Yes, that’s right, websites are your cyberspace face. Sure, you could have a MySpace page or a Facebook profile — but millions of people have ones that look just like yours.

It used to be that I equated web pages to business cards, but in just the last few years it’s really been changing. Today, it’s not just about the individual, it’s about the community. Whether you’re a blogger or a business owner, it’s important to remember that there is an audience out there whom you can interact with. (more…)

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In a recent post I complained about the lack of choices that existed for digital cable and internet service in my area. But if there’s one thing there’s no lack of, it’s web designers.

Having a lot to choose from is great, but suddenly you’ve got a new problem… how to choose wisely.

In the web design world, there seems to exist two broad categories of designers: freelancers and firms.

Firms are companies that usually deal with a high volume of clients. They tend to have a handful of designers working for them and they divvy up the jobs respectfully. One benefit of going with a larger design firm is that they may have a very large, diverse portfolio, allowing you good insight into what you can expect to get.

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