FreedomsEdgeMarine.com is now The-Boat-Movers.com!
I’m sure you remember the Boat Moving Website we did a couple months ago. We even got a great testimonial from them!
Well, we are now re-branding their website. FreedomsEdgeMarine.com is NOW The-Boat-Movers.com!
The fact is, this is THE website for boat moving, large freight hauling and cargo transportation. They are the premiere boat transporting company, so the name The-Boat-Movers.com just fits!
So let’s re-welcome them to our family!
I’m sure you remember my personal ode to comic art legend Frank Brunner that I did on this blog. The site I designed for him is, to this day, among my favorites.
Well, now Frank has returned the favor with this testimonial:
I hereby testify that Spike Cohen’s Website that he designed for me is a pleasure to operate…and has all the bells & whistles that make it fun…..He’s good on Revisions too!
THANKS MYRTLE BEACH WEBSITE DESIGNER!
Frank Brunner
http://www.frankbrunner.net/
Thanks Frank! Making Frank’s site was a multi-month labor of love, and I am proud to say that I designed it. It was just AMAZING to sit with one of my comic art idols, and sharing my design ideas with him.
And better yet, for him to say “ok, looks good!” to my ideas. There are times when God fulfills a fantasy, and doing website and graphic design work with one of the biggest names in the world of art and animation was a major fulfillment to me.
It was a confirmation early on in my website design career that I had made the right choice to get into website design, and I will always thank Frank Brunner for that opportunity.
For more testimonials like this, take a look at our Testimonials Page!
I’ve probably done more work for Cohen & Associates Real Estate than for anyone else. They are a company that sells Real Estate in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area. And this is probably the most ringing endorsement I’ve received from anyone:
To Whom it May Concern:
Myrtle Beach Website Designer will never finish our website! Because Spike puts his personal and professional heart and soul into every single challenge he undertakes, he is continually searching for ways to improve our real estate website CohenMyrtleBeach.com. Just when we think our web presence cannot look or function better, he sends an email asking us to review his latest improvements.
For those who know little or nothing of website design, or who are intimidated by the whole process (I know because that group included me), you will be overwhelmed by the unsurpassed patience displayed and guidance provided by Spike Cohen and Myrtle Beach Website Designer.
No cookie-cutter websites. Myrtle Beach Website Designer gives each and every website designed their own distinctive look, with just the right amount of “WOW!”
Best regards & God bless,
Trish Cohen
Broker-in-Charge
Cohen & Associates Real Estate
That’s a great review if I ever heard one! I look forward to continuing to improve and update the Cohen & Associates website.
Incidentally, the fact that Trish Cohen is my mother has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with how ringing this endorsement is.
It is probably why I got the job right out of high school though.
As a Website Designer, I get asked the same question a lot: “How do I get a website designed?” The obvious answer, to me, seemed to be “hire me to make it for you.”
What I have found, though, is what they REALLY mean is “What is the process of getting a website designed?” They know that I can’t just make a site out of nothing, but they don’t know what, if anything, I’ll need from them. They also don’t know how long it takes, how much it costs, what they can expect to get from their website, etc. etc.
Business people, in general, want to the know the bottom line: when will it be done, how much will it cost and how much return on investment should I expect?
In fact, I have found that many people haven’t gotten a website created for their business because they had a lot of questions that other web designers either couldn’t, or didn’t want to, answer.
In order to address these questions in one big comprehensive answer, I have written the Steps of Website Design:
Step 1 - ”The Sit-Down”
This one is fairly self-explanatory. Basically, weI sit down with you, talk about your business, and figure
out how your website can make it more effective…and of course, more PROFITABLE!
Of course, depending on your location, we don’t have to actually sit down together. Our “sit-down” can be done by phone, email, fax….we can send postcards back and forth if you’d like, although I wouldn’t recommend that.
Once I have all that, I give you a Comprehensive Design & Maintenance Quote. This is what we think it should cost to do all the things your website will need. It includes Design, Hosting, Search Engine Optimization and everything else you’ll need.
This is also the time that you give me any materials you have (flyers, ads, brochures, pictures, logos, news articles, etc.) related to your business. This helps give me the overall “feel” of your business, which will help me to design your site. For example, if all of your other promotional materials use red and yellow heavily, and feature a specific company logo, and your site uses blues and greens with a completely different logo, then the site isn’t going to be as relatable to your business, which means it will be less effective (and less PROFITABLE!).
Step 2 – “The Name”
Once we’ve got all that nailed down, if you haven’t already picked out your domain name (for example, buy-my-peaches.com) we help you pick out your site’s domain name.
We help you figure out the name you want, make sure it’s available and then purchase it for you. Don’t worry, the cost of initially purchasing your domain name is factored in to your Comprehensive Quote. We don’t know about you, but we HATE hidden fees!
Step 3 – “The Contract”
Once we both know what we’re getting into, we draw up a Contract for the Design & Maintenance of your Website. This Contract has a bulleted list, written in plain English, of the services you will be receiving, as well as a breakdown of your price.
In terms of payment, the way we usually do things is that 1/3 of the cost is paid at the time of signing the Contract, another 1/3 is due upon your approval of the Mockup (see below) and the final 1/3 is due once the site is completed and ready to put online.
I say “usually” because, depending on the size and cost of your Package, and the amount of time it will take to design it, payment can be drawn out into smaller installments.
Step 4 – “The Mockup”
After we get your John Hancock (and your Ben Franklins), we begin drawing up a Mockup of your site. This will give you an idea of the overall “look and feel” of your site. The Mockup normally comes in a few stages, the first being a quickly-drawn sketch on a notepad that we’ll do at the Sit-Down just to give you a basic idea of where we’re going, and ending with a fully-designed graphic image that will show you exactly what the site will look like.
Once we get your OK on the Mockup, we move into Step 5.
Step 5 – “The Design”
This too, is fairly self-explanatory. I take the materials you’ve given me, and the Mockup you’ve approved, and start building your site.
Unlike many other companies that pretty much keep you in the dark until the site is created (those darn techie types), we keep you regularly updated along the way. Typically, we’ll let you know as each page is designed, and give you a link to see it for your input and/or approval.
Step 6 – “The Launch”
Once the site has been finished, we move forward with The Launch. This means that we put your site online, submit it to all the Search Engines and Directories and begin our Link-Building and Promotional Campaign.
Congratulations, your business is now Online!
Unfortunately, The Launch does not actually involve anything being launched into space. Although we have no problem coming to your place and shooting off a bottle rocket in the parking lot to commemorate the event, provided that sort of thing is legal in your area.
Anyway, check out Our Portfolio, then head over to read some of Our Testimonials, and if you want a professionally-designed website with that personal touch for your business, Get a Quote from Myrtle Beach Website Designer!
PROFITABLE!
When you’re looking for Birds for Sale, you go to MRParrots.com! They have info about the birds, a broad selection of cages, toys, food and other bird items, and SOON an online store!
So we at Myrtle Beach Website Designer were thrilled to get this letter from Mickey Pirigyi, owner of MRParrots.com:
Hi Spike,
Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you what an enjoyable experience it was working with you on the development and publishing of our web site www.mrparrots.com. Thanks for all your time and patience with us. Keep up the good work.
Mickey
Exotic Pet Birds
We really enjoyed making MRParrots.com, and we look forward to finishing their Online Store as well!
For more testimonials like this one, go to our Testimonials Page!
Stop the presses! We just got this great testimonial from Ed Cerny, owner of Coach’s Corner:
I have found Spike to be an innovative web designer. He listens to what you want & is able to create it with flair. And he maintains my site with quick responses – every time.
I highly recommend Myrtle Beach Website Designer to you.
Coach Ed Cerny
Coach’s Corner
Coach Ed is a great guy, a good Christian man who is incredibly motivational. As I’ve said before, his book was quite an inspiration to me! So it was great to get this testimonial from him!
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I highly recommend Myrtle Beach Website Designer to you.
Coach Ed Cerny
Coach’s Corner
Pt Financial Services is one of our original clients, so we were very pleased to get this testimonial from them:
I have been using Myrtle Beach Website Designer since 2004 to prepare, change and continually update my website: www.ptfinancialservices.com. He has done an excellent job in all aspects of his work. I have found Spike to be not just an excellent website producer, but an excellent resource for many, if not all my computer needs over the years. I very highly recommend him to any business large or small.
Paul E. Spellman
Principal
PT Financial Services, LLC
Toll Free: 1-877-263-1698
It gets more exciting; Pt Financial is currently undergoing an updating of their site, which will include more information about Paul Spellman’s capacity as a loan packager (which is increasingly important in today’s economy), as well as a Testimonials page. I guess Pt has raving fans just like us!
To see more words of recommendation from our clients, go to our Testimonials Page!
Remember our post about Bosko Ministries, the charity that helps people with spiritual, financial and basic needs?
Well, here’s the testimonial that we just got from the man who runs Bosko, Rabbi Harvey Cohen:
Dear Spike,
Thank you so much for our web page. It has been an inspiration from the day you set it up. We have had so many folks giving us feedback on the teachings, the ministry mission and of course, the ease in which they can navigate the pages.
I know that every client I have sent your way has had nothing but the very best to say about Myrtle Beach Website Designer and Spike Cohen. I wish you the very best in all your endeavors. G-d bless you and yours!
Boruch HaShem!
Rabbi Harvey Cohen
Bosko Ministries Inc.
I always love to get thanks from my clients, but its especially rewarding when I’m helping an organization as worthwhile as Bosko! Click Here for more testimonials from our happy clients.
We told you earlier about GoldMedicalHeart.com, the site we made that showcases the Magnevad™, which is potentially the most important medical device in this century.
Well, we just got a great testimonial from Michael Goldowsky, the President of Gold Medical:
Working with Myrtle Beach Website Designer on the website for Gold Medical Technologies Heart was a pleasure. It was completed on time and Spike incorporated all suggestions expeditiously. Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in NYC, with whom GMT is associated, was very pleased with the professionalism of the site.
In addition to making the web-site, Spike greatly contributed to making our Business Plan available on line. He scanned in documents, edited text, and provided different formats like printable pdf files. In another assignment Spike prepared Power Point presentations for Gold Medical that were presented at Venture Capital meetings. These were done with only minimal input from GMT. One will not get a faster turn around time than Spike supplies. He gets the job done consistently on time and on budget (which by the way is very reasonable).
Above all Spike is reliable. My company needs reliability. When he says he will do something he follows thru. I have found no IT area that Spike cannot handle including troubleshooting desk top computers and software. His services will continue to be used by my company.
Sincerely,
Michael Goldowsky, President
GMTHeart, Inc.
Not bad, huh? Click Here for more testimonials from some of our biggest fans.
One of the things we appreciate most about our work are the raving reviews we get from our clients.
Here’s an example of one of them, from Ron Sherwin of Freedom’s Edge Marine:
Concerning Spike Cohen and Myrtle Beach Web Design,
Several years ago we were looking to expand our business and had a web designer design and host our site. That company notified us that they were basically going out of business and we would have to find another company to host our site. Unfortunately for us, it was not as easy as just transferring files from one host to another; fortunately for us we knew of Spike Cohen. He was for us a lifesaver for our company as over eighty per cent of our business is generated through our Internet presence.
Spike had us up and running within just a few hours of contacting him. He worked diligently on our site, obtaining new domain names, changed e-mail addresses, reformatted pictures within our gallery, and solving a host of other problems. We at Freedom’s Edge Marine, cannot thank him enough for being there when we needed him, for being not only a real professional, but for being patient and understanding with folks who have no idea of what it takes to design, create and maintain a website. We highly recommend him and we would not consider anyone else. We encourage all those we deal with to do the same.
Gratefully,
Ron Sherwin,
Freedom’s Edge Marine
Gotta love that testimonial!
Incidentally, the reason that the Freedom’s Edge project wasn’t as easy as transferring files is because the CD that the previous webmaster sent did not work, and they didn’t have another backup of the site. So we basically had to remake the site from scratch, while also making it look exactly the same as the old site.
Anyway, click here to see more testimonials from our ecstatic clients!
