A blog is, by definition, all about you. At least it is if it’s a personal blog. But that doesn’t mean you should put any less work or effort into it than you should with a blog designed to promote your company or business. A lot of people want to earn money from their blog, and why not? If you could...
Of all the breakout companies in the technology/innovation economy of the last 30 years, Apple stands alone and small business owners and non-profits can learn a great deal from Apple's success story: Don't overlook small details. The iPad2 has been deemed less impressive than the awesome SmartCover designed for it. Keep things simple. Apple's most successful products (iPod, iPhone and the iPad) are all very minimal....
In speaking with a potential client about what she is looking for in a graphic design/web development firm, she said "it's important to know what's important to that firm, what they are doing and working on". I thought this was a great idea for a post. Here are some thoughts on what makes Ratio7's team tick and thrive: First, and foremost,...
We do video. We do it great! And so, when you have a finished product from us promoting your event, your brand or telling the story of your company, we want you to maximize it. Video ranks higher in search engine marketing (notice how those YouTube videos are up near the top on Google?) and also can be more compelling,...
Printed materials (newspapers, magazines, books, newsletters, etc.) are the stuff of much debate these days. Graphic designers, including those of us here at Ratio7, have had to learn and adapt quickly to the Web and digital age. And we've happily succeeded! But we still do print, despite the naysayers saying it is dead, or dying. Why? Not everyone has an iPad! Sure...
Applications (apps) are changing the world. In fact, a recent article says that the smartphone is actually more a personal computer than the PC actually ever was. By the end of 2011, the majority of cell phone users will be using smartphones. And now that iPads and it's competitors are so popular, there are apps for everything! 300,000 options at...
Colour trends vary by genre: home decor, fashion, automotive and, not surprisingly, digital media. Like fashion, certain colours and colour combinations are often in or out, hip or passe'. Who can forget peach and teal from the 1980's or burgundy and hunter green from the 1990's? But, like fashion, certain colours and combinations gain new popularity because of their retro...
Smartphones are ruling the technology roost. More than 2.5 billion will be sold worldwide between 2010-2015 and by next year, smartphones will be the most common form of mobile phone in use. This means a vast majority of your customers and web visitors will be visiting via their mobile phones and a computer. But is your website ready? If you go...