July 29
Wouldn’t you love a custom blog design but you just don’t have the time to make one? Well, we did it for you. We’re giving away a free layered photoshop file with everything you need to get started on a customize WordPress blog! Enjoy!!
Download layered Photoshop Here (File Size 3.7MB)
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July 23
Last week Old Spice proved that a great social media marketing idea can go a long way.
Old Spice came up with the idea to have tweeps ask the “Old Spice Guy” (aka actor Isaiah Mustafa), ANY question they wanted to. They recorded Isaiah’s response and posted 87 short and hilarious videos to YouTube. A simple idea and yet it generated nearly 6 million views in less than 24 hours.
Old Spice’s Twitter followers increased 1,000% and they now have over 600,000 likes on Facebook. Successful? We think so.
Here’s one of our favorites: The Old Spice Guy responding to Kevin Rose (@kevinrose) the founder of digg.com and wefollow.com
Click here to view the Top Ten Funniest Old Spice Guy Responses.
Nicely done, Old Spice Guy. We salute you and your “wildly handsome face parts.”
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July 22
Tired of the default twitter backgrounds? Download one of ours!!! Happy Freebie Thursday!!!
Download Grunge Flower Background Here
Download Damask Pattern Twitter Background Here
Download Grunge Wood Twitter Background Here
or Download this Photoshop File with all 3 Here (File Size 7.4MB)
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July 16
It’s hard to believe there are still people our there who don’t see the benefit of social media, but there are always going to be skeptics.
Today, one of the best things you can do for your company is get started using social media. It’s a great way to build creditability with the public, let the real voice of your company be heard, and get real opinions from real customers.
In February of 2010, Chadwick Martin Baily in Boston, Mass did a study to really find out the value of social media for businesses. They asked over 1,000 adults (ages 18 and up) if they were more likely to buy from or recommend a brand they follow on Facebook and/or Twitter. The answer was yes.
The image below shows how 51% of adults are more likely to buy from a brand on Facebook. For Twitter, that percentage went up to 67%! And those numbers are even higher when it comes to recommending those brands who are using the social media websites.
To view the complete study details click here.
With results like that, well over 400 million active users on Facebook (see Facebook’s Statistics page) and over 100 million Twitter users, why wouldn’t you put your brand out there?
If you’d like to set up a meeting and learn more about how your company can start integrating social media into your marketing plan, please contact us today!
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July 15
Is there a creative office out there that doesn’t have coffee addicts running amok? We know we have plenty of them here at Lenker Design. And since we’re focusing on Social Media this month, this desktop wallpaper seemed too appropriate. Enjoy!
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July 8
Facebook can’t take all the credit when it comes to successful social media marketing websites. Twitter has only been around since 2006 and in 2010, the website reported a 1,500% increase in users. In fact, twitter averages 750 tweets a second, and that number only grows every day. Needless to say – as a social media marketing tool, joining Twitter should be a no-brainer.
Which leads us to today’s freebie – Twitter Icons for your company or personal website! Enjoy!
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July 2
There are so many social media websites out there – how do you decide which one is the best for you? While most of them are different, there’s one common goal: allowing people to connect globally and communicate with one another. Whether you want to reconnect with old friends, network for your job, or just let people know what you’re eating every day – there’s a social media site that’s perfect for you.
That’s why our twtpoll this month is “Which social media site is your favorite?” Vote now and leave comments to let us know why!
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July 1
Since we focused on Web Design in June, this month we’re going to focus on one of the BEST ways to get people to your website: Social Media.
Social Media Marketing is loved by all because it’s used by all. And using it as a tool to get people to your website is the best way of mixing marketing and SEO (search engine optimization). You still need to understand SEO to know how to channel your social media conversations, but without marketing and advertising mixed in everyone would sound like robots (and who wants to read that?).
So what better to give away on this Freebie Thursday than social media icons! Check out these retro TV icons:
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June 25
It isn’t every day you can get a bunch of web designers out from behind their computers and into one room, with one exception, Converge SE.
“Converge SE is a two-day conference featuring speakers and workshops that will both energize you about your own niche and also tune you into how other fields are innovating for the web.” [Source: Facebook]
Of course, some of us have to man the fort here at Lenker Design, but we’ve sent representatives from our Web Design department to experience Converge SE first hand. Our Lead Web Designer, Clint McKoy, will be tweeting live from the conference (follow him at @clintmckoy or look for our retweets on @lenkerdesign).
For more information on Converge SE visit their website or follow them on twitter @convergese
June 24
It’s Thursday and time for another graphic design freebie! Since the 4th of July is almost here we’ve illustrated an Independence Day Desktop Wallpaper Design to start the celebration early! This wallpaper design is 1920px x 1200px. Enjoy!
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