. If a browser doesn’t understand and like what you have to offer in 3 seconds of finding your site, she is off to another location. That’s why we believe in high impact graphics and animation to get your point across quickly. Guizmo is now offering mobile friendly websites that work with on iphones and ipads. Preferring to stay ahead of the technological curve we have implemented html5 for our animation making the sites lighter and mobile ready.

Call us today for a quote on your website project. We guarantee we will beat in price in the carolinas and you will be thrilled with your website design.

Going Mobile

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:55:51 +0000

It is no secret that everything is going mobile. With the introduction of smart phones and now pads, technology is increasingly on the move. With so many people having instant access to the web these days it is imperative that your business website is mobile friendly.

Steve Jobs and Apple threw a curve ball at web designers when they decided not to support Flash animation on their mobile devices. Flash has long been the standard for animated sites. The reasoning from Apple was that Flash was too memory intensive to work well on mobiles. The truth to the matter I believe is that Apple is attempting to control as much of the media distribution on the mobile devices as they can.

However, there are alternatives now. New HTML 5 coding allows slide shows and animation that works well on today’s mobile devices. Guizmo Designs is once again leading the technology curve by offering animated web sites that function as well on Ipads and Iphones as it does on your home computer. Take a look…

http://www.pdrautoworks.com/

Give us a call and let us design or upgrade your site today.

Vehicle Wraps Charlotte

admin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:07:11 +0000

In case you need another excuse to pull the trigger on a vehicle wrap, I recently had a conversation with a client of ours. He told me that his company had received 3 jobs in the last week just from potential clients seeing his truck wrap and giving him a call. So in one week he not only made back the cost of the wrap, but doubled it.

That’s amazing.

If that was the only story I’d heard like that I would leave it there. But this is far from the first time I’ve heard this story. You just can’t deny the power of vehicle wraps. A bad one will get you attention. A well designed one will put you head and shoulders ahead of your competition.

A moving billboard for your company. 24/7. You just can’t beat it.

Talkin ’bout the Weather

admin — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:03:46 +0000

Man, what crazy weather. In my 45 odd years in Charlotte I don’t remember a spring this crazy. Everything from tornados, to hail, to lightning has been plaguing the piedmont. I’m curious how it is affecting everyone’s business. We’ve seen a huge upturn from dent removal and roofing companies, but a solid downturn from landscaping companies.

Whether the weather helps or hinders your business, spring is always a good time to advertise. Guizmo Designs can help you promote your business with vehicle wraps, signs, websites and SEO, so start planning now for the long summer months.

Recession? What Recession?

admin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:41:34 +0000

Not to jinx anything, but is anyone else feeling the surge of business since the beginning of 2011? It does seem people are wanting to get back to business despite the cloudy economic news. People have been scared of their futures but have come to the conclusion that they have to get out and make things happen.

One of the first considerations when getting back to business is marketing. You may have cut your marketing budget quickly at the onset of the recession but it is critical to your company’s continued success. Internet marketing and vehicle wraps are high impact marketing strategies designed to get your name in front of your potential clients quickly. Call us today and let us plan a marketing strategy for you.

If it is Spring, it Must Be…

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:03:09 +0000

Wrap Season! Did you know we sell more vehicle wraps in March, April and May than any other time of the year? It must be those longer days and warm weather that gets people outside and taking a long hard look at their vehicles. A blank work vehicle is like owning a billboard along I-77 and not using it. You own the real estate already, why not use high impact vehicle wrap advertising to promote your business. It is more affordable than you think, especially when you consider the amount of exposure your brand will receive over the next 3-5 years.

So while you are out enjoying the beautiful days the next couple of months, take a long hard look at your ride. I’m betting Guizmo Designs can transform it into some amazing.

Just a Very Small Move

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:44:23 +0000

As many of you have realized already, we changed offices. We are in the same complex, but right by the road now. Easier to see, easier to find, easier to access. If you haven’t come by yet, drop in and see our new office and let us know what you think.

We still offer the best vehicle wraps, websites, SEO, signs, banners and printing as always and look forward to helping you with all your marketing needs!