Studio2 Design, an Okanagan and Toronto graphic design, printing and custom web design company, is making efforts to be environmentally conscious is their business practices.

Their print graphic design clients are offered affordable recycled FSC certified paper options for the various materials Studio2 designs (business cards, brochures, flyers), and all copying is done on 100% recycled FSC certified paper. Around the studio all the company’s promotional and business materials are printed on 100% recycled FSC certified papers. Mailing supplies and paper scraps are reused for various applications and anything that is reused to the maximum is recycled.

Studio2 strongly believes that the additional cost incurred by using recycled papers will be greatly outweighed by positive businesses results. Creative director, Susie Gay, has already received many positive comments from clients when they learn recycled papers are being used at no additional cost.

A tree was chosen for the Studio2’s brand in large part to symbolize this environmental commitment. In an industry that typically consumes a large amount of paper, Studio2 aims to be environmentally conscious, in an effort to save paper and trees!

About Studio2:

Studio2 Design was co-founded by Susie and Bryan Gay (‘making up the studio of 2’) in the spring of 2008. Since its beginnings, Studio2 has been committed to providing clients with quality graphic design and custom web design that is targeted, compelling and on-budget.

For more information, as well as for Okanagan and Toronto custom web design and graphic design inquires, please contact Studio2 Design.  www.studio2graphics.com |  info@studio2graphics.com

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Traditional methods used to find products and services are becoming more obsolete. Instead individuals are turing to the internet at a exponential rate. In fact up to 75% of North Americans are using search engines on a regular basis. A site created by an effective seo web design company can generate 15,000 visitors a day, and typically 50% of that traffic comes from search engines. People trust search engines to list the most relevant and credible websites first. 90% of Internet users click on a website that is displayed on the first page, consequently if a site does not show up top ten of search results, odds are that site will not be found. A good seo web design company recognizes this and will ensure the best possible return on you seo budget.

Businesses will often spend thousands (and tens of thousands) on traditional media advertising campaigns without blinking an eye, but get anxious about hiring a seo web design company / seo marketing campaigns. Since seo is a new industry, it’s very important to make thoughtful and educated decisions when hiring an seo web design company.

To assist in making a smart choice, here is a checklist of services you can expect to receive with an seo web design company:

Article and Press Release Writing and Posting

Writing Appropriate Keyword Page Titles

Content Editing for Keywords

Forum Posts

Keyword Analysis

Facebook and Blog Posts

Directory Submissions

Squidoo lens creation

RSS feed submission

Skinned Wordpress Site

For more information about so web design and graphic design, please contact Studio2 Design, a so web design company offering all types of site design.

www.studio2graphics.com |  info@studio2graphics.com

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Web design has radically transformed over the past years with a saturation of individuals offering varying degrees of custom web design. Many individuals claim to be website designers if they know html code, but that is only a fraction of what web design is all about. Effective custom web design takes trained and experienced professional designers who understand the opportunities and challenges that encompass an effective web presence.

There are many elements to consider when choosing a custom web design company who will present you product / service to the millions of online viewers in a visually engaging, dynamic, and functionally intuitive manner. To assist in hiring a custom web design company, here is a helpful guide:

1. Work Portfolio – Do they have experience in designing a site similar to the scope needed? – Do they outline the results of their visual solutions? Appropriateness to the outlined communication objectives? – Does the custom web design company have examples of their ability to remain on budget and on time?

2. The Credentials – Do the individuals who will be working on your design have the appropriate training and experience? – Evaluate how important the ratio of experience vs. cost is to your project.

3. Research their Available Technologies – These can include: HTML / CSS, DHTML / XHTML, ASP, XML, SharePoint, XSL, Flash, Microsoft.Net, PHP, Perl, Javascript, mySQL / SQL Server

4. Client Testimonials – Read over any client testimonials listed on the custom web design company’s site. – Ask if you may have a list of references to contact.

5. Budget – As best as you can, try to know your approximate budget before approaching the web design companies. – Obtain costs from a few, and have them break down the project into segments whenever possible. – Try to stay away from a custom web design company who charges by the hour instead of giving you a clear and concrete cost.

6. Contract – For your, and the company’s protection, ensure that both parties sign off on a contract before starting on the project.

For more information about custom web design and graphic design, please contact Studio2 Design, a custom web design company offering all types of site design. www.studio2graphics.com |  info@studio2graphics.com

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Susie Gay, Creative Director of Studio2 Design, an Okanagan and Toronto based web design and graphic design group, was recently featured in her town’s Women in Business Newspaper supplement.

The article profiled Susie’s position and role at Studio2 and her educational background (honours graduate from the Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design, and  Marketing Communications with honours from the British Columbia Institute of Technology).

Active in the community, Susie contributes to many non-profit organizations with graphic design, web design and  printing. Recently Susie partnered with www.okanaganbreastfeeding.org to create a website to support breastfeeding in the Okanagan, and with the Summerland Alliance Church to design promotional materials for a motorcycle ride to raise funds for Breast Cancer Survivors.

Susie, along with her husband Bryan, co-founded Studio2 Design (‘making up the studio of 2’) in the spring of 2008. Since its beginnings, Studio2 has been committed to providing clients with quality graphic design and web design that is targeted, compelling and on-budget.

For inquiries regarding Toronto web design and graphic design, please call 416.300.3739 or email drew@studio2graphics.com

For inquiries regarding Okanagan (Kelowna, Summerland, Penticton) web design and graphic design, please call 250.583.5888 or email susie@studio2graphics.com

Showcasing a new wedding invitation collection and custom design examples, Studio2’s wedding design website is ready for viewing at http://www.studio2graphics.com/wedding.

About Studio2 Wedding Design:

After designing wedding invitations for her family and friends, graphic designer Susie Gay was inspired to create her own wedding design company.

Studio2 offers unique wedding invitation designs ranging from classic and traditional, to modern and contemporary. Being professional graphic designers, Studio2 can personalize any of the wedding invitation designs currently in their collection to match client’s wedding theme and colours.

In addition to wedding invitations, Studio2 designs save-the-date cards, bridal shower and stagette invitations, ceremony and reception programs, seating and table cards, wedding favours, wine labels, and thank you cards.

Studio2 has locations in the Okanagan and in Toronto and is able to offer wedding invitations to couples all across Canada. For couples who are not from the Okanagan or Toronto area wedding invitation samples are simply mailed out and email is used for ongoing proofs.

For inquiries regarding wedding invitation design, please call 250.583.5888 or email info@studio2graphics.com.
For more information, please visit: http://www.studio2graphics.com/wedding

Beginning June 2010 Drew Robertson will be managing projects for clients in Toronto.

Studio2’s Toronto office will be offering the same services as Studio2’s Okanagan graphic design and web design office including:

BRAND DEVELOPMENT
Identities, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, packaging

PRINT DESIGN
Brochures, newsletters, catalogues, posters, promotions, advertising, billboards

WEB DESIGN
Informational, interactive, e-commerce, search engine optimization

WEDDING DESIGN
Invitations, save-the-date cards, wedding favours, programs, thank you cards

About Studio2:

Studio2 Design was co-founded by Susie and Bryan Gay (‘making up the studio of 2’) in the spring of 2008. Since its beginnings, Studio2 has been committed to providing clients with quality graphic design and web design that is targeted, compelling and on-budget.

For inquiries regarding Toronto web design and graphic design, please call 416.300.3739 or email drew@studio2graphics.com

For inquiries regarding Okanagan (Kelowna, Summerland, Penticton) web design and graphic design, please call 250.583.5888 or email susie@studio2graphics.com