Simply Creative Design Solutions

Resources: Stock Photos and Imagery

Shara Benton — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:36:53 +0000

There are a lot of stock photo and imagery websites to choose from and a lot of different purchasing programs. I personally choose to purchase any stock photos and imagery thru www.istockphoto.com. Their credit system is easy to understand with plenty of options for the developer or the DIY Designer.

The next time you are needing to purchase a stock photo, be sure to check out www.istockphoto.com.

The inspiration for our new look! Enjoy!

Shara Benton — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:42:12 +0000

If you are not a client of Simply Creative or you haven’t been over in a while, you may not know that we went through a name and identity change back in June. We initially converted our site over, but the look just wasn’t quite there yet – it was nice but it just wasn’t IT. This month we had some mix-up and issues with our hosting company and our site ended up being deleted – with no chance of recovery. Talk about a panic attack on this end! (not really). I was instantly site-less – how uncool is that for a WEB DESIGN studio?? But like all unpleasant things, something good came from this unnerving event and in the process of redesign, I was able to create our IT!

So, what is the inspiration behind our new stylish, super cute design? COLOR, of course! I went to my all time favorite site of color for designers – http://www.kuler.adobe.com and went on a search for our IT. I took the liberty of naming our new scheme because what is color without a name?!

Los Angeles Mamma Blog

Shara Benton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:27:54 +0000

Alexia wanted to update her blog’s look to a cleaner, more professional look and feel. We used rich neutral tones with a pop of turquoise and hot pink to give the design flair while keeping it simple and sophisticated. We created a custom design header, social icons, and post graphics for the LA Mamma Blog Project. While this project took a little longer than expected, the final result was definitely worth the wait!

Color Inspiration:

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Waiting On #6

Shara Benton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:07:24 +0000

Lea came to us wanting a new design for her popular blog “Waiting For Number Six”. We used her love for owls, growing family, and fun colors to create a completely custom look for her new blog.

Color Inspiration:

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Girls Who Commute

Shara Benton — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:01:21 +0000

Julia came to us wanting a stylish, elegant design for a commuter’s girl blog that would appeal to women from 25 to 35. We used a custom illustration the client provided and created a custom logo, button, and post icon. The final design was a simplistic, elegant design that our client loved!

Color Inspiration:

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Your Website’s Voice

Shara Benton — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:52:10 +0000

Deciding whether or not to have your website professionally designed or in some cases, re-designed, can be a question that you have a hard time answering. I hope to break down some of the walls you may face when it comes to Website Design.

There are a lot of free builder programs out there, can’t I just build my own?

Well, technically, yes, you can. But, you need to consider that your website has a voice and it speaks volumes about you and your business. A great way to look at it is, how likely would you be to shop at WalMart.com if the founder designed the website himself through a service like Webs? Not very likely. It’s a proven fact (just look around the internet) that people shop where they feel comfortable at – hence all the major, SUCCESSFUL online sites. Even if your website doesn’t sell something online, you have a message you are trying to speak – and you want your website to effectively communicate that message.

Don’t I need thousands of dollars to have a professional website built?

Absolutely NOT! We can build you a Modern, Professional website for as little as $435! Having a professional online presence doesn’t have to be expensive.

Isn’t it hard to update a professionally built site?

Not at all! We use a CMS (Content Management System) that enables you to easily make changes to any page of your website WITHOUT our help. (But we are here if you want us to be). AND we offer WordPress Platform Training included in your design package.

Don’t I have to pay monthly to host a professionally built site?

Not with us. Our package builder gives you the opportunity include your first year of hosting and your domain name.

The bottom line is that there are Design Solutions out there that are affordable. A website is a smart investment for any business and whether your investment is time (for free stuff) or a little money (for professional design), you want the end result to speak positively about your business/blog/website.

Your Website Has a Voice – use it to your advantage!

WordPress Platform Training – Page 2

Shara Benton — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:46:50 +0000

Access Page 1 Here.

Installing & Configuring the “Online Backup for WordPress” Plugin

Military Support Accessories

Shara Benton — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:26:04 +0000

Church of the Lord Jesus Christ

Shara Benton — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:51:25 +0000

Her Assets

Shara Benton — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:41:51 +0000