Digital Marketing by Patrick LaJuett

The New Google Sites is great for quickly building mobile friendly (responsive) websites.  I have migrated three sites in the past few weeks.  The drag and drop GUI makes it super easy to get a website up and running.  Here are a few examples below. Patrick LaJuett is a digital media architect in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina. Patrick has more than two decades of experience in visual communications, information technology and brand marketing.

My portfolio website - built using the new Google Sites Patrick LaJuett is a digital media architect with more than two decades of experience in visual communications, information technology and brand marketing.

Rockin' with WordPress We launched a new local website this morning for Rockbridge Realty Group.  The Website was designed and developed using WordPress 4.4.2. WP Site Specifications: Hosting: GoDaddy Theme: Spacious (Mobile-friendly) Plugins: WP Property, Yoast SEO, UpdraftPlus Backups, HungryFEED, Header and Footer Other: Dedicated IP   Optimization and Metrics: Google Search Console Google Analytics Rockbridge Realty Group is a real estate brokerage firm.  Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy adviser.

New Nobles & DeCarolis website was built with DNN Utilizing a Responsive DNN Skin to ensure better customer experience We took an older DotNetNuke website and upgraded to a modern responsive skin. The result is a better looking and easier to navigate website.  Here's what we did: Updated CMS to latest stable DNN build Applied responsive skin Modified to match customer brand Migrated content Integrated custom photography Added CSS3 animation Q/A Tested Launched Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy adviser.

Need a Professional Looking Google Sites? We recently launched a redesigned website for a customer down in Atlanta, GA.  See the before and afters below: Before site redesign After site redesign Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy adviser.

Redesigned website using latest version of WP Advanced Language Translation The Brief Showcase language translation services Make website easier to maintain Make website mobile responsive for phones and tablets The Method Design: Update WP theme with custom graphics and CSS tweaks Platform: WordPress 4 with plugins (W3 Total Cache, Gravity Forms and Revolution Slider) Social Media: Add links to Twitter, Google+, Facebook and LinkedIn The Result Marketing vehicle will reach potential business clients worldwide CMS framework will facilitate website updates Design adapts to user device for best presentation (desktop, phone, or tablet) Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy adviser.

Dear clients: I am pleased to announce a forthcoming alliance with Timely Sites . It is scheduled to take place officially on Sept 1, 2014. On that date our combined agency will begin conducting business as Timely Sites. Our company began offering web design services in 2001. Its success over the past 13 years has stemmed from the referrals of our clients. As a result of those efforts, we have experienced steady growth. We believe that our new larger organization will allow us to provide a wider array of services and top-notch support. There are several things we want to point out that will not change: You will continue to work directly with me. Our fee structure will not change. The services we have provided you in the past will continue to be offered by the combined firm. I will continue to operate from my current office. All the contact information will remain the same. If you have any questions about this exciting news and what it will mean for you, please contact ...

Site Launch: Costich Engineering - WordPress Costich Engineering The Brief Showcase engineering, land surveying & landscape architecture projects Reach new customers via organic search Update Online branding The Method Design: Modified theme with custom graphics and CSS tweaks Platform: WordPress with plugins (W3 Total Cache, WordPress SEO, Smush.it, Revolution Slider) SEO: Author unique page titles/descriptions, XML sitemap, Webmaster Tools and Analytics Social: Add links to Twitter, Google+, Facebook and LinkedIn The Result Marketing vehicle will reach potential engineering clients in Western NY Content management system will facilitate posting of new project details Design auto adapts to user device for best presentation (phone, tablet or desktop) Visit the Costich Website Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy advi...

We recently launched a new DNN portal site for Royal EAP.  The site skin is mobile responsive, which means it auto adapts to the user's mobile device for best presentation. Here are some highlights: CMS: DNN 6 Framework: .NET Database: SQL Server Hosting: Cloud Skin: Responsive Web Design (RWD) Scripts: jQuery slider Editor: WYSIWYG Modules: Document Library FAQs Mashups: JotForm Google Maps Engine DNN CMS continues to improve as a Microsoft .NET alternative to the WordPress PHP framework. Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing strategy adviser.

Stowe Law Firm website overhauled using Google Sites CMS New Google Sites website designed and deployed for local law firm The Brief: Internet showcase for local legal services Reach new customers via Web search Solidify Online brand ID The Method: Design:  Custom graphics designed in Adobe Fireworks CS3 Google Apps:  Google Sites framework with Google Docs and Google Maps Search Engine Optimization:  Author unique page titles/descriptions, XML sitemap, Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics Social Media : Integrate Google+, Facebook, and micro-blogging gadget The Result: Marketing tool will reach local audience and attract new business Site style is clean and professional which parallels the client's existing brand Content maintenance is accomplished via Google Sites browser-based Web CMS Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web technology consultant and search marketing stra...

The Brief: Online showcase for new bridal line of wedding rings and custom jewelry services Site needs to attract new wholesale customers as well as a motivated sales team The Method: UI Design:  Custom graphics developed in Adobe Fireworks CS3 Google Apps: Google Sites framework with Google Docs and Google Drive Photo Gallery : Implement SimpleViewer Flash/mobile HTML5 gallery linked to multiple Flickr sets SEO : Author unique page titles/descriptions, XML sitemap, Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics. The Result: Website features custom UI which ties into the client's cutting edge jewelry theme Site updates are facilitated via linked Google Docs, Google Drive and Flickr XML feed Marketing tool will reach national audience and help recruit top level sales force Visit the ICON Creations Custom website: http://www.iconcreationscustom.com Patrick LaJuett manages a website design agency : + LaJuett.com , where he supports clients as a Web techno...

If you need to author, develop, and launch a website quickly, consider using Google Sites. I'm all about efficiency...like most small business owners I am always on the lookout for new tools to help improve productivity. My preferred method of Website development is either hand-coding HTML, or using a Web content management system such as DotNetNuke or Wordpress.  Customer requirements such as budget, time frame and functionality is the major "driver" on which path I choose to take. The Google Sites platform has become be a good option because it allows me to deploy rapid website development solutions for my cost conscious customers. Below, I will summarize the pro's and con's of using Google Sites.   What is Google Sites: Similar to other website builders such as Wix, Yola or Weebly...Google Sites is a free Website CMS hosted in the Google Apps cloud. Benefits of Google Sites: Cost - Google Sites (as of now) is a free serv...

New wiffle ball league forming over at Foxy's Amateur Sports. Check out their new Website developed  by team LaJuett. Foxy's Web project included custom logo design, customized DotNetNuke skinning, and cloud hosting.

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LaJuett.com selected as a Favorite Place on Google! Google launched a new feature identifying local businesses in the U.S. that have been the most sought out and researched on Google.com and Google Maps. They are calling these businesses the "Favorite Places on Google" found in over 9,000 towns and cities, in all 50 states. We are pleased to announce that Patrick LaJuett is one of these businesses.  Much thanks to the Google Local Business Team for awarding us this honor. Learn more about Google Favorite Places: http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/explore-whole-new-way-to-window-shop.html Learn more about Patrick LaJuett Website Design & SEO: http://www.lajuett.com/