Webnerd is now taking bookings for its Website-in-a-Day service for Brisbane-based clients and its Small Business Website service for clients anywhere in the world.  Wishing you a happy and prosperous 2012.

Model and aspiring makeup artist Ann Lodberg approached Webnerd for a new website to replace her old website that she could not update.  When the new website went online she wrote to me:

“My website was outdated and I had no idea how to upload fresh photos to the site, I had no control whatsoever. Everything was big question mark before you came and fixed my site.

You were able to give me a brand new, fresh and streamline site with content management that is very user-friendly

I am so happy with the result, I love that I can upload my new photos as I get them and add other things to my site without having to hire an expensive graphic designer.

Thank you so much!!!!”

Ann Lodberg

“Our previous website was looking tired and did not represent our services effectively. Our content management system was difficult to use.  Webnerd created a fresh, professional-looking website to take its place.  We were provided with an instructional video with step-by-step instructions on how to update the website in-house.  We are really pleased with the new look of our site and the stress-free maintenance is a relief.“

–Mary-Ann Litchfield, Fortus Health Physiotheraphy

Today I am launching a new online business called Logomation and I’ve got a really awesome graphic designer, Martin, working for me.

Logomation designs logos for small businesses for only AU$375.  I used to design logos for $1000 so this is a really amazing deal.

To view examples of Martin’s style, please visit the website at www.logomation.com.au

If you know of anyone starting up a business, please forward them the link

In other news, Webnerd is still making websites for small businesses and I’ve got it down to a pretty streamlined, stress-free system now.  For information on that, check out the online presentation at http://webnerd.co/sbw

Most of our work is for professional service businesses that simply require clean, professionally-designed “online brochures” to show prospective clients.  Abandoning a web design project with another provider, EDC Wealth Management came to Webnerd seeking a simple, elegant solution without all the bells’n'whistles.  No problem!

If you own a small professional service business, whose website needs an overhaul, check out our online presentation.

After helping startup fitness business Extreme OMG with a few online technical issues, the Director sent me this note:

‘James, thank you very much for all the work you have put in for our company. Starting a new venture is stressful enough but when you see technical hitches that are way beyond your knowledge there is only one thing for it… call the “Webnerd”.  That you are, Sir, and thank God for that because without you our business would be invisible.  Thanks for your professional attitude all the way through and we at Extreme OMG will bring you all our business.’

“The CATS Inc website was outdated and difficult to keep current. We needed a web developer that was speedy, professional and provided quality work. That’s what Webnerd did for us…we had a “live”, functional, personal, and professional looking website, with clear instructions on how to maintain the site, in a very short time. I would definitely use Webnerd again, and recommend them to other non-profit organisations seeking an affordable and professional web site solution.”

“My new website has taken my Personal Training business to a new level of professionalism and distinction amongst other trainers in the same field. I absolutely LOVE IT! In the first week it went live I had 4 brand new clients. My existing clients were also overwhelmed with the new website and I have increased my credibility with them. It also an easier source of sending out information and keeping them informed. My financial advisor had told me I needed to increase my public profile and stay ahead of current trends to keep my business performing. He said that business has turned to the INTERNET as the major source of marketing and this is the only way I was going to have the competitive advantage in my industry. So far he is right! James has been so helpful in setting it up and showing me how to run it myself. This is the best decision I have made for my business this year.”

Rouse Lawyers, a law firm based in Brisbane, Australia, needed to overhaul its old website to reflect the recent changes in its services offerings.  The inclusion of an easy-to-use Content Management System allows the staff at Rouse Lawyers to efficiently update the information on the website and the use of professional corporate photographs by James Quinn-Hawtin ensures that the business is presented well.  The content is thorough so, combined with the professional design and photography, it is sure to help attract new clients for this rapidly growing law firm.

Othila’s is a Brisbane-based Not-For-Profit (NFP) organisation whose focus is in housing and support services for young women. Othila’s manager Jill McKay wrote to me the other day saying:

“We have received many many positive feedback comments from our website, it has also been a useful fundraising tool. Since the upgrade we have had an increased number of people in the community ‘randomly’ contacting us and offering support.

Thanks James – and merry Christmas to you!”