Building Websites in a Day with COLORFUL Premium WordPress Themes
2011 was the year that premium WordPress themes exploded into the marketplace. In 2012, it is radically changing the way we do business.
We build websites. In the last year, there has been an explosion of Premium WordPress themes to hit the marketplace through sites such as envato.com and independent theme makers. It has made our design-build process much more efficient. We build sites that are more beautiful and feature-rich in a shorter period of time. In fact, we've gotten it down to a science and have started building websites in a single day. Sure, ...
Trillamar Webcraft: new site, new brand, new focus
We have a new video platform! Here’s a VIDEO about it! Learn what webcraft is and how it means more value for our clients.
We've been working diligently on this new website and are so proud. The main new things are: a) a new VIDEO platform, and b) more DIY options in the form of free how to videos, courses, and custom how to videos. We built the video platform to show people how to unleash the power of the web. We strive to provide exceptional value to our clients and the best way we know is through customization ...
10 Themes with Knock-your-socks-off Design
Premium WordPress themes are a fantastic new way to build a beautiful web site really inexpensively. Check out some of my current faves.
These are all innovative in terms of design, and would be a really strong jumping off point for further customization. 1. gridlocked by Premium Pixels This one has great support for multimedia - video, audio, stills, slideshows, etc. 2. Brick Mason by Themeforest Ditto and neat organic / hodgepodge feel 3. Viewfinder by Themeforest Can quickly give a visitor a sense of what you do if your stuff is visual. Great for food, photography, etc. 4. Foiloway ...
Is there Such a Thing as a Beautiful Website on the Cheap?
We think so. Ever heard of the holy trinity of building stuff? Everyone wants something built cheaply, well, and fast. The rule is that you can get two of three, but not all three. If you’re on the cheap + good side of the triangle, here’s something for you.
I've been taking a class with some fellow entrepreneurs who are working on pushing their business to the next level. Almost all of them expressed frustration with the technical aspects of their business. To do business at all, you need to have a web presence. The more professional your web presence, and the more it conveys why people should do business with you, the more it will generate new business. One of the things ...
Is your brain’s hard drive full? Try this.
Here’s my new favorite tool to keep track of tasks, prioritize them, and distribute them to my dream team.
For years I've been looking for something to help me keep all the Trillamar balls in the air. Most of all, I needed something that prioritized projects and tasks and presented them in a way that wasn't daunting. I wanted a dashboard that was clean and cheerful to keep my brain feeling uncluttered. One of my favorite websites is newsmap and it does exactly that for news stories. It has a fantastic intuitive presentation that allows ...
99designs: friend or foe?
99designs is definitely our friend. The key to success is starting with a clear vision and being able to articulate it to designers.
I am a big fan of 99designs for a number of reasons. First of all, it's an Australian company and when I log in it says "g'day, lucinda brown". Priceless. Second, their design contests are compatible with many designers' work habits, hence attracting people with talent. Third, it is an excellent value, for those who can speak the language of design. There's a lot going on at any given time at 99designs. For ...
I’m here for a cut, color and some new business
Here are 5 tips for finding new clients from within your existing network
UPDATE: This post won the Grand Prize in moo.com's Expert Tips blogging competition. We're so honored and proud, not to mention extremely fired up about our prize. We won $600 worth of free printing at moo.com. I have so many plans for some moo-tastic print projects. Stay tuned! When I started Trillamar 7 years ago, I didn’t think I had much of a network. Sure, I’d worked in industry for over five years, but there ...
I’ve learned a lot from my “friends” at HGTV
Good value combined with beautiful, timeless design are some of Trillamar’s core values. HGTV’s Sarah Richardson feels the same way about renovation projects.
Yes, the cable channel HGTV (a.k.a. Home and Garden Television) is heavily tivo'd in our house. It's very satisfying to watch a horrendous space, be it a home office or a kitchen, transform into something stylish and functional. Especially if you're lying on a sofa not lifting a finger. For those of us who are web practitioners, we can learn a lot from HGTV's designers, such as my absolute favorite, Sarah Richardson, ...
