KeslerCommunications dot com
November 12, 2009 at 9:46 pm 4 comments
It’s been 7 years since I last updated the Kesler Communications website. The longstanding excuse has been that clients come first – and I’m busy – so the needs of the firm are put aside until a “better time.” Of course, a better time rarely comes.
However, with the advent of social media and my increased interest in using it to help clients with marketing, it was imperative that I bring the site into the 21st century.
While planning I realized that most of our relevant information was already available on the web – LinkedIn, Facebook (fanpage), flickr, twitter, etc. – contained everything a prospective client or partner needed to see. Why waste time re-writing the book? Instead, I gathered the information scattered about the web, and herded it all to the new site – creating, in effect, a hub with easy access to all the social media I already use and some that I’m excited to begin – including this blog.
One of the best things about setting the site up this way is the opportunity created for conversation. Do you have something to say about one of my portfolio pieces? You can comment right there on flickr. Want to know what I’m doing on a daily basis? Follow on twitter. Care to see current recommendations? Check out my LinkedIn profile.
My goal for the site – or the peripheries of the site – is that they not remain static. With daily updates and participation I envision a forum in which clients, prospective clients, colleagues, partners and friends can comment on and partake in the process of graphic design and learn to understand its value to good marketing.
Entry filed under: Graphic Design, New Media, Social Media, Web 2.0, Web Design. Tags: Graphic Design, hub, marketing, New Media, Social Media, website.
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Rachel Weidinger | November 19, 2009 at 8:41 am
Congrats on your new website. I’ve been delighted to watch you become a social media rockstar. Uber grateful to know a great designer that really gets social media.
You’re the best satellite design (and social media) department ever. I’d work with you for another 8 years in a heartbeat (and shall!)
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keslercommunications | November 19, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Thanks Rachel. You always inspire me.
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Dan | November 13, 2009 at 2:54 am
Finally had the opportunity to check out the new site. Looks good! Everything’s crisp and clear and simple — and “above the fold”, which is usually good. I looked at it in Firefox/Mac, Safari/Mac and Safari/iPhone. The Twitter box works in all three browsers. Also, everything loaded pretty easily, even with my tenuous wireless connection out here on the boat.
The text comes out kind of small in Firefox (at least for me). It looks better in Safari. Good work!
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keslercommunications | November 13, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Hi Dan — thanks so much for taking the time to check out my site! I really appreciate your feedback.
Have a great weekend and I’ll see you in twitterville.