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Press Releases: How they help with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - Part 1

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

You’re a business owner with a great website. You sell your product online and your objective is to increase online sales. How do you go about this without breaking the bank? One part of your strategy… write and distribute an optimized, electronic press release.

What exactly is a press release?

One definition from Dictionary.com defines press release as “a statement prepared and distributed to the press by a public relations firm, governmental agency, etc.”1 It’s also defined as “An announcement of an event, performance, or other newsworthy item that is issued to the press.”2 (more…)

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BigforkWEB Cleans The Fork

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Dani, Andrea and Angela picking up trash along Highway 35

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Clean Your Fork

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Saturday April 25th 8AM - 12

Everyone is invited to the annual “Clean Your Fork” event to help clean up Bigfork before our summer visitors arrive. Meet at 8AM at Bigfork Elementary School for a wonderful pancake breakfast sponsored by Flathead Bank. From there we will disperse into teams to pick up and bag all the debris that has gathered in our beautiful town over the winter.

Be sure to wear good walking shoes and clothing that’s comfortable for working in. Disposable gloves and bags will be provided.

The more the merrier and the more volunteers we have from the community, the faster the work goes. So come join the fun and bring a friend! The Bigfork Web crew will be focused on our own section of town near our office on Hwy 35.

Contact the Bigfork Chamber for more information: 406-837-5888 or www.bigfork.org

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Is Your Website Color Conscious?

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

The main purpose of your website is to convey information, whether that is the service you provide, office hours or price of your products. If a visitor can’t read or find the information then the website isn’t doing its job.

I have no visual impairment, so theoretically I should be able to read all content on the web. However, I find—and I’m sure other frequent web users notice—that there are some color combinations that you can barely glance at before your eyes scream at you to look away.

Multi-colored neon-text is especially difficult for me to read ( Neon Green Example). There just isn’t enough contrast between the text and the background for easy reading. If I squint I can read the colored text in the parentheses, but can you imagine having to read a whole page in this color. You can do it given time, but you certainly can’t scan through the text as easily as if it were black text on a white background. (more…)

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BWD’s E2Seminar Presentation

Friday, March 27th, 2009

On Tuesday Dani Taylor and Mike Callaghan presented at Montana West Economic Development’s E2 Seminar. Dani covered a wide range of topics concerning the Art of Web Design including design, layout, writing for the web, and more…

You can download a copy of the powerpoint presentation aswell as presentation handouts at http://e2seminars.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/march-24th-the-art-of-website-design-content-navigation-and-tools/

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Dani’s Birthday Celebration

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Dani's wrapped office!

The team and spouses

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Beware of SEO Spam

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Anyone with an email account has received spam at one point or another; whether it be from Nigerian Princes in need of economic assistance or an add trying to sell you medication. Generally spam is easy to identify, but occasionally an email will filter through that might convince you it’s legitimate. However, you should be wary of any unsolicited emails in your inbox. (more…)

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Bigfork Community Prom - February 21, 2009

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Saturday
February 21, 2009
8:00-11:00 pm
BRUMAR ESTATES

Ever wanted to rewind time and do the PROM like you want, now’s your chance. Friend’s of Bigfork Schools is putting on the 2nd anual Bigfork Community PROM for anyone 21 and over. Get dressed up and head out to BRUMAR Estate for an evening of great music and dancing.

$25 per person for a night of fun and music; ticket sales will help support Friends of Bigfork Schools and their efforts to better our local schools.

Advanced purchase of tickets available at Local Joes or RE/MAX for $25 per person. You can also get your tickets at the door. Friends Of Bigfork Schools is looking for $100 sponsors which includes 2 tickets and recognition at the Dance.

This years theme: Starry, Starry Nights

Download the flyer for more information.

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Toy N’ Joy Shop Drive is a Success!

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

BigforkWEB would like to give a BIG thanks to all of those who participated in our Toy ‘N Joy Shop drive for the local Salvation Army. We have 2 large bins of toys and clothing that have been donated by staff and by our awesome community. We look forward to making this drive an annual event. Happy Holidays!