A backup is a copy of all your important files — for example, your family photos, home videos, documents and emails. Instead of storing it all on your device, back up your files to an external storage or a cloud-based software. Losing your files is way more common than you’d think. ·        21 % of people have never made a backup ·        113 phones lost or stolen every minute ·        29% of data loss cases are caused by accident   Your Designs Online is a big believer in backing up our files! Rest assured that your website files are always backed up securely in the following three locations.   1.      Online Backup Service backups (We use Carbonate) 2.      External Hard Drive Backups (An external hard drive.) 3.      Your website hosting location.   Why do we backup to so many locations?   Let’s say you only have online cloud-based back up and one of the following occurs. ·        WI-FI system goes down ·        Some type of national collapse happens Solution: An on-sight extern

    I strongly believe that “The more you put into your business, the more you will get out of it.” I have compiled a no-nonsense practical list for non-techy people to market their own businesses with strategies that has either worked for me or in our local community. Your customers want to find you, you just need to show them where you are.   Learn what you can do here.   Including: Search Engine Rankings! Links & Resources Free Google Busines Listings Budgeting on a Shoe-string Email Marketing & Newsletters Local Vendor Shows Press Coverage Promotional Tips Read all about these topics and more!

  Paperless Invoicing It’s here! We now offer Paperless Invoices! 5 Reasons To Go Paperless 1. Save stamps and checks 2. Increase productivity 3. Digitize your business 4. Receive expiring renewals faster 5. Help the environment   Sign Up Here ! Payment options will remain the same. Mail-in or Online payments are both accepted.    

  We are excited to announce that Your Designs Online is now accepting online payments for your renewals and updates. If you are not familiar with Zelle or Venmo. Zelle is used by almost every bank in the USA and it's totally Free! Venmo is one of the most used payment options used to send money to friends and family and is also free if you use the personal account option.   If you decide to implement these options, both are often the "go-to" payment methods for small businesses. They are super easy to set up. Just download the Zelle or Venmo apps and follow the steps to get started. Enjoy an easier WAY to PAY!   Learn more on our website!

  Have you noticed that when sharing your website link on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn the desired photo doesn't show up or none at all? Well, I now have a fix for that! I can generate a photo that will display an image that represents your website better. I’ve already made this change for many of my clients, but if you do not see any upgrades to your website link share images yet, please let me know and I will create one for you. Limit of one per website, as only one image, can be customized per domain.

  Hello Everyone! Hello Everyone! I hope you have been as busy as I have! I absolutely love taking care of your updates and keeping your business running as smoothly as possible. One thing I try to do is to try to keep repeated tasks as streamlined as possible by using checklists and systems that allow me to get more done every day. Being as organized as possible is an advantage any type of business can benefit from. For example this newsletter. Have you considered using a newsletter to reach your customers on a regular basis? You would be surprised how little reminders of your existence results in positive results for your profits. It's really not that hard to write about things that you have knowledge about, and your customers will appreciate you educating them on how your products or services can help them. Continue reading to learn more... Marjorie with Your Designs Online Read our Blog here! Techniques for Animation in Website Design Website design has experienced many changes

Hello Everyone! Happy Fall! I hope your all had a successful Summer! For many of you things are slowing down a little so it's a good time to reflect on where you are going and where you want to go in the future. In doing so, you may want to consider updating your website to display the things you are focusing on this season and moving forward.  In this newsletter, I will be featuring website add-ons to give you ideas on keeping your content fresh and new. Think outside-the-box on how these features can be applied to your business. Marjorie with Your Designs Online What kind of business do you want to portray? Whether your proud of your heritage, religion or special causes you can display them on your website with suitable badges and seals. Here are some samples and examples of available ideas. • Your status with the BBB, chamber of commerce, awards, memberships, licenses or certificates. • Your individuality including faith-based, family owned and operated, women owned, veteran own