Thank you to all my clients!

I’d like to take a moment to thank all my clients since 2007, when I started TRP to get me through an annual layoff at my job working at a small production studio. It’s been a very wild ride… from clients in the US to many in China, Australia, England, and other places around the […]

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M’Kaysha’s Bridal & Tux/ Kimberly Jaymes Bridal Website Live!

Recently, I had the privilege of working with Kym Dorko from M’Kaysha’s Bridal & Tux/ Kimberly Jaymes Bridal in Greensburg, PA. This Greensburg, PA bridal shop is local to me, and has been in business since 2000. Kym bought the shop almost two years ago, and decided to overhaul the website to reflect the shabby […]

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All-Test Site Has Gone Live!

All-Test’s new website has gone live! Replacing one of the first websites I’d done professionally, the new version is a WordPress site that’s easy for the owners to go into and update. Plus, it’s now responsive, meaning that whether you look at it on a desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone, it will resize accordingly so […]

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Adorable New Site Just Went Live for Whimsycakes!

I love making a new website live, especially when it’s as much fun to work on as the Whimsycakes.net website! It’s all pink and luscious-looking, with a ton of delightful cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods. This was a classic example of excellent collaboration between the site owner and web designer. Check it out… […]

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Online Marketing is Kind of Like Being in the Mob.

Every time you think you’ve gotten out, you get pulled right back in. I took a break for a few months over the holidays with my web design, using the time instead to spend time with family and friends, properly shop for gifts, and just enjoy the season. I haven’t done that since 2007! But […]

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RoadRunner Photography Website Hits the Net-waves!

It was a long, time-intensive labor of love, but the website for RoadRunner Photography is finally up and running! A photography portfolio site, this was the first of its kind that I’ve done, but it was absolutely worth all the effort. One of the most difficult tasks when building a photography site is to choose […]

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Stretching the Brain Muscles

I know what you’re thinking… it’s been a long time since I updated this blog. And you’d be right! However, don’t think I’ve been resting on my laurels (especially because I’m not exactly sure what that means, although I have a sneaking suspicion it has something to do with resting on previous successes). I’ve actually […]

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Check the Coffee Maker.

I started a new full-time job this week, which is wonderful and thrilling. That means TRP is back to its evening business hours during the week. I found myself mulling over what makes a company a good company on my drive home today, and I have some words of advice for those seeking new employment. […]

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So What’s Holding You Back?

I have a good friend who is amazing at his trade. His work is in-demand, it’s creative, beautiful, and has won several awards. Yet time and again, I watch him turn his back on simple marketing strategies that could increase the number of potential clients who see his work, and convince more of those who […]

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Email Marketing – Believe it or not, it’s still incredibly effective!

I know what you’re thinking… anyone can send out an email blast. And you’re right. But will it be a SUCCESSFUL email blast? We’re all used to seeing countless unwanted emails hit our inbox. If you’re using the email service Gmail, you’ve probably noticed new filtering techniques like the Personal, Social, and Promotions tabs that […]

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