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QD-new-2.jpgThe Quist Designs' e-newsletters contain: news about Internet marketing trends & strategies, helpful Internet tips, and info about Quist Designs. Also, we will attach something funny or interesting to each issue so that your business day does not get too mundane! Overall,  this newsletter is designed to help your company stay on top of an always changing web/marketing world. 

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INTERESTING OR FUNNY 

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YOU GOT TO SEE THIS! (Don't worry this is not graphic at all)

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The woman in this video found this Lion in the wild as a cub while it was very ill and she rescued it and nursed it back to health. Once the lion grew large the woman brought the lion to a zoo so it would have a better home. This is a video of the Lions reaction when the woman who rescued it comes to visit. You will be amazed!

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RECENT BLOG POST

A Professional Website is Your #1 Marketing Tool

By Josh Lindquist

Many of our clients ask us where should they focus their attention in the area of marketing. Our response and the response of any knowledgeable marking company is to invest in a professionally designed sales website.

Why a website?
Because the modern sales model for where to direct potential customers is "Contact Us or go to Our Website." I am sure you have heard this on tv or on the radio or in some kind of sales collateral such as a brochure. This direction makes your website the base for all your marketing efforts. In fact, customers now expect to be able to visit a web site before they make a decision on where they will spend their $. If you do not have a professional sales website, you will lose their business and if you do not have a website at all..... I won't even mention how much respect and business you will lose in your market.

Why a professionally designed website?
Because a regular web site will get you one place with potential and current clients - No Where! Many companies try to cut the budget low and get a website whipped up as quick and as cheap as they can. Here is the question to ask yourself. When is the last time you knew you were going to have contact with a potential customer or client and you showed up with messy hair and an outfit that was all wrinkly and stinky? You would never do that! Then why do it with your web site? Fact, 80% or more of all customers visit a website before doing a business transaction. Needless to say, it is important to have a website that reflects the best possible image of your company, this is achieved by professional graphic design that reinforces your brand or corporate image.

Why a Sales website?
A sales website works like the "Slick Willy" who can sell anyone anything......You know the ketchup Popsicle to a lady with white gloves, a refrigerator to village of Alaskan Eskimos... Ok, we all know I am kidding because honest business rooted in integrity is a must for any company that desires to grow. But, have you ever been to a store and you were just browsing and did not plan to buy anything, but you talked to that one sales person and before you knew it, you bought the whole store? This is what a professionally designed sales web site can do for you, they convert the visitors of your site into customers.

Important evaluation for business of all sizes?
What is the point of getting all the traffic in the world to your website if you are not converting and winning the business of your visitors? (This is another thing that do-it-yourself or budget websites will never be able to do). Think about the difference a professionally designed sales website can make for your company. Think of all the sales you are losing by not having the best site possible on the web...... You make the choice with your company's website, give business away to your competitors who have a great site, or get your act together on the web.

Josh Lindquist is the CEO of Quist Designs a professional graphic, web and marketing firm. 

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CLIENT CASE STUDY

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Description
Quist Designs recently was hired by The Cradle Club, Inc, a child care business with two locations: one right next to the Target Center in Downtown, Minneapolis and another in Edina, Minnesota.

Client's Goal
The clients goal was to get the news out about their great child care centers, in hopes to fill both centers enrollment, especially for the new expansion to their Edina location.

Our Solution
- Establish and strengthen current marketing plan (More Info)
- Re-do their company's logo and marketing message (see logo above)
- Design & launch a professional sales website (www.thecradleclub.com)

- Implement search engine marketing and optimization to site (More info)  

Results
The traffic on their website went from 300 to 3,000 monthly visits. The client has reported that both centers are getting calls on a regular basis from new parents who have found The Cradle Club's website on-line and are interest in their services. Now our client is looking to expand both centers instead of  just the Edina location.... A Quist Designs Success!

Clietns Testimonial

"Quist Designs did an outstanding job re-creating our website! They did exhaustive research on our competition and made fabulous recommendations on what would cause us to stand out among the rest. They really took the time to find out what makes us who we are and how to visually present us to potential clients in the most impressive light. They were easy to work with, hard-working, quick to respond to our requests and always gave service with a smile! The work they did optimizing our presence on the web has paid rich dividends. Not only does it seem like everyone is finding us, thanks to Quist Designs, they are liking what they see! We highly recommend Quist Designs! We love them almost as much as we love our new website! "

Scott and Maria Erickson - Owners
The Cradle Club, Inc
www.thecradleclub.com

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CONTACT US

If we can assist you with anything please feel free to contact:

Josh Lindquist
(Email) - Info@QuistDesigns.com
(Local, MN) 612-644-7302
(Toll Free) 1-800-528-1744
(Web) www.QuistDesigns.com
(Portfolio) Portfolio.QuistDesigns.com
(Marketing Tips Blog) Blog.QuistDesigns.com
 

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