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Join our social networks and get 20 percent off!

August 26th, 2010 | Posted in Blog, design | No Comments

Elevation 7 on Facebook

Yep, you read that right.

For a limited time, Elevation 7 is offering a one-time discount of 20 percent off any one creative service just for joining either our Facebook fan page or following us on Twitter. The offer applies to new and existing customers, and is only for a limited time — so get your boonskers over to our social media pages and become a part of E7′s seven-nation social army. Read more »

7 deadly sins of small business web marketing

May 4th, 2010 | Posted in Blog, marketing | 3 Comments

7 Deadly Sins of Small Business Web Marketing

One of the most interesting facets of working with small businesses is listening to the challenges managers face as they try to implement and sustain online marketing strategies.

Like many of my peers in the industry, I find that I hear a lot of the same issues voiced over and over when companies fail to achieve their goals with a web/social media marketing plan. Unfortunately, frustration often leads to confusion, desperation or — worst of all — apathy. A sound strategy can unravel quickly if it’s not cultivated properly, which is why I’ve decided to offer up seven critical pitfalls small business managers should try and avoid: Read more »

7 great roundups for design inspiration

April 30th, 2010 | Posted in Blog, design | No Comments

7 great roundups for web design inspiration

Whether you’re a business owner pondering an upgrade to your current online/branding presence or a web designer looking for a dash of inspiration, here are seven current collections of some of the industry’s most creative projects. Click on any of the images or descriptions to visit the respective link: Read more »

Sneak peek at new blog/social community

April 19th, 2010 | Posted in Portfolio, web | No Comments

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(Click image to see full screenshot of STL Outdoors beta site)

Here’s a sneak peek at our newest project, a blog/social community for recreation enthusiasts in the St. Louis area called STL Outdoors.

This custom WordPress design will utilize a dynamic social networking system and robust calendar platform. Elevation 7′s personalized training program will also allow the site’s administrators to update the site easily and quickly.

The new site is expected to be completed by summer.

Vibrant media campaign for niche business

November 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Portfolio, web | No Comments

Yoga Lounge e-campaign

(Click image to see full-size sample)

The challenge: Yoga Lounge celebrated a strong debut in mid-2006 and posted impressive revenue numbers through its first nine months of operation. The company’s concept (part yoga studio/part spa/part organic refreshment bar) was a hit with first-time clients, and the store’s future seemed bright. But by late 2007 the store’s revenues had dwindled, and the company limped through a disastrous tourist offseason. The store’s management team ponders wholesale changes to the company’s concept and business model before turning to Elevation 7. Read more »