Archive for May, 2008:
June Desktop Wallpaper
The 18 Visions Design “June Desktop Wallpaper” is now available. This month’s theme is “North Shore”. The photo featured in this month’s version was recently taken by Jason Feaga while vacationing in Oahu, Hawaii. We provide a variety of sizes, you can download the latest wallpaper by selecting your resolution 1280×1024 or 1024×768.
Check back at the beginning of each month to view the latest “Desktop Wallpapers”. If you are looking for a past design or have a design suggestion you would like to see, contact us and your idea could end up in the next edition!
Happy Memorial Day
18 Visions Design will be closed on Monday May 26th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday May 27th at our normal business hours of 9:30am - 5:30pm est.
Understanding the basics of “Link Exchange”
Link Exchanging is the process of exchanging text links between websites. Webmasters exchange links to improve traffic through numerous inbound links or link popularity. Exchanging links is normally a free process (unless you choose to a fee-based link exchange program), making link exchanges cost effective. Another benefit of using a link exchange program is that it helps improve search engine result placements.
Types of Link Exchanges
There are essentially 3 types of link exchange; reciprocal, one-way, and 3-way links. Each has its merits, but one-way links are ideal.
1. Reciprocal Links: When you place a link on your website to another’s website, and they provide a link back, it is referred to as reciprocal linking. This is a basic link exchange and a great way to get started with your link building efforts. Just make sure that you are linking with an industry-relevant website.
2. One Way Links: Receiving a link to your website from a third party site is referred to as a one-way link. This is the most beneficial link you can receive, especially if its from a site that has an adequate Google PR and is relevant to your website.
3. 3-Way Links: Providing a link exchange between multiple sites, but not directly to the two primary sites is referred to as a 3-way link exchange. To illustrate, imagine sites A, B, and C. In a three-way link exchange, site A would place a link to site C, and site C would place a link to B. Sites A and B are owned by the same webmaster.
Regardless of which method you use, reciprocal linking provides value to your website. Websites that have completed many link exchanges will usually experience increased traffic through direct clicks and improved search engine rankings. There are various ways for webmasters to find linking websites through direct contact with Webmasters or link exchange directories. The use of link exchanges by webmasters will continue to be an important and useful means of marketing websites and improving search engine placement for many years to come.
Famous Logos “McDonald’s”
McDonald’s Corporation is the world’s largest chain of fast-food restaurants . Although McDonald’s did not invent the hamburger or fast food, its name has become nearly synonymous with both.
The McDonald’s Golden Arches logo was introduced in 1962. It was created by Jim Schindler to resemble new arch shaped signs on the sides of the restaurants. He merged the two golden arches together to form the famous ‘M’ now recognized throughout the world. Schindler’s work was a development of the stylized ‘v’ logo sketched by Fred Turner, which was conceived as a more stylish corporate symbol than the Speedee chef character that had previously been used. The McDonald’s name was added to the logo in 1968.
The McDonalds logo is a registered trademark of the McDonald Corporation. Use of the logo here does not imply endorsement of the organization by this site.
18 Visions Design Vacation
18 Visions Design will be closed Friday May 9th 2008 through Monday May 19th 2008. We will reopen on Tuesday May 20th at our normal business hours of 9:30 – 5:30est.
Please make note of these upcoming dates for any current or future projects. Emails and Voice Mails will be returned the week of May 20th.
May’s Restaurant Website Launches
18 Visions Design is excited to announce the launch of the May’s Restaurant website. For almost 17 years, May’s Restaurant has been serving seafood to the Frederick community. Located on 5640 Urbana Pike (RT 355), May’s specializes in Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Buffets and much more. Frederick Magazine readers have voted May’s the “Best Seafood Restaurant” in 2006, 2007 & 2008.
“Photographing & Designing for May’s Restaurant website was a lot of fun, said Jason Feaga, owner of 18 Visions Design. Everyone in Frederick knows May’s Restaurant, being able to provide the business a new marketing tool is very rewarding and will extend May’s to a whole new audience.”
For more information visit http://www.maysrestaurant.com