Author Archive
Adding TimThumb to a WordPress Gallery
15
Feb
2011
Posted by Matt Leeds This post is for other developers who use WordPress to build websites and need to create thumbnail images automatically. A lot of times we find a great WordPress theme to use as a starting point for one of our clients, but it needs custom features or functions that the theme author did not incorporate. One [...]
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Yeske Buie ~ YeBu.com
21
Oct
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds With a brand concept of LIVE BIG, financial advisors Dave Yeske and Elissa Buie needed a website to share their larger-than-life approach to wealth management.
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5 Reasons Affluent Clients Choose Their Advisors
21
Jul
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Financial Advisors have a tough job when targeting and attracting new clients. By the nature of their relationships, advisors must keep an open and honest rapport that is not tainted with the scent of ‘sales’ tactics. How then, do advisors sell their services to new clients yet avoid traditional sales strategies? The first step is [...]
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Whitefrog Art Competition 2010
09
Apr
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Whitefrog recently hosted an art competition to celebrate the opening of our new conference room and lounge space, and to create original artwork to hang in the lounge. The entire WF Team and a few of our friends and family gathered and were given two hours to create an original work of frog art. Prizes [...]
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Featured Client: Core One Group, LLC
30
Mar
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Whitefrog is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for Core One Group, LLC. As a provider of online traffic solutions for small businesses, Core One Group wanted to create a new look and a more professional website appearance. Whitefrog was able to provide consulting for the following elements: Refined brand identity Created [...]
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A more compelling message
10
Mar
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds A lesson in marketing from artist Marc Johns. Think about it.
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Public Speaking – JROTC Competition
09
Mar
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds This past weekend representatives from across the Inland Empire came together at the annual JROTC ‘Sound OFF’ Speaking Competition. The theme of the speeches was based on the question, “Where do we go from here?”, and encouraged these high-school participants to explore the struggle of keeping traditions while adopting new technologies. As one of the [...]
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Serious Google Traffic
15
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds It’s been a great couple of months at Whitefrog and the good news just keeps rolling in! According to our last round of Google Analytics, we’ve boosted our website traffic up several notches and now have nearly 5,000 unique visitors a month. A big thank-you goes out to our clients who have helped make our [...]
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5 Standards of Remarkability
15
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Branding is all about taking what makes your business valuable and identifying what also makes it unique. If you really want a killer brand, there is a third level to which you can aspire: That which makes you remarkable. To be remarkable is to be interesting, noteworthy, standing out, fascinating, intriguing, mysterious and exceptional. In [...]
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Building Brand-Based Relationships (Part 4 of 4)
12
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Brand Based Relationships, Part 4 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Relationship Once a relationship has been established, your clients will either be disappointed, satisfied or thrilled. If disappointed, they may seek out an alternative service provider. If satisfied, they may not seek an alternative, but would be open [...]
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Building Brand-Based Relationships (Part 3 of 4)
10
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Brand Based Relationships, Part 3 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Dialogue When you start to get to know someone, what are the details that stand out to you? How quickly your call is returned, if the plans that you made are kept, if details from your conversations and [...]
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Building Brand-Based Relationships (Part 2 of 4)
08
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Brand Based Relationships, Part 2 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Introduction When you are introduced to new people, what are the things that you notice? Their opening line, their handshake, the tone of their voice, their choice of words, their interest in you, their responses to your questions [...]
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Inspired Metal Creations
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds With just a simple glance you’ll know there is something special – each piece has character, each element adorned by hand.
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ScottFujita.com
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Scott Fujita’s life story as an adopted child is as equally fascinating as his career in the NFL. Whitefrog helped to tell that story.
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Legacy Financial Advisors
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds The advisors at Legacy are among the best in the state of Minnesota, and Whitefrog helped them to communicate that message.
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White River Comedy Club
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds A top-tier comedy club in Branson, MO, WRCC needed to get out information every week about upcoming performers and provide a straightforward way to purchase tickets online.
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Keeney Financial Group
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Turning questions into confidence is what the advisors at Keeney Financial do for their clients. Whitefrog helped Keeney communicate that message online.
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IPSAdvisorPro.com
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Norm Boone and Linda Lubitz-Boone created an award-winning, industry-changing program for financial advisors. Whitefrog created a website to show off their online software.
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OneGreenMom.com
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds One Green Mom has one purpose – to provide wellness, health and happiness for families. Whitefrog created an online store and blog to help them get their message out.
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RobertBoatman.com
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Robert Boatman wanted to create a website to introduce himself to his clients. Whitefrog provided a video introduction, blog and interactive tools to meet that goal.
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Quantuvis Online
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds To create an interactive suite of tools for financial advisors, Whitefrog provided design, wireframes, FusionCharts and custom programming.
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Silver Oak Wealth
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds The combination of Silver Oak’s appreciation of wine and mastery of wealth management was developed into their brand to define a signature style.
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EsBee Studios Photography
06
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds EsBee needed a place to showcase their stunning work and we were happy to give them an online home.
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Building Brand-Based Relationships (Part 1 of 4)
05
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Your brand – It starts with a first impression and an introduction. It develops through dialogue and interaction. It is proven over time by consistent behavior. In the end, either both parties are happy with the experience, or they are not – either way, they will tell their friends about it. Your brand is a [...]
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How much caffeine do you see?
04
Feb
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Starbucks Mocha Frappacino, Starbucks Vanilla Frappacino, RedBull Large, RedBull Small, Coke Zero, Coke Zero Cherry, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke with Lime and Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper. [...]
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Terrific Taglines
20
Jan
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Trying to pick a tagline for your company can sometimes feel like trying to name a child. It has a certain feeling of permanence to it that increases the pressure to get it right and to make it good. That’s a lot of pressure to put on such a little tagline. The good news is [...]
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How do I create a video introduction?
15
Jan
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Smile. You’re on Camera! Creating a video introduction for your website can be a powerful tool to set the tone for and act as an introduction of yourself to visitors. As part of the video introduction you should aim to keep your message short and to the point – lest viewers get bored and decide [...]
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Monster iPod Stereo
05
Jan
2010
Posted by Matt Leeds Geneva Sound XL iPod Stereo. Good for playing Goose (pictured), Justice or Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
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What’s in a great brand?
30
Dec
2009
Posted by Matt Leeds Ever thought about what goes into a great brand for a small business? We have! If you’re like most small businesses, your brand needs to have at least these three elements: Core Promise – The unspoken promise to your clients. Tagline – The spoken promise to your clients. Marketing Message – How you fulfill your [...]
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Adding TimThumb to a WordPress Gallery
This post is for other developers who use WordPress to build websites and need to create thumbnail images automatically. A lot of times we find a great WordPress theme to use as a starting point for one of our clients, but it needs custom features or functions that the theme author did not incorporate. One [...]
Read moreYeske Buie ~ YeBu.com
With a brand concept of LIVE BIG, financial advisors Dave Yeske and Elissa Buie needed a website to share their larger-than-life approach to wealth management.
Read more5 Reasons Affluent Clients Choose Their Advisors
Financial Advisors have a tough job when targeting and attracting new clients. By the nature of their relationships, advisors must keep an open and honest rapport that is not tainted with the scent of ‘sales’ tactics. How then, do advisors sell their services to new clients yet avoid traditional sales strategies? The first step is [...]
Read moreWhitefrog Art Competition 2010
Whitefrog recently hosted an art competition to celebrate the opening of our new conference room and lounge space, and to create original artwork to hang in the lounge. The entire WF Team and a few of our friends and family gathered and were given two hours to create an original work of frog art. Prizes [...]
Read moreFeatured Client: Core One Group, LLC
Whitefrog is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for Core One Group, LLC. As a provider of online traffic solutions for small businesses, Core One Group wanted to create a new look and a more professional website appearance. Whitefrog was able to provide consulting for the following elements: Refined brand identity Created [...]
Read moreA more compelling message
A lesson in marketing from artist Marc Johns. Think about it.
Read morePublic Speaking – JROTC Competition
This past weekend representatives from across the Inland Empire came together at the annual JROTC ‘Sound OFF’ Speaking Competition. The theme of the speeches was based on the question, “Where do we go from here?”, and encouraged these high-school participants to explore the struggle of keeping traditions while adopting new technologies. As one of the [...]
Read moreSerious Google Traffic
It’s been a great couple of months at Whitefrog and the good news just keeps rolling in! According to our last round of Google Analytics, we’ve boosted our website traffic up several notches and now have nearly 5,000 unique visitors a month. A big thank-you goes out to our clients who have helped make our [...]
Read more5 Standards of Remarkability
Branding is all about taking what makes your business valuable and identifying what also makes it unique. If you really want a killer brand, there is a third level to which you can aspire: That which makes you remarkable. To be remarkable is to be interesting, noteworthy, standing out, fascinating, intriguing, mysterious and exceptional. In [...]
Read moreBuilding Brand-Based Relationships (Part 4 of 4)
Brand Based Relationships, Part 4 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Relationship Once a relationship has been established, your clients will either be disappointed, satisfied or thrilled. If disappointed, they may seek out an alternative service provider. If satisfied, they may not seek an alternative, but would be open [...]
Read moreBuilding Brand-Based Relationships (Part 3 of 4)
Brand Based Relationships, Part 3 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Dialogue When you start to get to know someone, what are the details that stand out to you? How quickly your call is returned, if the plans that you made are kept, if details from your conversations and [...]
Read moreBuilding Brand-Based Relationships (Part 2 of 4)
Brand Based Relationships, Part 2 of 4 The First Impression The Introduction The Dialogue The Relationship The Introduction When you are introduced to new people, what are the things that you notice? Their opening line, their handshake, the tone of their voice, their choice of words, their interest in you, their responses to your questions [...]
Read moreInspired Metal Creations
With just a simple glance you’ll know there is something special – each piece has character, each element adorned by hand.
Read moreScottFujita.com
Scott Fujita’s life story as an adopted child is as equally fascinating as his career in the NFL. Whitefrog helped to tell that story.
Read moreLegacy Financial Advisors
The advisors at Legacy are among the best in the state of Minnesota, and Whitefrog helped them to communicate that message.
Read moreWhite River Comedy Club
A top-tier comedy club in Branson, MO, WRCC needed to get out information every week about upcoming performers and provide a straightforward way to purchase tickets online.
Read moreKeeney Financial Group
Turning questions into confidence is what the advisors at Keeney Financial do for their clients. Whitefrog helped Keeney communicate that message online.
Read moreIPSAdvisorPro.com
Norm Boone and Linda Lubitz-Boone created an award-winning, industry-changing program for financial advisors. Whitefrog created a website to show off their online software.
Read moreOneGreenMom.com
One Green Mom has one purpose – to provide wellness, health and happiness for families. Whitefrog created an online store and blog to help them get their message out.
Read moreRobertBoatman.com
Robert Boatman wanted to create a website to introduce himself to his clients. Whitefrog provided a video introduction, blog and interactive tools to meet that goal.
Read moreQuantuvis Online
To create an interactive suite of tools for financial advisors, Whitefrog provided design, wireframes, FusionCharts and custom programming.
Read moreSilver Oak Wealth
The combination of Silver Oak’s appreciation of wine and mastery of wealth management was developed into their brand to define a signature style.
Read moreEsBee Studios Photography
EsBee needed a place to showcase their stunning work and we were happy to give them an online home.
Read moreBuilding Brand-Based Relationships (Part 1 of 4)
Your brand – It starts with a first impression and an introduction. It develops through dialogue and interaction. It is proven over time by consistent behavior. In the end, either both parties are happy with the experience, or they are not – either way, they will tell their friends about it. Your brand is a [...]
Read moreHow much caffeine do you see?
Starbucks Mocha Frappacino, Starbucks Vanilla Frappacino, RedBull Large, RedBull Small, Coke Zero, Coke Zero Cherry, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke with Lime and Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper Diet Dr. Pepper. [...]
Read moreTerrific Taglines
Trying to pick a tagline for your company can sometimes feel like trying to name a child. It has a certain feeling of permanence to it that increases the pressure to get it right and to make it good. That’s a lot of pressure to put on such a little tagline. The good news is [...]
Read moreHow do I create a video introduction?
Smile. You’re on Camera! Creating a video introduction for your website can be a powerful tool to set the tone for and act as an introduction of yourself to visitors. As part of the video introduction you should aim to keep your message short and to the point – lest viewers get bored and decide [...]
Read moreMonster iPod Stereo
Geneva Sound XL iPod Stereo. Good for playing Goose (pictured), Justice or Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.
Read moreWhat’s in a great brand?
Ever thought about what goes into a great brand for a small business? We have! If you’re like most small businesses, your brand needs to have at least these three elements: Core Promise – The unspoken promise to your clients. Tagline – The spoken promise to your clients. Marketing Message – How you fulfill your [...]
Read more