New website designed for client - www.SouthPacificSurgeryCenter.com

We just launched a new website design for South Pacific Surgery Center.

At South Pacific, they are fully committed personally and professionally to “excellence in outpatient surgery” and a level of care unsurpassed in the medical profession.

The site is built using xHTML/CSS, with JavaScript for some additional features. We have some video clips, a gallery and a contact form.

Take a look at their new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.southpacificsurgerycenter.com/

New website launched for client - www.JimsHomeAndGarden.com

We just launched a new website for a local home and garden business, Jim's Home and Garden.

The site introduces Jim's services, showcases his photo gallery, testimonials from previous customers and links for resources.

Jim critiques properties, diagnoses all landscape problems specializing in large trees, plants and lawns. They then solve the issues on site.

Take a look at their new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.jimshomeandgarden.com/

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New website launched for client - www.ArmenAsadorian.com

We launched a new website for photographer Armen Asadorian. Built on a content management system (CMS), which allows the client to easily manage and update the website, plus post in the built in BLOG.

The site uses PHP and mySQL database, with different JavaScript.

Whether it’s head shots, commercial, fashion or fine arts, Armen Asadorian instinctually captures the truth and, when he wants to, spins it on its edge. He believes that art has no definition; it simply exists.

The design for this site was actually provided by Armen, and we applied it to the CMS.

Since we were not hosting the site, we added a Caching module to help with the overall performance of the site.

Take a look at his new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.armenasadorian.com/

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New website launched for client - www.AllianceOrthotics.com

We just launched a new website for Alliance Orthotics, LLC, built on a content management system (CMS), which allows the client to easily manage and update the website, plus post in the built in BLOG.

The site uses PHP and mySQL database, with different JavaScript to bring it all together.

Alliance Orthotics LLC is a prescription foot orthotic laboratory. Prescription foot orthotics are medical devices that are used in the treatment of a variety of lower extremity conditions including: Planter Facitis, Metatarsalgia, Mortons Neuroma, Hallux Valgus (bunions), Shin Splints, Patella Femoral (runners knee pain), Chronic Low back pain, and a variety of conditions related to Diabetes and Theumatoid Arthritis.

Take a look at their new website, and let us know what you think:  http://www.allianceorthotics.com/

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Is your business mobile friendly?

More people are using mobile devices to access the Internet than ever before. Hand held devices are not just for gaming anymore. More people use their mobile phone to access the Internet than to play games.

Mary Meeker of Morgan Stanley reports an overwhelming trend in more mobile usage, and predicts that within the next five years “more users will connect to the Internet over mobile devices than desktop PCs.”

We all know where we are headed. The question is, is your business ready?

Having your business website mobile ready would be a key part of your marketing plan.

Caspian Services can help your business become mobile friendly. Our content management system allows you to have a full featured, SEO friendly website that is also optimized for the mobile phones (see screen shots).

The mobile version of your site will have dramatic improvements in load times, up to 5x times faster than the regular site shown to desktop visitors.

Your site will automatically transform into a mobile application experience when viewed from popular touch-based smartphones like iPhone, iPod touch, Android, Palm Pre/Pixi, and BlackBerry Storm. Over 90% (and growing!) of the mobile-web surfing world will see your incredible mobile website.

You will also have access to edit and update your site on your own smartphone, with apps available for Android, iPhone and Blackberry. Post to your blog, manage photos all on your mobile device.

Contact us today to make your business mobile ready.

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New website launched for client - www.MainGarageDoors.com

Recently launched a new website for an online business, Main Garage Doors.

Main Garage Doors offers a variety of garage doors that meet your needs, style, and budget. Their quality garage door systems are ideal for remodeling and new construction. With 100% customer service satisfaction guaranteed behind their garage doors, whether you're looking to repair, install or buy a new one for your residence or business, they have what you are looking for!

A fully functional and integrated eCommerce project. The site features the latest in e-commerce features and allows the client to manage their entire online catalog through an easy to use content management system. The hosting, SSL certificate and merchant account was also provided by us.

Please take a look at their new site, and let us know what you think:  http://www.maingaragedoors.com/

New website launched for client - www.HRplumbing.net

Just launched a new website for a local plumbing business, H&R Plumbing.

H&R Plumbing offers complete and professional plumbing services. As a plumbing company, they have plenty of experience servicing home owners, apartments, property management companies and commercial accounts. They take great pride in their work and have the knowledge and ability to become part of your team.

This project included a new logo design, html/css website, social integration, PayPal online payments, contact forms, web hosting, SEO and business card design and printing.

Please take a look at their site and let us know what you think: http://www.hrplumbing.net/

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween everyone! 

New website launched for client - www.OptimaHomeHealthCare.com

Recently we launched this website for a local home health care office, Optima Health Care, Inc.

Their mission is to bring their extensive experience to patients home and make them their number one priority. Optima makes sure the time with them is as healing as it is under your doctor’s care.

The website is built on a content management system (CMS) to allow the client to maintain their own website very easily. The site also has social network features, a blog and site wide search. And of course hosted by us!

Take a look at the site and let us know what you think: http://www.optimahomehealthcare.com/

New website launched for client - www.atfot.org

Last week we launched another new website for a non-profit, Audio Theater for our Troops.

The mission of Audio Theater for our Troops is to provide respite and entertainment to current and former members of U.S. military organizations and their allies via free audio theatrical productions featuring the talents of Hollywood and Broadway’s finest performers and writers.

The site is built on top of a content management system (CMS), includes PayPal donations, a Blog, and lots of little JavaScript code.

Take a look at their new website, and let us know what you think:  http://www.atfot.org/

New website launched for client - www.NarekCulturalFoundation.com

We recently launched this new website for a local private school in Glendale, Narek Cultural Foundation.

Narek Cultural Foundation was first established in September, 1989, in Glendale, California, through the dedicated efforts of Mrs. Rima Sarian, founder and President of the board.

The site uses html/CSS, JavaScript, photo gallery, video streaming and has content in 2 different languages.

Take a look at their new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.narekculturalfoundation.com

New website launched for client - www.leosallstar.com

We recently launched the new website for the local sports bar, Leo's All-Star Sports Bar & Grill.

The new website is built on a content management system to allow the client to update the content, the menus, upcoming events, photo gallery, etc. The site uses some flash/JavaScript animation, iContact sign-up integration and also includes a blog.

Leo's is a neighborhood sports grill and has more items on the menu than most restaurants! They are open late night on Friday and Saturday to eat till midnight. If they don’t have sports on, than there is always something going on at Leo’s All-Star’s!

By the way, Leo's is located right across our office! So when you stop by for a drink, come by and say hi!

Take a look at the site and let us know what you think:  http://www.leosallstar.com/

New website launched for client - www.healwithin.com

We launched this new website for a local client this week, HealWithin.

They are the ultimate alternative health and healing center in the heart of Glendale!  Their cottage-like healing center is cozy with a sense of warmth and serenity and is walking distance to the business district and downtown Glendale. HealWithin provides the best possible service and is committed to your total comfort and satisfaction.

The site has a flash header, a content management system to enable the client to update the content from a web interface, iContact sign up integration, a blog, streaming video and a PayPal payment system.

Take a look at their new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.healwithin.com

New website launched for client - www.acebminc.com

We just launched this online shopping site for a local business, ACE Business Machines.

The site uses a full fledged shopping cart, customized for the client. Features a SSL Certificate, Authorize.net credit card processing, Feature Comparison and much more.

Founded in 1996, Ace Business Machines, Inc., located in Glendale, California, has provided exceptional products and services to Fortune 500 companies, non-profit and small businesses nationwide.

Checkout their new site and let us know what you think:  http://www.acebminc.com

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New website launched for client - www.y2kDentistry.net

At the beginning of the month we launched this site for a local dental office in Sherman Oaks, Y2K Dentistry.

They have been providing dental services in the SF Valley since 1994. The office is up to date with technology and the staff is very friendly, as they treat you like family.

Majority of the site is HTML/CSS, some flash and JavaScript, and a blog for the latest news.

Check out their new website and let us know what you think: http://www.y2kdentistry.net/

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Business Expo 2010 Photos

For the 5th year in a row, we attended the Foothills Community Business Expo on September 8th, 2010.

Just like every year, many local business owners and residents came to see over 65 vendors displaying their products and services.

It was a lot of fun, got to meet some new people and saw many of our local clients.

Check out the pictures my wife took right before it started.

Come see us next year!

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Real Estate Property Website - Let us help you sell your listings!

Are you a real estate agent/broker and have listings to sell? Let us help you sell your listings faster by providing you a property website.

You can send ALL potential buyers to this site for property details, photo gallery, video, map & directions, layout plan, brochure, other details and a contact page to schedule a viewing.

Here is one we just did: http://67.222.102.164/~commerce/

We have a special package available now:

1. Up to 8 pages
2. Free domain name and hosting
3. Just $499

Just provide us the details, photos, video, etc and we will put it all together for you, and host it FREE for up to a year.

Contact us today to get your listings SOLD!

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Marketing Your Website

Many small business owners with a new and beautiful website wonder why they don’t have high conversion rates immediately with such a great site. The answer is that, just as when you open a new brick and mortar business, you have to let people know you’re there and then you have to give them a reason to walk in the door. The same is true of websites. It takes marketing to have a busy website just as it does to have a busy shop.

SEO and your website

Search Engine Optimization is a way of letting people know that your website is there. It is very important. However, just because people know you are there, does not mean they will necessarily come in the door. You have to also do actual marketing. This includes having special offers to induce people to try your services as well as reaching out to others and inviting them to come in. I will give you one example of how to do this successfully.

Email Marketing: The Secret To Making Them Open Yours

Email Marketing is a brilliant method of marketing your business if you get it right. Of course everyone's take on getting it right is different. There is one key factor, though, that anyone experienced with email marketing will agree on.

Inexperienced email marketers believe that your subject headline is what will get your email opened. It's not! But what really does is You! Your Brand! If you are building your social media or online presence properly, your name should start to ring bells to the people you are sending emails to. Because if they have seen your name and picture constantly on Facebook or Twitter over a few weeks or months, when they receive an email from you, they will recognize your name, probably even picture you in their mind, and they will want to open your email because they feel they know you, like you and trust you! This is another reason why you need to brand yourself!

You could use the header image from your blog/website at the top of your emails so people recognize your "brand". You could have your own signature from mylivesignature.com which will help to brand you. And you must make sure you inject some of your own personality into your emails. Remember, people only do business with people they know, like and trust.

About Caspian Services

We are a web design studio based out of Los Angeles and specialize in helping small businesses market themselves using the right technology. We provide website design and development, site maintenance, hosting, email marketing to take your business to the next level.

New website launched for client - www.SiminHashemizadeh.com

Last week we launched this new personal website for Simin Hashemizadeh.

Simin Hashemizadeh, a successful entrepreneur who is heading two premier  surgical  centers in Beverly Hills and Encino. Simin is following in the footsteps of her father who founded more than 300 medical clinics in Iran.  In addition, Simin started an sofisticated Forbelle Luxury Caviar beauty and skin care product line. These have been treated to celebrities at Golden Globe and Oscar Gifting Suites.

 

Check out her new website and let us know what you think:  http://www.siminhashemizadeh.com/

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New website launched for client - www.InterstateRehab.com

Last week we launched this new website for a local client in Glendale.

Interstate Rehab is your important resource for qualified and experienced Registered Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, licensed assistants and aides. Their professionals quickly and easily become part of your facility, working with physicians, other employees and patients as an integral part of your team. The benefit: Recruitment, training, continuing education, payroll and benefits administration are all handled by Interstate Rehab.

Check out their new website and let us know what you think: http://www.interstaterehab.com/

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Website Technology vs Search Engine Optimization

Does the way your website is put together affect how many people visit your site? 

Of course it does. That’s what having a good website is all about. Did you know, though, that some website design technology can improve search engine results all by itself?

An example is the hot new website technology called Silverlight. While Adobe’s Flash is installed on more machines so it is easier for more consumers to see your Flash images, the compressed format does not allow it to be searchable by the search engines. The latest version is now starting to be indexed by Google. Silverlight textual content, on the other hand, is designed to be indexable and searchable by all the search engines. This means that keywords can be salted into your Silverlight text as well as throughout your website; resulting in higher Google and Yahoo rankings, and more visitors, without spending a penny on SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

Flash vs Silverlight    

Selecting the right technology for rich Internet applications is often critical, and choosing between Flash and Silverlight depends entirely on your requirements. If you expect that some of your users will be on Linux or Solaris, then you should go with Flash. If you want your website to be indexed by search engines, then Silverlight may be better. On the other hand, the latest version of Flash supports 3D rendering, which Silverlight does not.

Fortunately, our team at Caspian Services (a Glendale Website Design company) are experts at listening and understanding your unique needs and circumstances. We take great care to create the perfect website for you. If fact, we even offer a complimentary website analysis for those who are not getting as many website visitors as they would like and want to know why. Contact us today for your FREE analysis.

How to increase your open rates when sending out a newsletter

We have been using and recommending iContact for your email newsletter management for almost 3 years now. Start a newsletter for your web site or business today with iContact. Send personalized text or HTML messages, RSS feeds, and surveys from any computer, and automatically keep track of your subscriptions. Broadcast your message to all subscribers with one click.

But how do you get your subscribers to actually OPEN your emails? Here are some quick tips to increase your open rates when sending out a newsletter:

1. Changing up your subject line to include the senders name – make it personal – can help with open rates.
2. Sending consistently (same day of every week or same day of every month) allows your readers to know when to expect your next newsletter.  Because people are expecting it, they’ll want to open the newsletter and see what information you’re sending.
3. Make sure your newsletter focuses on the important news at the top or perhaps a teaser to make them read further.
4. Keep your newsletters short and have links to articles you want your customers to read.  If they’re interested in the information, they’ll click on the link.  If not, they can continue reading to find the article that relates to them the most.

One other thing to remember is that if some of your readers are opening the newsletter on their Smartphone and may not be displaying images.  If they are not displaying images, their open will not count toward your open rate.

These are quick and easy items to implement to increase your newsletter open rate.

If you need help with your website, we specialize in redesign projects and new businesses, contact us. We offer website design, development, website maintenance, web hosting and marketing for your business.

Foothills Community Business Expo (Sept 2010)

The Foothills Community Business Expo 2010 co-sponsored by Verdugo Hills Hospital is the 10th annual business expo brought to you by Crescenta Valley, La Canada Flintridge and Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. This special event features free admission, entertainment, refreshments, opportunity drawings and GREAT networking.

For the 5th year, Caspian Services, Inc. (website design and hosting) is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the event. Come meet the staff at our booth and learn more about our products and services. Drop in your business card for a chance to win a prize that will be given away at the Expo. Also, we will be giving away cool gifts throughout the event. So make sure you stop by and say HELLO!

Event: Foothills Community Business Expo 2008
Location: Verdugo Hills Hospital, 4th Floor Council Room
Address: 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale
Date: September 8th, 2010
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Admission Fee: FREE

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