June 22nd, 2010
A blog is short for web log. It is a type of website or part of a website frequently updated with commentaries, news & events, educational material, videos and more. Readers can comment on posts and discuss post topics with other readers.
Having, and more importantly maintaining a blog, is an inexpensive marketing tool that has 3 major benefits: Read the rest of this entry »
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June 22nd, 2010
The web is based around links. Links that open doors to different pages in your website and links that open up your site to other sites. If you want users to follow the links on your site, you have to make them feel safe and confident in clicking the link. Let them know what to expect when they click on it.
The text used in a link is very important for usability, accessibility and search engine optimization. Link text should be descriptive, clear and concise. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: click here, good links
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June 22nd, 2010
If you decide that you want to host your website somewhere else, move your domain name to a different registrar, or take your current site to a new design company, can you? Does your current web design company or tech firm help you to do that?
Many web design and development companies force you to host with them by controlling your domain. Often clients who try to leave a company are not able to obtain physical files of their website or their data from their service provider. This prevents clients from switching their web hosting or taking their site to other developers. It prevents you from ultimately having true control and ownership of your online property! Sometimes when these unscrupulous companies go out of business, domains and site files are lost forever. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 22nd, 2010
A domain name is your web address, such as www.bigforkweb.com. It will be attached to all of your brochures, business cards, postcards and any other marketing materials for your company. Your domain name is an important part of your company branding and is often the first impression of your website. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 22nd, 2010

A question that often arises for small companies investing in a website is: why should I hire a professional web design company when I can get my sister’s, mother-in-law’s, friend’s kid who dabbles in html to create one for me for $200?
Just as you know your company better than your sister’s, mother-in-law’s, friend’s kid who dabbles in your field, so do professional web design companies. There is an abundance of constantly evolving knowledge and skill that goes into every step of creating a website. A professional company will have a team of specialists who devote their lives to the web and more importantly have the experience to know what will work best for your website.
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June 4th, 2010

Millions of people are interacting on the web all over the world, every day.
The internet has become a global community of social connections, niche information and group discussions. If you are an expert in your field or know enough to intelligently write about your subject, get your company name and website out there by getting involved in blogs, YouTube and social networking.
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Tags: Natural Search Engine Optimization
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June 4th, 2010
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a set of practices that help consumers find you by improving your site’s visibility to search engines such as Google.
Why Should You Invest in SEO?
The days of people pulling out a phone book to find a local coffee shop are slowly diminishing. A survey by internet data firm comScore in 2007 found that 60 percent of consumers use the web as their first-line tool to search for local businesses. Therefore, not only should your company be on the web, but your website has to be visible to search engines, via SEO, so consumers can find you. Read the rest of this entry »
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June 4th, 2010

It feels like only yesterday that you invested a good amount of time and budget into creating your website, but is it time to do it again? Is your website still as effective as it was when it was first published?
Technology on the web is a constant evolution and if your site has not been updated in the last few years, you may be missing out on an opportunity to increase its value.
A redesign is not just updating the graphics and making your site look modern and beautiful. While up-to-date and professional looking design is an important part of a website, it also needs to have current code standards, be built with search engine optimization in mind, contain current interactive features, feature outstanding content and be well laid out so users can find what they need quickly. Read the rest of this entry »
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December 18th, 2009
Thank you Flathead Valley! We dropped off 2 cars full of donations to the Kalispell Salvation Army this morning! There will be 175 families coming to shop for their children on Monday and Tuesday.
Dictionary. com defines joy as the emotion of great delight and appreciation in someone or something. The Flathead Valley has more than lived up to the Toy ‘N Joy definition. Your true generosity has warmed our hearts and will bring an abundance of joy to local children and relief to their parents this holiday season. We deeply appreciate you and your part in making our small community the shining gem of joy that we love to call home.
Happy holidays to you and yours.

Toy 'N Joy Shop

Toy 'N Joy Shop
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December 8th, 2009

We’re already getting a great response to this year’s Toy N’ Joy Shop drive for the Salvation Army. These toys will go to families that were not adopted in other Salvation Army holiday charities such as Adopt A Family and Angel Tree. You still have until next Thursday, December 17th, to bring in your donations. Thank you to everyone who has made a donation so far.
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7579 Highway 35
Bigfork, MT 59911
406.837.3334 |
Colter Coffee Roasting
424 Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
406.755.7826 |
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