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Is your business utilizing 21st century technology to its fullest within the sales process? Have you been able to definitively point to sales generated through new technologies/services available – such as a new website, search engine optimization (SEO), implementation of a customer relationship management system (CRM), etc.? If your answer is no, or if you are unsure - then you are not alone. Many companies have invested thousands of dollars implementing new technology: to find new sales leads; to streamline existing sales processes; or to keep customers informed. However, oftentimes these companies are unable to conclusively justify whether the investment has paid off.

Maximizing new technologies can be very resource-intensive – with manpower and financing. When moving your company marketing plan towards taking advantage of online tools, it is important to break the process into stages. Below, you will find a list encompassing six key focus areas. Although this list does not include every form of marketing technology available, for most small/midsized companies it will be a nice starting point.

It is essential to accurately align the design of your website with your company’s current and potential revenue sources. For instance, pretend your company is a metal fabrication shop. Although a 10,000-piece order may be very attractive, if your business generates 90% of its revenue through small run custom fabrication work – focus where the potential sale actually is. Design your website accordingly, keeping in mind that its purpose should be to assist your sales team as opposed to redeveloping your company’s target clientele base.

Turning Yesterday's Web Traffic into Today's Customers - MFRTech (press release)

Concentra Web Solutions, a leader in consumer information websites based in Athens, Georgia, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Locos Grill & Pub "Night Under The Stars" event benefitting The Boys & Girls Club of Athens.

Web design and development firm, Concentra Web Solutions, has announced its corporate sponsorship of the Locos Grill & Pub "Night Under The Stars" event benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of Athens, GA. The event will be held on October 21st at 7pm at Locos Mooseyard, 581 S. Harris Street. Attendees will enjoy dinner and wine, local entertainment by Déjà vu and a silent auction. Concentra Web Solutions is excited to be a part of this fine event.

Concentra Web Solutions is a full service professional web design and development company specializing in all areas of website design and development as well as hosting and complete outsourcing services. Concentra's goal is to establish a lasting and productive relationship with its customers. With its industry forefront expert designers and developers, Concentra designs solutions that fit the online marketing needs of any medium to large size businesses.

With headquarters in Athens, GA, Concentra has operations throughout the US and has most recently expanded into the United Kingdom. Concentra CEO, Joseph Gringeri, has lived in Athens, GA since 1996 when he attended college at UGA. Concentra has supported local causes since its inception and intends to continue doing so as part of its business plan. Concentra Web Solutions is pleased to join with other local businesses to support the Locos "Night Under The Stars" event benefitting The Boys & Girls Club of Athens.

Concentra Sponsors Locos "Night Under The Stars" Event - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Web design and development firm, Concentra Web Solutions, has announced its corporate sponsorship of the Locos Grill & Pub Night Under The Stars event benefitting The Boys and Girls Club of Athens, GA.

The event will be held on October 21st at 7pm at Locos Mooseyard, 581 S. Harris Street. Attendees will enjoy dinner and wine, local entertainment by Déjà vu and a silent auction. Concentra Web Solutions is excited to be a part of this fine event.

Concentra Web Solutions is a full service professional web design and development company specializing in all areas of website design and development as well as hosting and complete outsourcing services. Concentras goal is to establish a lasting and productive relationship with its customers. With its industry forefront expert designers and developers, Concentra designs solutions that fit the online marketing needs of any medium to large size businesses.

With headquarters in Athens, GA, Concentra has operations throughout the US and has most recently expanded into the United Kingdom. Concentra CEO, Joseph Gringeri, has lived in Athens, GA since 1996 when he attended college at UGA. Concentra has supported local causes since its inception and intends to continue doing so as part of its business plan. Concentra Web Solutions is pleased to join with other local businesses to support the Locos Night Under The Stars event benefitting The Boys & Girls Club of Athens.

Concentra Sponsors Locos Night Under The Stars Event - eYugoslavia.com

Mr. Mak, a university student in Hong Kong, went from being an unknown aspiring graphic designer to an Internet sensation after an image he produced spread rapidly across digital platforms after the death of Steven P. Jobs , the co-founder of Apple .

Mr. Mak’s design of a silhouetted profile of Mr. Jobs in the Apple company logo was shared across the Web and reported by media. And then, nearly as fast, Mr. Mak found himself being vilified.

Mr. Mak said he had developed his design in late August — a white Apple logo on a black background, with a black silhouette of Mr. Jobs indented in the apple — as a tribute to Mr. Jobs after he stepped down as chief executive of Apple.

Mr. Mak said he had searched across the Internet both for inspiration and to ensure he was not copying another design. He said his searches had not uncovered Mr. Thornley’s design.

Artists' Logos Shows Reach and Hostility of the Web - New York Times

Webucator, a leader in technical and business training, has announced two webinars that introduce attendees to the basics of web design. Attendees can start developing fresh web pages by attending these webinars. Each webinar will focus on introducing key web design concepts. Those interested in learning Dreamweaver should attend Get Started with Adobe Dreamweaver on October 27. Anyone looking to learn HTML is invited to Introduction to HTML on December 14. Each webinar will provide helpful tips and suggest key resources. Below are the details for both webinars.

Get Started with Adobe Dreamweaver Webinar: This webinar will discuss the capabilities of Dreamweaver and talk about planning your website. Attendees will learn about the interface, get a quick introduction to the tools, and watch as a very simple HTML page is created. There will also be Introduction to Dreamweaver course giveaways! Webinar will be held on October 27 at 1pm ET. Click to sign up for the Dreamweaver webinar .

Introduction to HTML Webinar: This webinar will explore basics of web design, the evolution of HTML, and the basic structure of an HTML page. Attendees will learn about resources to help them develop their web design skills. Selected attendees will win a free Introduction to HTML course. The webinar is scheduled for December 14 at 1pm ET. Click to sign up for the HTML webinar .

About the presenter: Allison Kenien has a passion for publishing content, both on the web and in print. She has a wide range of experience with Adobe products, including Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat. She is the manager for the Syracuse Adobe User Group. Connect with her on Twitter @AllisonKenien.

Webucator Offers Intro to Web Design Webinars - PR Web (press release)